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Finding Courage and Hope After Pregnancy Loss
Discover stories of resilience, grief, and healing in this week’s Room Eleven newsletter. From Nikita’s journey through the heartbreak of losing her first child to the hope and care she found at the Royal Women’s Hospital, to behind-the-scenes updates on Scooting for Hope — a 24-hour livestream fundraiser aiming to raise $100,000 for Pregnancy After Loss Care — we explore the power of vulnerability, connection, and courage. Learn how sharing experiences of pregnancy loss, supporting one another, and staying open to help can lead to healing and hope.
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Finding Peace in the Chaos: Hope, Growth and the Waves of Grief
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter reflects on finding calm when life feels uncertain — through stories of hope, lessons from unexpected places, and what it really means to adjust your sails when the waves start to rise.
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ZOOM OUT
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter covers the power of zooming out and focusing on one task at a time, progress on the Scooting for Hope event, a radio interview about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, track testing for the Guinness World Record attempt, and a quick watch recommendation: Maze Runner.
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This week’s Room Eleven newsletter reflects on tall poppy syndrome in Australia, personal growth, and building something meaningful after leaving the 9–5. I share event updates, a podcast episode with Gavin Blue from Heartfelt Foundation, and my thoughts on The Lost City of Melbourne documentary.
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Care That Matters
This week at Room Eleven, Rob Saunders shares personal reflections on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and revisiting The 4-Hour Work Week while running his social enterprise, managing family life, and training for a Guinness World Record attempt.
He provides an update on fundraising for the Royal Women’s Hospital’s Pregnancy After Loss care, highlighting the importance of emotional and clinical support for families after stillbirth.
This newsletter also includes a practical takeaway on prioritising what matters most in life, balancing personal growth, business responsibilities, and giving back.
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Louder Together
This week’s newsletter covers the Louder Together Campaign. A petition for a National Stillbirth Awareness Campaign created by a group of bereaved parents. Family and Scooter training.
Plus weekly musings on the new Charlie Sheen Doco and a new cardio routine to help reduce an aging heart.
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Grief, Resilience, and Fundraising: This Week at Room Eleven
This week’s newsletter covers why Scooting for Hope matters, family milestones, training updates, reflections on farming, and health topics worth exploring.
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Six Years On, Grief, Resilience, and Choosing What Matters
This week’s update from Room Eleven reflects on the sixth anniversary of Billie’s birth and loss, the challenges of parenting through grief, training for a Guinness World Record, and building the Scooting for Hope event. With insights on grief, resilience, and the importance of small acts of love, this edition is a reminder to focus on what truly counts.
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Space for Grief
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter reflects on giving grief space around milestones like Billie’s birthday, a new podcast with Heartfelt co-founder Gavin Blue, momentum for Scooting for Hope with media interest, and a musing on the underrated film John Carter.
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This week at Room Eleven, we dive into grief, resilience, and community action. From planning the Scooting for Hope Guinness World Record event to sharing Billie’s story at the Waves of Change conference, we explore the human side of bereavement care, gaps in hospital training, and the power of parents’ voices in driving change. Plus, our weekly musings on Bank of Dave 2 and the latest Bobiverse book, Not Till We Are All Lost, and a reflection on the quote: “Ready isn’t a feeling, it’s a decision.” Stay inspired, informed, and connected with Room Eleven.
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The Weight of Dread
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter explores the lingering impact of baby loss and how it shapes our emotional responses to film and storytelling — even in fictional settings like Fantastic Four and Squid Game. Rob shares updates from the Scooting for Hope charity event and reflects on powerful moments from the Waves of Change conference and the Bereaved Parents Workshop, where bereaved parents, clinicians, and researchers united to discuss stillbirth rates, national terminology, and life-saving initiatives. Plus, reviews of Fantastic Four: First Family and Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend highlight themes of family, survival, and human resilience.
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How Love and Self-Improvement Create Ripples That Change Lives
This journey of self-improvement goes beyond personal growth, it creates ripples that positively impact everyone around. By developing communication skills and building resilience, every step forward helps deepen connections, strengthen leadership, and inspire hope. Through sharing a powerful story and undertaking endurance challenges, Room Eleven’s mission transforms grief into purpose while raising $100,000 to support families enduring pregnancy after loss.
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Building Resilience Through Endurance: Lessons from Grief, Growth, and Hope
In this week’s newsletter, we explore how physical endurance can become a powerful tool for emotional resilience—especially in the face of grief. From the early days of walking during lockdown to tackling endurance challenges for mental health and stillbirth awareness, this edition dives into the unexpected connection between movement and healing.
Plus, we share exciting updates on Scooting for Hope, our upcoming event to support bereaved families, and reflect on why stories of optimism (like the new Superman reboot) matter more than ever in a world full of noise and negativity.
If you’re looking for real conversations about grief, growth, and resilience, along with inspiring initiatives that create change, this newsletter is for you.
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Great Expectations
This week’s Room Eleven dives into the quiet pressure of comparing ourselves to an imagined future. Through reflection and pop culture parallels—from Brassic to Heaven’s River—we explore self-worth, community, and staying motivated when the finish line keeps moving.
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No One Does This Alone
This week’s newsletter is all about community — in grief, in pressure, in parenting, and in everyday life. I share a personal update on being shortlisted for Father of the Year, what Boiling Point and Project Hail Mary reminded me about teamwork, and why workplaces need to rethink how they support grief. Plus, a first look at our new Peer Grief Support Rep program.
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Hidden Grief, Final Games, and Cozy Evenings
In this week’s Room Eleven newsletter, we unpack how grief hides in plain sight, reflect on the intense finale of Squid Game Season 3, dive into the cosmic dilemmas of All These Worlds from the Bobiverse series, and share a perfect winter tea to warm up cold Melbourne nights. Plus, don’t miss our powerful new podcast episode with Matt McConnell on navigating baby loss. Listen, like, share, and subscribe to help us reach more grieving families—and to support our Scooting for Hope fundraiser.
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Room Eleven Newsletter: Episode 3 Podcast Update, Supporting Bereaved Dads, Inspiring Movies, Books, and Reflections on Courage
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter brings a fresh podcast update, insights from joining the Red Nose Bereaved Dads Working Group, and reflections on films, books, and quotes that inspire courage and growth. Dive in to see how small steps can create unexpected opportunities — and find ways to support Room Eleven’s mission to help grieving families.
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The Reality of Progress
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter reflects on balancing parenthood while growing a grief and resilience education social enterprise. Dive into mindset insights from the classic As a Man Thinketh, enjoy some light relief with the comedy Tires, and discover Episode 2 of the Room Eleven podcast featuring bereaved dad Chris Wood. Read, reflect, and join us on this journey of growth and healing.
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Doing Nothing, Creates Nothing
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter covers rest and recovery during illness, family moments at Crown Metropol, and a first train ride through Melbourne’s city loop. Rob shares honest reflections on the pressure to stay productive while sick and why taking time to slow down is essential for long-term progress. Also, a fresh take on Marvel’s Thunderbolts — a self-contained story about flawed heroes and redemption. Plus, learn how supporting the Room Eleven scooter fundraiser by sharing on social media can help raise awareness and attract corporate donations for babyloss research and awareness campaigns.
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The Art of Conversation
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter explores the power of meaningful conversations in grief and healing. Discover why sharing your story with others who have experienced similar losses can make a difference. Rob Saunders opens up about his own struggles with conversations and how the Room Eleven podcast helps him and others find their voice. Plus, get behind-the-scenes updates on the Pregnancy After Loss Guidebook, thoughtful reflections on community and collaboration, and personal recommendations on what to watch and read. If you’re looking for support, inspiration, and real stories about grief, growth, and resilience, this newsletter is for you. Listen to the Room Eleven podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite platform and join the conversation today.