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In this episode of the *Navigating Baby Loss* podcast, Jen explores the unexpected waves of grief that can take us by surprise, even long after we think we’re "healed." Through personal stories and compassionate insights, Jen shares why these moments happen and offers practical strategies to help you navigate them with kindness and understanding. This episode is a reminder that these "grief surprises" don’t have to overwhelm you—they can be moments to honor your journey and your baby’s memory.

Key Points Discussed:
1. Why Grief Can Surprise Us: 
   - How memories, milestones, and daily triggers can stir up unexpected emotions.
   - The role of our brains in protecting us by releasing grief in manageable pieces over time.

2. Navigating Emotional and Physical Triggers:
   - How sensory experiences, like smells or sights, and even hormonal changes can cause sudden waves of grief.
   - Why unprocessed emotions may resurface during quieter times in life.

3. Tools to Cope with Grief Surprises:
   - Acknowledging Your Feelings: Recognize and label your emotions without judgment.
   - Creating Space for Yourself:  Step away if needed; find a safe space to let the emotions pass.
   - Grounding Techniques: Simple breathing exercises to calm your mind and body.
   - Reaching Out: How a quick message or call to a loved one can lighten the emotional load.
   - Practicing Self-Compassion:Permission to feel without guilt, recognizing that grief is an ongoing journey.

Helpful Resources:
- Free Guide: "Healing Together: A Guide for Couples Navigating Baby Loss"
- Complimentary Support Session: Schedule a one-on-one session with Jen to explore additional support and healing tools.

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Tune in to this episode and learn how to find peace in the unexpected moments when grief sneaks up on you.

If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe, share with someone who may benefit, and leave a review. Remember, you’re not alone on this journey, and it’s okay to feel whatever you need to feel.

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.

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In this episode, we explore how to rebuild relationships after the devastating loss of a baby to stillbirth. Whether it's your relationship with your partner, friends, or family, grief can deeply impact these connections. Jen shares her personal story of how seeing someone turn away from her at the grocery store after her loss left her feeling broken and isolated. From there, she dives into how you can stay connected with loved ones and ask for the support you need while healing.

Key Topics:

• Healing with Your Partner: How to navigate grief together and stay connected emotionally, even when you’re grieving in different ways.
• Navigating Friendships: Why some friends pull away and how to communicate your needs to those who want to support you.
• Family Dynamics and Boundaries: How to handle well-meaning but sometimes hurtful family comments and set boundaries to protect your heart.
• Rebuilding Trust and Connection: Practical steps for rebuilding relationships after loss, with grace and patience for yourself and others.

Memorable Quote: "I remember the moment I saw someone I knew at the grocery store, and they turned their cart around to avoid me. It left me feeling worthless. But what I’ve learned since then is that I deserve relationships that honor my grief, and so do you."

Resources Mentioned:

• Visit Jen's website for free resources for stillbirth moms: CLICK HERE
• Schedule a complimentary support session: CLICK HERE

Join the Conversation: Have you experienced shifts in your relationships after loss? Share your story or thoughts on today’s episode in the comments, or reach out to Jen directly for support.

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In this episode of the Navigating Baby Loss podcast, we dive into one of the hardest parts of grief: living with unanswered questions. After stillbirth, many parents are left asking, "Why did this happen?" These questions can feel overwhelming, especially when there aren't any clear answers.

Join me, Jennifer Senn, as I share my personal story of growing up with parents who experienced a stillbirth and how that shaped my understanding of grief and uncertainty. I also discuss how tools like neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and self-compassion can help you find peace, even when you don’t have all the answers. Together, we’ll explore ways to honor your baby while focusing on healing in the present moment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How unanswered questions can keep you stuck in grief
• Why it’s okay to not have all the answers
• Practical tools like NLP and self-compassion to help you find peace
• How to honor your baby while focusing on your healing journey
• Why it's important to give yourself permission to live in the present, even with uncertainty

Episode Highlights:

• [2:30] – Jen shares her personal story of witnessing her parents' grief and how it shaped her views on uncertainty.
• [7:10] – Exploring the common questions parents ask after loss, like "Why did this happen to me?"
• [12:45] – Introduction to NLP and how it can help shift your internal dialogue during grief.
• [18:00] – The importance of self-compassion and honoring your baby while healing.
• [24:00] – How small acts of self-care can help you live with uncertainty and find moments of peace.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free guide: Healing Together: A Guide for Couples Navigating Baby Loss – [Download Here]
• Listen to last week’s episode on Dealing with Guilt After Stillbirth 
• Book a free support session with Jen 

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In this heartfelt episode of *Navigating Baby Loss*, host Jennnifer Senn opens up about her personal experience with guilt following the stillbirth of her twin daughters. She shares the story of how she blamed herself for their loss, wondering if her initial shock and fear at learning she was expecting twins contributed to their death. Through her own healing journey, Jen has learned to release that guilt, and today, she offers practical guidance for other moms struggling with similar feelings.

Join Jen as she explores how to revisit the facts of your loss, challenge guilt-driven thoughts, and practice releasing guilt through simple but powerful actions. Whether it's writing down your thoughts and physically letting them go or talking to someone who can help you find a new perspective, this episode provides compassionate, actionable steps to help you break free from the cycle of guilt.

If you're feeling stuck in guilt after your loss, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and you deserve peace.

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This podcast episode addresses a common concern among bereaved parents: the fear of forgetting their baby as they heal from grief. Drawing from 25 years of personal experience with baby loss, the host explores topics such as survivor's guilt, the impact of clinging to grief, and the misconception that constant sorrow equates to a stronger connection with the lost child. The episode emphasizes that healing doesn't mean forgetting, but rather growing one's capacity to handle grief. It encourages listeners to find joy again, asserting that it's possible to honor a baby's memory through healing and living life fully. The host provides empathetic guidance, giving listeners "permission" to feel happiness and reminding them that growth is essential and can be a way to honor their baby's memory. The episode concludes by mentioning free resources available on the host's website, aimed at helping stillbirth mothers find peace and hope as they navigate life after loss.

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In this episode, we speak with Aspen, a clinical social worker who shares her personal and professional insights on pregnancy after infant loss. Aspen discusses her journey from losing her first child, Otis, to pregnancy with her rainbow baby, Lenara, offering both emotional support and practical advice for those on a similar path.

Key Points

- Aspen's background in clinical social work and linguistics

- The loss of her first child, Otis, shortly after birth

- The decision to try for another pregnancy

- Coping strategies during subsequent pregnancy

- The role of dark humor in grief

- Balancing fear and hope during pregnancy after loss

- Professional insights on therapy and self-care

- Starting a specialized private practice for pregnancy and infant loss

Notable Quotes

[00:15:30] "I don't think I'm done. I don't think that I can walk away from this and not try again."

[00:27:45] "It's okay to do that. Human life... we all have our own stories and part of it is learning how to deal with other people's stories."

[00:38:20] "What you're doing in those moments is taking the power back rather than letting the thoughts and emotions control you."

[00:52:10] "There's no right or wrong way to grieve or navigate pregnancy after loss. Your journey is unique, and it's okay to approach it in whatever way feels right for you."

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction and Aspen's background

00:05:30 - The story of Otis's birth and loss

00:15:30 - Decision to try for another pregnancy

00:22:45 - Navigating pregnancy after loss

00:30:15 - Coping strategies and the role of dark humor

00:38:20 - Managing anxiety and intrusive thoughts

00:45:30 - Bonding with rainbow baby Lenara

00:52:10 - Professional insights and starting a specialized practice

01:00:00 - Closing thoughts and resources

Resources Mentioned

- Instagram: @thetherapistinmyhead

- Instagram: @keepgoingmentalhealth

- Yoga for grief and healing

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.

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In this episode, we sit down with author Eileen Rosete to discuss her personal journey through pregnancy loss and her upcoming book, "To Tend and to Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss." Eileen shares her experiences, discusses the gaps in pregnancy loss care, and introduces the concept of "self-tending" as a gentle approach to healing.

Timestamps

[00:00] - Introduction and welcome

[02:15] - Eileen shares her personal experiences with pregnancy loss

[05:30] - The impact of compassionate healthcare during pregnancy loss

[08:45] - Discussion on the lack of standardized training for pregnancy loss care

[12:20] - The vision that inspired Eileen's book "To Tend and to Hold"

[16:40] - Introduction to the concept of "self-tending"

[20:15] - The importance of language and rituals in the healing process

[24:30] - Eileen's call for change in pregnancy loss care

[28:50] - Discussion on the upcoming release of "To Tend and to Hold"

[32:10] - Closing thoughts and where to find Eileen's work

Quotes from the Episode

- "Two early pregnancy losses is how I like to refer to it now." - Eileen Rosete

- "There really is no standardized training for all kinds of healing and health practitioners who work with pregnancy, which is pretty bananas." - Eileen Rosete

- "Self-tending to me can be as simple as taking a moment to wash your face before you start your day." - Eileen Rosete

Resources Mentioned

- Eileen Rosete's upcoming book: "To Tend and to Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss" (Release date: October 22)

- Heng Ou's book: "The First 40 Days"

- Tammy Lynn Kent's work on women's health

About Eileen Rosete

Eileen Rosete is an author, therapist, and advocate for improved pregnancy loss care. Her personal experiences with pregnancy loss have led her to create spaces for women to feel seen, held, and honored in their grief. Her upcoming book, "To Tend and to Hold," offers a compassionate guide for women navigating the complex journey of pregnancy and infant loss.

Connect with Eileen

- Instagram: @oursacredwomen

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.

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I am answering a question from a listener- “Can I reuse my baby’s name? I’ll explore the sensitive topic of reusing a lost child's name for a rainbow baby. We discuss the pros and cons of this deeply personal decision, offer alternatives, and provide guidance for parents navigating this challenging aspect of pregnancy after loss.

Listen as I discuss:
- The emotional impact of reusing a lost child's name

- Pros and cons of name reuse

- Alternatives to consider

- Steps for making your decision

- Ways to honor your angel baby

Timestamps

- 00:00 - Introduction and topic overview

- 02:15 - Personal story: David's family experience

- 05:30 - Pros of reusing a lost child's name

- 09:45 - Potential concerns and considerations

- 14:20 - Alternatives to reusing the exact name

- 18:35 - Steps for making your decision

- 23:50 - Other ways to honor your angel baby

- 28:10 - Dealing with others' opinions and reactions

- 32:25 - Closing thoughts and support resources

Quotes from the Episode

- "There are no trigger warnings in life. These things will happen, and no one will give you warnings for any of it."

- "It's okay to go there. It's a beautiful time of remembrance and a way of honoring what that milestone would have been for you, your baby, and your family."

- "Remember, there's no right or wrong answer. This is a personal decision."

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In this episode, Jennifer talks with Katie Ressler about handling grief within relationships, informed by Katie's personal experiences with loss and her professional practice in couple therapy. Katie has connected how grief is often the root of couples' issues and stresses the importance of open communication. Katie shares her insights on how grief can resurface years later and the necessity of addressing these emotions. She also gives us great advice for starting tough conversations with partners, maintaining connection, and the importance of seeking professional support. Finally, Katie introduces her books and the Level 10 Relationship Assessment to help couples rebuild their relationships after a significant loss.

00:00 Introduction to Grief and Fertility Issues
00:44 Personal Loss Story: Katie Ressler
02:49 Navigating Grief in Relationships
03:59 Support Systems and Shared Experiences
08:19 The Impact of Grief on Identity
10:23 Hidden Grief and Societal Expectations
13:38 Long-Term Effects of Grief on Couples
18:10 Resentment and Unspoken Feelings
24:26 Navigating the Journey of Grief
25:02 The Importance of Seeking Help
26:51 Communicating with Your Partner
28:38 Starting Difficult Conversations
30:22 Effective Communication Strategies
32:54 Rebuilding Relationships
35:47 Professional Support and Resources
42:24 Books and Relationship Assessments

Find out more about Katie Here-
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/
Website- https://katierossler.com/
Relationship Assessment- https://katierossler.com/relationship-assessment

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.

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In this episode, Jennifer Senn, a coach for stillbirth moms and a stillbirth mom herself, shares her journey and mission to help others find life after loss. Jennifer discusses the complexities of addressing the common yet challenging question, 'How many children do you have?' She offers insights and strategies on how to handle this sensitive topic, emphasizing that there is no right or wrong way to respond. Jennifer highlights the importance of self-compassion and educating others to foster understanding. She also encourages viewers to reach out for support and offers a free session to help them navigate their struggles.

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:22 The Lifelong Impact of Stillbirth

01:48 Navigating the Question: How Many Children Do You Have?

04:06 Strategies for Answering the Question

10:45 Personal Comfort and Context

14:09 Educating Others and Final Thoughts

18:01 Support and Encouragement

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