The Rainbow Connection

Kristin Mundy
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    “I Had to Learn How to Hope Again” - Bethany Womack on Stillbirth, PTSD, and Birth After Loss

    Send a text In this deeply moving episode, Bethany Womack invites us into her decade long journey through recurrent miscarriage, preeclampsia, emergency birth, postpartum PTSD, NICU trauma, and the heartbreaking loss of her son Gabriel. She speaks honestly about the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy loss, the impossible decisions she faced, the grief that reshaped her, and the long, winding path toward her rainbow baby, Teddy, born after years of fear, healing, and rebuilding trust in her own body. Her story is a powerful testament to the truth that joy and grief can coexist — and that motherhood after loss unfolds in many forms. We talk about: - Recurrent early miscarriages and the shock of becoming “the statistic” - Bowen’s traumatic birth, preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and postpartum PTSD - Navigating a 22-day NICU stay during Hurricane Harvey - The emotional and physical devastation of losing Gabriel at 20 weeks - The sacred, heartbreaking moments of saying goodbye - How trauma shaped her next pregnancies and birth choices - Anxiety, hypervigilance, and learning to feel safe in her body again - The long journey to her rainbow son, Teddy, and his 28-day NICU stay - Grief within marriage and how she and her husband supported each other - What it meant to finally leave the hospital with a living baby after so much loss This episode is a tender, powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist — and that birth, even in loss, can be sacred. Get to know Bethany: Bethany Womack lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Mark, and their three sons, Bowen, Jack, and Teddy,  while lovingly holding the memory of their son, Gabriel. Her journey through motherhood has carried her through recurrent miscarriages, preeclampsia, traumatic birth, postpartum PTSD, and the tender complexities of NICU life. A photographer and storyteller at heart, Bethany shares her experiences with honesty and warmth, helping other loss mothers feel seen in their pain and reminding them that joy and grief often live together. She is passionate about creating space for women to feel less alone in the aftermath of loss. Instagram: @bethanybwomack Connect with Kristin 📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca 🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss Support Membership: thedoulalife.ca/haven  🕊 RECLAIM — The PAL Birth Course: thedoulalife.ca/reclaim (use promo code RECLAIM to save $100) 🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: thedoulalife.ca/mother 📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review — it helps get these stories into the hands of the women who need them most. And if someone in your life could use this kind of support, please share it with them. Your support truly means so much.

    1h 22m

  2. FEB 3

    “Where My Motherhood Began” — A Solo Episode with Kristin Mundy on Miscarriage, a Health Crisis, and Grief

    Send us a text In this solo episode of The Rainbow Connection, Kristin Mundy shares more of her personal motherhood story — including her first miscarriage, a significant health crisis, and the early experiences with grief that shaped who she is today. Kristin reflects on where her motherhood truly began, long before holding a baby in her arms, and how loss quietly influences identity, timing, and becoming. This episode offers an honest look at the parts of the journey that are often unseen, and why slowing down and telling the fuller story matters. In this episode, Kristin shares: - Why she felt called to record a solo episode and revisit her own story - Her experience with her first miscarriage - Finding herself paralyzed and navigating a major health crisis - Being diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis and Lupus - The decision to start chemotherapy on her baby's due date - Living in the “before” and “after” of loss - What a viral post revealed about visibility, grief, and untold parts of the story This episode is a gentle reminder that motherhood doesn’t always begin the way we expect — and that grief, healing, and becoming often start long before the moments the world can see. Connect with Kristin 📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca 🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/haven 🕊 RECLAIM — The PAL Birth Course: thedoulalife.ca/reclaim 🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: thedoulalife.ca/mother 📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review — it helps get these stories and resources into the hands of the women who need them most. And please share this episode with someone who might need this kind of support.

    59 min

  3. JAN 27

    “Every Pregnancy Was a Happy Pregnancy” — Carmen Grover on Miscarriage, TFMR & Finding Joy Again

    Send us a text In this episode of The Rainbow Connection, I sit down with Canadian mom and pediatric nurse, Carmen Grover, to talk about her eleven pregnancies — including early miscarriages, TFMR, the second-trimester loss of her daughter Kaia Bell, and the long, complicated road of pregnancy after loss. Carmen speaks so beautifully about the memories that tether her to each of her babies, the moments that nearly broke her, and the ones that helped her begin to heal. This is a tender story of grief, motherhood after loss, and finding hope again. We talk about: - Carmen’s first pregnancy and the early losses that followed - The heartbreaking diagnosis that led to the TFMR of her daughter Kaia Bell - How writing became a way to hold, honor, and remember each of her babies - The complexity of pregnancy after loss and learning to celebrate again - Parenting living children while grieving the ones you never got to raise - How partners grieve differently and the strain loss can place on a relationship - What it looks like to honoUr all of her babies as her family grows - The unexpected ways her children continue to teach her about love and grief - Finding healing through community, ritual, and small everyday moments This episode is a powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist — and that birth, even in loss, can absolutely be sacred. Get to Know Carmen: Carmen Grover is a Canadian mom to eleven babies — four in her arms and seven she carries in her heart. A pediatric nurse and gifted storyteller, she speaks openly about miscarriage, second-trimester loss, TFMR, and the complex emotions of pregnancy after loss. Carmen’s writing and quiet rituals have become the way she continues to honor each of her babies. She shares her journey in hopes that no parent walking through grief ever feels alone. Instagram: @adiarytoourbabies A Diary to my Babies: Find Carmen's book here Connect with Kristin 📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca 🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss: thedoulalife.ca/haven 🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: thedoulalife.ca/mother 📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review — it helps get these stories into the hands of the women who need them most. And please share it with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.

    1h 7m

  4. JAN 20

    “Every Ounce Mattered” — Colleen Meehan on Pregnancy Loss, Preeclampsia, and Life After Kyleigh

    Send us a text In this episode of The Rainbow Connection, Colleen shares the story of her daughter, Kyleigh, conceived after years of infertility and IVF. Her pregnancy — filled with hope, anxiety, and countless ultrasounds — took a sudden turn when decreased cord blood flow and rapidly escalating blood pressure revealed severe preeclampsia. At just 27 weeks and 5 days, Colleen delivered baby Kyleigh, who entered the world fighting with every ounce of strength she had. Colleen and her husband held her, loved her, and spent sacred hours with her in the NICU before she passed. This is a story of pregnancy loss, premature birth, motherhood after loss, and the deep imprint one tiny life can leave on the world. We talk about: • The long journey through infertility, IVF, and finally seeing a positive pregnancy test • Anxiety during pregnancy after years of trauma and uncertainty • Decreased cord blood flow, preeclampsia, and conflicting medical advice • The maternal-fetal medicine doctor who helped save precious hours with Kyleigh • The emergency C-section at 27 weeks and Kyleigh’s beautiful birth • Meeting their daughter — her long legs, her fighting spirit, and her tiny movements • The moment everything changed in the NICU • Holding her, baptizing her, and the sacred time gifted through the cuddle cot • The community who showed up with love, cards, and gestures that meant everything • What life looks like now and the ongoing reality of postpartum after loss This episode is a tender, powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist — and that birth, even in loss, is forever sacred. Get to Know Colleen: Colleen lives in the quiet hills of Sayre, Pennsylvania, with her husband and their two dogs — and, most recently, a pair of very loved pigs. She has been with her husband since they were sixteen and now teaches sixth grade at a small, close-knit school just over the New York border. When she’s not in the classroom, you can usually find her on the porch with a good book. Colleen is the proud mother of her daughter, Kyleigh, whose short but powerful life continues to shape her heart and her work in the world. Instagram: @coll.meehan and @kyleighslove_lives Connect with Kristin 📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca 🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/haven 🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: thedoulalife.ca/mother 📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review — it helps get these stories and resources into the hands of the women who need them most. And if you feel called, share it with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.

    1h 18m

  5. JAN 13

    “She Arrived Almost to the Minute He Left” — Krista Wilson on Preterm Labor, Saying Goodbye, and Welcoming Her Rainbow

    Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, grief coach and mother of three, Krista Wilson, shares the story of her son, Harrison, who was born at 23.5 weeks after an unexpected preterm labor during a winter trip to Whistler. Krista recounts the ambulance ride down the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the NICU moments she will never forget, and the heartbreaking choice she and her husband had to make when machines became the only thing keeping Harrison alive. She also opens up about her pregnancy after loss, including a high-risk journey marked by cervical sutures, nine weeks of hospital bedrest, and the emotional birth of her rainbow baby, Julia — born almost to the minute Harrison passed. This is a story about infant loss, pregnancy after loss, and the extraordinary resilience of a mother’s love. We talk about: - The night Krista went into preterm labor at 23.5 weeks - The ambulance ride through a snowy mountain highway - Meeting Harrison, holding him, and saying goodbye - Pregnancy after loss while navigating trauma, fear, and hypervigilance - Nine weeks of strict hospital bedrest for her rainbow pregnancy - Julia’s premature birth and the cord around her neck - The moment Krista realized Julia arrived almost exactly nine months after Harrison’s death - How grief ultimately shaped Krista’s calling to support others through pregnancy and infant loss This episode is a tender, powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist — and that birth, even in loss, can absolutely be sacred. Get to know Krista: Krista Harrison lives in Richmond, BC with her husband, John, and their youngest daughter, Jaina. After raising two biological children and fostering four others over 25 years, Krista felt called into grief work following the loss of her son, Harrison, and the high-risk pregnancy that brought her rainbow baby, Julia, into the world. Today, she is a life and grief coach specializing in pregnancy and infant loss, supporting families through some of the most tender and transformative moments of their lives. Krista brings warmth, lived wisdom, and deep compassion to every woman she supports. Instagram: @kristaharrisoncoaching Connect with Kristin: 📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca 🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/haven 🕊 RECLAIM — The PAL Birth Course: thedoulalife.ca/reclaim 🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: thedoulalife.ca/mother 📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life If you enjoyed this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review — it helps get these stories and resources into the hands of the women who need them most. And feel free to share this episode with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.

    1h 11m

  6. JAN 6

    “The Baby Who Saved My Life” — Channing Hart on Loss, Love, and Pregnancy After Loss

    Send us a text In this powerful episode, Channing Hart shares the heartbreaking story of losing her sons—Leo, who she and her husband lovingly chose to release at 16 weeks after a Jacob syndrome diagnosis, and Oliver, who was stillborn at 26 weeks following severe intrauterine growth restriction, reverse blood flow, and rapid decline. While navigating her grief and fear in pregnancy after loss, Channing also faced a shocking diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma at just eight weeks pregnant. Through impossible decisions, profound love, cancer treatment, and the quiet work of rebuilding her life, Channing speaks openly about grief, survival, motherhood after loss, and the hope she now holds for trying to conceive again.  We talk about: Channing’s surprise first pregnancy and the TFMR decision for her son LeoNavigating stigma, grief, and family dynamics after termination for medical reasonsBecoming pregnant again and receiving a cancer diagnosis at eight weeksSevere IUGR, reverse blood flow, and the loss of her son Oliver at 26 weeksThe agonizing decision between labor & delivery and a D&E for OliverPost-loss cancer surgery, healing, and the meaning she found in timingHow she honors both her sons daily and keeps their memories woven into her lifeThe role of community, connection, and storytelling in her healingMoving toward trying to conceive after loss with fear, courage, and hopeThis episode is a tender, powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist—and that birth, even in loss, can be sacred. Channing’s story invites us all to slow down, soften, and honor the complicated, courageous truth of motherhood after loss. Get to Know Channing: Channing Hart lives just outside Washington, DC with her husband and their two cats, Boots and Joni. She is the mother of two angel sons—Leo, who she and her husband released at 16 weeks, and Oliver, who was stillborn at 26 weeks in February 2025. Channing is also a recent thyroid cancer survivor, diagnosed at eight weeks pregnant with Oliver, and now finds deep purpose in connecting with other mothers navigating cancer during pregnancy. With a background in Studio Art, she finds joy in interior design, photography, cooking, and time spent near the ocean. She is profoundly grateful for the community of mothers she’s found through The Doula Life, walking this path of grief and healing together. Instagram:  @channing.hart Hope for Two - The Pregnant with Cancer Network: https://hopefortwo.org/   Connect with Kristin: 📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca 🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/haven 🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: thedoulalife.ca/mother 📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life If you enjoyed this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—it helps get these stories and resources into the hands of the women who need them most. And feel free to share this episode with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.

    1h 2m

  7. JAN 1

    “I Needed to Be a Mother” — Laurel Schaffman on NICU Loss, Fetal Growth Restriction, and Pregnancy After Loss

    Send us a text In this tender episode of The Rainbow Connection, Laurel Schaffman shares the heartbreaking and beautiful story of her son Miles, born at 24 weeks after severe fetal growth restriction and complications that led to his passing just two days later. Laurel speaks honestly about their NICU time, navigating grief, and the overwhelming return home to a quiet nursery. She also invites us into the truth of pregnancy after loss, the fear that surfaced when she conceived again, and the careful, monitored journey that brought her rainbow baby Theo safely into her arms. Through her story, Laurel reflects on motherhood after loss, honoring Miles, and learning to live in the present with her son on earth. We talk about: The whirlwind beginning of her first pregnancy and the first signs of concern.Receiving devastating news at 24 weeks and the decision to deliver early.The two precious days Laurel and Josh spent with Miles in the NICU.The disorienting early grief, funeral arrangements, and advocating for her son even after his passing.The longing to try again and the emotional complexity of pregnancy after loss.Navigating fear, frequent monitoring, and finding the right support team.Setting boundaries during PAL and choosing who to tell — and how.The redemptive, carefully planned C-section that brought Theo safely into the world.How motherhood after loss reshapes everything: language, presence, gratitude, and identity.Honoring Miles while raising Theo, and learning to mother both her boys in different ways.This episode is a tender, powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist — and that birth, even in loss, can absolutely be sacred. Get to Know Laurel: Laurel Schaffman is an elementary school teacher and mother from West Hartford, Connecticut. She is the mom of two beautiful boys — her angel baby, Miles, and her rainbow baby, Theo. Typically a private person, Laurel found that walking through pregnancy loss, NICU loss, and pregnancy after loss opened her heart in new ways. She now shares her story so other women walking this path know they are not alone, and so Miles’ life continues to be honored through the ways she mothers. Guest Links: Instagram: @lshaff13   Connect with Kristin: 📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca 🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/haven 🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: thedoulalife.ca/mother 📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review — it helps get these stories into the hands of the women who need them most. And feel free to share this with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.

    1h 15m

  8. 2025-12-23

    “Heaven Felt So Close” — Julie Wells on Losing Her Son Gabriel and Navigating Pregnancy After Loss

    Send us a text In this tender and faith-rooted episode, Julie Wells shares the story of her son Gabriel, who she lost at 14 weeks after a traumatic and mishandled ER experience. She walks us through the early joy of his pregnancy, the sudden shift into contractions, her water breaking in the hospital hallway, and the heartbreaking moment she delivered him after a sneeze. Julie speaks vulnerably about holding Gabriel, naming him through tears, and navigating the deep grief that followed — as well as the regret and acceptance that came with his burial. She also opens her heart about pregnancy after loss, fearfully approaching the 14-week mark again, and the miraculous, spiritually-charged birth of her rainbow baby girl, Amayah, born after a fast labor while her husband was sick with norovirus. This is a story of grief, motherhood, faith, and the thin places between earth and heaven. We talk about: The early symptoms, sickness, and intuition Julie had during Gabriel’s pregnancyThe ER experience where her concerns were dismissed and minimizedThe moment her water broke, the instant grief, and giving birth in the hallway Holding Gabriel, naming him, and finding meaning in the sacredness of his lifeNavigating postpartum grief without a baby in her armsWanting to conceive again and becoming pregnant a month laterThe fear of reaching (and passing) 14 weeks in her rainbow pregnancyThe powerful birth of her daughter Ameya and the “veil” feeling thin between worldsHow she honors Gabriel today — scones, ducks, keepsakes, and connectionWalking alongside other loss moms as a way of honoring her son’s lifeThis episode is a tender, powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist — and that birth, even in loss, can absolutely be sacred. Get to know Julie: Julie Wells is a Minnesota-based mama to three: her toddler son, her angel baby Gabriel, and her rainbow baby girl, Ameya. A former certified midwife for developing nations and a full-time mother, Julie carries a deep passion for maternal health, faith, and creating everyday adventures with her little ones. Her heart for loss families shines through everything she does — honoring Gabriel by supporting other mothers walking through pregnancy after loss.  Instagram: @mrs.juwells Connect with Kristin: 📍 Website: thedoulalife.ca 🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: thedoulalife.ca/haven 🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: thedoulalife.ca/mother 📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life If you enjoyed this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review — it helps get these stories and resources into the hands of the women who need them most. And please share it with someone who could use this kind of support. Your support means so much.

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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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  • Creator
    Kristin Mundy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Rainbow Connection
  • Show Website
    The Rainbow Connection

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