What would it look like for you to live your life with grace?

This SUPERHUMANS story shows us how to experience loss with Grace. Kristi opens up about her heart-wrenching struggles with pregnancy and how, in the face of hardship, Hope can serve as our guide. 

Listen, absorb, and explore how you see yourself in Kristi's story.
Then share.

Trigger Warnings: pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, death, acute fatty liver syndrome
Emotional Themes: grace, love, hope, loss, self-love, grit, grief, frustration, confidence, positivity, determination, persistence, resiliency, ambition, joy, uncertainty, coping, adapting, support

SUPERHUMANS is intended for mature audiences. Stories are raw and real. Do not consider this medical advice. Please consult with a health professional should you need medical attention.

STORYTELLER BIO:
In the days after her daughter Grace was born asleep, as her blood was turning more and more acidic and her liver and kidneys were threatening failure, Kristi promised herself that somehow, someway, she would make something good come out of all the pain and heartbreaking loss. First, she needed to live.

Strength is and always has been Kristi’s most valued trait, but facing her greatest challenge is transforming how that strength manifests in the world. It is becoming less of a stoic “I got this” to more of a raw vulnerability; an ability to openly speak from the heart about anything. Pain, loss, fears, dreams, hope. Everything. Kristi believes that the courage to share one’s story with others—especially when it’s vulnerable—has the power to change the world, one person at a time.

HELPFUL ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY KRISTI:
Star Legacy Foundation: starlegacyfoundation.org
Faith’s Lodge: faithslodge.org
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep: nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Still Standing Magazine: stillstandingmag.com

UPON ENTERING HEAVEN
Grace “Gracie” Noonan was born sleeping on February 8, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.

"While Gracie never had the chance to take a breath in this world, she was a force. She was strong, determined, yet gentle. She was very active in the womb - a fighter for sure - and although that could bring pain at times, we always knew that was just her trying to find her place in the world. While her feet will never make a print in the soil, her soul will forever leave an imprint on our hearts."

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SHOW CREDITS:
Executive Producer & Show Co-Creator - Dr. Gautam Gulati
Senior Producer & Show Co-Creator - Pamela Rothenberg
Sound Design & Mixing - Rob Speight
Audio Engineer - Jay Wujun Yow
Community & Content Manager - Tara Bhikha
Original Theme Music Composition - Daniel Brunelle
Original Music Composition - Radha Mehta
Strategic Advisor - Mark Brand
Strategic Advisor - Courtney Holt
Strategic Advisor - Yarrow Kraner
Story Advisor - Cal Fussman
Health Advisor - Dr. Jordan Shlain

And special thanks to our creative collaborators, HATCH. Learn more at hatchexperience.org

05 “Grace in the Face of Discomfort” [Kristi’s Story]

Sometimes, story is the best form of medicine.

Superhumans is a limited audio docu-series that takes you deep into the unspoken intersection of health & humanity. In each episode, real people reveal how our realities are connected through our shared stories.

Discover bits and pieces of yourself in the stories shared by others.

05 “Grace in the Face of Discomfort” [Kristi’s Story]

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