Holding Milli’s Memory: Rochelle’s Journey Through Grief, Motherhood and Purpose | PART 2
In The Heart Of The VaultShow Notes
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Baby loss.
Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off.
This was one of them.
In this episode of In the Heart of the Vault, I sit down with Rochelle — a woman whose life story is layered with strength, heartbreak, love and resilience.
We talk about life before everything changed. Her upbringing, relationships, marriage, and the journey that eventually led her to motherhood.
After years of trying for a baby and navigating endometriosis, Rochelle and her husband were preparing to welcome their daughter Milli.
But beautiful Milli’s life would last just six days.
Those six days changed Rochelle forever.
In this deeply honest conversation, Rochelle shares what those days looked like — the fear, the love, the moments of hope, and the unimaginable reality of saying goodbye to a child.
But this conversation isn’t only about loss.
It’s about remembering.
Rochelle speaks about the importance of saying Milli’s name, keeping her memory alive, and creating space for other parents who have experienced the unthinkable.
We also talk about how grief reshapes you.
The importance and the power of trusting your own instinct .
How after going through something so profound, surface-level conversations often feel impossible — and why deep, real conversations become the ones that truly matter.
Out of her grief, Rochelle has created something powerful.
She now runs a charity and podcast that supports families navigating baby loss — providing care packs and a safe place for parents who feel alone in their grief.
Today Rochelle is also mum to beautiful Huey, who was born 10 months ago. Milli’s little brother.
She shares openly about what motherhood looks like now — loving the child in your arms while still honouring Milli everyday who lives forever in your heart.
This episode is raw, human and deeply moving.
It’s about grief. But it’s also about love, resilience, memory and purpose.
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