The Butterfly Broadcast

Baylee Demars
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Baylee lost her second pregnancy at 10 weeks. This personal devastation completely altered her perception of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss as she yearned for compassion and understanding. She created this podcast as Mrs. Utah America to serve as a resource of conversation and community. Butterflies have been symbolic for her in this journey which is why she chose the imagery of metamorphosis to organize the interview format: Caterpillar phase: what life was like before Chrysalis phase: the climax & ooey gooey mess of the loss Butterfly phase: the changes and beauty that have emerged

  1. 60. Aubin Palmer: Finding Empowerment in Saying "No"

    05/29/2025

    60. Aubin Palmer: Finding Empowerment in Saying "No"

    Meet Aubin, an author, life & business coach and an RN who is also reigning as Mrs. Vineyard 2024. As if that resume isn't impressive enough, she also hosts a podcast titled "Power Women" and exemplifies just that through her battles with infertility and PSOS. After bringing three beautiful girls into the world, she and her husband decided to try for one more. Take a listen to learn the heartbreaking complications that arose but also the life-altering takeaways she has chosen to learn from the experience. Instagram: @aubinpalmer email: aubinpalmercoaching@gmail.com

    44 min
  2. 59. Holly Naylor: Huck Everlasting

    11/02/2024

    59. Holly Naylor: Huck Everlasting

    Meet Holly, a Californian teacher whose life turned upside down the moment she found out she was pregnant. Take a listen to learn the MANY things Holly needed to grieve in addition to her beautiful son, Huck, born at 22 weeks gestation under incredibly unique circumstances. You’ve never heard a story quite like this one before and she has incredible insight to share. Instagram: @holly.a.naylor

    37 min
  3. 58. Breanne Su'a: Be Strong Like Milo, Endure Like Dante

    05/24/2024

    58. Breanne Su'a: Be Strong Like Milo, Endure Like Dante

    Meet Breanne, a breakfast-loving Boise native that is most importantly mother to two beautiful angel boys. After a diagnosis of PCOS, she and her husband were thrilled to finally get that positive pregnancy test. Take a listen to learn what happened at 17 weeks gestation not only during her first pregnancy, but eerily during her second pregnancy at 17 weeks as well. P.S. Breanne shares great insight about "saline baths"- you won't want to miss it! Instagram: @breanne.sua

    43 min
  4. 57. Bernice Quesenberry: Chasing the Rainbows

    05/03/2024

    57. Bernice Quesenberry: Chasing the Rainbows

    Meet Bernice, a Pennsylvanian mom enthusiastic about running but even more passionate living out her daughter, Brooke's legacy. After suffering secondary infertility, Bernice and her husband were thrilled to finally get pregnant after 2.5 years. Take a listen to learn the challenges that caused Brooke to be born at 28 weeks and what happened to her after 5.5 weeks in the NICU. You will be so inspired by the non-profit organization, Chasing the Rainbows, that Bernice created which uniquely provides DAILY support to survivors of infant loss in various ways. Instagram @chasingtherainbows Website: chasingtherainbows.org Podcast: Cry It Out Loud

    31 min
  5. 56. Suzzie Vehrs: Finding Peace After A Molar Pregnancy

    04/18/2024

    56. Suzzie Vehrs: Finding Peace After A Molar Pregnancy

    Meet Suzzie, a doula and childbirth educator passionate about helping moms create a birth they love. However, her own first experiences with pregnancy were less than ideal, beginning with a molar pregnancy, which drove her to this line of work. Take a listen as Suzzie gets real about the complexities of molar pregnancies and her message to women facing pregnancy after loss. Email: contact@shebirthsbravely.com Website: www.shebirthsbravely.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzzie-vehrs-4b7b9894 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebirthsbravely Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebirthsbravely/

    37 min
  6. 55. Shauna Blaunquie: Sending Sierra Smiles Out Into The World

    04/11/2024

    55. Shauna Blaunquie: Sending Sierra Smiles Out Into The World

    Meet Shauna, a northern Californian mother, wife, certified athletic trainer, Norwex consultant, and advocate for congenital heart defect warriors. When she was 26 weeks pregnant, it was discovered that her daughter, Sierra, had developed HLHS (hypoplastic left heart syndrome). Take a listen to learn the wild turn of events that occurred after Sierra's birth and the advice that Shauna has for other parents of CHD babies. Instagram: @cleangreenshaunab

    1h 15m
  7. 54. Ana Lepe Vick: Mothering My Son Owen Through Stillbirth Prevention Advocacy

    04/04/2024

    54. Ana Lepe Vick: Mothering My Son Owen Through Stillbirth Prevention Advocacy

    Meet Ana, co-founder of Push for Empowered Pregnancy and co-director of Medical Innovations and Advancements. After her first baby girl was born, she had a miscarriage and looked forward to a "redemptive" pregnancy. Once her son Owen was conceived, everything was going well until third trimester when mother's intuition led Ana to the hospital and into an emergency c-section. Take a listen to learn the devastating outcome and the crucial lessons from which Ana now educates others through various platforms and legislature. Instagram: @pushpregnancy @stillmyson @sacredbirthcircle @creadorasdeluz Pregnancy After Loss Provide Online Training: pushpregnancy.thinkific.com To support both stillbirth bills go to: bit.ly/StopStillbirth @shineforstillbirth www.shineforautumnact.org @countthekicksus www.healthybirthday.org

    53 min
  8. 53. Markie Ostler: Happy Everly After

    03/28/2024

    53. Markie Ostler: Happy Everly After

    Meet Markie, an Utah mom & influencer better known by her handle @meeteverlyjo. Her page originally started as a journal that began the day before her daughter was born & has evolved into an inspiring platform. Take a listen to learn how Markie believes that sadness and joy can co-exist as she takes her followers along for the journey of Everly’s congenital heart defect and life after loss. She and her husband also have a podcast called “Happy Everly After”- check it out!

    37 min
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About

Baylee lost her second pregnancy at 10 weeks. This personal devastation completely altered her perception of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss as she yearned for compassion and understanding. She created this podcast as Mrs. Utah America to serve as a resource of conversation and community. Butterflies have been symbolic for her in this journey which is why she chose the imagery of metamorphosis to organize the interview format: Caterpillar phase: what life was like before Chrysalis phase: the climax & ooey gooey mess of the loss Butterfly phase: the changes and beauty that have emerged

Information

  • Creator
    Baylee Demars
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Baylee Demars
  • Show Website
    The Butterfly Broadcast