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In this episode, I’m joined by Sabrina Weschler, co-founder of Cyclisity and niece of Toni Weschler, author of the groundbreaking book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. We’re diving into why understanding our bodies matters more than ever and how the knowledge in Toni's book (now celebrating its 30th anniversary!) inspired not only Sabrina's own fertility journey but also the creation of an app that puts the power of body literacy in your hands.

Sabrina shares how a dinner conversation with her aunt turned into a mission: to create a digital companion to the book that women could trust. And unlike other fertility apps, Cyclisity doesn’t predict ovulation—because that’s not how our bodies work. Instead, it uses the rules outlined in Toni’s symptothermal method to help women tune in to their own unique patterns, day by day.

We talk about the importance of understanding your cycle after loss, how grief and trauma impact hormones, and why this kind of body literacy is essential for anyone trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or simply understand their reproductive health.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Taking Charge of Your Fertility changed both of our lives
• What makes Cyclicsty different from other fertility apps
• Why predictive ovulation tracking can be dangerous—especially after loss
• How your cervical fluid and basal body temperature hold the keys to understanding your cycle
• How the symptothermal method works (and what the 4 FAM rules are)
• Why self-funded apps matter when it comes to protecting women’s data
• How trauma, stress, and grief can affect your cycle and ovulation
• What you can learn about your health from your charts—even if you’re not trying to get pregnant

Resources Mentioned:

• Cyclisity App: Download Here
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
• Tempdrop wearable thermometer: https://www.tempdrop.com

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Today I’m talking about the version of self-care no one talks about: the version that feels impossible when you're angry with your body. When you feel like it failed you. When taking care of it feels like a betrayal.

After losing my twins, I didn’t want to nourish or nurture my body—I wanted to punish it. I felt disconnected from it, even disgusted by it. And I know I’m not the only one who’s felt that way.

So this episode is for you if:

• You feel betrayed by your body.
• You resent the idea of “loving” or “caring” for the thing that couldn’t protect your baby.
• And you’re wondering how to even start when you’re not ready to forgive.

I’ll walk you through 3 small, realistic ways to care for your body—even if you’re still angry with it. This isn’t about healing your relationship with your body overnight or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about basic survival care that keeps you functioning through grief... without guilt.

This is honest, gentle, and judgment-free. Just like you deserve.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why “self-care” feels triggering after loss—and what no one says out loud about it
• What I did when I was angry, disconnected, and done trying
• The difference between survival care, punishment, and neglect
• How to separate caring for your body from liking it
• The 3 most realistic, doable self-care practices I used (no bubble baths required)

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free 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.

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

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New Year’s Eve. It’s supposed to be a celebration. A fresh start. A clean slate.

But when your baby died this year, or any year, stepping into January feels more like betrayal than a new beginning.

I remember this feeling so well. The pressure to toast at midnight, make resolutions, and somehow “move on” with everyone else. But all I could think was… how do I go into a new year without my baby?

In this episode, I’m talking about that strange ache so many of us carry into the New Year after stillbirth, the ache of leaving the year your baby lived in, and the fear that turning the calendar means leaving them behind.

You’re not alone in this. You’re not broken for feeling this way. And you absolutely can step into the new year without stepping away from your baby.

I’ll share stories from other moms, a few powerful reframes, and gentle ways to honor your grief, and your baby, while allowing yourself to move forward with love and hope.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the New Year feels like an emotional landmine after loss
• What no one tells you about the “line in the sand” that the calendar creates
• How to carry your baby with you into the future... not leave them behind
• Real examples from moms who created their own quiet traditions for New Year’s Eve
• A powerful reframe on setting intentions vs. resolutions
• What to do if you're feeling pressure to "be better" or "move on"
• Small rituals to make this New Year more gentle and intentional

https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop

Free 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.

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

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• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
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