Media Release | 23 October 2025 

The Glimmer Podcast x Red Nose launches Season 5 – helping families affected by pregnancy and infant loss 

The Glimmer Project in partnership with Red Nose Australia announces the launch of Season 5 of The Glimmer Podcast premiering on Sunday 26 October 2025, coinciding with Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. 

The new season aims to provide support and resources to families affected by pregnancy and infant loss, ensuring that no matter where you are, you can hear others share their experiences.  

Dr Ashleigh Smith, founder of the Glimmer Project, emphasised the significance of this partnership.  

“I’m really proud to be collaborating with Red Nose in creating this podcast which brings information and support to many bereaved families,” Dr Smith said. 

“Episodes delve into peer support navigating and life after a child or baby passes away. The experience is far too common, and women and their families need resources like this podcast that they can reach for during such a dark, lonely and painful time.  

“Season 5 addresses many topics, including unique challenges faced by families living in isolated areas, focusing on accessing digital and online support services,” Dr Smith said. 

Director of Bereavement Services for Red Nose, Rachel Ficinus, highlighted the importance of this initiative.  

“Pregnancy is devastating for many families across Australia. Sadly, 3,000 little lives are lost every year in Australia. Thousands of families face the heartbreaking loss of a baby or child through stillbirth, miscarriage, neonatal loss or TFMR,” Rachel said. 

“Thanks to the Glimmer Project, we have been able to extend our reach so that no family, no matter where they live, has to face this devastation alone. 

“We understand that accessing support in rural and remote places is challenging. Red Nose provides counselling, peer support and community events across Australia. Our dedicated Hospital to Home bereavement support workers, all of whom have lived experience with baby loss, are here to offer guidance and emotional support across a range of areas including: memory making, practical assistance, funeral and memorial support – all ensuring they are not left to navigate this difficult time alone,” Rachel said. 

Season 5 is hosted by Liana Quinlivan of Day Dot Midwifery and Support, and Amy Larsen of Brisbane Grief Counselling. 

The podcast delves into topics like friendship after loss, how people use spirituality to remember their little ones. Guests share personal experiences of losses, cumulative trauma, and the anxieties associated with subsequent pregnancies. 

The Glimmer Project – Season 5 launch gathering will be held at the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens on Sunday 26 October 2025, 8am – 10am. 

About Red Nose  

Red Nose is Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep, safer pregnancy, and bereavement support for families who experience the devastating death of a baby or child.  

About the Glimmer Project 

The Glimmer Podcast shares lived experience from those who have suffered miscarriage/stillbirth/newborn loss and the wisdom and tools they have learned to help manage the grief.  

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For spokespeople and family interviews, please contact media: Maria Salvador at mariasalvador@rednose.org.au or call 0402 941 493.