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• Meet The Midwife: Tommy's Special

  This Father’s Day weekend, we’re proud to bring you a special episode in collaboration with Tommy’s, the UK’s leading baby loss charity.Joining us is Juliette Ward, an NHS Rainbow and Pregnancy After Loss Specialist Midwife, who shares her insight from years of supporting families through both heartbreak and hope. We talk about the vital role midwives play in pregnancy – especially those that end in loss – and how Juliette and her colleagues walk alongside parents during the most difficult and complex moments.We also shine a light on the incredible work Tommy’s is doing to improve care, offer guidance, and change outcomes – as well as how they’re supporting dads and partners, who can often feel overlooked in their grief.If you or someone you know needs support, Tommy’s midwife-led Advice Line is free to call on 0800 014 7800. You can also visit tommys.org, or find them on Instagram and X (Twitter) @tommys.As always, if you’ve been affected by anything in this episode or want to share your story, get in touch with us on Instagram @dadstillstanding, drop us an email at [email protected] or visit www.dadstillstanding.com.This episode was crafted by the incredible Factory Originals.

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• Spotlight on Loss with Rev. Kate Bottley

  In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Dad Still Standing, we’re joined by Reverend Kate Bottley – priest, broadcaster, journalist, and familiar face from Channel 4’s Gogglebox and BBC National Radio. Building on our earlier episode about religion and baby loss, this conversation offers a new lens: what it’s like to stand beside grieving parents as the person conducting their child’s funeral.Kate speaks with honesty and warmth about the sacred responsibility of holding space for families at their lowest moments. She shares her reflections on how faith – and doubt – show up in these deeply human experiences, and how she tries to offer comfort without cliché.Matt and Liam also open up about their personal journeys with belief, loss, and meaning. And in a moving moment, Matt experiences something of an epiphany about his own faith.This episode is a reminder that grief doesn’t follow a script – and neither does belief.If you’ve been affected by anything in this episode or want to share your story, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us on Instagram @dadstillstanding, drop us an email at [email protected] or visit www.dadstillstanding.com.

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• Religion, Grief, and Baby Loss

  Losing a baby can shake everything you believe in - whether you have a strong faith or none at all. In this episode, Liam and Matt talk openly about their beliefs and non-beliefs and what impact they did or didn't have on them following the loss of their children. Liam in particular discusses how his (and his wife's) faith was tested after losing Paloma and how it has changed over time. The dads also explore how religion can be a source of comfort following a bereavement but can also leave you questioning everything you believed. It's safe to say it is an episode the dads have wanted to do for some time - and it delivered!Even if faith isn’t part of your life, this is an important conversation about grief, belief, and finding your own way through loss.Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or rate the pod that would be awesome. If you’d like to get in touch with the show please message us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.

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• Knowing Your Legal Rights

  In this episode, we explore the crucial topic of knowing your legal rights after baby loss. Whether it’s understanding bereavement leave entitlements at work, government support, or the challenges of navigating the system, we break down what you need to know.We also discuss the proposed changes to bereavement leave currently being proposed to the UK Parliament—are they enough, and do they truly support grieving parents? Plus, we delve into the complexities of legal entitlements depending on when a loss occurs in pregnancy and why this can be such a difficult issue.Understanding your rights is an essential part of the grieving process, and we’re here to help you feel informed and empowered.Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or rate the pod that would be awesome. If you’d like to get in touch with the show please message us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.

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• Spotlight on Loss with Geoff Norcott

  This episode we're dropping one of our Spotlight on Loss specials as the dads are joined by the incredible British stand-up comedian, actor, author, podcaster and all round top bloke, Geoff Norcott. The three dads discuss baby loss in general; how men are particularly affected by grief; and what support should be out there to help them through the darkness. Geoff shares his personal journey with grief following the loss of his baby daughter at 34 weeks, and how it impacted his family as well as his career in the spotlight and on stage. Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or rate the pod that would be awesome.  If you’d like to get in touch with the show please message us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠Facebook⁠ and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show ⁠[email protected]⁠. 'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.

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