110: This Wasn't Meant To Happen - Ali Harris

110: This Wasn't Meant To Happen - Ali Harris

From Still Parents Podcast ® by Still Parents Podcast

June 1, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 110

About this episode

Ali Harris shares her story of losing her daughter and discusses the impact of baby loss and the importance of sharing such experiences.

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 • Instagram Produced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae Foundation Show Music by Alex Singh . Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

People in this episode

Guest: Ali Harris

Topics covered

  • baby loss
  • grief
  • healing
  • motherhood
  • resilience
  • mental health
  • pregnancy loss

Keywords

  • Edwards' syndrome
  • baby loss
  • grief
  • healing
  • motherhood
  • resilience
  • mental health
  • pregnancy loss
  • bereavement
  • hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lily Mae Foundation, Petals Charity

Books & works: This Wasn't Meant To Happen

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