“His Life Was a Gift” — William, Loss, and the Story Behind Held Through
In this solo episode, Kristin Mundy reflects on the emotional weight of Mother’s Day after loss while sharing the story of her son William, whose life and passing deeply shaped the creation of Held Through. Through her own experiences with miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss, Kristin speaks openly about navigating loss within the medical system, the importance of informed choices, and the sacred moments we get with our babies.
We talk about:
Grief after Mother’s Day and Bereaved Mother’s Day
Kristin’s pregnancy and loss with William
Navigating a life-limiting diagnosis during pregnancy
The difference between informed and unsupported loss experiences
Advocacy, options, and decision making during pregnancy and loss
Creating meaningful, sacred time with your baby
The impact of birth and postpartum experiences on grief
The gaps in care for women experiencing loss
The creation and purpose behind Held Through
Supporting mothers, loved ones, and practitioners through loss
This episode is a reminder that even in the most heartbreaking circumstances, there can be moments of connection, love, and meaning — and that no mother should have to walk through loss without support.
Get to Know Your Host:
This is a solo episode with Kristin Mundy — birth, postpartum, and bereavement doula, childbirth educator, and founder of The Doula Life. Based in Hamilton, Canada, Kristin supports women through pregnancy, loss, and motherhood after loss with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Her work is rooted in her own lived experience of loss and her mission to ensure no mother feels alone in any part of her journey.
Website: thedoulalife.ca
The Held Through Series: thedoulalife.ca/held
Mother Like No Other: thedoulalife.ca/mother
Instagram: @the.doula.life
