Cry It Out Loud: Navigating Infertility, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant Loss & Pregnancy After Loss

Sad Dads Club: A Father’s Grief After Stillbirth, Marriage, Mental Health & Losing a Baby

What happens to fathers when they lose a baby?In this powerful episode of Cry It Out Loud, host and founder of Chasing the Rainbows sits down with Robby Reider, co-founder of Sad Dads Club, a global grief support community for fathers navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.After the stillbirth of his daughter Lila in 2017, Robby found himself doing what so many grieving dads do: staying silent, staying strong, and suppressing his own heartbreak to hold space for his wife. What began as a raw, honest connection with two other fathers who knew that same silence eventually became Sad Dads Club, a movement reaching thousands of bereaved fathers worldwide.In this episode, we explore:• Why fathers are so often the "forgotten grievers" after pregnancy and baby loss• A father's unique grief journey after stillbirth, miscarriage, or infant loss• How losing a baby affects marriages and relationships — and what actually helps• The intersection of masculinity, mental health, and permission to grieve• What grieving dads truly need from their partners, families, and friends• How Sad Dads Club is redefining support for bereaved fathers globally• Finding community, healing, and hope after the unimaginableWhether you are a grieving father searching for words for what you feel, a partner trying to understand your husband's grief, or a friend or family member wanting to show up better, this episode is for you.This episode is shared ahead of Father's Day as a reminder that grief doesn't skip dads.Cry It Out Loud is hosted by Chasing the Rainbows, a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit providing free daily support for those experiencing infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, and pregnancy after loss.Learn more: chasingtherainbows.org [https://chasingtherainbows.org]Connect with Sad Dads Club: saddadsclub.org [https://saddadsclub.org/]

Male Infertility Explained: Sperm Health, Genetics & Why Couples Struggle to Conceive

Male infertility affects nearly 50% of infertility cases yet so many couples still believe fertility struggles are “a woman’s issue.” This Men’s Health Awareness Month and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re breaking the silence around one of the most overlooked conversations in reproductive health: male factor infertility. In this powerful episode of Cry It Out Loud, we sit down with Dr. Russell Hayden, male infertility specialist, microsurgeon, and urologist at Shady Grove Fertility, to answer the questions so many couples are desperately Googling — but rarely talking about openly. We dive deep into the science behind low sperm count, azoospermia, sperm DNA fragmentation, testosterone, varicoceles, lifestyle factors, recurrent miscarriage, IVF, ICSI, and unexplained infertility while also unpacking the emotional toll infertility takes on men and relationships. Because behind the lab results is often a man silently carrying shame, pressure, grief, and mental health struggles no one prepared him for. In this episode, we discuss: • The most common causes of male infertility • Why sperm health matters more than many realize • DNA fragmentation, recurrent miscarriage & embryo quality • Low testosterone myths and fertility misconceptions • When men should seek fertility testing • Male infertility treatments, surgery & IVF options • Men’s mental health during infertility and TTC • The emotional burden men often carry silently Whether you’re trying to conceive, navigating infertility, IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, or simply want answers, this episode is one every couple should hear. Because infertility impacts families and men deserve support too. Hosted by Chasing the Rainbows, a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit providing free daily support for infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, and pregnancy after loss. 👉 chasingtherainbows.org [https://chasingtherainbows.org]

Trying to Conceive: Weight, Hormones & Fertility | How Metabolism Affects Ovulation and Getting Pregnant

Is it really as simple as “just lose weight”… or are we missing the bigger picture in fertility? In this powerful episode of Cry It Out Loud, we’re joined by reproductive endocrinologist Nicole M. Marchetto to unpack one of the most misunderstood and oversimplified topics in infertility: weight, metabolism, and reproductive health. For so many navigating infertility, PCOS, insulin resistance, or trying to conceive, the conversation around weight can feel frustrating, stigmatizing, and incomplete. Because fertility is not just about a number on a scale it’s about hormones, metabolic function, inflammation, stress, genetics, and how the body is actually functioning beneath the surface. This episode goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into what people are actively researching and questioning right now. In this episode, we explore: • Why “just lose weight” is often incomplete and misleading• The connection between insulin resistance, hormones, and ovulation• How metabolism impacts egg quality, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes• PCOS, inflammation, and what’s really happening in the body• Why two people with the same weight can have very different fertility outcomes• The role of nutrition, stress, and environment in reproductive health• How to approach weight and fertility without shame or oversimplification Whether you’re trying to conceive, navigating infertility, or feeling stuck in the “do everything right” cycle, this conversation offers science, clarity, and compassion. Hosted by Chasing the Rainbows, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free daily support for infertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss. 👉 chasingtherainbows.org [https://chasingtherainbows.org]

Trying Again After Loss: Pregnancy, Pelvic Health & Healing Your Body for Birth

Trying to conceive or carry a pregnancy after loss brings a unique kind of fear...one that lives in both the body and the mind. For many parents, the question isn’t just “Will this pregnancy work?” It’s also: “Can I trust my body again?” In this powerful episode of Cry It Out Loud, we’re joined by Gina Conley, a midwife, doula, pre/postnatal trainer, and author of Training for Two , to explore how the body holds grief, trauma, and healing after pregnancy and infant loss. Gina works closely with women navigating pregnancy after loss, postpartum recovery, and preparing the body for birth, helping them rebuild strength, reconnect with their bodies, and feel supported through every stage. This conversation goes far beyond fitness. We dive into the intersection of pelvic health, nervous system regulation, trauma, and rebuilding trust in your body after loss. In this episode, we explore: • How pregnancy loss can impact the body physically, not just emotionally• Rebuilding trust with your body when it feels like it “failed” you• Preparing your body for pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss• The role of pelvic health and core function in fertility and pregnancy• How trauma and grief live in the body and how movement can support healing• Navigating fear and anxiety during pregnancy after loss• Birth preparation after loss both physically and emotionally• How to approach exercise safely when trying to conceive or during pregnancy. Whether you are trying to conceive after loss, currently pregnant after loss, or navigating postpartum after a loss, this episode offers compassionate guidance, expert insight, and hope for reconnecting with your body. Your body is not broken. Your grief is valid. And healing is possible both physically and emotionally. Chasing the Rainbows provides free daily support, resources, and community for families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss. 👉 chasingtherainbows.org

What Ultrasound Techs See in Pregnancy: Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Medical Red Flags

What really happens in the ultrasound room during a miscarriage or pregnancy loss? And what are ultrasound techs or sonographers are seeing, feeling, and holding that they’re often not allowed to say out loud? In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode of Cry It Out Loud, we sit down with Natalie Avni, a social media influencer and ultrasound technologist, to talk about a perspective that is rarely shared the experience of witnessing pregnancy loss from the other side of the screen. For many families, the ultrasound room is where hope lives…but it can also be where everything changes. In this conversation, we go beyond the clinical and into the human experience of what it’s like for sonographers to walk into rooms where joy, fear, and grief collide, and how they navigate moments that stay with them long after the appointment ends. In this episode, we discuss: * What ultrasound techs see during miscarriage and pregnancy loss * Why sonographers sometimes go quiet — and what that silence can mean * What they are allowed to say vs. not allowed to say during scans * The emotional toll of witnessing loss repeatedly as a healthcare provider * How ultrasound techs are trained to respond in heartbreaking moments * What they wish patients knew walking into an ultrasound appointment * The most hurtful and helpful things said during loss experiences * How to better support families in the moment of devastating news This episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look into one of the most vulnerable spaces in reproductive care helping listeners understand both the clinical boundaries and the emotional reality of pregnancy loss. If you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss, or have ever wondered what happens from the provider’s perspective, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and connection to a moment that can feel incredibly isolating. Every loss matters. Every story matters. And even in silence, you are not alone. Chasing the Rainbows provides free daily support and resources for families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. 👉 chasingtherainbows.org