53: From Silence to Science - Navigating Pregnancy Loss with Grace Parce

In this deeply compassionate and science-driven conversation, I sit down with fertility and hormone specialist Grace Parce of OvaFreak (https://www.ovafreak.com/) and her Instagram community @ovafreak (https://www.instagram.com/ovafreak/) to explore a topic that is both common and rarely spoken aloud: pregnancy loss.

👉 Did you know that approximately 10–20% of clinically-recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage? (March of Dimes)
👉 Some research suggests the rate may be higher — up to one in four known pregnancies may end in loss. (Orlando Health)
👉 And yet, stigma, silence, and a feeling of isolation often prevent open dialogue. (PMC)

In this episode we cover:

• How to approach the topic of pregnancy loss with sensitivity and science — because the physiology matters, and so does the grief.
• Grace’s journey and professional insights around hormone balance, reproductive health, and supporting clients through loss and healing.
• The truths that many people don’t know: the role of chromosomal anomalies, age, lifestyle, and integrative support in pregnancy resilience. (For instance: about 50 % of early pregnancy losses are due to fetal chromosomal abnormalities. (ACOG) )
• Actionable strategies for those who’ve experienced loss — or for their partners, practitioners, and support networks — including how to root your grief and growth within a nutrition-, movement- and fertility-forward framework (in line with the FERN philosophy).
• How the conversation around pregnancy loss can shift from silence to empowerment — how to hold space, how to honour, and how to hope.

Whether you’re a fertility-conscious woman, a partner, a practitioner, or someone building community and care around fertility/health — this episode offers heartfelt validation, evidence-based insight, and meaningful support.

Tune in to learn, grieve, heal, and rise with us.

🔗 Connect with Grace at: https://www.ovafreak.com/
📸 Find her on Instagram: @ovafreak

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or associated organizations.