Episode 19: Redefining Miscarriage as Birth Grief and Transformation
When Arden Cartrette experienced her first miscarriage, she thought she had processed the grief. But once she had her first living child, the weight of that loss resurfaced with unexpected intensity. In this heartfelt episode, host Stephanie sits down with Arden—birth and bereavement doula and founder of The Miscarriage Doula—to dive into the emotional, physical, and often invisible toll of miscarriage.
Arden speaks with raw honesty about how pregnancy loss changed her identity, shaped her parenting, and inspired her to build a business dedicated to helping others feel less alone. From the silence in the medical system to the hollow comfort of well-meaning words, she sheds light on the isolating nature of miscarriage grief—and why it’s often dismissed or minimized.
This conversation is for anyone who has experienced miscarriage, supports someone who has, or works in a space where grief is present. Arden’s story and insight offer validation, compassion, and a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means being seen
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💬 “I like who I am now—but I don’t like how I got here.”
Arden’s words capture the complicated, transformative nature of grief—and why her mission is so needed.
🎧 Don’t miss this episode that redefines what real support can look like.
And if you need support or would like to connect with Arden you can find her at:
Website - https://www.themiscarriagedoula.co/
Instagram - @themiscarriagedoula
About Arden: Arden Cartrette is a Birth & Bereavement Doula that focuses on support before, during, and after pregnancy loss. She founded The Miscarriage Doula in 2020 as women were experiencing pregnancy loss alone and has supported thousands of women through the highs and lows of grief after loss. Based out of North Carolina where she lives with her husband, living children, and pets -- she loves to show people the care they deserve.
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