118: Guilt, Grief, and the 3AM Thought Spiral

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this second episode of the "Breaking the Silence of Stillbirth Guilt" series, I'm sharing something I struggled with deeply myself—those relentless 3:00 AM thoughts that make you feel like it's all your fault. If you ever find yourself retracing every moment of your pregnancy looking for what you missed, or blaming yourself for things that felt out of your control, this episode is for you.We'll talk about how trauma brain operates differently from logical brain, why it fixates on blame, and how you can break free from its grip. I’ll share practical steps you can take the next time those "what if" thoughts spiral out of control and how to stop letting guilt steal your memories.You don’t need to carry the weight of this alone. Let’s sort out the truth together.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why trauma brain always looks for someone to blame (usually you)The difference between logical thinking and trauma responsesCommon guilt stories many loss moms replayHow to spot the physical signs of trauma in your bodyA 3-step process to interrupt guilt spirals and reclaim peaceHow holding onto guilt prevents you from honoring your babyThe hidden physical toll of carrying emotional blameResources Mentioned:Join the Life Beyond Loss free workshop series: https://navigatingbabyloss.com/octoberWatch the workshop replay: https://navigatingbabyloss.com/replayLearn more about the Always Loved Club: https://navigatingbabyloss.com/clubhttps://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshopFree 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/journalWHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!Website-  https://www.jennifersenn.comTik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabylossInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA