99: Grief Yoga: A Powerful Tool for Healing and Emotional Release

Send Jen a Text MessageIn 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. She opens up about her journey to becoming a pastor, discovering yoga, and ultimately creating Grounded Love for Grief and Loss to help others process their pain through grief yoga and coaching.Together, we discuss how grief is stored in the body, why releasing emotions is essential, and how yoga can offer a safe and supportive way to reconnect with yourself after loss. Whether you're navigating the pain of losing a loved one, struggling with emotions that feel stuck, or simply looking for new ways to support your healing journey, this conversation is for you.In This Episode, We Discuss:Jillene’s experience with grief after her mother’s suicide and how it shaped her lifeThe lack of grief support and resources, especially for teens and suicide loss survivorsHow grief yoga differs from traditional yoga and why movement helps release emotionsWhy grief stays in the body and how recognizing where you hold pain can be a step toward healingThe difference between grief coaching and therapy, and how each serves a unique purposeThe importance of allowing yourself to grieve in your own time, despite societal expectationsResources & Links:Connect with Jillene Gallatin: Website: Grounded Love for Grief and LossInstagram: @GroundedLoveForGriefFacebook: Grounded Love for GriefLearn more about grief yoga: Grief Yogahttps://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