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The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
Have you lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or SIDS? Do you feel like no one understands the depth of your grief? Maybe you’re angry, bitter, depressed—or drowning in a sea of emotions that feel impossible to name, let alone explain. Perhaps you’ve heard well-meaning but hurtful comments or received advice that made you feel even more isolated. You might be wondering, Where is God in all of this? Or why our country hasn’t done more to prevent stillbirths and support grieving families.
You are not alone. And this podcast is for you.
I’m Lisa Rowell. In 2013, I gave birth to my stillborn daughter, Julianna Grace. That moment shattered my world. I didn’t know how to survive the pain. I wrestled with God, with grief, with questions no one seemed to want to answer. Ten years ago, I found myself on the edge of despair, holding a bottle of liquor and a handful of pills, ready to give up—until God stepped in and changed everything.
From the ashes of that heartbreak, a calling was born.
Through The Silent Footprints, I invite you into a space that is real, raw, and unapologetically honest about infant loss. Here, we break the silence and stigma around miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and early infant death. We talk about what it's like to grieve in a world that doesn’t know what to say—and how to heal when your heart feels shattered.
My Christian faith has been the foundation of my journey, and it’s through God’s strength that I found purpose in my pain. I started the Julianna Grace Ministry by creating grieving baskets for parents like me. That effort grew into funding cuddle cots and caring cradles for local hospitals—tools that allow families precious time with their babies. Later, God opened the door for me to help pass legislation in Louisiana, offering tax credits to families of stillborn babies and giving dignity through certificates of miscarriage.
This podcast isn’t just about healing—it's about action. I believe we can change the way our nation handles stillbirth and miscarriage. I believe grieving families deserve recognition, support, and resources. You’ll hear about efforts to pass laws across the country, tools like fetal monitoring apps, and ways you can advocate in your own state or even at the national level.
Through heartfelt stories, faith-filled encouragement, and practical advocacy tips, The Silent Footprints empowers grieving parents to honor their babies and reclaim their voices. Whether you're freshly grieving or years down the road, this podcast will walk with you through the valleys and help you find purpose on the other side of pain.
You may feel broken right now, but God is not finished with your story. You are not alone. Your baby’s life mattered. And your life still holds meaning.
As Psalm 27:13 says, “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” I never thought I’d feel joy again—but God made a way. Now I want to share that hope with you.
So, if you're tired of suffering in silence, if you're ready to heal, speak out, and even create change—subscribe and join me. Let’s walk this road together, one step, one story, one prayer at a time.
“Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14
The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
101 | 101 Episodes Later: Thank You for Walking This Journey With Me
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101 Episodes Later: Thank You for Walking This Journey With Me
Today, we're celebrating a milestone—101 episodes of the Silent Footprints Podcast! 💜
When I started this podcast, my prayer was simple: to remind grieving parents that they are not alone, to share the hope and love of God, and to create a place where stories of loss could bring comfort, healing, and purpose.
Over the past 101 episodes, we've shared stories of stillbirth, miscarriage, infant loss, grief, faith, hope, advocacy, and healing. Together we've encouraged families to honor their babies, educated parents on the importance of monitoring fetal movements, highlighted organizations making a difference, inspired listeners to start ministries in their own communities, and empowered advocates to pursue legislative change that supports families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
Every story shared has had one purpose—to let someone know that even in their darkest moments, they are seen, loved, and never alone.
In this special celebration episode, I'm also counting down the Top 5 Most-Listened-To Episodes of the Silent Footprints Podcast:
#4 – Episode 21
Meredith Hardman
#3 – Episode 40
Jennifer Campbell – Heart of Grace Ministry
#2 – Episode 86
Hannah Hope: A Story of Prayer, Loss, and Raw Faith with Brittany Craft
#1 – Episode 33
Rosie Melara – Stillbirth, Loss, Heartbreak, and Renewed Strength
Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or you're joining us for the very first time, thank you for being part of this incredible community. Thank you to every guest who has courageously shared their story, every listener who has supported this mission, and every family who has allowed me to help carry their baby's legacy forward.
Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for helping ensure that no family walks this journey alone.
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