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Female Voices: Life and Loss
Female Voice: Life & Loss. Our podcast is dedicated to women from all walks of life, providing a supportive and encouraging platform that addresses the various challenges they face. We aim to offer compassionate guidance, share diverse stories, and equip listeners with practical advice and resources to help them grow, heal, and thrive through every stage of their journey.
Episodes
- Female Voices: Life and Loss
Episode 36 ~ Suicide Awareness and Prevention: Finding Hope, Healing, and Support with Teresa and Wayna
📢 Suicide is a topic we often shy away from, yet it touches countless families, communities, and lives every single day. In this powerful and heartfelt episode…
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Episode 35 ~ The Emotional Weight of Senior Care: Stories, Support, and Self-Care with Senior Advocate Annie Eads
📢 Caregiving can be the greatest gift and the heaviest load. In this tender and powerful episode, senior care advocate Annie Eads joins host Teresa Reiniger to…
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Episode 34 ~ Supporting Bereaved Fathers: Breaking the Silence Around Men and Grief with Derrick Howell
📢 Grief doesn’t look the same for everyone and for many men, it’s invisible. In this powerful episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss, we welcome back licensed…
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Episode 33 ~ The Second Year of Grief: When It Hits Even Harder with LaWayna Berry
📢 Nobody told me the second year would be harder than the first. In this deeply vulnerable and heartfelt episode, Teresa Reiniger and co-host LaWayna Berry…
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Episode 32 ~ From Tragic Accident to Foster Care to Fierce Coach: Sofia Carpenter’s Story of Resilience
📢 What if your greatest pain became your greatest purpose? In this powerful episode, Sofia Carpenter shares her extraordinary journey of surviving a tragic…
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Episode 31 ~ Life in Transition: Grief, Divorce, and New Beginnings with Cindy Richardson
📢 What do you do when life throws you grief, chaos, and change over and over again? In this powerful episode of Female Voices, Life and Loss, Teresa Reiniger…
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Episode 30 ~ Breaking the Cycle: Newoka LaShelle’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph
📢 What happens when a child raised in chaos grows into a woman who leads with purpose, love, and vision? In this gripping and soul-stirring episode of Female…
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Episode 29 ~ Love Beyond the Loss: Tara Blevins’ Journey as a Bereaved Mother
📢 What happens when a mother loses her only child and discovers that love, connection, and even communication don't end with death? In this week’s deeply…
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Episode 28 ~ Bereaved Parents: Navigating Loss as a Couple with LaWayna and Josh Berry
📢 When a child dies, two hearts break and they don’t have to break apart. In this deeply moving episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss, Teresa Reiniger sits…
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Episode 27 ~ When the Last Straw Breaks: Deep Dive into Tyler Perry’s movie “Straw" with LaWayna and Teresa
📢 What happens when the weight of survival becomes too much to bear? Join LaWayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger as they unpack Tyler Perry’s emotionally raw film…
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Episode 26 ~ When the Storm Lingers: Grief and Resilience After Disaster with Teresa and LaWayna
📢 Even if the sky is clear, your heart may still feel stormy. In this raw and reflective episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss, co-hosts Teresa Reiniger and…
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Episode 25 ~ Strength in Presence: A Veteran’s Lessons on Loss, Faith, and Family with Nathaniel Hill
📢 He carried more than his uniform, he carried the weight of loss, love, and unspoken grief. In this deeply moving episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss…
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Episode 24 ~ Lessons from Fathers & Father Figures: Strength, Presence, Purpose with LaWayna and Teresa
📢 Today we honor the men who shaped us—not just our dads, but every man who showed up with love, protection, and presence. In this episode of Female Voices…
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Episode 23 ~ Breaking the Silence: Supporting Men in Grief with Derrick Howell
📢 Have you noticed the silent grief men carry and wondered how to stand beside them in their pain? In this powerful episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss…
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Episode 22 ~ Don’t Divorce Your Kids: A Conversation with Laura McCoy
📢 What happens when a father leaves—and no onetalks about it? In this episode, Teresa Reiniger sits down with Laura McCoy, founder of the nonprofit Daddy Don’t…
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Episode 21 ~ Motherhood in Every Form: Stories of Strength, Sacrifice, and Love with Teresa and Wayna
📢 What does motherhood really look like? In this raw and deeply moving episode, co-hosts Teresa Reiniger and Wayna Berry dive into the many faces of…
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Episode 20 ~ The Road to Healing: Grief, Travel & Gods plan with Ragan Andrew
📢 What if your greatest losses became the turning point to discovering your true purpose? In this episode, Teresa sits down with Ragan Andrew, Certified Travel…
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Episode 19 ~ When Becoming A Mother Isn’t Easy: Nine Pregnancies and Six Losses with Lindsey Silko
📢 Grief is never just one thing …it’s layered, raw, and deeply personal. In this powerful episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss, hosts Teresa sits down with…
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Episode 18 ~ From Corporate to Community: Heather Swan’s Journey to Leading with Creativity, Connection & Compassion
📢 What if healing, leadership, and creativity could all sit at the same table, covered in yarn and compassion? In this powerful and heart-opening episode of…
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Episode 17 ~ Finding Love After Loss: Falisha Hoffman’s Story of Grief, Healing, and New Beginnings
📢 "Grief isn’t something you outrun — it’s something you learn to carry." In this week’s episode, Falisha Hoffman shares her powerful journey through grief…
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Episode 16 ~ A Deep Dive into Holistic Self-Care with co-host Teresa and LaWayna
📢 When life asks you to carry so much, how do you remember to carry yourself too? In this heartfelt episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss, LaWayna Berry and…
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Episode 15 ~ The Power of Pause: Healing Through Rest and Awareness with Keri Lemmons
📢 “Ever feel like you’re running on empty yet can’t stop moving?” In this episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss, host Teresa Reiniger sits down with holistic…
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Episode 14 ~ Autopilot to Awareness: A Conversation on Grief, Healing, and Self-Discovery with Candace Kluba
📢 What if the first step to healing wasn’t doing more—instead about being more present with yourself? Grief can place us on autopilot, pulling us away from who…
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Episode 13 ~ Grieving in Silence: The Unseen Grief of Grandparents with Laverne and Nate Hill
📢 What happens when grief stacks upon grief, and you're the one everyone turns to for strength? In this deeply moving episode, Teresa sit down with Laverne and…
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Episode 12 ~ Communication and Commitment: Navigating Marriage Through Life's Changes with LaWayna and Teresa
📢 Love isn't static; it's a journey that transforms with time." In this week’s episode, Teresa and LaWayna dive deep into the evolving journey of love and…
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Episode 11 ~ Redefining Self-Care, Navigating Unexpected Loss, and Building a Legacy and with Kimberly Beckley
✨ Whether you’re a business owner, a mother, or someone looking to reclaim your personal power—this episode will leave you inspired to take action. 🔗 Listen…
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Episode 10 ~ From Corporate Life to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship with Rhonda Travers
What happens when you leave behind a 30-year corporate career to chase your passion? In this inspiring episode, Teresa Reiniger sits down with Rhonda Travers…
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Episode 9 ~ From Divorce to Empowerment: Turning Life’s Challenges Into Opportunities with Carol Fletcher
"What feels like an ending can actually be the mostbeautiful beginning." In this week’s episode, Wayna sits down with Carol Fletcher. Carol is a woman of…
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Episode 8 ~ Self-Love and Grief: Learning to Care for Yourself in the Hardest Times with co host Wayna and Teresa
Grief changes everything—including how we care for ourselves. Why do so many women struggle to prioritize themselves in grief? How can small acts of self-care…
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Episode 7 ~ Faith, Transformation, & The Unexpected Lessons of Grief with Mimsy Hebron
Grief doesn’t just happen to us—it transforms us. Grief is messy. It’s complicated. And sometimes, it takes us years to realize how deeply it has shaped us. In…
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Episode 6 ~ Navigating Sudden Loss: A Sister’s Story of Grief, Strength, and Justice with Julie Swaney (part 2)
Grief doesn’t have a timeline—especially when justice remains unresolved. In this powerful continuation of last week’s conversation,Teresa Reiniger sits down…
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Episode 5 ~ Navigating Sudden Loss: A Sister’s Story of Grief, Strength, and Justice with Julie Swaney (part 1)
Grief isn’t just about saying goodbye—it’s about navigating everything that follows. In this deeply moving episode, Teresa Reiniger sits down with Julie Swaney…
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Season 2, Episode 4 ~ The Power of Holistic Healing: Navigating Life, Love & Loss with LaWayna Berry
In this week's episode, Teresa Reiniger interviews LaWayna Berry, a coach, counselor, and advocate for holistic healing. They dive deep into how grief impacts…
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Season 2, Episode 3 ~ Finding Purpose After Loss: A Grief Coach’s Story with Teresa Reiniger
Grief changes us, and it also reveals our strength. In this episode, co-host LaWayna Berry interviews Teresa Reiniger, exploring her journey from profound…
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Season 2 Episode 2 ~ Navigating Family Dynamics with Wayna and Teresa
In this episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss, cohosts Teresa and Wayna dive into the complexities of family relationships and how they influence healing and…
- Female Voices: Life and Loss
Season 2: Episode 1 ~ Meeting the Cohosts: Wayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger
Welcome to the relaunch of Female Voices: Life and Loss! In this first episode of our new season, cohosts Wayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger sit down to share…
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199: Labor Pains to Resilient Moms to ? with Teresa
In this season finale, Teresa Reiniger reflects on the journey of her podcast, ‘Labor Pains’ to 'Resilient Moms,' which has provided a platform for women to…
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198: Redefining Support for Families After Loss with Michelle Cramer
Teresa Reiniger sits down with Michelle Cramer, founder of a nonprofit organization supporting grieving families, to explore the complexities of…
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197: Transforming Loss into Hope with Michelle L. Cramer
Teresa Reiniger sits down with Michelle L. Cramer to discuss the transformative power of grief recovery. Michelle, the founder of On Angel's Wings, Certified…
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196: Resources and Tools for Healing and Recovery with Michelle Cramer
In this episode of Resilient Moms I am joined by Michelle Cramer, the founder and executive director of On Angels' Wings, a nonprofit dedicated to providing…
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195: Navigating Grief and Embracing Self-Care with Teresa Reiniger
In this episode, I aim to provide you with some clarity and understanding about managing grief, dealing with heightened emotions and brain fog, and recognizing…
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194: Navigating Pregnancy Loss and Advocacy After Loss with Katie Schwarz
In this heartfelt episode, Teresa Reiniger talks with Katie Schwarz about her personal journey through pregnancy loss and the complexities she faced along the…
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193: Building A Support Network with Teresa Reiniger
In this episode, I delve into the isolating experience of losing a child and explore ways to build a strong support network to aid in the healing process. I…
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192: Creating Beautiful Memories in Sad Situations with Nurses Kayla Hollingshead and Jenni Koskela
Kayla Hollingshead and Jenni Koskela are two dedicated Labor and Delivery Nurses that work daily to find rays of sunshine by creating positive memories amid…
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191: Celebrating Four Years; Family, Support and Miracles
Join us in this special anniversary episode as we celebrate four years of podcasting, sharing stories, resources, information about infertility, pregnancy, and…
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190: A Father’s Grief with Robbie Norris
In this episode, Robbie Norris shares his deeply personal journey through grief and heartbreak following the loss of his daughter Indie. Robbie opens up about…
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189: Navigating Grief and Fatherhood with Jeremy Lagerhausen
Jeremy Lagerhausen's shared in this episode his story and insights of balancing fatherhood, supporting his spouse, and navigating his personal grief. He shared…
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188: Honoring and Healing: Navigating Grief and Celebrating Resilience with Teresa Reiniger
In this episode I shared some personal reflections and experiences as we approach the end of May 2024. This month holds significant emotional weight for many…
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187: Finding God moments in a difficult pregnancy and loss with Jess & Jeremy Lagerhausen
In this heartfelt episode, Jess and Jeremy Lagerhausen share their deeply personal journey through a difficult pregnancy and the loss of their son, Jude. Their…
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186: Moving Forward: Jade Welegala's Journey Through Loss and Recovery
In this week’s episode, Jade Welegala shares her heart-wrenching yet inspiring story of navigating severe medical complications and the loss of her baby at 23…
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185: "I'm a Different Person Since My Loss" with Liz O'Donnell
In this deeply personal episode, Liz O'Donnell talks about the transformative and painful journey following the stillbirth of her child, Aaliyah, at 32 weeks…
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184: The IVF Journey: Resilience and Realities with Beth Frattura
In this episode Beth Frattura shares her deeply personal and challenging journey through IVF and the broader landscape of infertility treatments. After one and…
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183: Infertility Awareness and Recognizing Infertility Grief with Teresa Reiniger
It’s National Infertility Awareness Week. On this episode I talked about the often misunderstood and complex world of infertility. Many are unaware of the…
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182: Navigating Infertility and Adoption with Leah Judice
In this episode, Leah Judice shared her deeply personal journey through infertility, chronic back pain, mental health, and her decision to pursue adoption. She…
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181: Embracing Healing and Education in Pregnancy Loss with Rebecca Eggering
Rebecca Eggering, a dedicated professional who has devoted over two decades in supporting families during their most vulnerable times as a Labor and Delivery…
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180: A grandmothers loss with Katrina Travis
Katrina Travis shares her heart-wrenching experience of loss and the resilience it took to navigate grief while supporting her daughter and son-in-law during…
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179: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss - Strength, Hope, and Healing with Teresa Reiniger
March is Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month and in this episode Teresa talks about the complex journey of becoming pregnant again after losing a child. It's…
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178: The rollercoaster of emotions from pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss with Molly Norris
Molly Norris, and her husband Robbie’s journey to parenthood has been a rollercoaster of emotions, their poignant journey through the heartache of pregnancy…
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177: Losing her seven-year-old suddenly to cancer with Carrie Schmitt
In this profoundly moving episode, Carrie Schmitt shares about facing the unimaginable tragedy of losing her seven-year-old son, Jackson, to cancer. This…
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176: Partner with the pain with Christian Shields Cunningham
Christian Shields Cunningham’s dedication to promoting wholeness and healing stems from a diverse professional background that spans various sectors and…