115: Grieving Dad's - Azher Rubbani

In a special episode for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, we're joined by Jack Taylor, William Ellis, Kelly Jean-Philippe, and Christian HaagThis conversation is an honest look at grief after baby loss, and a gentle guide for anyone wanting to better support someone through it.-Related episodes -William Ellis•E67 - 'Fix it mode' - Will EllisKelly Jean-Philippe - Host of the 'Dad Always' Podcast •BLAW 25 – 'Dad Always Podcast' - Kelly Jean-Philippe •E63 Miscarriage. Race. Relationships - Kelly Jean-Philippe•E65 Male Support? - Kelly Jean-Philippe & David KashevaroffChristian Haag•E108 Love doesn't see language - Christian HaagJack Taylor •E42 Dark thoughts •Ready to Rumble - Round 1 •E5 Sibling Support Through Daddy's Eyes •BLAW 2025Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6•BLAW 2024Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7BLAW 2024 - The week that was•BLAW 2023Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7•STILL PARENTS PODCAST••Instagram•Website•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday - The Karaoke Runner•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh.

Grandparents face a unique kind of heartbreak. They grieve the loss of their grandchild whilst watching their own child endure a pain they cannot take away.On 22nd April 2025, Natasha and Finn's beautiful baby boy, Cian, was born sleeping.In this episode, we're joined by Cian's grandmothers, Nicola (Natasha's mum) and Jo (Finn's mum), for an honest and deeply personal conversation about a grief that is so often overlooked. We explore the helplessness of watching your child suffer, the difficulty of finding space for your own grief, and what it means to support those you love whilst carrying your own heartbreak.This conversation is an honest look at grief after baby loss, and a gentle guide for anyone wanting to better support someone through it.-Related episodes -•Losing a Grandchild - Geoff Heaps•STILL PARENTS PODCAST••Instagram•Website•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday - The Karaoke Runner•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh.

Azher Rubbani lost his son, Hashim, to stillbirth in April 2005 and wants grieving dads to know there’s always space for their feelings. Azher has built StillDad Fathers (SDF). A private community for dads who have lost a child and have nowhere quiet to take that grief.As a Grief Guide, Azher creates a safe private space for dads with child loss by showing them how to move with grief. Link to all of Azher's resources•STILL PARENTS PODCAST••Instagram•Website•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday - The Karaoke Runner•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh.

Kelsey Parker has navigated profound personal tragedy in recent years. In 2025, she experienced the devastating loss of her third child, baby boy Phoenix, who was stillborn at 39 weeks with her partner Will.Following the loss of Phoenix, Kelsey has been a prominent advocate for better maternity care and breaking the stigma around grief.Prior to this tragedy, Kelsey lost her husband Tom Parker to an inoperable, aggressive brain tumor in 2022, after which she authored a book and documented her journey with grief. More recently, she announced that she is expecting another child with her partner•Kelsey Parker•STILL PARENTS PODCAST••Instagram•Website•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday - The Karaoke Runner•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

The guys discuss Cody Gakpo's decision to stay with the Netherlands squad at the FIFA World Cup just days after the heartbreaking loss of his unborn son.Ryan, Matt, and Dan talk about the emotional weight of Gakpo's decision, and reaction around the world. An honest conversation about the human side of football and personal tragedy while competing on sport's biggest stage.•Dad Always presents 'Dear Cody Gakpo & Jérémy Doku'•STILL PARENTS PODCAST••Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday - The Karaoke Runner•Website/Instagram•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

Chester was born 10 weeks prematurely alongside his twin sister, Matilda. Soon after their arrival, his family received the devastating news that Chester’s heart had not developed properly, and that his time with them would be far too short.Throughout his brief life, Chester demonstrated extraordinary strength, resilience and courage. After spending precious time with his family, including meeting his big brother, JJ, he passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on New Year's Eve 2021.In this deeply moving episode, Chester's Daddy Jeff shares his experience of premature birth, baby loss and life after loss. Through his story, he offers an honest and heartfelt insight into grief, resilience and the enduring love that continues long after goodbye.Jeff hosts the ‘Brothers in Baby Loss’ Podcast alongside Ross, Dan and Mikey, who have all suffered the loss of a child•Listen to 'Brothers in Baby Loss'•Follow ‘Brothers in Baby Loss’•STILL PARENTS PODCAST••Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•Website•Instagram•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

Twelve years ago, James and Natalie experienced the devastating loss of their baby daughter, Annabelle.In this episode, James shares his journey through grief, speaking candidly about the often-unspoken pressure many men face to carry their sorrow in silence.•Mind, the mental health charity•Ronald McDonald House•STILL PARENTS PODCAST••Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•Website•Instagram•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

In this heartfelt episode, author and journalist Ali Harris shares the story of losing her daughter, Poppy, following a diagnosis of Edwards' syndrome. She opens up about the realities of baby loss, grief, healing, and how the experience changed her.Ali also discusses the inspiration behind her novel, This Wasn't Meant To Happen, and why sharing stories of pregnancy loss and bereavement can help others feel less alone.A powerful conversation about motherhood, resilience, mental health, and finding hope after heartbreak.•Edwards' Syndrome•More about Ali•Ali's Instagram•Ali's book - This Wasn't Meant To Happen•Petals Charity•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

When Lauren and her husband Jack lost their baby, Rupert, their world changed forever. In the days, weeks, and years that followed, they were met with an outpouring of support, but also well-meaning comments that often missed the mark.In this episode of Still Parents, Lauren shares the story of Rupert, the reality of living with baby loss, and how unhelpful advice can compound grief. We explore what it means to navigate stillbirth and bereavement as a couple, how relationships are affected, and why there is no 'right' way to grieve.This conversation is an honest look at grief after baby loss, and a gentle guide for anyone wanting to better support someone through it.In this episode:  The emotional reality of losing a baby   Grief after stillbirth and how it evolves over time   The impact of well-meaning but unhelpful comments   Navigating loss as a couple   What to say (and what not to say) to grieving parents  If you’ve experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss — or want to support someone who has, this episode offers insight, honesty, and compassion.•Lauren's Instagram•Fragile X Syndrome•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner•STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'

Christian Haag joins us from Brooklyn, New York, to share his deeply personal experience of losing baby Josephine Roseann. He and his partner Manuel were expecting their daughter via surrogacy in Mexico before a heartbreaking loss at eight months of pregnancy. •Isla Jade Foundation•Miracle Surrogacy Mexico•USA Surrogacy Laws-Related episodes - Guests from the US-•E95 - Dr Sydney Fenton - Charlotte, North Carolina •E89 - Kellen and Alec - Houston, Texas•E66 - Joe Chapman - Huntington Beach, California•E65 - Kelly Jean-Philippe & David Kashevaroff - Philadelphia & Los Angeles•E63 - Kelly Jean-Philippe - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania•E53 - David Kashevaroff Part 2 - Los Angeles, California•E52 - David Kashevaroff - Los Angeles, California•E38 - Joshua Hughson - Springfield, Missouri•E36 - Chris Douglas - Denver, Colorado•BLAW 2025 - Kelly Jean-Philippe - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania•Matt's Challenge for Callie's 10th Birthday•Follow Matt as the Karaoke Runner •White Collar Charity Boxing Evening  - Sat 28th March - Tickets •STILL PARENTS PODCAST• •Website•Instagram•X/Twitter•Facebook•Watch the Lorraine Kelly interview•Download The Still Parents Podcast App on Apple & Android•LILY MAE FOUNDATION••Website•Facebook•InstagramProduced by Dan Kelly for the Lily Mae FoundationShow Music by Alex Singh. Supported by Global's 'Make Some Noise'