S2 E14: The Trifecta of Silence: Breaking Shame and Stigma in Pregnancy Loss

What this episode covers

In the final episode of Season 2 of the podcast , our host Sam is joined by the phenomenal Dr. Jessica Zucker a Los Angeles-based psychologist specialising in women's reproductive and maternal mental health, and the author of I Had a Miscarriage and Normalize It. Dr. Jessica shares her personal and professional worlds colliding after her own devastating loss, including the traumatic experience of an unmedicated D&C. As a seasoned professional, she was shocked to realise she did not have the necessary tools to navigate her own profound grief and isolation. This conversation delves into the heart of the movement Dr. Jessica started to dismantle the pervasive silence, stigma, and shame surrounding pregnancy loss. It is a critical discussion for anyone who has experienced loss, those supporting them, and anyone interested in improving women's health outcomes. Together they discuss: * The Power of Professional Vulnerability. * The Trifecta of Shame * The Antidote is Storytelling * Toxic Platitudes * Systemic Change * Therapy's Crucial Role Connect with Dr. Jessica * @Ihadamiscarriage [https://www.instagram.com/ihadamiscarriage?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * Jessica Zucker, Ph.D. [https://www.drjessicazucker.com/] * I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement: Excellent for those who have recently experienced a loss. * Normalize It: Upending the Silent Stigma and Shame that Shape Women's Lives: Broadens the lens to discuss the power of storytelling across many aspects of women's lives. EARLY PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT If you or someone you know has experienced miscarriage or early pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone. * For crisis support, please call Lifeline - 13 11 14. * Access all our support [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/65/find-support] * Connect through Live Chat with Peer Support [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/75/peer-support-live-chat] * Join Online Communities [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/74/peer-support-online-communities] * Call out Pregnancy Loss helpline delivered by PANDA [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/helpline] * Join the Circle of support [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/the-circle] * Follow @pinkelephantssupport [https://www.instagram.com/pinkelephantssupport] on instagram.