Beyond The Silent Stars

Star Legacy Foundation
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Interviews with researchers, individuals, groups, authors, families and advocates who all share the Star Legacy Foundation's passion for preventing stillbirth and neonatal losses.

  1. Honoring Charlie: David Corvi on Grief, Family, and Healing Through Writing

    3D AGO

    Honoring Charlie: David Corvi on Grief, Family, and Healing Through Writing

    David Corvi, father and author, shares his journey through loss after the stillbirth of his son, Charlie. He discusses grief, supporting his living children, and how writing Dear Charlie: Letters to My Son helped him honor Charlie’s memory.

    1 min
  2. Supporting Grieving Fathers: Rob Reider on the Sad Dads Club

    12/01/2025

    Supporting Grieving Fathers: Rob Reider on the Sad Dads Club

    In this moving episode, Sad Dads Club co-founder Rob Reider opens up about the often-unseen grief fathers carry after pregnancy or infant loss. Rob shares his personal journey and how it inspired the creation of a community where men can grieve openly, connect with others, and finally feel acknowledged. This conversation shines a light on the importance of recognizing and supporting dads in their healing.

    1 min
  3. Finding Light After Loss: Rachell Dumas on Nine Pregnancy Losses and A Light After Nine

    10/30/2025

    Finding Light After Loss: Rachell Dumas on Nine Pregnancy Losses and A Light After Nine

    In this heartfelt episode of the Star Legacy Foundation podcast, Rachell Dumas, founder of A Light After Nine, shares her journey through nine pregnancy losses and how she turned her grief into a mission of hope. Hear how she honors her children by supporting other families through loss -offering light, comfort, and community in their darkest moments.

    1 min

  4. 09/24/2025

    Miss Alabama, Brianna Sistrunk

    Miss Alabama Brianna Sistrunk shares her journey through pregnancy loss, healing in grief, and transforming her pain into purpose as a source of hope and support for others.

    31 min
  5. Dr. Barbara Toppin

    06/21/2024

    Dr. Barbara Toppin

    Dr. Barbara Toppin is an obstetrician, author, and fierce advocate for families. She is not afraid to think outside the box to help families have successful and healthy pregnancies. As the new Board Chair for Star Legacy Foundation, she brings leadership, strength, compassion, and ideas that are critical to making progress toward the prevention and improved care of perinatal loss.

    44 min
  6. Elizabeth Minton

    06/21/2024

    Elizabeth Minton

    Dr. Elizabeth Minton is a researcher, marketing professor, and bereaved mother. In this episode, she describes how these roles have inspired her recent work looking into how social norms and activities play a role in perinatal bereavement.

    25 min
  7. Denise Nelsen

    06/21/2024

    Denise Nelsen

    In her role as a Family Support Specialist for Star Legacy Foundation, Denise Nelsen speaks with hundreds of families who are impacted by pregnancy loss and infant death. Her training in social work, plus her own experience as a bereaved grandmother, helped shape her unique approach to ensuring families have the support they need along their grief journeys. In this episode, we learn more about Denise and what she has learned about working with these families.

    23 min
  8. Clare Thorwick

    05/18/2022

    Clare Thorwick

    Read Ms. Thorwick’s Guest Blog In this episode of Stillbirth Matters, Executive Director Lindsey Wimmer visits with Clare Thorwick. Now in her 90s, Clare’s passion for mothers and their babies […]

    37 min
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Interviews with researchers, individuals, groups, authors, families and advocates who all share the Star Legacy Foundation's passion for preventing stillbirth and neonatal losses.

Information

  • Creator
    Star Legacy Foundation
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Star Legacy Foundation
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Silent Stars