Foster’s Loss: Sunflowers and the Choice to Feel Pain

In this heartfelt episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss and grief. She opens up about her journey through the devastating news, the difficult decisions, and the emotional and physical aftermath. 

Alongside Cesar, they explore the healing process, looking for light along the way, and the importance of sharing our stories. This episode is a powerful reflection on grief, surrender, and transformation, as well as the unexpected beauty that emerged from the darkest season of Foster’s life. 

Content disclosure: pregnancy loss / miscarriage / stillbirth / infant loss

In this episode:

• The impossible choice Foster made—and why she doesn’t regret it
• Why she chose to feel every ounce of pain
• The unexpected way Foster broke the news before anyone could ask
• What no one tells you could happen after losing a baby
• How saying ‘yes’ from the depths of grief transformed her entire future

If you or someone you love is struggling with a miscarriage or loss, here are some healing resources: 

Return to Zero: H.O.P.E
still Birthday

To support some small but mighty organizations doing great work in this field, please consider donating to: 

The Skylar Project
Mattie’s Memory

If this episode spoke to you, you may enjoy Episode 1: Breaking Open. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube.

We’d love to hear from you—send an email or voice note to [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram. 

Cesar Cardona:

• Attend his upcoming speaking engagements
• Listen to Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify
• Subscribe to his newsletter Insights That Matter     
  
  Foster Wilson:
• Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance
• Learn about her postpartum doula services
• Subscribe to her newsletter Foster’s Village

     
Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson

Executive Producer: Glenn Milley 

Editor: Bessie Fong

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