This week, Kendra introduces her friend Emily, a Grammy award-winning songwriter, who opens up about her experience with miscarriage and the power of embracing vulnerability. They dive into the universality of pain and the importance of sharing our struggles to help others feel less alone. Despite the prevalence of miscarriage, there is unfortunately still a significant amount of shame and stigma attached to it. Aside from her fertility journey, Emily shares her impressive songwriting accolades and recent marriage, offering listeners a glimpse into her life beyond the music industry. Tune in for a raw and heartfelt discussion on navigating hardship and finding connection and comfort in shared experiences.

Trigger warning: This episode covers miscarriage and real experiences.

TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00:13] A painful discussion.
[00:06:39] Realizing lack of control.
[00:09:37] Fear of joy and tragedy.
[00:11:48] Numbing emotions for self-preservation.
[00:16:25] Miscarriage experience.
[00:19:22] Miscarriage statistics and awareness.
[00:23:14] Meaningful numbers in music.
[00:27:22] A gift from friendship.
[00:31:10] The roller coaster of pregnancy.
[00:36:36] Grief stages.
[00:38:01] Miscarriage stigma.
[00:43:30] Normalizing the conversation.

LINKS:
Follow Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafornow/
Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyweisband/
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