In this episode of Midwife Crisis, host Kelli Zakharoff sits down with Catherine Isaac — a clinical nurse and founder of Two Souls Co — to share a conversation that is both deeply personal and powerfully important. Catherine opens up about her own experience of multiple pregnancy losses and the emotional toll they took, not just as a parent, but as a healthcare professional.

Out of her pain, she created the Soul Collection Kit — a gentle, practical resource designed to help families and healthcare providers navigate early pregnancy loss with care, compassion, and dignity. Together, Kelly and Catherine explore what it means to grieve while still showing up in a demanding healthcare environment, and why the system needs to do more to support both patients and the people who care for them.

This is an honest and heartfelt episode about loss, resilience, and the power of turning personal grief into meaningful change.

(00:39) Meet Catherine Isaac: A Journey Through Loss

(02:17) The Day That Changed Everything

(03:04) Navigating the Healthcare System

(04:41) The Emotional and Physical Toll of Miscarriage

(13:39) Returning to Work After Loss

(17:19) Creating the Soul Collection Kit

(21:10) Impact and Future of the Soul Collection Kit

To learn more about Catherine’s work and the Soul Collection Kit, visit twosoulsco.com.au, follow @two.soulsco on Instagram, or reach out directly at hello@twosoulsco.com.au.

Thanks for listening, for more resources and support relating to today's episode check out these links:

https://www.collectivebeing.org/

https://blueknot.org.au/

https://blueknot.org.au/supporters/self-care-for-supporters/

https://nursemidwifehpa.org.au/our-program/peer-support-service-explained

https://www.nmsupport.org.au

https://www.anmf.org.au/

https://www.nmsupport.org.au/managers-employers-and-educators/Navigating-the-notification-process

https://pynkhealth.com.au/psychologist-for-trauma

https://ntgcounselling.com.au/contact/

Griefline 1300 845 745

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Lifeline Australia

Hours: Available 24 hours

Call 13 11 14 or Text 0477 13 11 14

Midwifery Birth Trauma Support by Jess The Midwife

Instagram - @jess.themidwife

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