The official podcast for the baby loss charity Forever Stars.
This podcast will look at dealing with life after baby loss, finding out how people feel and deal with the new normal following their loss. We'll also be sharing news from the charity including specials about our Baby Loss Awareness Week activities. As well as hearing from representatives and organisations from around the world of baby loss, both locally here in Nottingham and Nationally.
Welcome to our latest episode.....with us now being in October, we thought it would be a good idea to preview the vast array of events we have lined up for this special week.
It feels like each year, there are more projects lined up and there really is something for everyone.
From walks to cake sales, from park runs to quiz nights...and a bit of a football match thrown in there, too!
All the details are in this episode, and huge thanks to Julie, Dan, Tom and Jemma for talking to us (and for everything they do for Forever Stars).
As ever, you can find out more on our socials and on our website www.foreverstars.org
We'd love to welcome you to any of these special events.
Thank you for listening!
19 Aug 2026
Episode 9 - Positive Pants
Welcome to our latest episode.
We're keeping you updated with practical help Forever Stars can offer-one of these events happens soon-Thursday 27th August at the Serenity Centre in Beeston.
Have a listen to Claire summing up what Positive Pants is all about and how she can help families dealing with loss-it's a really interesting approach.
If you'd like to join us for this free session, sign up here:
Positive Pants Taster Day - Forever Stars
Claire's own website is here:
Positive Pants – Put on your Positive Pants!
1 Jun 2026
EPISODE 8 - VOLUNTEERS WEEK
Thank you for joining us for our latest episode.
This time, we're joined by Bec Soundy, who oversees the volunteers who give up their time to support Forever Stars.
Our charity is unique in that it's completely volunteer-run, and we're very proud of this, too.
It's especially fitting that during Volunteers Week, we can shine a light on the amazing work they do and say a huge thank you from all of us.
In this episode, Bec shares her family's own story of baby loss, how she first encountered Forever Stars and how you can get involved, too.
As ever, you can find out more (and access help and information) at www.foreverstars.org
Thank you for listening!
20 Apr 2026
Episode 7 - Everest Basecamp
Welcome to our latest episode of "Moving Forward, not Moving on".
In this edition, you'll hear from Mitch, who is part of a team of intrepid explorers taking on a huge trek over many days.
Mitch will describe the challenge, the preparation & training, and his own special reason for doing it.
You can find out more about their expedition and how to donate on the Facebook page - search for "From the sofa to Everest Basecamp"...we wish Mitch and the team all the very best!
There's lots of support, information and details of forthcoming events on our website - www.foreverstars.org
Thank you for listening!
1 Apr 2026
Episode 6 - Donna Ockenden
Welcome to episode 6 in our series of podcasts.
This time, we're delighted to talk to Donna Ockenden, whose maternity review is due to be published in the next couple of months.
You'll have seen and heard from Donna on the TV and radio news bulletins over the last few years - it's quite rare to hear a long form interview with her.
She'll give an update on progress so far, react to the impact Forever Stars has had in Nottinghamshire and she'll outline what the next steps will look like.
As ever, you can find support and more details of our fundraising at www.foreverstars.org
Thank you for listening.
16 Mar 2026
Episode 5 - Nelsons
Welcome to our latest episode, where we explore the legal process involved when you make a claim against a hospital trust in the event of a death or injury during birth.
You'll hear from Carolle White and Shrdha Kapoor from Nelsons in Nottingham about what the process looks like, the support available and the outcomes that are possible.
We also talk about the relationship between Nelsons and Forever Stars and why Carolle and Shrdha have decided to take on a brave fundraising challenge themselves!
As ever, there's information and support on our website: www.foreverstars.org
21 Jan 2026
Episode 4 - Leanne Louch
Welcome to Episode 4, our first podcast of 2026.
This year is already looking to be an exciting and busy one for Forever Stars-there's an update on some of our forthcoming events at the end of this episode.
Firstly, have a listen to Leanne's story-she has first hand experience of baby loss, which she describes here.
She'll also tell you how she's gone on to be an Embrace Ambassador for the charity.
This year marks 10 years since Leanne and Paul lost their boys Thomas and Jack-there's a special event planned to mark this-more details at the end of the episode.
As ever, you can find details of the charity and support available here:
www.foreverstars.org
19 Dec 2025
Episode 3 - Play therapy
Welcome to our third episode.
As well as supporting baby loss families through the serenity suites and the serenity garden, did you know Forever Stars provides play therapy sessions?
These are free and they're aimed at siblings of babies who've died; it's sometimes brothers and sisters who can be overlooked in the grieving process and this form of therapy has been proven to be highly effective for families affected by loss.
In this episode, Lizzie Miller describes what she does and her own experience of baby loss.
We're now taking bookings for sessions in 2026 - find out more on our website Forever Stars | East Midlands | Stillbirth & Child Bereavement Charity
14 Nov 2025
Episode 2 - Jeanette and Mark Dennison
Welcome to episode 2 of our new podcast series.
In this edition, Jeanette and Mark Dennison talk about their son Niall, who was born premature in November 1999-sadly, he only lived for 2 days.
Also, there's big new for Forever Stars today, the charity has received the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2025!
Support and the latest news from the charity is here: www.foreverstars.org
14 Oct 2025
Forever Stars - moving forward, not moving on. Episode 1.
Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast.
At the time of recording, its Baby Loss Awareness Week, so we thought it fitting to take you back to the beginning of Forever Stars.
We're a small, East Midlands-based charity, entirely run by volunteers; the charity was created by Richard and Michelle Daniels, after their daughter Emily was stillborn in 2004.
This episode follows their story, from tragic beginning to a charity which has made a huge difference to so many people and has allowed the subject of baby loss to be brought in from the shadows.
There's lots of support on our website foreverstars.org and please do email if you'd like to share your story for a future episode enquiries@foreverstars.org
Thank you for listening.
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