The Rainbow Connection
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION is a podcast for mothers navigating the sacred, often silent path of pregnancy after loss. Each episode holds space for real, vulnerable birth stories—from women who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, or infant loss. Some are holding their rainbow babies now. Some are pregnant again, and others are still trying to conceive after loss. All are sharing the truth of what it means to keep going after life-shattering grief. Here, you’ll hear stories that aren’t often told—the ones full of fear, strength, heartbreak, and hope. These are not your typical blissful birth stories. They are stories of angel babies and rainbow babies. Of cesareans and unmedicated births. Of belly births, vaginal births, and everything in between. Most importantly, they are stories of resilience. Of courage. Of a love that endures. We believe a rainbow isn’t just a baby born after loss—it’s a bridge: a connection between what was lost and what may still come. A symbol of strength, love, and healing. If you’re pregnant after loss, trying to conceive, or searching for hope after pregnancy loss, this podcast is for you. You’ll walk away feeling less alone, more seen, and deeply validated in your experience.
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12 hours ago
12 hours ago
In this raw and redemptive episode, Courtney shares the story of her son Beau, who was stillborn at 39 weeks, and her rainbow baby Daisy, born almost exactly one year later — in the very same hospital room.
She takes us through the shocking moment she heard “there’s no heartbeat,” the sacred experience of birthing and holding her son, and the decision to return to that same space to bring Daisy into the world — surrounded by love, memory, and the presence of her firstborn son.
We talk about:
The unexpected loss of her son Beau at full term
The out-of-body experience of being told there was no heartbeat
Choosing to birth Beau unmedicated, and the power in that decision
Parenting her two younger daughters through grief and sibling loss
Navigating pregnancy after loss and the decision to be induced
Returning to the same birth room — and how that became an act of reclamation
Welcoming Daisy and honouring Beau in every step
Courtney’s story is honest, heartbreaking, and full of the fierce love only a mother could give. It’s a testament to what it means to walk through unimaginable loss — and to find healing in the most unexpected places.
🕊️ Beau, this one is for you.
Get to Know Courtney:
Courtney is a mother of 3 daughters, Taylor, Briar and Daisy, and 1 angel baby boy, Beau, who lives in Collingwood, Ontario. Right now she is on maternity leave with her rainbow baby, but when she is in the working world, she works as an Educational Assistant with the School Board. Courtney enjoys baking sourdough (when she remembers to feed her dying starter), going for hikes, creating new embroidery art and spending time working in the garden planted for Beau.
Connect with Courtney:
Instagram: @courthodgson
Connect with Kristin
📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca🌈 The Haven - Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/the-haven -- use promo code: RAINBOW to save $100 on enrollment🕊 RECLAIM -- The PAL Birth Course: thedoulalife.ca/reclaim -- use promo code: RECLAIM to save $100📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life
If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review– this helps get the show and resources mentioned into the hands of the women that need them! And please share it with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Ashley shares the sacred and heart-shattering story of her daughter Marigold, born after a fatal diagnosis. In this deeply moving episode, Ashley walks us through the months of preparing to say goodbye, the home birth she fought for, and the moments of peace, presence, and pain that came after. She also shares the path to her rainbow pregnancy and the emotional birth of her son, Wesley, born just over a year later.
We talk about:
Receiving a life-limiting diagnosis halfway through pregnancy
Choosing comfort care and preparing for her daughter’s death
Planning a home birth for a baby who wouldn’t stay
The sacred 43 minutes she spent holding Marigold
The moment her two daughters met— just before Goldie passed
Navigating postpartum grief, rage, and the aching silence that followed
Becoming pregnant again just 4.5 months later
The emotional and physical intensity of birthing after loss
The healing, heartbreak, and transformation that comes with mothering all her children
This episode is a tender, powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist— and that birth, even in loss, can absolutely be sacred.
🕊️ Goldie, this one is for you.
Get to Know Ashley:
Ashley Thorup is a mom to three children, Luca June, Marigold, and Wesley, a wife to Michael, and a home birth midwife from Fayetteville, Arkansas. When she isn’t with her loved ones or attending births, she enjoys being outdoors, reading, writing, gardening, and eating really dark chocolate.
Connect with Ashley:
Instagram: @ashley.thorup
Website: marigoldmidwifery.com
Connect with Kristin:
📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca
🌈 The Haven - Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/the-haven -- use promo code: RAINBOW to save $100 on enrollment
🕊 RECLAIM -- The PAL Birth Course: thedoulalife.ca/reclaim -- use promo code: RECLAIM to save $100
📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life
If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review– this helps get the show and resources mentioned into the hands of the women that need them! And please share it with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In this deeply vulnerable episode, Tyla shares the story of her twin daughters, Jhene and Raelyn. From the joyful surprise of a twin pregnancy to the unimaginable heartbreak of a stillbirth at nearly 26 weeks, Tyla takes us through the sacred, painful, and powerful moments that changed her forever.
We talk about:
Navigating a high-risk twin pregnancy
The moment she was told there were no heartbeats
The trauma of birth and hospital decisions
How she and her husband walked through the days and weeks that followed
Finding meaning, motherhood, and the courage to try again
Welcoming her rainbow baby
This episode is an emotional, essential listen for anyone who has loved and lost a baby, and for all of us seeking to better understand the depth of grief— and the depth of love— that loss parents carry.
🕊️ Jhene and Raelyn, this one is for you.
Get to Know Tyla
Tyla lives in Oshawa, ON with her husband, her earthside son, Lincoln and her furbaby Lyla. Outside of constantly colouring with Lincoln, keeping him from feeding Lyla and going on adventures at the park so Lincoln can find all the pinecones and chase all the birds, she is getting back into body movement via Crossfit. She considers herself a reality TV connoisseur; everything from The Real World to Love Island to Traitors, she's seen it all. She also loves a good skincare routine, root beer and sushi.
Connect with Tyla on instagram: @tylacampbell
Connect with Kristin
📍 Website:The Doula Life
🌈 The Haven - Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/the-haven -- use promo code: RAINBOW to save $100 on enrollment
🕊 RECLAIM -- The PAL Birth Course: thedoulalife.ca/reclaim -- use promo code: RECLAIM to save $100
📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life
If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review– this helps get the show and resources mentioned into the hands of the women that need them! And please share it with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In this powerful first episode, Parisa shares her deeply personal story of pregnancy, loss, and life after. From a missed miscarriage and the loss of her daughter, to conceiving again just weeks later, she opens up about how her faith, marriage, and motherhood were transformed.
We talk about:
Grieving while parenting a toddler
The emotional aftermath of a D&C
Coping with Pregnancy After Loss
Finding strength in surrender and support
Preparing for birth with fear and faith in hand
If you’re navigating life after loss, TTC again, or pregnant with your rainbow— this story will remind you that you are not alone. 💛
Lily, this one is for you 🕊
Get to Know Parisa
Parisa is a wife, mom of two, and a psychosomatic therapist. She helps clients deepen their connection to both their bodies and their faith while working through personal and generational trauma. Believing that healing these areas is essential for a healthy and peaceful life, Parisa provides practical, accessible tools to achieve lasting well-being.
Connect with Parisa
Instagram: @parisa.living
Website: parisaliving.com
Connect with Kristin
📍 Website: The Doula Life
🌈 The Haven - Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/the-haven -- use promo code: RAINBOW to save $100 on enrollment
🕊 RECLAIM -- The PAL Birth Course: thedoulalife.ca/reclaim -- use promo code: RECLAIM to save $100
📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life
If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review– this helps get the show and resources mentioned into the hands of the women that need them! And please share it with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much!
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Welcome to The Rainbow Connection— a podcast for mothers navigating life, loss, and the sacred space in between. In this short trailer, you'll hear what inspired this space, what you can expect in future episodes, and why your story, no matter where you are on your journey, belongs here.
I can't wait to chat 🤍