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I sat frozen at a table full of women cutting out pictures of diamond rings and vacation homes — and I couldn't put a single thing on my page.

Not because I didn't want nice things. But because somewhere deep inside of me, grief had quietly convinced me that wanting things was dangerous.

In this solo episode, I'm sharing one of the most defining moments of my life — the story of a vision board exercise at a business conference that changed everything. I was there for the numbers. For the strategy. I was not expecting a life coach to sit down beside me, look at my blank page, and say something I had never once heard from a doctor, a therapist, or anyone who loved me.

If you've ever felt yourself living small without fully understanding why... this episode is for you.

What you'll learn:

• Why grief doesn't always look like sadness on the floor — and what it looks like when it's quietly running your whole life
• The moment I realized I hadn't let myself dream in over ten years (and what finally cracked that open)
• The one thing that life coach said to me that no one — not my doctor, not my therapist, not my family — had ever said before
• Why "healing" doesn't have to mean leaving your baby behind
• The real difference between therapy and life coaching for grief, and why it matters for moms like us
• How your baby's memory doesn't have to live only in the painful places — it can be woven into your future, every single day
• What I finally put on that vision board, and what happened the following year

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

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In this honest and layered episode, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get said enough: pregnancy after loss is not a fresh start.

It might look like one from the outside. Two pink lines. A new due date. Another chance.

But if you’ve lived through stillbirth, you know it doesn’t feel clean or simple. It feels complicated. It feels terrifying. It feels hopeful and heartbreaking at the exact same time.

I walk you through the myths that surround pregnancy after loss — the ones that make it even harder. The idea that a new baby will heal your grief. That once you’re pregnant again, you’ll stop thinking about the baby you lost. That trying again means you’re “over it.” That a rainbow baby replaces the one who died.

None of that is true.

We talk about the guilt that creeps in when you want another baby. The fear of being disloyal. The internal spiral of “Am I ready?” and “Will I ever be ready?” I share my own experience navigating pregnancy after losing my twins — including the comments people made that still sting when I think about them.

We also get into the relationship side of this. What happens when you and your partner aren’t on the same timeline? When one of you is ready and the other isn’t? How do you even start that conversation when you’re both exhausted from grief?

And of course, we talk about the comments. The insensitive ones. The “Aren’t you scared?” and “At least you can have another” and “Are you sure it’s not too soon?” Because unfortunately, pregnancy after loss seems to come with public opinions.

This episode is about holding two things at once.

Grief and hope.
 Love for the baby you lost and longing for another.
 Terror and excitement.

You’re not starting over.

You’re turning the page.

And that page still includes your baby.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why pregnancy after loss doesn’t feel like a “fresh start”
• The biggest myths about rainbow baby pregnancies
• Why a new pregnancy won’t erase your grief
• How guilt shows up when you’re thinking about trying again
• Why wanting another baby isn’t betrayal
• How fear carries into every pregnancy after loss
• What to do when you and your partner aren’t on the same page
• Simple conversation starters for navigating different timelines
• What to say when people make insensitive comments
• Why you don’t owe anyone your explanation or timeline

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
• Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
• Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/
• You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

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In this raw and important conversation, I sit down with Amber Ginn from The Latch Link—a virtual lactation practice that helps moms navigate feeding in all its forms. Amber shares her journey from teen mom to IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), and how her early breastfeeding experience lit a fire to support other moms—especially those facing challenges.

But we’re not just talking about the typical feeding journey. We’re talking about what happens when you leave the hospital without your baby—and your milk still comes in.

We cover the brutal, often silent part of postpartum grief: the physical pain and emotional toll of breast milk after baby loss. Amber walks us through what’s normal, what’s not, and how to care for your breasts gently and safely. Whether you’re choosing to suppress your milk, considering donation, or just trying to survive the letdowns (literal and emotional), this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your milk comes in even if your baby isn’t here
• What no one tells you about engorgement, pain, and mastitis after loss
• How to gently suppress lactation without hurting your body
• The truth about breast binding and what to avoid
• What to expect with clogged ducts, cracked nipples, or flu-like symptoms
• When to seek medical attention (and what to watch for)
• The emotional complexity of milk donation—and why it’s okay to say no
• How lactation consultants can support loss moms (yes, even you)

Resources Mentioned:

• Amber’s virtual practice: https://www.thelatchlink.com
  
  
• Socials: Follow @thelatchlinkwithamber on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Text “LATCH” to  724-885-2824

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
• Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
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Parenting after loss is a whole different level of hard.

You’re grieving a baby you don’t get to raise… and at the same time, you’re expected to keep showing up for the kids you already have. Get them dressed. Feed them. Play with them. Be patient. Be present. Be okay.

And if you’re anything like I was, that pressure comes with a crushing amount of guilt.

In this episode, I’m talking honestly about mom guilt after baby loss—especially when you’re parenting older children while your heart is shattered. I share what this season actually looked like for me after losing my twin daughters at 32 weeks, raising a five-year-old and a two-year-old, and feeling like I was failing everyone at once.

This is not a “do better” episode.
 It’s a permission slip.

Permission to lower the bar.
 Permission to be messy.
 Permission to stop expecting yourself to be the mom you were before.

I also walk you through a gentle do’s and don’ts list—not rules, just grounded reminders for getting through the days when everything feels impossible.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “My kids deserve a better mom than this”
• “I should be more grateful because I still have living children”
• “I’m failing the kids who are here because I’m grieving the one who isn’t”

You are not alone. And you are not doing this wrong.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why mom guilt hits harder when you’re parenting after loss
• The impossible pressure to “be okay” for your living children
• Why you cannot be the mom you were before—and why that’s not a bad thing
• How survival days still count as real parenting
• Why crying in front of your kids is not damaging them
• How guilt stacks on top of grief after stillbirth
• Simple ways to take care of yourself without adding more pressure
• What actually matters on the hardest days

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
• Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
• Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/
• You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

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In this episode, I’m joined by Sabrina Weschler, co-founder of Cyclisity and niece of Toni Weschler, author of the groundbreaking book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. We’re diving into why understanding our bodies matters more than ever and how the knowledge in Toni's book (now celebrating its 30th anniversary!) inspired not only Sabrina's own fertility journey but also the creation of an app that puts the power of body literacy in your hands.

Sabrina shares how a dinner conversation with her aunt turned into a mission: to create a digital companion to the book that women could trust. And unlike other fertility apps, Cyclisity doesn’t predict ovulation—because that’s not how our bodies work. Instead, it uses the rules outlined in Toni’s symptothermal method to help women tune in to their own unique patterns, day by day.

We talk about the importance of understanding your cycle after loss, how grief and trauma impact hormones, and why this kind of body literacy is essential for anyone trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or simply understand their reproductive health.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Taking Charge of Your Fertility changed both of our lives
• What makes Cyclicsty different from other fertility apps
• Why predictive ovulation tracking can be dangerous—especially after loss
• How your cervical fluid and basal body temperature hold the keys to understanding your cycle
• How the symptothermal method works (and what the 4 FAM rules are)
• Why self-funded apps matter when it comes to protecting women’s data
• How trauma, stress, and grief can affect your cycle and ovulation
• What you can learn about your health from your charts—even if you’re not trying to get pregnant

Resources Mentioned:

• Cyclisity App: Download Here
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
• Tempdrop wearable thermometer: https://www.tempdrop.com

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

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Today I’m talking about the version of self-care no one talks about: the version that feels impossible when you're angry with your body. When you feel like it failed you. When taking care of it feels like a betrayal.

After losing my twins, I didn’t want to nourish or nurture my body—I wanted to punish it. I felt disconnected from it, even disgusted by it. And I know I’m not the only one who’s felt that way.

So this episode is for you if:

• You feel betrayed by your body.
• You resent the idea of “loving” or “caring” for the thing that couldn’t protect your baby.
• And you’re wondering how to even start when you’re not ready to forgive.

I’ll walk you through 3 small, realistic ways to care for your body—even if you’re still angry with it. This isn’t about healing your relationship with your body overnight or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about basic survival care that keeps you functioning through grief... without guilt.

This is honest, gentle, and judgment-free. Just like you deserve.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why “self-care” feels triggering after loss—and what no one says out loud about it
• What I did when I was angry, disconnected, and done trying
• The difference between survival care, punishment, and neglect
• How to separate caring for your body from liking it
• The 3 most realistic, doable self-care practices I used (no bubble baths required)

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
• Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
• Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/
• You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

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New Year’s Eve. It’s supposed to be a celebration. A fresh start. A clean slate.

But when your baby died this year, or any year, stepping into January feels more like betrayal than a new beginning.

I remember this feeling so well. The pressure to toast at midnight, make resolutions, and somehow “move on” with everyone else. But all I could think was… how do I go into a new year without my baby?

In this episode, I’m talking about that strange ache so many of us carry into the New Year after stillbirth, the ache of leaving the year your baby lived in, and the fear that turning the calendar means leaving them behind.

You’re not alone in this. You’re not broken for feeling this way. And you absolutely can step into the new year without stepping away from your baby.

I’ll share stories from other moms, a few powerful reframes, and gentle ways to honor your grief, and your baby, while allowing yourself to move forward with love and hope.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the New Year feels like an emotional landmine after loss
• What no one tells you about the “line in the sand” that the calendar creates
• How to carry your baby with you into the future... not leave them behind
• Real examples from moms who created their own quiet traditions for New Year’s Eve
• A powerful reframe on setting intentions vs. resolutions
• What to do if you're feeling pressure to "be better" or "move on"
• Small rituals to make this New Year more gentle and intentional

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
• Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
• Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/
• You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

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It’s Christmas Day. And whether you celebrate or not, this day has a weight to it that’s impossible to ignore.

The quiet feels louder.
 The joy around you feels sharper.
 And the absence of your baby feels overwhelming.

Today’s episode is not about fixing your grief or making today feel “okay.” It’s about sitting with you in it. Letting you know that you’re not wrong for how you feel, that your baby is remembered, and that there is room for all of it — anger, sadness, love, resentment, gratitude, and even moments of joy.

Christmas has a way of drawing lines in the sand.
 “My baby should be here.”
 “They would’ve been this old.”
 “This is not what I pictured.”

And when reality doesn’t match the picture you had in your head, it can feel devastating.

In this episode, I talk honestly about:

• Why holidays hit differently after stillbirth
• The guilt that sneaks in when you’re not joyful enough
• How joy and grief can exist at the same time
• Why laughing doesn’t mean you loved your baby any less
• And how to gently honor your baby today in a way that feels right for you

There is no right or wrong way to spend today.
 There is only your way.

And however you’re surviving this day — you’re doing it right.

SOS Coaching Session Link

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
• Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
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• You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

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The holidays can bring so many mixed emotions after the loss of a baby. While everyone else is decking the halls and expecting you to be “back to normal,” you might be wondering how to get through one more day pretending to be okay.

In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when the people you love — your partner, your family, your friends — just don’t understand the weight you’re carrying. And I’ll give you the words I wish someone had given me in those early days when the comments stung the most.

You’ll hear about the moment my own husband told me to “focus on the positive” just weeks after our twins were stillborn — and how that created a ripple in our relationship I didn’t know how to fix.

If you’re bracing yourself for the comments, the questions, or the awkward silences at family gatherings, this one’s for you. I’m walking you through real examples of how to respond with grace and protect your heart.

Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode:

• What to say when someone tells you to “move on” or “focus on the good”
• Why people say the wrong things — and why it still hurts
• How to respond when your partner avoids talking about the baby
• Setting boundaries during the holidays without guilt
• Finding your “safe circle” when your family isn’t it
• The surprising grief that comes from losing friendships and closeness
• Scripts you can use with your partner, your family, and your friends
• Why it's okay to say “I'm not ready” or “I'm not coming”

If you’ve ever felt invisible in a room full of people… you’re not alone.

This episode will help you find your voice, protect your heart, and navigate the people who don’t know how to hold your grief — even if they love you.

Resources Mentioned:
Free Workshop: www.navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
• Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
• Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/
• You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

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If you’ve ever sat in a room full of babies and felt invisible, jealous, or furious that everyone else seems to have what you lost, this episode is for you. I’m sharing real, raw stories from my own life and from my clients about what it's like to be surrounded by baby joy while you're carrying baby grief—especially around the holidays.

I want to help you navigate these family gatherings without feeling like you're unraveling. You’ll learn how to name your feelings, protect your heart, set boundaries, and stop apologizing for being human. Because the truth is, jealousy isn’t a flaw. It’s a part of grief. And you deserve to feel what you feel—without shame.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why jealousy, resentment, and anger are normal parts of grief
• What it really feels like to be triggered by other people’s babies
• A story that still stings me 26 years later
• How to protect your energy during family gatherings
• What to say when you just can’t show up
• The truth about bitterness, boundaries, and being kind to yourself
• A gentle way to talk yourself off the ledge when the emotions hit hard
• How to hold space for joy and grief at the same time

Resources Mentioned: Sign up for my free workshop: Practical Ways to Release Guilt and Navigate Grief After Pregnancy Loss
https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
• Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
• Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/
• You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA