Cry It Out Loud: Navigating Infertility, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant Loss & Pregnancy After Loss

What happens to fathers when they lose a baby?In this powerful episode of Cry It Out Loud, host and founder of Chasing the Rainbows sits down with Robby Reider, co-founder of Sad Dads Club, a global grief support community for fathers navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.After the stillbirth of his daughter Lila in 2017, Robby found himself doing what so many grieving dads do: staying silent, staying strong, and suppressing his own heartbreak to hold space for his wife. What began as a raw, honest connection with two other fathers who knew that same silence eventually became Sad Dads Club, a movement reaching thousands of bereaved fathers worldwide.In this episode, we explore:• Why fathers are so often the "forgotten grievers" after pregnancy and baby loss• A father's unique grief journey after stillbirth, miscarriage, or infant loss• How losing a baby affects marriages and relationships — and what actually helps• The intersection of masculinity, mental health, and permission to grieve• What grieving dads truly need from their partners, families, and friends• How Sad Dads Club is redefining support for bereaved fathers globally• Finding community, healing, and hope after the unimaginableWhether you are a grieving father searching for words for what you feel, a partner trying to understand your husband's grief, or a friend or family member wanting to show up better, this episode is for you.This episode is shared ahead of Father's Day as a reminder that grief doesn't skip dads.Cry It Out Loud is hosted by Chasing the Rainbows, a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit providing free daily support for those experiencing infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, and pregnancy after loss.Learn more: chasingtherainbows.orgConnect with Sad Dads Club: saddadsclub.org

How do you learn to breathe again after the unthinkable—after losing a child? In this powerful episode of Cry It Out Loud, we sit down with Melissa Hull, grief advocate, speaker, and author of Dear Drew, who lost her 4-year-old son in a tragic drowning accident. Melissa opens up about the moment that changed her life forever, the trauma that followed, and her courageous journey to rebuild a life filled with meaning, purpose, and joy again.Together, we explore the reality of child loss, complicated grief, PTSD, trauma, anger, guilt, isolation, and society’s silence around bereavement. This conversation shatters stigma and gives language to a pain so many parents carry alone. Melissa also shares life-changing tools for healing, including how to:Coexist with grief while still choosing to liveIntegrate trauma instead of being defined by itRebuild self-identity after lossSupport grieving parents in ways that are actually helpfulFind purpose, connection, and hope againIf you or someone you love has experienced child loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or deep grief, this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and less alone. Grief doesn’t end but it can transform.This episode is for every grieving parent, every trauma survivor, and every person trying to support someone through a pain they can’t fix but refuse to ignore.Listen in and subscribe for more conversations on grief, trauma, healing, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and the lifelong journey of love after loss.Visit BabyLossAwareness.org to get involved, volunteer, give or honor your child.

Infertility is never just a medical diagnosis, it’s a journey of grief, trauma, resilience, and hope. In this episode of Cry It Out Loud! by Chasing the Rainbows, we sit down with Dr. Mark Trolice, reproductive endocrinologist, owner of The IVF Center in Florida, and most importantly, a father who knows firsthand the heartbreak and healing of infertility.From IVF and IUI treatments to the emotional toll of repeated setbacks, Dr. Trolice opens up about his own path to parenthood. The struggles, the breakthroughs, and how his story as a patient transformed the way he cares for others as a physician.Together, we explore:The emotional and financial realities of IVF and infertility treatmentsHow trauma and grief shape the infertility journeyThe importance of compassion in medicineOptions for building a family, including adoptionWhy breaking the silence around infertility and loss matters for every familyThis intimate conversation is a reminder that behind every statistic is a family fighting for hope.✨ Whether you’re navigating infertility yourself, supporting a loved one, or working in women’s health, this episode will inspire and connect you.👉 Want to help families walking through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss? Visit BabyLossAwareness.org to learn how you can get involved by volunteering, donating, or honoring a baby gone too soon. Together, we can break the silence and bring hope to grieving parents. Every Baby Loss Matters.

Welcome to Cry It Out Loud! the official podcast of Chasing the Rainbows, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity providing awareness, advocacy, and support services for families facing infertility, baby loss (pregnancy loss and infant loss) and pregnancy after loss.This podcast is a safe space where grief has a voice, love is louder than silence, and every baby’s memory is honored out loud. Each episode features heartfelt conversations with parents, ambassadors, and advocates who share their journeys of loss, healing, and hope.From powerful stories like Sarah Cox’s Journey for Jasmine rainbow skirt project, to national events such as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and National Rainbow Baby Day, Cry It Out Loud! connects families and supporters around the world.Whether you are a grieving parent, a supporter, or someone looking to make a difference, this podcast is here to bring comfort, connection, and community.👉 Learn more and get involved at BabyLossAwareness.org. Together, we can honor our babies, support families, and create lasting change.

What happens when unimaginable grief collides with unshakable faith?In this powerful episode of Cry it Out Loud! we sit down with Shelly Johnson - singer, songwriter, and survivor of devastating baby loss. Shelly opens up about her deeply personal journey through heartbreak, the spiritual reckoning that followed, and how music became both her sanctuary and her message to the world.🎶 From writing songs in the raw aftermath of grief…🙏 To rediscovering her higher power in the darkest nights…💔 To comforting others with melodies rooted in loss and hope…Shelly shares her story with breathtaking vulnerability. This episode is for:Anyone who’s experienced deep loss or knows someone who hasCreatives finding their voice through painBelievers wrestling with “Where was God when...?”Listeners seeking healing, hope, and honest conversations📢 Don't listen alone—share this with a friend who needs it.🔔 Tap “Follow” for more heart-opening conversations about loss, purpose, and resilience.We are looking for loss parents who want to put action and passion behind their pain! Please email us at info@chasingtherainbows.org or visit ChasingTheRainbows.org for volunteer opportunities#griefjourney #babyloss #miscarriage #stillbirth #infertility #infantloss #faithandhealing #musictherapy #podcastforhealing #shellyjohnsonmusic #lossandfaith #podcast #griefpodcast #losspodcast #healingpodcast #babylosspodcast #infertilitypodcast #newpodcastepisode #centralpark5k #musicandgrief #crackaneggchallenge #icrackedinfertilityopen #honoroutloud #unitinglossparents #lossparents #charity

🎙️ Cry It Out Loud! Podcast — Episode Drop"Because Father’s Day Isn’t Easy for Everyone" with special guest Kelly from The Miscarriage Dads Podcast🕯️ Grief isn’t gendered. Pain doesn’t discriminate. And silence? It ends today.In this raw, unfiltered, and heartbreakingly honest episode, we’re cracking open the rarely-heard father’s perspective on miscarriage, loss, and what it means to grieve when society tells men to “be strong.”Our guest Kelly, host of The Miscarriage Dads Podcast, joins us to speak truth to pain, love, and the quiet weight so many fathers carry alone. We talk identity, invisible grief, and how healing is louder when shared.💔 Plus, we’re lacing up for something powerful:Join us this Father’s Day in NYC for the Chasing the Rainbows: Breaking the Silence 5K Walk & Run, an event built for all the dads, partners, and families who know that Father’s Day isn’t easy for everyone.Register Here for our NYC Father's Day Event: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/NewYork/BurstingBubble5KNY🎧 Listen now. Cry if you need to. And let’s walk through this… together.#CryItOutLoud #MiscarriageAwareness #FathersGrieveToo #BreakingTheSilence #ChasingTheRainbows5K #BecauseFathersDayIsntEasy #Miscarriage #infertility #babyloss #lossparents #ChasingtheRainbows #5k #5krun #charity

Get ready for an unforgettable episode of Cry It Out Loud! as retired NFL player Corey Parchman opens up about his personal and emotional journey to fatherhood through IVF. This powerful conversation explores the highs, lows, and life-changing lessons Corey has learned along the way. From his days on the field to navigating the challenges of starting a family, Corey’s story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of never giving up on your dreams.In this raw and inspiring interview, Corey discusses his upcoming book, "The IVF Playbook for Men," a must-read guide for any man facing fertility struggles. Whether you're on the IVF journey or simply seeking motivation to overcome life's obstacles, this episode will leave you inspired to push forward and embrace the unexpected.✨ Book Release Date: May 21st💥 Pre-order Now: https://www.ivfplaybookformen.com/product-page/the-ivf-playbook-for-menTune in to hear Corey’s unforgettable story and grab a copy of his book before it hits the shelves!#CoreyParchman #Fatherhood #IVFJourney #CryItOutLoud #TheIVFPlaybookForMen #PreOrderNow #NFLToFatherhood #RealTalk #Inspiration #Podcast #IVF #infertility #maleinfertility #menmentalhealth #IVFCommunity #InfertilityAwareness #malefactorinfertility