“Nobody Walks Through Grief Alone” - Jennifer Cretella-Brown & Olivia Rooney - Hope After Loss

In this deeply moving episode of Sounds of Health, we sit down with Jennifer Cretella‑Brown, Executive Director, and Olivia Rooney, Program Manager of Hope After Loss—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating pregnancy and infant loss.

Jennifer shares her long connection to the organization and her transition from board member to executive director, while Olivia opens up about the loss of her daughter, Lily Rose, and how finding community shaped her healing. Together, they discuss the mission of Hope After Loss, the power of peer‑led support groups, the importance of individualized care, and the growing need for financial assistance programs that help families with burial and cremation costs.

You’ll also hear about their annual Remembrance Walk & 5K, the volunteers who make their work possible, and their commitment to ensuring no family has to grieve in isolation.

This episode is a testament to resilience, community, and the healing that comes from being truly seen and supported.

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Connect with Hope After Loss

Website: https://www.hopeafterloss.org/
Facebook: hopeafterloss
Instagram: @hopeafterloss
LinkedIn: hope-after-loss
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOjUgq2g22v0oqYpr0tSTqg

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Contact Information

Hope After Loss Office
110 Washington Avenue
(in the KeyBank Building)
North Haven, CT 06473
Office: 203‑204‑3903

Jennifer Cretella‑Brown, Executive Director
Phone: 203‑687‑1535
Email: jennifercb@hopeafterloss.org

Olivia Rooney, Program Manager
Email: oliviar@hopeafterloss.org

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Sounds of Health is brought to you by Nutmeg Insurance Advisors and recorded at the offices of Nutmeg Advisory Group in North Haven, CT.

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Producer: Jason Carubia
Music: Rob Hames

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