Navigating Baby Loss

By Jennifer Senn

This is where we say the things we can't say anywhere else to anyone else. Join certified life coach and stillbirth mom Jennifer Senn as she shares stories and has conversations about what life is

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August 28, 2025115: Rooted in Faith: Preparing for Birth After Baby Loss
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In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Murdock, a labor and delivery nurse with over 10 years of experience, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Rooted Birth Method. Lauren brings both professional wisdom and deeply personal experience as she shares her own journey with infertility and miscarriage.
We dive into the unique grief that comes with being a nurse supporting families through stillbirth and what it looks like to walk with God through pregnancy after loss. We talk about faith, surrender, and what it means to create a birth plan that includes your grief, your baby, and your hope.
Lauren’s story is tender and powerful. She opens up about the pain of miscarriage after years of infertility, her faith journey, and how she now equips women to walk into their births with peace and preparation—even when they’re holding grief too.
If you're facing another pregnancy after loss, or you're terrified to even consider it, this conversation is for you.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
What labor nurses wish they could say about supporting grieving mothers
How silence can be the most healing response in the hospital
Why it's okay to wrestle with your faith after baby loss
Lauren's story of infertility, miscarriage, and motherhood
How Rooted Birth helps you plan with your faith at the center
Creating a birth plan after loss: where to start
Tips for communicating with hospital staff to protect your heart
How to invite God into your next birth story
Resources Mentioned:
Faith > Fear Birth: https://www.laborlauren.com/fgtfbirth Use code NBL50 to take $50 off!
Free 5-Day Prayer Journal: https://www.laborlauren.com/prayerjournal
Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labor.lauren
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.

Did you know you can text me right from your podcast app? My podcast host has a new feature that allows you to send a message or ask a question and I will answer them in future episodes! (just an FYI- it's a one-way message so I won't be able to respond unless you leave your name and contact info in the message!) Look under the title where it says Send Jen a message and let me know what’s on your mind.
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/
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August 21, 2025114: Supporting a Mom After Stillbirth: Do's and Don'ts
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When someone you love loses a baby, your instinct is to help—but what if the things you're doing to comfort them are actually making things harder?
In this episode, I walk you through the 3 most common mistakes people make when trying to support a grieving mom after stillbirth or pregnancy loss—and what to do instead.
I share real stories from my own loss and from moms I’ve supported, including what it really feels like when someone says "Let me know if you need anything," or calls you "so strong" when you’re barely holding it together.
Whether you're the grieving mom who wants others to understand, or you're someone who wants to support her but feels totally unsure how—this episode is your guide.
You’ll learn:
The 3 phrases that do more harm than good (and what to say instead)
Why "just showing up" means more than saying the perfect thing
How to take helpful action without overwhelming her
What she hears when you say "You're so strong"
How to support her partner (they're grieving too!)
The single most powerful way to show you care
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about the Always Loved Club: https://programs.jennifersenn.com/club
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss
Get support: https://jennifersenn.com
Share this episode with anyone who wants to better support a grieving parent.
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.

Did you know you can text me right from your podcast app? My podcast host has a new feature that allows you to send a message or ask a question and I will answer them in future episodes! (just an FYI- it's a one-way message so I won't be able to respond unless you leave your name and contact info in the message!) Look under the title where it says Send Jen a message and let me know what’s on your mind.
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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29min
August 07, 2025113: Dr. Kimberly Flemke on What Really Keeps Couples Stuck After Loss
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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 relationship after baby loss, how resentment grows, why communication breaks down, and what to do when grief makes you feel like you’re living with a stranger.
Dr. Kimberly also shares tools you can use today to break through disconnection and begin to feel safe, seen, and supported again. Whether you're a mom feeling stuck in your pain or a partner trying to reach across the emotional distance, this episode will help you feel less alone and more equipped.
What You’ll Learn:
Why resentment is one of the biggest blocks to intimacy after stillbirth
The first step to repairing emotional connection
How childhood patterns influence conflict with your partner
What to do when you grieve differently from your partner
How to know when to seek couples therapy or additional support
Why communication shuts down (and how to gently open it back up)
Tools for creating emotional safety in your relationship
How EMDR and energy psychology can help with trauma and guilt
What keeps couples stuck and how to shift the patterns
How to help children understand and talk about their sibling who died
Resources Mentioned: Coming soon: Dr. Kimberly Flemke's new course for couples- "Transforming Conflict into CONNECTION protocol". Register at https://www.sacredjourneysfortransformation.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.

Did you know you can text me right from your podcast app? My podcast host has a new feature that allows you to send a message or ask a question and I will answer them in future episodes! (just an FYI- it's a one-way message so I won't be able to respond unless you leave your name and contact info in the message!) Look under the title where it says Send Jen a message and let me know what’s on your mind.
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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28min
July 10, 2025112: Why It Makes Sense That You've Lost Your Purpose
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When your baby dies, it’s not just them you lose—it’s the version of you that was going to be their mom. So what happens when the path you were on suddenly disappears?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing something that so many of us loss moms silently struggle with—the deep, aching question of purpose. Who am I now that I’m no longer the mom I was becoming? What do I even care about anymore?
Whether you feel like you’re just going through the motions or you’ve completely lost your spark, I want you to know this: You are not broken—you’re becoming. And the fact that nothing feels meaningful right now? That makes perfect sense.
In this solo episode, I open up about what happened after I lost my twin girls at 32 weeks—the grief, the guilt, the chaos I tried to out-busy—and how I slowly started finding my way back to a purpose that honored them, without burying myself.
This isn’t about building a brand-new life overnight. It’s about letting the tiniest spark guide you. It’s about asking softer questions, noticing what lights you up (even a little), and allowing space for purpose to return in a new way… one that makes space for both your grief and your growth.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why it’s normal to feel like your purpose disappeared after your baby died
How identity and direction get shattered after loss—and how to begin rebuilding
What purpose can look like (spoiler: it doesn’t have to be big, shiny, or loud)
How to start asking the right questions when you don’t know what’s next
Why honoring your baby might be the key to rediscovering yourself
A client story that shows how purpose can come in quiet, unexpected ways
Resources & Mentions:
Join the Always Loved Club — My gentle support membership for loss moms: https://programs.jennifersenn.com/club
DM me on Instagram to share what this episode brought up for you: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss
More free resources and coaching info: https://jennifersenn.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.

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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19min
June 26, 2025111: When Going Back to Work Feels Impossible After Baby Loss
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You’re barely surviving most days, and now someone expects you to show up like your old self at work? Let’s be honest — returning to work after losing your baby is one of the hardest, most disorienting parts of life after loss. And it’s not just about grief — it’s about identity, exhaustion, pressure, and a complete reshuffling of what matters.
In this episode, I’m sharing the real and raw truths about what it’s like to return to work after stillbirth — from my own experience as a hairstylist to the stories I hear every day from the moms I coach.
We’ll talk about the pressure to go back before you're ready, the guilt for not wanting the same career anymore, and why this transition is about so much more than just showing up for a paycheck.
You’ll walk away with real tools for checking in with yourself, setting boundaries at work, and making this transition on your own terms — even if the world is telling you to "get back to normal."
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to know if you’re truly ready to return to work
Practical ways to ease back in (and how to ask for them)
Scripts to handle coworkers’ questions or insensitive comments
Why it’s okay if your career no longer fits — and what to do about it
What 30% of women do differently after loss — and why you might too
How to protect your energy and emotional bandwidth at work
Mentioned in this episode:
Book a free support call with me: https://jennifersenn.com/support-call
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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19min
June 12, 2025110: The Father’s Side of Stillbirth No One Talks About: My Husband's Story
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In honor of Father’s Day, I invited my husband, David, onto the podcast for a candid and unscripted conversation about what it was really like for us to survive the loss of our stillborn twins—and what that journey looked like for our marriage, for each of us as individuals, and for the family we were trying to hold together.
We didn’t prep. We didn’t rehearse. He didn’t even really know what I was going to ask.
It’s been 25 years since that loss, but the impact is still so present. And while we grieved so differently—and often didn’t understand each other in those early days—we both agree on this: it changed everything.
David shares what he remembers from that heartbreaking day, how he coped (or didn’t), and what it felt like to try and support me through something he couldn’t fix. I open up about the bitterness, the guilt, and the distance that threatened to swallow our marriage whole. We talk about the things we never said back then. And we’re finally saying them now.
This episode isn’t polished. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s the stuff you rarely hear dads talk about.
And if you’re a loss mom wondering how your partner is coping… or struggling to connect with them through your own grief… or even just holding onto hope that your relationship can survive this—please listen.
You're not alone in how hard this is.
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
The moment David found out our babies had died
Why we grieved so differently—and how that caused tension
What no one told us about the isolation after loss
How David’s medical background shaped the way he processed grief
Why I judged his grief (and why he felt helpless to comfort mine)
The one thing that kept our marriage from falling apart
How long it really took before I felt even a little okay
What support looked like when it wasn't working
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.

Did you know you can text me right from your podcast app? My podcast host has a new feature that allows you to send a message or ask a question and I will answer them in future episodes! (just an FYI- it's a one-way message so I won't be able to respond unless you leave your name and contact info in the message!) Look under the title where it says Send Jen a message and let me know what’s on your mind.
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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37min
May 29, 2025109: Why Did My Baby Have to Die?
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Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why me?” Or maybe more often, “Why not them?”
In this raw and necessary episode, I’m talking about something that many of us feel but almost never say out loud: survivor’s guilt after stillbirth. That gut-punching question — Why was I allowed to live when my baby wasn’t? — doesn’t have easy answers, but you’re not the only one who’s asked it. I’ve asked it too.
If your grief is tangled with guilt, shame, or that deep sense that you should have done something, this episode will feel like a breath of honesty and relief. I’ll help you understand where these thoughts come from, why they’re so common, and how to start loosening their grip — without ever letting go of your love.
You’re not broken for feeling this way. You’re grieving. And you deserve support, not shame.
What You’ll Learn:
What survivor’s guilt really is — and why it’s so common after stillbirth
The “should have” thoughts that keep moms stuck in blame
How guilt shows up in your everyday life (even when you don’t realize it)
What to say to yourself when the guilt voice whispers or shouts
How to begin replacing guilt with truth and reclaim your right to live
Why honoring your life is one of the bravest ways to honor your baby’s

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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15min
May 22, 2025108: How to Deal with the Loss of Friendships After Baby Loss
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When you lose your baby, no one warns you that you might lose your friends too. The texts fade, the calls stop, and suddenly you're not just grieving your child—you’re grieving relationships you thought were solid. And that secondary loss? It hits hard.
In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal and often overlooked part of baby loss—what happens when your friendships don’t survive your grief. I’ll talk about the awkward silences, the disappearing acts, and why it’s not your fault when people can’t show up for you in the way you hoped they would.
You’ll hear how I struggled with feeling “too much” and “too broken,” and how a client of mine discovered a powerful shift that helped her stop blaming herself when a close friend disappeared after her stillbirth.
This episode is for the mom who’s already hurting—and now also feels abandoned. Let’s talk about how to honor the grief of lost friendships, how to protect your energy, and how to stay open to finding your safe people again.
Here’s what we’ll talk about:
Why people pull away after stillbirth—and why it's rarely about you
How to deal with the silence and ghosting from close friends
What to do when it feels like you lost your baby and your best friend
The grief of friendships changing—and how to give yourself permission to mourn them
How to spot and lean into the “safe people” who do show up
A reminder that you deserve friendships that feel safe and real—even in your grief
Mentioned in this episode:
Website
Instagram
Join The Stillbirth Roadmap Waitlist
Let’s Stay Connected
Subscribe to the show: Navigating Baby Loss on Apple Podcasts
Want to talk? Schedule a free session with me: https://calendly.com/jennifersenn/30-minute-support-call
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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May 16, 2025107: Are You Holding Onto Grief Because You’re Afraid to Let Go?
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This one might hit a nerve… and I’m okay with that.
In this solo episode, I’m gently (and lovingly) calling out something that I see a lot in my coaching practice — and that I’ve lived through myself. I’m talking about the hidden ways we can hold onto our grief, not because we want to suffer, but because it feels like the only connection we have left to our baby.
Sometimes we say we want healing, but we’re not ready to let go of what’s keeping us stuck. And that’s okay. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about noticing. And once you notice, you can decide what to do next.
I share my own story of staying stuck in grief for years after losing my twins, and how one client’s tearful breakthrough reminded me just how powerful this work can be.
You are not broken. You're not behind. And you're definitely not alone. This episode is an invitation to get real, get honest, and maybe — just maybe — start making space for a little more peace in your life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why some moms unconsciously cling to grief — and what that really means
The quiet fear that healing means forgetting your baby
A real story from a client who thought she couldn’t move forward — and what changed
How guilt and self-protection keep us stuck in sadness
Why feeling joy doesn’t mean you’re leaving your baby behind
What coaching can offer that therapy sometimes doesn’t
Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Join the Stillbirth Roadmap: https://jennifersenn.com/stillbirth-roadmap
➡️ Listen to the episode on the difference between coaching and therapy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-baby-loss/id1631935976
➡️ Learn more at https://jennifersenn.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.

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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18min
May 09, 2025BONUS: What I Wish I Had After Losing My Baby
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You are not broken. You are grieving — and doing an incredible job.
In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal — and something that’s been a long time coming. I created The Stillbirth Roadmap because it’s exactly what I wish I’d had when I was navigating life after the loss of my twins.
I remember that lonely ride home from the hospital, the painful silence in the nursery, and the overwhelming sense that no one had written the rulebook for this. That’s why I’ve built a program that gently walks you through the hardest parts of life after stillbirth — without rushing you to move on or telling you to be grateful. Just real, raw, and respectful support for the unique grief that comes with losing your baby.
This episode takes you behind the scenes of how I created this course, what it includes, and why it’s not like anything else out there.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
Why I created The Stillbirth Roadmap — and why it’s not a “one-size-fits-all” grief course
The three unique modules that mirror the journey of loss: early grief, rediscovering yourself, and moving into a life with hope
What’s included in the course (and why it's more than just videos or worksheets)
How this program can help you carry your baby’s memory without constant pain
Real questions to ask yourself to see if this is the right kind of support for you
What You’ll Learn:
A trauma-informed path that supports you without rushing you
How to recognize and gently release guilt, blame, and fear
Tools for navigating social triggers, returning to work, or thinking about another pregnancy
How to weave your baby’s memory into your everyday life with love — not sadness
Support for reconnecting with your body and your identity after loss
Why this course is unlike therapy or grief groups (and why that might be what you need)
Resources Mentioned:
The Stillbirth Roadmap begins May 19th
Learn more + enroll at: https://jennifersenn.com/roadmap
Join Me:
Sign up for the course: https://jennifersenn.com/roadmap
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss
Get support and updates via email: https://jennifersenn.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.

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
...more
19min

FAQs about Navigating Baby Loss:

How many episodes does Navigating Baby Loss have?

The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.