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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 like after suffering the loss of your baby and of the future you dreamed of before you heard those awful four words. Grief lasts a lifetime but you don't have to struggle with guilt, fear, and the isolation that is so common for loss moms. Navigating Baby Loss will give you inspiration and hope fro ...
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Have you lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or SIDS? Do you feel like no one understands the depth of your grief? Maybe you’re angry, bitter, depressed—or drowning in a sea of emotions that feel impossible to name, let alone explain. Perhaps you’ve heard well-meaning but hurtful comments or received advice that made you feel even more isolated. You might be wondering, Where is God in all of this? Or why our country hasn’t done more to prevent stillbirths and support grieving families. Y ...
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The Hope Mommies Podcast exists to bring the hope of Christ to bereaved mothers and families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby. In each episode, we will navigate the complexities of grief and discover the transformative power of remaining anchored to the Hope of Jesus Christ. In Him, we find an unshakable hope that comforts, encourages, and helps us survive pregnancy and infant loss. Join us as we explore various topics related to sorrow, faith, and finding hope in the mi ...
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Sutton—a devoted father, husband, and physical therapist with 15 years of experience. Jeremy opens up about his personal journey through miscarriage, sharing the challenges he and his wife Monica faced and how the experience continues to impact him today. He reflects on the importance of advocacy,…
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Send Jen a Text Message 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…
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In this episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Eric Schumacher to explore the often-overlooked grief of fathers after the loss of a baby. Eric shares his personal story of fatherhood and loss, the challenges many men face in expressing sorrow, and how cultural expectations can silence grief. Together, they discuss the importance of honest communic…
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Send us a text In May 2018, Brandon Isaac found himself facing the unthinkable. His wife, Tomeka, lay unconscious in a hospital bed, fighting for her life after being diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome—a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Just weeks from her due date, their son, Jace Alexander, no longer had a heartbeat. Tomeka endured 45 days in …
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Send us a text In this episode, I share personal reflections on heaven, inspired by the loss of my daughter, Julianna Grace. I discusses how that experience led to a deep curiosity and excitement about what lies beyond this life. The episode features a curated list of book recommendations—some for grieving parents, others for children—each offering…
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Send Jen a Text Message 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 ha…
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Joy and grief often walk hand in hand for Hope Moms. In this episode, Erin Thibodeaux joins Kristin Hernandez to share her motherhood journey—the excitement of expecting twins and the devastating loss of her daughter, Adalyn Layne, who lived just 26 days. Together, they talk about the complexities of grieving one child while raising another, the un…
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Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, I had the greatest honor of speaking with Wendy Kowalski, the CEO and founder of Caring Cradle. After witnessing the heartbreaking grief of a close friend who lost her baby, Wendy was inspired to create a compassionate solution for families facing unimaginable loss. The Caring Cradle is a specially desi…
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Send Jen a Text Message 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…
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Send us a text In this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dr. Lindsey Wimmer, founder and executive director of the Star Legacy Foundation—a non‑profit on a mission to reduce pregnancy loss and neonatal death while elevating the standard of care for grieving families. With more than 20 chapters nationwide, the Foundation not…
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Send Jen a Text Message 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 on…
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In this tender and theologically rich episode, host Kristin Hernandez is joined by author Abbey Wedgworth to talk about miscarriage, grief, and the unshakable hope we have in Christ. Abbey shares about losing her second baby, the emotional and spiritual wrestling that followed, and how the Lord met her in the midst of her pain. Kristin and Abbey di…
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Send us a text Today on the podcast, we’re honored to share the story of Brenda Dalton — a former NICU and OB nurse since 1982, who turned a deeply personal experience into a mission to serve others. After receiving poor medical advice about nursing her own child, Brenda realized something bigger: if someone with her background could be misinformed…
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Send Jen a Text Message 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 lo…
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Send us a text September 2013, I received a phone call from a stranger, Jennifer Campbell. I was about to head to the hospital to deliver my baby who died. I didn't know what to expect and was completely terrified. Jennifer would give me information that forever held close to my heart. "Lisa you can do this and you will survive this." I remember he…
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Send Jen a Text Message 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 somethi…
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How do you respond when someone asks how many kids you have? Or when a baby shower invite arrives in your inbox? What about the medical advice you didn’t ask for or the pressure to "move on"? In this episode, Brooke Schuelke, Jennie Parks, and Kristin Hernandez share personal stories and practical wisdom for navigating the often uncomfortable and u…
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Send us a text Brittany Oaks called me last year as I was traveling to Washington, D.C. At that moment, I could hear her passion and commitment to a cause very close to her heart. We have reconnected, and she shared some incredible news. Brittany has started a new chapter for Now We Lay Me Down, focusing on stillbirth photography. Her journey in th…
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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 prac…
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Send us a text Cayse Holland Cunningham carries a story etched in resilience and faith. Her journey to motherhood was fraught with challenges, enduring ten years of waiting and ultimately turning to IVF to conceive. They named her baby Hope, a name that would touch many lives. Yet, at 20 weeks, Hope's life was threatened when Cayse's water broke pr…
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Send Jen a Text Message "Why No One Understands Your Grief After Stillbirth" Download this free 3-part video series with a bonus PDF download to understand why others struggle to support you after stillbirth and how to communicate your needs effectively. Gain confidence, find meaningful support, and start healing with insights from someone who’s be…
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Rachel Lohman, author of Miscarried Hope, guides listeners through the events of Holy Week, drawing parallels between a grieving mother’s emotions and the emotions experienced by Jesus’ disciples. She explains how the stages of expectation, shock, despair, grief, and hope mirror the disciples’ journey with Jesus from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sun…
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Send us a text Rhonda Barnes carries a pain that no grandparent should ever know – the loss of her beloved grandson, Dominic, who passed away in her arms on July 29th, 2015. The devastation threatened to consume her, but as a mother, grandmother, and a registered nurse, Rhonda instinctively shifted into caretaker mode. A natural fixer, she desperat…
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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 pr…
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Send us a text In 2023, our paths crossed in Washington D.C., both of us at the beginning stages of our advocacy for change surrounding stillbirth. It was there I met Meghan Stevenot, a devoted wife, loving mother, and now, a passionate advocate for preventable stillbirth. Today, Meghan courageously shares her personal story of losing her son, Char…
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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 i…
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Friendship after the loss of a baby can feel complicated. In this episode, Kristin Hernandez and Jennie Parks discuss how grief can reshape relationships—deepening some while straining others. They reflect on how their expectations of friendship changed after loss, things they would have done differently, the emotional labor of maintaining connecti…
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Send us a text In the midst of grief following Julianna's death, the concept of lament, a common thread woven throughout the scriptures, began to resonate deeply. Seeking understanding and comfort, I turned to the familiar comfort of my bible-teaching church and the wisdom of the older women within the congregation. I asked them questions, desperat…
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Whether you attended this year’s retreat or couldn’t join us in person, we invite you to revisit all four teaching sessions with us. This episode is the final installment in our four-part teaching series on John 15:1-9 and features a re-recording of Session 4 from the 2025 Hope Mommies Retreat. In this session, Kristin Hernandez shares about the jo…
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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 gr…
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Whether you attended this year’s retreat or couldn’t join us in person, we invite you to revisit all four teaching sessions with us. This episode is the third installment in our four-part teaching series on John 15:1-9 and features a re-recording of Session 3 from the 2025 Hope Mommies Retreat. In this session, Kristin Hernandez explores the contex…
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Send us a text What is the Julianna Grace Ministry? Today I share the journey I went on the Lord and how we started the ministry. It was my faith and hope in Jesus Christ that started me on this journey. I hope this encourages you to start your faith Journey with Christ or even encourages you to begin your own ministry or nonprofit. ​Our mission, a…
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Welcome to the second installment of our four-part teaching series on John 15:1-9. This episode contains a re-record of the complete audio from Session 2 of our 2025 Hope Mommies Retreat. Kristin Hernandez explores how pruning–an often uncomfortable process–can lead to spiritual growth and fruitfulness. We dive into how God’s Word prunes and cleans…
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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 previ…
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Welcome to the first installment of our four-part teaching series on John 15:1-9. This episode contains a re-record of the complete audio from Session 1 of our 2025 Hope Mommies Retreat. Kristin Hernandez shares about the context and setting in which Jesus spoke the words of John 15, while also telling her own personal story of loss and striving fo…
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Send us a text Rosario Melara, or Rosie as she prefers to be called, is a high school Spanish teacher in North Carolina with a story etched in both profound sorrow and unwavering strength. She was recommended to me as she had a unique story that would connect with others facing loss. Rosie has navigated a heartbreaking journey, including the stillb…
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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…
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Send us a text Lindsay Lowery was expecting and preparing for her niece, Helen, to arrive but like many of us, she received a dreadful phone call in 2018 that her niece had passed in the womb at 38 weeks. Lindsay was living out side the United States and had to make arrangements to be with her sister while trying to process the loss. Her sister was…
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In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, host Kristin Hernandez sits down with Jessalyn Hutto, author of An Inheritance of Tears, to explore the grief of pregnancy loss through the lens of scripture and God’s sovereignty. They discuss the doctrine of the Fall—how it brought physical brokenness into the world—and the hope found in God’s redempti…
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Send us a text I'm thrilled to feature Lisa Arendell! We've been friends for over a decade, and while social media might paint a picture of a perfect life, she's faced real challenges, including grappling with abandonment and grief. Lisa discovered the power of fitness at 16 and realized how exercise impacts those feel-good neurotransmitters, a key…
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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 allow…
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Send us a text Since we are now in tax season, today I wanted to share my experience with helping pass the Louisiana Stillbirth Tax Credit. I share how I along with some other loss moms and Kimberly Novod with Saul's Light helped change the hearts and minds of Louisiana politicians to pass this $2,000 one time tax credit. Finally, Louisiana residen…
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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 expe…
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In this episode, Tatum Green shares the life and legacy of her son, Timothy Jacob “TJ” Green, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 and spent 56 miraculous days on earth before going to be with Jesus. Tatum shares about the challenges that arose with guiding her toddler son, Sam, through the diagnosis and loss of his baby brother and about the inspirat…
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Send us a text Robbin Kent and I have been friends for many years. Robbin worked in the school system as a counselor for almost 20 years. She helped kids realize their potential was endless and to never to give up! She now is a creation coach and an online marketing messaging coach. Today Robbin talks about the importance of sharing your story. How…
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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 emotio…
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Send us a text I recorded this video now audio 6 years ago. I didn't know all what God was going to do. I decided to test God in praying He would do something with Julianna's death. I answer the question on what we can do to fill the void we have when we lose a baby. Its never easy but like most of us we have nothing left to lose. Listen in and tes…
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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 grie…
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In this episode, Kristin Hernandez sits down with her husband, Chris, to discuss their journey through grief, marriage, and parenting after the loss of their firstborn son, Ethan. They reflect on how they met, their dreams for their family as newlyweds, and the unexpected challenges that arose as they walked through loss and each grieved in differe…
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Send us a text When a baby is born we immediately have a mama bear protective instinct. For people like ourselves who have lost a baby in a miscarriage, stillbirth or had an early infant loss, that instinct is still there. The love, expectance and joy is still there but mixed with grief. We have this love that we still need to express. I list some …
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