Navigating Baby Loss

By Jennifer Senn- Perinatal Grief Coach

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

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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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17min
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
Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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
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
The 3-Day Experience for Moms After Baby Loss is a live workshop for moms who are grieving their baby. Over three days together, we look at how you're really doing, what this loss has touched in your life, and what to actually do when the guilt spiral starts. You'll get the live sessions, the recordings to keep, and a workbook to go with it. $27. Find it at navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop.
Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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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36min
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

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

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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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13min
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
Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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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10min
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
Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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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17min
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
Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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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17min
May 01, 2025106: Surviving Mother’s Day Without Your Baby: A Step-by-Step Guide
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It’s May—and if you’re a stillbirth mom, you already know what that means. Everywhere you turn, there are pastel flowers, smiling babies, and commercials shouting about the “joy of motherhood.” But for you, Mother’s Day might feel more like a punch in the chest than a celebration.

In this episode, I want to offer you something I wish I had in those early days of grief—a practical, powerful tool to get through the hard moments. I call it the HEAL Method. It’s not a magic fix (because there isn’t one), but it is a way to face the triggers that sneak up on you—like the sound of a baby crying in the grocery store or the memory photo that pops up out of nowhere—and come out the other side feeling a little more steady.

I walk you through each step of the HEAL method:

H is for Honor your feelings instead of pushing them down

E is for Engage with something that brings even a little relief

A is for Accept the reality of your grief without giving up hope

L is for Live, Love, or Look forward—because you are still living, and your baby is still part of your story

We talk about real-life examples, including a time I had a full-on grief spiral in a department store bathroom (yep, really), and what I learned from it. This episode is like a warm blanket and a flashlight—it won’t erase your pain, but it will help you feel less alone and a little more prepared.

And if you're dreading Mother’s Day? I have a free workshop for you.

💛 Join my “Surviving Mother’s Day” workshop on May 7 or May 10.
Sign up at: https://jennifersenn.com/mothersday

💡 What You’ll Learn:
A 4-step process to move through grief triggers without shutting down

Why “honoring your grief” actually helps you feel more in control

How to access quick relief even in the middle of a wave of sadness

What it means to “accept” your grief without giving up or moving on

Simple, real-life ideas to bring love, life, and hope into your day

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Sign up for the Mother’s Day Workshop: https://jennifersenn.com/mothersday

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss

More grief support: https://jennifersenn.com

📌 Next Steps:
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-baby-loss/id1631935976

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16min
April 24, 2025105: Permission to Feel Pleasure: Moving Forward After Baby Loss
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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 Discussed:
Rebuilding trust with your body after loss.
Navigating intimacy with your partner when grief and fear are present.
Understanding the emotional challenges of trying to conceive again.
How body changes after pregnancy and loss impact self-image.
Practical steps to reconnect with your body through gratitude and simple daily practices.
Strategies for open communication about intimacy with your partner.
Coping with the loss of libido and reigniting desire.
How to balance the need for closeness with fear of loss.
Morgan's unique approach to emotional healing: The Emotional Floor Plan.
Giving yourself permission to experience pleasure without guilt.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Morgane Horn's website: morganhorn.com
Free mini-course: Turned On
Morgan's 3-month coaching program: Pleasured
Follow Morgan on Instagram for more tips and inspiration.

The 3-Day Experience for Moms After Baby Loss is a live workshop for moms who are grieving their baby. Over three days together, we look at how you're really doing, what this loss has touched in your life, and what to actually do when the guilt spiral starts. You'll get the live sessions, the recordings to keep, and a workbook to go with it. $27. Find it at navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop.
Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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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36min
April 17, 2025104: Navigating Baby Announcements and Showers After Loss
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In this episode, Jen from Navigating Baby Loss addresses one of the toughest challenges after experiencing a stillbirth: dealing with pregnancy announcements and baby showers. She normalizes feelings of jealousy and guilt that often arise in these situations and offers strategies for managing these emotions. Jen shares coping mechanisms including self-compassion, setting personal boundaries, and honest communication.
Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.navigatingbabyloss.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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9min

FAQs about Navigating Baby Loss:

How many episodes does Navigating Baby Loss have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.