Ep 12 - I Had A Miscarriage: Dr. Jessica Zucker’s Fight Against Shame

In this episode of Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali, Dr. Jessica Zucker, a psychologist specialising in reproductive health and author of the book 'I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, A Movement', shares her journey and advocacy work. Dr. Zucker discusses how her personal experience with miscarriage led to the creation of the viral #IHadAMiscarriage campaign, aiming to break the silence and reduce the stigma surrounding pregnancy loss.  She highlights the importance of sharing stories to combat shame and encourages women to find their voice, whether publicly or privately. The conversation goes on to discuss Dr. Zucker's second book, 'NORMALIZE IT: Upending the Silence, Stigma and Shame That Shapes Women's Lives', and extends to broader themes of women's mental health, vulnerability, and the healing power of storytelling. 01:11 Meet Dr Jessica Zucker02:25 Jessica’s Origin Story05:07 The Miscarriage Experience07:30 Launching the Viral Campaign11:51 How It Changed Her Work18:14 Friends, Family and Stigma21:51 Why She Wrote Normalize It26:06 Recognising Shame Signals26:57 When Silence Feels Safer29:12 Self Blame and Control Myths31:17 Therapy as a Turning Point32:36 Going Public With Trauma36:02 Vulnerability Through Sharing38:51 Ways to Tell Your Story41:27 Inspiration and Farewell DR. JESSICA ZUCKER·      Website: DrJessicaZucker.com ·      Instagram: @IHadAMiscarriage GET IN TOUCHJoin the community:@StoriesWithoutShame on InstagramSign up for the Stories Without Shame newsletter to join the movement.