Unmasking Infant Loss - Rebecca Propst's Powerful Story Behind Local Mpact

28/07/2025 1h 18min
Unmasking Infant Loss - Rebecca Propst's Powerful Story Behind Local Mpact

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Episode Title: Unmasking Infant Loss - Rebecca Propst's Powerful Story Behind Local Mpact Guest: Rebecca Propst, Executive Director of Local Mpact & 2025 Woman to WatchEpisode Summary: In this raw and healing episode of Unmasking The Heart For Change, we sit down with Rebecca Propst—Executive Director of Local Mpact, Forensic Interview Specialist, and a 2025 Woman to Watch. Rebecca shares her deeply personal journey through infant loss, the messy middle of grief, and the powerful purpose that rose from the pain.Together, we unmask what it really looks like to grieve outside of timelines, how support often comes in silent spaces, and what it means to show up for others when words fall short. If you or someone you love has ever walked through loss, this episode is a sacred space where your grief is not only honored—but given purpose.In this episode, we explore:How infant loss impacted Rebecca’s life and identityThe founding story of Local MpactThe importance of holding space without fixingWhat to say (and not say) to someone grievingBuilding legacy in the name of a lost childHow Rebecca’s story evolved from couch-bound grief to community leaderThe power of adoption, purpose, and post-traumatic growthWhy grief doesn’t follow a timeline—and healing doesn’t need a scriptShow Links: 🔗 Follow Rebecca’s organization: Local Mpact on Facebook 📖 Read her 2025 Woman to Watch feature: Occasions Magazine - May Issue 🎙 Apply to be a guest on the podcast: https://forms.gle/5eKyLj37418ovRsW7 📲 Connect with us on Facebook: Unmasking The Heart For ChangeReflection Prompt for Listeners: Grief doesn’t come with a timeline. Healing doesn’t come with a manual. But sometimes, it starts when someone simply shows up. Who in your life is grieving something invisible—and how can you let them know they’re not alone in it?

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