She Lost Her Baby Then Built a Charity Helping Grieving Families
KANIKA ENERGY COACH > PODCAST AND MEDIA APPEARANCES
I sit down with Amanda Bowles, CEO of Bears of Hope, a charity that supports families experiencing pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss.
Amanda’s journey began after the stillbirth of her son Jesse. In the hospital, she received a small bear: a gift from another grieving parent that reminded her she was not alone. That single moment of connection eventually grew into Bears of Hope, an organization that has now supported thousands of families across Australia.
In this episode, Amanda shares the story behind the charity, the challenges of building it from the ground up, and the profound impact that small acts of compassion can have during the most difficult moments of grief.
We also talk about what families truly need when leaving hospital without their baby, how community support can change the healing journey, and why education and compassion around pregnancy loss matter more than ever.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
How Amanda turned personal grief into a charity supporting families across Australia
Why small gestures of compassion can make a powerful difference after baby loss
What families experience when leaving hospital after a stillbirth
The emotional and practical support that grieving parents need
How Bears of Hope grew from community fundraising into a national support network
Why acknowledging grief and speaking openly about baby loss helps families heal
WHO THIS IS FOR
This Episode Is For You If:
You or someone close to you has experienced pregnancy or infant loss
You want to better understand how to support someone grieving a baby
You believe compassion and community can transform pain into purpose
You want to hear a powerful story of resilience, service, and heart-led impact
You want to learn about the important work supporting families through grief
CHAPTER TIMELINE
00:00 The Bear That Changes Lives
01:02 Amanda's Stillbirth Story
04:00 Receiving the Bear After Loss
07:00 Why Grief Is So Isolating
10:53 Building Bears of Hope
13:07 Changing Hospital Practices
20:49 Growing a Charity From Loss
27:29 Timing, Faith and Purpose
32:27 Life 20 Years Later
34:07 The Work Bears of Hope Does
38:27 Finding Meaning After Loss
41:01 How You Can Support Families
👉CONNECT WITH
As Co-Founder of Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, I am dedicated to providing compassionate support and resources to families navigating the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss. Through advocacy, community programs, and peer support initiatives, I help create safe spaces where parents feel seen, heard, and supported. My work is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring no family walks this journey alone.
https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/Bearsofhope
https://www.instagram.com/bearsofhope
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