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Navigating Baby Loss

Jennifer Senn

114 episodes

2 weeks ago

Send Jen a Text Message After stillbirth, grief finds its way into every corner of your life. And one of the first places it often shows up? Your relationship. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kimberly Flemke, a licensed couple and family therapist, trauma expert, and energy psychology practitioner. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Kimberly brings a holistic lens to healing and connection, especially for couples navigating heartbreak. We dive into what really happens in a relationshi...

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Send Jen a Text Message After stillbirth, grief finds its way into every corner of your life. And one of the first places it often shows up? Your relationship. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kimberly Flemke, a licensed couple and family therapist, trauma expert, and energy psychology practitioner. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Kimberly brings a holistic lens to healing and connection, especially for couples navigating heartbreak. We dive into what really happens in a relationshi...

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Episodes (20/114)

Navigating Baby Loss

105: Permission to Feel Pleasure: Moving Forward After Baby Loss

Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jennifer Senn sits down with Morgane Horn, a sex and intimacy coach, to discuss the challenges of reconnecting with your body and partner after experiencing stillbirth. They explore the feelings of betrayal many women feel toward their bodies and the complex path to finding intimacy again. Morgan shares practical advice on rebuilding trust with your body, overcoming fear and guilt, and reclaiming pleasure as part of the healing journey. Key Topics Disc...

4 days ago

36 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

104: Navigating Baby Announcements and Showers After Loss

Send Jen a Text Message If you’ve ever wished for a safe space to connect with other moms who truly understand life after stillbirth, this is for you. Held every Thursday at 7 PM EST join us for a free, private meet-up where we start with a short, encouraging topic and then open the floor for discussion, questions, and real connection.Register now at jennifersenn.com/meetup, and I’ll send the link straight to your email. I can’t wait to see you this Thursday. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE ...

1 week ago

9 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

103: How to Cope with the Worry of Another Pregnancy Loss

Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jen discusses the pervasive fear many moms experience about becoming pregnant again after a stillbirth. She provides insights on why this fear exists, ways to manage it, and steps to move past it. Key points include making an informed decision with the support of a doctor, preparing both mind and body for pregnancy, employing 'thought switching' to combat negative thoughts, finding supportive communities, and handling triggers associated with past loss...

2 weeks ago

11 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

102: How to Deal With Comments From Others

Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, we address the challenges of handling insensitive comments following a stillbirth. Jen highlights her personal experiences and professional insights, she provides strategies for setting boundaries and communicating effectively with those who may not understand the grief of losing a baby. She emphasizes the importance of not isolating oneself, setting clear boundaries, and being prepared with responses to protect one's emotional well-being. 00:00 Intro...

3 weeks ago

12 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

101: How to Navigate Life After Stillbirth: Healing, Hope, and Support for Moms

Send Jen a Text Message This episode is the conversation I had recently on an episode of Mom Essentials. Angie Weber and I tackled one of the hardest parts of motherhood—losing a child. I shared my personal story of loss at 32 weeks and how that experience led hme to create my coaching practice, Navigating Baby Loss. Together, we talk about what grief can look like, how to support others going through it, how to talk to your partner and kids after loss, and the fear that often comes wit...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Journey of Healing and Hope

Send Jen a Text Message In this special 100th episode of the Navigating Baby Loss podcast, host Jennifer Sin reflects on her journey from her very first recording to now. Jennifer shares the growth and milestones of the podcast, including its high rankings in the parenting and family categories. She discusses various tough topics addressed in previous episodes, such as guilt, grief, relationship struggles, and parenting after loss. Jennifer also highlights her new certifications in life coach...

1 month ago

15 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

99: Grief Yoga: A Powerful Tool for Healing and Emotional Release

Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with Jillene Gallatin, a grief and loss coach and yoga instructor, to explore the power of movement and mindfulness in healing. Jillene shares her deeply personal story of losing her mother to suicide at just 14 years old and how she struggled with isolation in a world that didn’t talk about grief. She opens up about her journey to becoming a pastor, discovering yoga, and ultimately creating Grounded Love for Grief and Loss to help others pr...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

98: Should I Be Over It By Now? The Truth About Grief After Stillbirth

Send Jen a Text Message Do you feel like you "should be over it" by now? If you've ever wondered why you're still feeling the pain of your baby's loss even as time has passed, this episode is for you. Jennifer shares insights into why grief lingers, how to cope with societal pressures, and practical steps you can take to honor your baby while allowing yourself to heal. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why grief doesn’t follow a set timeline and why it’s okay to still feel the pain.Common th...

2 months ago

9 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

97: How to Cope with Your Baby’s Due Date or Stillbirth Anniversary

Send Jen a Text Message Facing the anniversary of your baby’s due date or stillbirth is one of the hardest milestones to navigate after loss. Whether your due date is approaching or has already passed, it can bring a mix of emotions—grief, sadness, longing, and even moments of peace. In this episode of Navigating Baby Loss, I share my personal experience and practical ways to prepare emotionally, honor your baby in meaningful ways, and seek the support you need to carry you through this diffi...

2 months ago

9 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

96: Resuming Intimacy After Baby Loss: From Grief to Connection

Send Jen a Text Message This episode discusses the deeply personal and often challenging journey of resuming intimacy after baby loss. Grief can impact every aspect of life, including your relationship with your partner. Whether you’re feeling fear, guilt, anxiety, or even anger, you are not alone. Join me as we explore how to navigate these emotions, rebuild connection, and find a path forward with compassion and patience. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The emotional impact of baby loss ...

2 months ago

10 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

95: Dealing with Grief While Parenting

Send Jen a Text Message In this episode of the Navigating Baby Loss Podcast, Jennifer Senn explores the heavy burden of guilt that stillbirth moms often feel when trying to parent their living children while grieving. Jennifer offers compassionate insights into why these feelings are so common and shares practical tips to help you balance your grief with the needs of your children. From simplifying your daily routine to creating small moments of connection, this episode reminds listeners that...

2 months ago

10 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

94: The ‘What Ifs’ That Keep You Up at Night: Letting Go of Self-Blame

Send Jen a Text MessageWe dive into one of the heaviest parts of grief after losing a baby: the relentless 'What Ifs.' What if I had gone to the hospital sooner? What if I had rested more? What if I had done something differently? These thoughts are not just fleeting—they become stones we carry, weighing us down day and night.Jennifer Senn shares personal insights, compassionate advice, and practical tools to help soften these thoughts and begin to set them down, one by one. You'll learn how ...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

93: Talking About Your Baby After Loss: How to Share Their Story with Friends and Family

Send Jen a Text MessageThis episode explores the topic of talking to friends and family about your baby. Sharing your baby’s story is a powerful way to honor their memory, but it’s not always easy. Jen dives into why these conversations matter, why others might struggle to respond well, and practical tips for starting these tender discussions in a way that feels safe and meaningful.Whether you’ve struggled with silence, felt hurt by someone’s reaction, or just want to feel more confident shar...

3 months ago

9 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

92: When Jealousy Hurts: Coping with Seeing Others Have What You Longed For After Baby Loss

Send Jen a Text MessageHave you ever felt a sharp pang of jealousy seeing a glowing pregnant woman, a joyful birth announcement, or a mom effortlessly juggling her baby and toddler? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not a bad person for feeling that way. In this episode, I dive deep into the raw and relatable experience of jealousy after baby loss. We’ll explore why these feelings are so natural, how they often show up alongside anger, sadness, and fear, and—most importantly—how you can begi...

3 months ago

10 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

91:When Grief Changes You: Embracing the ‘New You’ After Loss

Send Jen a Text MessageAfter the loss of a baby, many parents find themselves asking, “When will I feel like myself again?” Jennifer shares her own experiences and offers compassionate insights into how grief impacts our relationships, shifts our worldview, and reshapes our identity.Listeners will learn how to navigate changing friendships, appreciate the new perspective grief brings, and gently get to know the 'new version' of themselves. Jennifer also highlights the unexpected gifts grief c...

3 months ago

17 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

90: New Year, Same Journey: Carrying Your Baby's Memory Forward

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this episode of the Navigating Baby Loss podcast, host Jennifer Senn discusses the challenges that come with moving into a new year after the loss of a baby. She shares personal experiences and common feelings of anxiety, sadness, and guilt that many stillbirth and loss moms face during this time. Jennifer offers practical ways to honor and remember lost babies, such as writing letters, creating memorials, and sharing their stories. The episode emphasizes the importa...

4 months ago

17 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

89.Overcoming Fear of Bonding with a New Baby After Stillbirth

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this episode of Navigating Baby Loss, we discuss a sensitive but important topic: the fear of bonding with a new baby after experiencing the heartbreak of loss. While this fear may feel isolating, it’s more common than you think, and it does not make you a bad mom.Jen shares why it’s normal to feel disconnected or cautious about bonding with your baby when past trauma lingers, as well as signs that you may be struggling, such as feeling emotionally numb, excessive an...

4 months ago

16 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

88: Healing Through Movement: How Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Supports Grief Recovery

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this episode, I sit down with Janice Eisman, a trauma-sensitive movement specialist, to discuss how trauma is stored in the body and why addressing it through movement is a vital part of the healing process. Janice shares her expertise in trauma-sensitive yoga, a powerful tool for those experiencing lingering effects of loss, grief, or trauma. Together, we explore how movement can help release stored emotions, soothe the nervous system, and support those navigating l...

4 months ago

30 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

87: When Grief Feels Never-Ending: Coping With Holidays, Milestones and Triggers

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this episode, Jen discusses the challenges of facing the holiday season after the loss of a baby. While holidays are often seen as a time of joy, they can be an incredibly painful reminder of what is missing for grieving parents. Jen shares her personal story of navigating her first Thanksgiving just weeks after losing her twins, when feelings of guilt, sadness, and expectations felt overwhelming.Key topics in this episode:Why holidays can feel overwhelming after los...

5 months ago

16 minutes

Navigating Baby Loss

86: Conquering Fear of Pregnancy After Loss

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this episode of the *Navigating Baby Loss* podcast, Jen delves into the complex journey of pregnancy after loss, a path filled with fear, hope, and vulnerability. Drawing from her personal experience of becoming pregnant just four months after the loss of her twin daughters, Jen offers compassionate advice and actionable strategies to help you navigate this challenging time. Learn how to manage anxiety, rebuild trust in your body, and celebrate small milestones while...

5 months ago

15 minutes