Episodes
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117: Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026
In a special episode for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, we're joined by Jack Taylor, William Ellis, Kelly Jean-Philippe, and Christian Haag This conversation is an honest look at grief after baby loss, and a gentle guide for anyone wanting to better support someone through it. -Related episodes -...
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116: When Your Child Loses Their Child - The Grandparents
Grandparents face a unique kind of heartbreak. They grieve the loss of their grandchild whilst watching their own child endure a pain they cannot take away. On 22nd April 2025, Natasha and Finn's beautiful baby boy, Cian, was born sleeping. In this episode, we're joined by Cian's grandmothers,...
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115: Grieving Dad's - Azher Rubbani
Azher Rubbani lost his son, Hashim, to stillbirth in April 2005 and wants grieving dads to know there’s always space for their feelings. Azher has built StillDad Fathers (SDF). A private community for dads who have lost a child and have nowhere quiet to take that grief. As a Grief Guide, Azher...
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114: Born Sleeping, Forever Loved - Kelsey Parker
Kelsey Parker has navigated profound personal tragedy in recent years. In 2025, she experienced the devastating loss of her third child, baby boy Phoenix, who was stillborn at 39 weeks with her partner Will. Following the loss of Phoenix, Kelsey has been a prominent advocate for better maternity...
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113: Baby Loss at the World Cup - Cody Gakpo
The guys discuss Cody Gakpo's decision to stay with the Netherlands squad at the FIFA World Cup just days after the heartbreaking loss of his unborn son. Ryan, Matt, and Dan talk about the emotional weight of Gakpo's decision, and reaction around the world. An honest conversation about the human...
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112: Brothers in Baby Loss - Jeff Waters
Chester was born 10 weeks prematurely alongside his twin sister, Matilda. Soon after their arrival, his family received the devastating news that Chester’s heart had not developed properly, and that his time with them would be far too short. Throughout his brief life, Chester demonstrated...
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111: Impostor Syndrome - James Hutton
Twelve years ago, James and Natalie experienced the devastating loss of their baby daughter, Annabelle. In this episode, James shares his journey through grief, speaking candidly about the often-unspoken pressure many men face to carry their sorrow in silence. •Mind, the mental health charity...
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110: This Wasn't Meant To Happen - Ali Harris
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...
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109: What Not to Say After Baby Loss - Lauren Hincks
When Lauren and her husband Jack lost their baby, Rupert, their world changed forever. In the days, weeks, and years that followed, they were met with an outpouring of support, but also well-meaning comments that often missed the mark. In this episode of Still Parents, Lauren shares the story of...
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108: Love doesn't see language - Christian Haag
Christian Haag joins us from Brooklyn, New York, to share his deeply personal experience of losing baby Josephine Roseann. He and his partner Manuel were expecting their daughter via surrogacy in Mexico before a heartbreaking loss at eight months of pregnancy. •Isla Jade Foundation •Miracle...
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107: From Heartache to Hope - Sam Hotten
After suffering multiple miscarriages, Sam joins the podcast to talk about his journey and the book 'From Heartache to Hope' written by his wife, Paula. A story of love, loss, and the fight for a family - Beneath the surface •From Heartache to Hope - A book by Paula Hotten •Matt's Challenge for...
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106: When the Anniversary Hits
What’s it really like when the anniversary comes around? Ryan and Matt speak about the build up, the emotions, and strategies they use to cope with the hardest dates. •Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday •Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner •White Collar Charity Boxing Evening - Sat 28th...
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105: Living Like Dave - Dave White
Dave White shares the story of his son, Reggie. He opens up about the reality of life after loss, the lasting impact it has had on him, and the ways Reggie continues to walk beside him every day. •Follow Dave White on Instagram •Related episodes• •Dave White - Ready to Rumble: Round 3 •Parenting...
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104: Parenting After Loss / Sibling Mental Health
On this live episode of the Still Parents Podcast, the guys have a heartfelt conversation about what it means to continue being parents while navigating the impact of loss, and how it affects the mental health of their other children •Related episodes• •Brothers and Sisters - Alfie & Freddie...
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103: Aurora’s Run – Jordan Black - Part 2
On the 30th–31st January 2026, Jordan ran 108 miles in 24 hours, retracing the journey his daughter Aurora took during her short but powerful life. From Leicester Royal Infirmary, to Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham, to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and finally to her memorial tree just…
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102: Aurora’s Run – Jordan Black - Part 1
On the 30th–31st January 2026, Jordan ran 108 miles in 24 hours, retracing the journey his daughter Aurora took during her short but powerful life. From Leicester Royal Infirmary, to Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham, to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and finally to her memorial tree just…
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101: Friends & Family
On this live episode of the Still Parents Podcast, the guys talk about how relationships with friends and family can change in unexpected ways after the devastating loss of a baby •Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website •Instagram •X/Twitter •Facebook •Watch the…
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100: Liam Teare
On this episode we welcome Liam Teare. Liam joins us to share the story of losing baby Olivia •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website •Instagram •X/Twitter •Facebook •Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview •The Still Parents Podcast App - available on all platforms• •LILY MAE FOUNDATION• •Website •Facebook...
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99: Baby Loss in the Military - Michael Sherwin
Michael and Beth experienced the loss of their son, Noah, following TFMR (termination for medical reasons). Michael shares a deeply moving insight into how he learned to cope with grief amid the demands of military life. •Related episodes• •Matt Stevens Part 1 - You've got a friend in me •Matt...
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Christmas Special 2025
Mostly mucking about - it’s the Christmas Special 2025! •Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner •Christmas Special 2024 •Christmas Special 2023 •Christmas Special 2022 •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website •Instagram •X/Twitter •Facebook •Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview •The Still Parents Podcast App -...
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98: Severe Prematurity - Abbie Harris
Abbie's son, Jude, died at just 32 days old due to his severe prematurity. Jude was delivered via emergency C-section at 24 weeks and 5 days after early onset pre-eclampsia, weighing only 495 grams. Abbie now works at Action on Pre-eclampsia as the education and operations manager. •Action on...
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97: My Best Mate - Stephanie & Jack Ryan
When baby Jacob Thomas Ryan passed away. Stephanie lost a son and Jack lost a brother. In the aftermath they nearly lost each other. A remarkable, raw and inspiring story about family and coming back from the brink •Little Lights Liverpool Baby Hospice (formerly Zoe's Place) •Next Generation MMA...
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96: Golf Yourself Healthy - Kris Lynch
After Kris and his wife Kim lost their baby boy, Innes, to TFMR (termination for medical reasons), Kris found solace on the golf course. He now channels that healing into Golf Yourself Healthy — a platform offering inspiration, hope, and support to others. •Reach out to Kris here• •Website...
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95: Health & Wellness - Dr Sydney Fenton
We welcome Dr. Sydney Fenton from Charlotte, North Carolina to the Still Parents Podcast, joined by previous guest Matt Stevens. •Follow Dr Sydney Fenton on Instagram here •Related episodes• •Matt Stevens - You've got a friend in me •Matt Stevens Part 2 - Work. Love. Guilt •STILL PARENTS PODCAST•...
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92: Anger Management and Mindset - Rob Saunders
Rob Saunders is the founder of Room Eleven, a social enterprise inspired by a deeply personal experience - the stillbirth of his daughter Billie in 2019. Since then, Rob has dedicated his life to raising awareness for pregnancy loss, supporting bereaved families, and promoting resilience.…
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91: Liam's Legacy - Chris Wood
Following the heartbreaking loss of his son, Liam, Chris emerged from a period of deep struggle and now advocates for other grieving parents alongside groups like Red Nose in Australia •Red Nose •Follow Chris on Instagram here •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website •Instagram •X/Twitter •Facebook…
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Baby Loss in the Workplace - Jaguar Land Rover - Part 2
Exploring Company Culture Around Baby Loss at Jaguar Land Rover Part Two, we’re joined by Emma Horney, Head of Material Cost and Inventory Reporting, and Steven Deathridge, SAP Business Intelligence Specialist. Emma and Steven share further insights into how JLR is fostering awareness and support...
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BLAW 2025 - Day 7
A series of daily episodes for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025. Day 7 – The Still Parents team appear on Kelly Jean-Philippe's podcast, 'Dad Always' Find 'Dad Always' from Kelly Jean-Philippe here •Related episodes• •E63 Miscarriage. Race. Relationships - Kelly Jean-Philippe •E65 Male Support? -...
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BLAW 2025 - Day 6
A series of daily episodes for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025. Day 6 – Hannah Higgins, the most highly qualified support counsellor at the Lily Mae Foundation, shares her thoughts on this year’s theme, ‘Together We Care’. •Related episodes• •BLAW 2025 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 •BLAW 2024 Day 1...
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BLAW 2025 - Day 5
A series of daily episodes for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025. Day 5 – A view from the Lily Mae Foundation office with Amy Jackson and Chantelle Dennis •Related episodes• •Amy Jackson - Living with Ryan •BLAW 2024 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 BLAW 2024 - The week that was •BLAW 2023…
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Baby Loss in the Workplace - Jaguar Land Rover - Part 1
Exploring Company Culture Around Baby Loss at Jaguar Land Rover Part One, we’re joined by Lennard Hoornik, Chief Commercial Officer at JLR, and Blane Chapman, Global Brand Communications Director, as they share insights on how the company is addressing and supporting baby loss in the workplace....
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BLAW 2025 - Day 4
A series of daily episodes for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025. Day 4 – William Ellis returns with his thoughts on the week •Find Will's 'An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast' here •Related episodes• •BLAW 2023 - Day 2 •E67 - 'Fix it mode' - Will Ellis •BLAW 2024 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day…
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BLAW 2025 - Day 3
A series of daily episodes for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025. Day 3 – Matt McConnell. Creator of 'Love From Dad', joins us from Australia with his thoughts on this year's theme 'Together We Care' •Support for bereaved parents in Australia• •Love From Dad - Matt McConnell •Red Nose •Related...
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BLAW 2025 - Day 2
A series of daily episodes for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025. Day 2 – Kelly Jean-Philippe. Host of 'Dad Always', shares an American view on this year's theme 'Together We Care' Find Kelly on Instagram here •Related episodes• •E63 Miscarriage. Race. Relationships - Kelly Jean-Philippe •E65 Male...
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BLAW 2025 - Day 1
A series of daily episodes for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025. Day 1 – Kicking off this year’s theme, 'Together We Care', Dan checks in with Ryan and Matt. •Related episodes• •BLAW 2024 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 BLAW 2024 - The week that was •BLAW 2023 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5...
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90: Miscarriage & Social Pressure - Andy Horsley
Andy talks about experiencing multiple miscarriages, the social pressures attached, going down 'thought tunnels', and the real reason how baby Ezra got his name •Related episodes• •BLAW 2024 - Day 4 •Ready to Rumble - Round 2 •Still Parents Podcast - The App - Now available on all platforms•…
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Ready to Rumble - Round 3
From energy drinks and cake breaks to blood pressure checks, arguing with the hoover, and buying a Venus Flytrap… Iwona and Dave geared up for our recent charity boxing event in their own unique ways. •Related episodes• •Ready to Rumble - Round 1 •Ready to Rumble - Round 2 Huge thanks to The…
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89: Brothers in Law - Brothers in Loss
Brothers-in-law Kellen and Alec share their baby loss stories, opening up about infant loss, grief, and coping together after losing their babies just months apart. •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website •Instagram •X/Twitter •Facebook •Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview •Download The Still Parents...
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88: Matt & Aimee Hall - Part 2
Matt and Aimee address the importance of validating each other's grief through communication and emotional support •Related episodes• •Matt & Aimee Hall Part 1 •Joe Riley Find Matt on X/Twitter. Ravens Weekly Podcast. 'Everyday Tactician' •Still Parents Podcast - The App - Now available on all...
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87: Jessica & Luke Perry - Part 2
Jessica and Luke return with further insights of life, grief, health, and relationship dynamics after experiencing multiple miscarriages. •Related episodes• •E84 - Jessica & Luke Perry - Part 1 •Holding Hearts Baby Loss Support •Still Parents Podcast - The App - Now available on all platforms•...
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86: Our Twins - Chris Hay
From the joy of expecting twins, to the pain learning only one will come home. Dad Chris shares the story of his twin girls, Rose and Willow. •Still Parents Podcast - The App - Now available on all platforms• •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website •Instagram •X/Twitter •Facebook •Watch the Lorraine…
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85: Losing Riaan - Raj Chagger
Raj and Sharan welcomed their baby boy, Riaan, into the world in April 2020. Riaan sadly and unexpectedly passed away just 7 months later. Raj has recently been recognised with multiple awards for his volunteering with Sands. Raj is also manager of Sands United FC Nottingham, a team he set up in...
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Baby Loss vs Politics - Saqib Bhatti MBE
Saqib Bhatti, Member of Parliament for Meriden/Solihull East & Shadow Minister for Culture Media and Sport. Saqib speaks on the state of UK baby loss policies, and why more politicians should jump out of aeroplanes. •Get in touch with Saqib Bhatti here •Still Parents Podcast - The App - Now...
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84: 'The blinkers were off' - Jessica & Luke Perry
Jessica and Luke give an eye opening account of their grief and relationship dynamics after experiencing multiple miscarriages. Also joined by former guest and Still Parents ambassador Will Ellis. •Holding Hearts Baby Loss Support •Related episodes• •E87 - Jessica & Luke Perry - Part 2 •E67…
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Christmas Special 2024
A bit serious, but mostly mucking about - It's our Christmas Special 2024! •Related episodes• •Christmas Special 2023 •Christmas Special 2022 •E62 - Hidden in Plain Sight - Matt McConnell •BLAW 2024 - Day 3 - Matt McConnell •E67 - Fix it mode - William Ellis •BLAW 2024 - Day 2 - William Ellis…
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83: Losing Elsie - Ian Rowlands
Ian bravely opens up about the journey he and wife Ruth have shared since the loss of little girl Elsie Find out more about The Elsie Box and Little Hearts Matter •Related episodes• BLAW 2023 - Ian Rowlands •Still Parents Podcast - The App - Now available on all platforms• •STILL PARENTS PODCAST•...
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Ready to Rumble - Round 2
Abbie Wickens and Liv Horsley began the night attempting to punch each other in the face. It ends with a blossoming new friendship. Alongside their trainers Mark O'Hagan & Jack Beere. We talk boxing, babies, bloody noses, saying sorry, and Sean Paul.... •See the action Huge thanks to Abbie…
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82: How do you come back from this? - Rob Casselden
Still coming to terms with the loss of baby Gabriel, further tragedy struck when Rob's wife Rachel passed away. How do you come back from this? •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website •Instagram •X/Twitter •Facebook •Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview •LILY MAE FOUNDATION• •Website •Facebook •Instagram...
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BLAW 2024 - The week that was
Looking back at BLAW 2024 featuring clips from all our guests across the week. •Related episodes• •BLAW 2024 - Day 1 - Ryan, Matt & Dan •BLAW 2024 - Day 2 - Will Ellis •BLAW 2024 - Day 3 - Matt McConnell •BLAW 2024 - Day 4 - Andy Horsley •BLAW 2024 - Day 5 - Stuart & Paula Parnaby •BLAW 2024…
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BLAW 2024 - Day 7 - Global Wave of Light
BLAW 2024 - Day 7 - Global Wave of Light The Global Wave of Light brings Baby Loss Awareness Week to a close, as candles worldwide glow in remembrance of all the babies who lit up our lives for such a short time. What comes next? Ryan and Matt, hosts of the Still Parents Podcast, share their...