Ep. 05: Brooke Martin, "The Firestarter"

Brooke Martin is a former award-winning TV News Anchor who came to national prominence in 2019 at the birth and immediate death of her daughter, 21 minutes later. In this episode, Brooke goes into great detail about the decision to leave television, the loss of her child and the renewed hope she's found.

 
This episode is for you if:
-You need a good cry (seriously, grab the tissues)
-You can identify with struggling to find your identity
-You can identify with the overwhelming feeling of loss
-You need Christian-centered inspiration

 

What's in this episode?
In this episode, Brooke Martin begins with the Best and Worst Times in her life, answering questions from Host Lauren Lowrey about the moment she had clarity in her life and when she found purpose.

You'll also hear from Brooke about what drew her to TV news and how her experience in the bright studio lights went from shining to burning as the years wore on. She details her final years in the industry and what was changing, personally, that pushed her to move on.

Brooke details finding out her daughter had a 0% chance of survival and still choosing to carry her full term. She describes the birth and staying with her daughter's body for three days to grieve.

 

📝 SHOW NOTES 📝
Direct link to full show notes, including transcription and mentions here:
https://www.ampstigator.com/blog/brooke-martin-show-notes