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The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

Lisa Rowell

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2 days ago

Send us a text In this episode, I share a deeply meaningful moment—watching a longtime friend of mine, Robin Kent, officially be sworn in as a CASA worker. As a former foster child who once had my own CASA advocate, a kind woman from England named Mrs. Shirley Williams, this experience felt incredibly full-circle. During the ceremony, I also met my friend’s supervisor, Bersheika Player-Harris. She is the CASA Outreach and Training Coordinator in Shreveport and works for the Volunteers for You...

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Send us a text In this episode, I share a deeply meaningful moment—watching a longtime friend of mine, Robin Kent, officially be sworn in as a CASA worker. As a former foster child who once had my own CASA advocate, a kind woman from England named Mrs. Shirley Williams, this experience felt incredibly full-circle. During the ceremony, I also met my friend’s supervisor, Bersheika Player-Harris. She is the CASA Outreach and Training Coordinator in Shreveport and works for the Volunteers for You...

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Episodes (20/70)

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

69 | A Full-Circle Moment: Becoming a Voice for Children in Foster Care with Bersheika Player-Harris

Send us a text In this episode, I share a deeply meaningful moment—watching a longtime friend of mine, Robin Kent, officially be sworn in as a CASA worker. As a former foster child who once had my own CASA advocate, a kind woman from England named Mrs. Shirley Williams, this experience felt incredibly full-circle. During the ceremony, I also met my friend’s supervisor, Bersheika Player-Harris. She is the CASA Outreach and Training Coordinator in Shreveport and works for the Volunteers for You...

2 days ago

31 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

68 | A Mother’s Instinct: Kerri Aronson’s Story of Loss and Purpose

Send us a text I first met Dr. Kerri Aronson in 2024 when she was pregnant and advocating in Washington, D.C. — like so many of us there, determined to get the attention of our legislators and bring awareness to the heartbreak of preventable stillbirth. Our hope was simple: to show why bills like the SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5469/S. 2858) are so desperately needed. Kerri’s story began as she prepared for her scheduled C-section to welcome her daughter. But when her baby’s movements suddenly...

1 week ago

49 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

67 | Beyond the Crown: Brianna Sistrunk Mrs. Alabama America’s Mission to Bring Hope After Loss

Send us a text Brianna Sistrunk, Mrs. Alabama America 2025, is the perfect example of beauty, strength, and purpose. At first glance, you might assume her journey has been easy—but behind the crown is a story of unimaginable loss and unwavering faith. In 2015, Brianna faced the heartbreak of losing her daughter, Madison Reign, who was born still at 19 weeks gestation. She has also endured an ectopic pregnancy. Out of that pain, Brianna found her purpose—using her platform to advocate for wome...

2 weeks ago

41 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

66 | Held in Hope: Bringing Dignity to Early Pregnancy Loss with Kenzi Covarrubias

Send us a text Finally, more organizations are beginning to acknowledge the deep pain and grief families experience when they lose a baby within the first three months of pregnancy. Since launching the Juliana Grace Ministry, I’ve heard countless stories from mothers who feel isolated after a miscarriage—a word I absolutely hate. Too often, doctors and hospital staff make insensitive comments, leaving families feeling dismissed in their pain. That’s why creating the Miscarried Child Certifica...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

65 | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month | Senator John Kennedy

Send us a text As we close out the month of October—an especially meaningful time as it marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—I want to take a moment to share a few words of encouragement and some exciting news from Senator Kennedy’s office. After attending the Wave of Light event hosted by my friend Samantha at LSU St. Mary’s Hospital, I was reminded of how deeply God loves you. In this episode, I want to encourage you to share your story—with your legislators, your frie...

1 month ago

14 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

64 | When Grief Finds Purpose: Jen Rogalski's Story and Empty Arms Bereavement Support

Send us a text I first met Jen at a celebration dinner in Washington, D.C. Her joyful spirit immediately stood out—but like so many of us, her advocacy for Stillbirth Awareness comes from a deeply personal place. In April 2023, Jen lost her son at 37 weeks and 5 days gestation. Feeling isolated in her grief, she turned to Google and discovered Empty Arms Bereavement Support, where she found community and renewed purpose. In today’s episode, Jen shares her journey through loss and healing, and...

1 month ago

58 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

63 | Yes, Miscarriage Is Birth | Pregnancy After Loss Doula with Sarah Lingle

Send us a text I’ve been following Sarah Lingle on Instagram since 2024, drawn to her faith-filled encouragement for mothers like me who have experienced the loss of a baby. Sarah’s story began while she was already serving as a doula. In January 2021, she faced unimaginable heartbreak when she lost her first baby, lovingly named Peanut. In this episode, Sarah shares the deeply personal story of her pregnancy, the day she was rushed to the hospital, and the shocking encounter with a nurse mor...

1 month ago

50 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

62 | Stillbirth Prevention on Capitol Hill | Part 2

Send us a text Today’s episode wraps up my trip to Washington, D.C. from last month — and what an incredible finish it was! I had two days left, and it began with the SHINE for Autumn Act being introduced on the House side. I spent the day meeting with several Louisiana leaders — congressmen, congresswomen, and senators — and to my surprise, Congressman Cleo Fields signed on to the bill right in front of us. I felt so favored by the Lord and deeply privileged to be part of this important work...

1 month ago

27 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

61 | Stillbirth Prevention on Capitol Hill | Visit with Speaker Mike Johnson

Send us a text In this episode, I share about my recent advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., where I joined Healthy Birth Day, Debbie Haine Vijayvergiya—the founder of SHINE for Autumn—and fellow Count the Kicks advocates to talk about preventable stillbirth and the importance of passing the SHINE for Autumn Act. I walk you through my first day on Capitol Hill, giving insight into what the process of advocating for a bill can look like. Along the way, I share how God orchestrated some inc...

1 month ago

25 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

60 | God’s Plan in the Midst of Pain: The Safe Haven Baby Box Mission

Send us a text In this powerful and moving episode, we sit down with Monica Kelsey, the founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, to hear her extraordinary testimony. Monica boldly and unapologetically shares her personal story—one that begins in August 1972, when her 17-year-old birth mother survived a brutal assault and faced an unplanned pregnancy. Against all odds, she chose life, abandoned Monica safely at a hospital just hours after birth, and unknowingly set the course for a mission that would...

2 months ago

29 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

59 | Miles’ Mission: Turning Grief Into Purpose

Send us a text In this episode, we share the story behind Miles' Mission — a powerful movement born from the heartbreak of losing Miles Owen Moore, who was stillborn on October 11, 2021. His passing forever changed his family, inspiring them to take their pain and turn it into purpose. Join Jennifer and Dr. Michael Bullock as they open up about their journey through grief and the many challenges they discovered along the way — gaps in hospital care, legislation, and resources that left ...

2 months ago

51 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

58 | From The Biggest Loser to the Biggest Mission: Buddy Shuh’s Story of Loss and Hope | The Tears Foundation

Send us a text When Buddy Shuh stepped onto the set of The Biggest Loser in 2012, millions of viewers saw a man determined to reclaim his health. What they didn’t see was the deeper story—the heartbreak that had quietly shaped his life for years. Back in 2006, Buddy and his wife were joyfully preparing to welcome their baby girl when a routine prenatal appointment turned their world upside down. Doctors discovered their daughter was missing several vital organs and diagnosed her with spina bi...

2 months ago

45 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

57 | The Dark Truth About My Brother’s Death

Send us a text Today, I open up and share a story I have never spoken about publicly before—the story of my brother’s death. While it was ruled as SIDS, I’ve carried the belief in my heart that his life was taken for monetary gain. My biological father had a desire to profit from the twins—or even through my death—and that shadow has followed me for decades. In this episode, I share the details and events that unfolded both before and after my brother’s passing, moments that have weighed heav...

2 months ago

28 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

56 | Grieving Together: Luis Melara’s Story of Losing His Sister Ana Mary

Send us a text In this episode, Luis Melara, the son of Rosie Melara, opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his sister, Ana Mary, in 2010. What began as a season of hope, joy, and anticipation quickly turned into grief and heartache. Luis shares how, as a young child, he learned to grieve openly alongside his family, discovering the power of walking through sorrow together. Through their journey, his family found meaningful ways to honor Ana Mary’s life, and in the process, Luis developed ...

3 months ago

39 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

55 | Lisa Rowell | Prayers for D.C. and the Untold Story of the Death of my Baby Brother

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Lisa opens up about a story she has never shared publicly—the story of her baby brother who passed away in 1992. For decades, his life has been hidden in silence, but Lisa feels compelled to finally tell it from her own perspective. With raw honesty, she invites you into the pain, the questions, and the journey of faith that followed his death. As Lisa prepares for an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., she asks for prayer—both for strength and for cou...

3 months ago

13 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

54 | Rebekah Mitchell President & Founder of M.E.N.D | The Story Behind M.E.N.D.

Send us a text Just after the one-year anniversary of Rebecca Mitchell’s son Jonathan’s stillbirth, she came across a baby’s obituary in the Dallas newspaper and felt compelled to send the grieving mother a sympathy card. That simple act sparked a powerful friendship rooted in shared sorrow. Within weeks, they connected with two other mothers who had also experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby. What began as a few phone calls, emails, and meetups soon blossomed into something more — a co...

3 months ago

52 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

53 | Linda Znachko Founder of He Knows Your Name Ministry | How One Woman Is Giving the Voiceless a Voice

Send us a text In this powerful and emotional episode, I’m joined by Linda Znachko, founder of He Knows Your Name ministry and author of the award-winning book He Knows Your Name: How One Abandoned Baby Inspired Me to Say YES to God. What began as heartbreak over a baby abandoned in a dumpster became a calling that reshaped Linda’s life. She couldn’t bear the thought of a child leaving this world without dignity—and so began her mission to ensure that every life, no matter how short, is seen,...

3 months ago

53 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

52 | Jen Rowray-Healthy Birth Day | Stillbirth is Preventable: Why We're Returning to the Hill to Fight for Families

Send us a text In this short but powerful episode, I’m joined by Jen Rowray of Healthy Birth Day, Inc. and Count the Kicks to talk about an important cause—stillbirth prevention. I share my plans to travel to Washington, D.C. from September 17–19 to advocate for legislative change and life-saving awareness. One of the key efforts we’re supporting is the Shine for Autumn Act, which seeks to improve stillbirth data collection—something critically needed, as many stillbirths go unrecorded, hinde...

4 months ago

17 minutes

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

51 | Meg Roland | Trauma and the Brain: Where Neuroscience Meets Faith

Send us a text Have you ever felt stuck after trauma—trapped in panic, fear, or constant survival mode? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Meg Roland, a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor with Clint Davis Counseling, to unpack what’s really happening in our brains after trauma—and why it can feel impossible to move forward. Meg shares the same insight that brought me peace at a women’s retreat and helped me understand the deep effects of losing my daughter, Julianna Grace. For...

4 months ago

1 hour

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation,

50 | Candace MacDaniels Faith in the Fire: Losing 7 Babies, Immunocompromised, and Homeschooling Through Chronic Illness

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with my new friend and fellow homeschooling mom, Candace MacDaniels. Candace’s story is one of control, surrender, and challenging faith. After receiving a kidney transplant 25 years ago, she became immunocompromised and later developed autonomic dysfunction. Convinced that motherhood wasn’t in the cards due to her health, she set out to chase her dreams—until she met her husband. What followed was a painful journey of losing 7 precious babies and wr...

4 months ago

56 minutes