Navigating Life After Baby Loss

04/04/25 • 42 min

Living With Grief: A Conversation for the Days That Feel Heavy – with Kate from Gentle Footprints

If you've ever felt like you should be over a loss, but you're still quietly struggling, this episode is for you.

In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by Kate from Gentle Footprints, who shares her experience of baby loss and how grief has shaped the way she now supports other women. We talk about the guilt, the comparisons, the pressure to be “okay”—and the power of speaking your truth, even when it feels uncomfortable.

💬 We cover:

How to make space for grief when you have other children
Why joy and grief can exist at the same time
How journaling and voice notes can help you process emotions
The importance of safe, compassionate support
What it really means to grow around grief

You don’t have to carry this alone. If this episode speaks to you, please share it with someone who might need it too.

🕊️ Kate's work: @gentle.footprints
🎧 Full blog and journaling prompts:link
💬 Book a free chat with me:link

Living With Grief: A Conversation for the Days That Feel Heavy – with Kate from Gentle Footprints

If you've ever felt like you should be over a loss, but you're still quietly struggling, this episode is for you.

💬 We cover:

How to make space for grief when you have other children
Why joy and grief can exist at the same time
How journaling and voice notes can help you process emotions
The importance of safe, compassionate support
What it really means to grow around grief

You don’t have to carry this alone. If this episode speaks to you, please share it with someone who might need it too.

🕊️ Kate's work: @gentle.footprints
🎧 Full blog and journaling prompts:link
💬 Book a free chat with me:link

Previous Episode

Mother’s Day & the Mental Load: How to Ask for What You Need in Motherhood & Marriage"

This episode is for the mums who feel like Mother’s Day is more complicated than cards and flowers.

Whether you're carrying grief, trying to create a day that feels like yours, or quietly wondering why it doesn’t feel as joyful as it’s “supposed to,” this is your space to breathe, reflect, and feel seen.

I talk about:

Why we often feel let down on Mother’s Day (and how to stop waiting for others to get it right)
Navigating big feelings around baby loss, grief, and difficult mother relationships
How to set realistic, guilt-free boundaries
Creating a day that feels calming and nourishing (without needing it to be perfect)
Building a Mother's Day plan that includes you
Self-regulation tools for when things feel too much
Journal prompts + affirmations to help you feel more grounded and appreciated

I also share: 💛 A personal reflection on what I’m doing for Mother’s Day this year
💛 A few very real thoughts on partners, asking for what you need, and breaking the cycle for our kids
💛 A free offer for anyone who has experienced baby loss and wants to talk

Resources mentioned:
🌸 Fundraiser link for Cooling Cot donation after stillbirth – JustGiving
🌸 Book a free baby loss debrief session
🌸 Roxie Nafousi’s confidence meditation
🌸 Meltdown Reset – free 2-minute nervous system tool

👉 If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review or share it with a mum who needs it this week.
And if you want more personalised support, book a 1:1 session with me.

With love,
Natasha x
The Imperfect Mum Podcast

Next Episode

How do I raise resilient kids when I'm still figuring things out myself?

In this episode of The Imperfect Mum, I’m diving into one of the most important topics in both motherhood and personal healing: resilience.

If you were raised to play it safe, avoid risks, and plan for the worst... you're not alone. I know what it’s like to be scared of failing, scared of rejection, and stuck in a fixed mindset that says, “Don’t even try unless you know you’ll get it right.”

But here’s the truth: resilience isn’t about being fearless—it’s about learning to wobble and keep going anyway.

I share a story from the skate park (yes, the skate park!) that hit me hard, and reminded me how powerful it is to show our children what it means to try again. You’ll also hear:

✨ What resilience really looks like in day-to-day motherhood
✨ How our childhood shapes our mindset and nervous system
✨ The power of “What if it all goes right?”
✨ How to support your child through discomfort—without rescuing
✨ My favourite tools to regulate your own nervous system (tapping, breathwork, affirmations, even dancing!)
✨ Why breaking cycles starts with how we respond to hard things

This one’s for you if you’ve been feeling anxious, stuck, or like you’re failing even though you’re trying so hard. You’re not. You’re learning. And that’s exactly what your kids need to see.

Links + Resources:
📝 Journal prompts + nervous system tools mentioned in this episode → [link to your blog or email list]
📘 The Secret by Rhonda Byrne – a book that helped shift my mindset
🎧 Morning affirmations on YouTube
🎧 5-minute EFT tapping for anxiety
🎧 Guided breathwork
🎶 Dance break with The Fitness Marshall

Work with me:
If this episode resonated and you're ready to do the deeper mindset work (with support), learn more about working with me 1:1 → [your link]

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