Holding Grief and Joy: Sarah Cox on Infertility, Loss, and the Power of Community

Holding Grief and Joy: Sarah Cox on Infertility, Loss, and the Power of Community

Author: Emmamma August 6, 2026 Duration: 32:02

In this tender and powerful conversation, Emma sits down with Sarah Cox, a mother to three living children and a daughter in heaven, and the heart behind Journey for Jasmine. Sarah's story spans infertility, PCOS, fertility treatment, multiple pregnancy losses, and the complex reality of pregnancy and parenting after loss. Through all of these lived experiences, she has become a fierce advocate for families navigating infertility and grief—especially those who were never given the education or support they needed to understand their bodies. Together, they explore what it means to hold grief and joy simultaneously, how cycle awareness and body literacy could have changed her fertility journey, and why community is the most powerful medicine for isolation. Sarah also shares about the traveling rainbow skirt—a symbol that has journeyed across all 50 states and around the world, connecting loss families through shared remembrance and hope. This episode is for anyone who has felt alone in infertility, grief, or pregnancy after loss—and for anyone who needs permission to hold sorrow and joy at the same time.

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Hosted by Emma, a certified SymptoPro instructor, fertility awareness educator, miscarriage doula, and mother, The Cyclical Doula Podcast: Fertility Awareness, Charting Cycles, and Reproductive Health Education moves beyond theory into the practical, often unspoken realities of living in sync with your body. This podcast serves as a guide for anyone seeking to move past confusion and fear surrounding their reproductive health, offering grounded education on charting biological signs and understanding the language of your cycle. Emma’s approach is rooted in both professional certification and personal experience, creating a blend of reliable information and compassionate insight. Conversations here delve into body literacy, the transitions of motherhood, and the tangible process of rebuilding a trusting relationship with oneself. You’ll find episodes that tackle specific fertility awareness methods, explore the emotional layers of reproductive journeys, and answer the nuanced questions that often go unaddressed. It’s a resource for learning to observe, interpret, and honor your cyclical nature, whether your goals involve family planning, simply understanding your health better, or finding more rhythm in your daily life. Tune in for a straightforward, educational, and deeply personal exploration of what it means to truly know your body, all through the supportive lens of a doula’s expertise. The discussions in this podcast are designed to equip you with knowledge and perspective, making complex topics accessible and directly applicable to your own experience.
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