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In this heartfelt episode, author and journalist Ali Harris shares the story of losing her daughter, Poppy, following a diagnosis of Edwards' syndrome. She opens up about the realities of baby loss, grief, healing, and how the experience changed her.Ali also discusses the inspiration behind her novel, This Wasn't Meant To Happen, and why sharing stories of pregnancy loss and bereavement can help others feel less alone.A powerful conversation about motherhood, resilience, mental health, and finding hope after heartbreak.•Edwards' Syndrome•More about Ali•Ali's Instagram•Ali's book - This Wasn't Meant To Happen•Petals Charity•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

When Lauren and her husband Jack lost their baby, Rupert, their world changed forever. In the days, weeks, and years that followed, they were met with an outpouring of support, but also well-meaning comments that often missed the mark.In this episode of Still Parents, Lauren shares the story of Rupert, the reality of living with baby loss, and how unhelpful advice can compound grief. We explore what it means to navigate stillbirth and bereavement as a couple, how relationships are affected, and why there is no 'right' way to grieve.This conversation is an honest look at grief after baby loss, and a gentle guide for anyone wanting to better support someone through it.In this episode: The emotional reality of losing a baby Grief after stillbirth and how it evolves over time The impact of well-meaning but unhelpful comments Navigating loss as a couple What to say (and what not to say) to grieving parents If you’ve experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss — or want to support someone who has, this episode offers insight, honesty, and compassion.•Lauren's Instagram•Fragile X Syndrome•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

Christian Haag joins us from Brooklyn, New York, to share his deeply personal experience of losing baby Josephine Roseann. He and his partner Manuel were expecting their daughter via surrogacy in Mexico before a heartbreaking loss at eight months of pregnancy. •Isla Jade Foundation•Miracle Surrogacy Mexico•USA Surrogacy Laws-Related episodes - Guests from the US-•E95 - Dr Sydney Fenton - Charlotte, North Carolina •E89 - Kellen and Alec - Houston, Texas•E66 - Joe Chapman - Huntington Beach, California•E65 - Kelly Jean-Philippe & David Kashevaroff - Philadelphia & Los Angeles•E63 - Kelly Jean-Philippe - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania•E53 - David Kashevaroff Part 2 - Los Angeles, California•E52 - David Kashevaroff - Los Angeles, California•E38 - Joshua Hughson - Springfield, Missouri•E36 - Chris Douglas - Denver, Colorado•BLAW 2025 - Kelly Jean-Philippe - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner •White Collar Charity Boxing Evening - Sat 28th March - Tickets •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

After suffering multiple miscarriages, Sam joins the podcast to talk about his journey and the book 'From Heartache to Hope' written by his wife, Paula.A story of love, loss, and the fight for a family - Beneath the surface•From Heartache to Hope - A book by Paula Hotten•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner •White Collar Charity Boxing Evening - Sat 28th March - Tickets •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

What’s it really like when the anniversary comes around? Ryan and Matt speak about the build up, the emotions, and strategies they use to cope with the hardest dates.•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner •White Collar Charity Boxing Evening - Sat 28th March - Tickets •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

Dave White shares the story of his son, Reggie. He opens up about the reality of life after loss, the lasting impact it has had on him, and the ways Reggie continues to walk beside him every day.•Follow Dave White on Instagram•Related episodes••Dave White - Ready to Rumble: Round 3•Parenting After Loss / Sibling Mental Health•STILL PARENTS PODCAST••Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Website•Instagram•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramHosts: Ryan Jackson. Matt Whitehouse. Dan KellyProduced by the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

On this live episode of the Still Parents Podcast, the guys have a heartfelt conversation about what it means to continue being parents while navigating the impact of loss, and how it affects the mental health of their other children•Related episodes• •Brothers and Sisters - Alfie & Freddie Jackson •Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•The Still Parents Podcast App - available on all platforms••LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramSupported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'Music by Alex Singh. Produced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae Foundation

On the 30th–31st January 2026, Jordan ran 108 miles in 24 hours, retracing the journey his daughter Aurora took during her short but powerful life.From Leicester Royal Infirmary, to Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham, to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and finally to her memorial tree just outside of Coventry. This route carried every step, every fear, every hope lived as a family.Aurora was only with Jordan & Kathleen for two months, but she changed everything.The run raises money for the incredible teams who cared for Aurora, the teams who supported Jordan & Kathleen, and for the baby loss charities who support families every single day.Jordan Black - "This run isn’t about endurance. It’s about gratitude, grief, love, and purpose. It’s about turning the hardest chapter of our lives into something that can help others."•JORDAN BLACK• •Listen to Part 1 •Instagram •JustGiving•STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•The Still Parents Podcast App - available on all platforms••LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramSupported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'Music by Alex Singh. Produced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae Foundation

On the 30th–31st January 2026, Jordan ran 108 miles in 24 hours, retracing the journey his daughter Aurora took during her short but powerful life.From Leicester Royal Infirmary, to Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham, to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and finally to her memorial tree just outside of Coventry. This route carried every step, every fear, every hope lived as a family.Aurora was only with Jordan & Kathleen for two months, but she changed everything.The run raises money for the incredible teams who cared for Aurora, the teams who supported Jordan & Kathleen, and for the baby loss charities who support families every single day.Jordan Black - "This run isn’t about endurance. It’s about gratitude, grief, love, and purpose. It’s about turning the hardest chapter of our lives into something that can help others."•JORDAN BLACK• •Listen to Part 2 •Instagram •JustGiving•STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•The Still Parents Podcast App - available on all platforms••LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramSupported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'Music by Alex Singh. Produced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae Foundation

On this live episode of the Still Parents Podcast, the guys talk about how relationships with friends and family can change in unexpected ways after the devastating loss of a baby•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•The Still Parents Podcast App - available on all platforms••LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramSupported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'Music by Alex Singh. Produced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae Foundation