Mamahood After Trauma | Trauma Informed Parenting, Emotional Regulation for Moms
Mamahood After Trauma Podcast
Trauma-Informed Parenting | Emotional Regulation | Manage Triggers in Motherhood
Are you a mama carrying childhood trauma while trying to parent with patience, presence, and peace? You’re not alone — and you’re exactly where you need to be.
I’m Emily Cleghorn, trauma-surviving mama of two and Trigger Recovery Coach for Mamas. This podcast is where we stop pretending we’re “fine” and start healing out loud. Here, we talk honestly about maternal mental health, trauma-informed motherhood, and what it really takes to regulate your emotions and manage triggers in the middle of raising kids.
Each week, you’ll get trauma-informed conversations, practical healing strategies, and real talk about:
✨ Managing triggers in motherhood without guilt or shame
✨ Emotional regulation when everything feels like too much
✨ Building resilience after childhood, emotional, or birth trauma
✨ Reclaiming your peace while raising securely attached, connected kids
✨ Breaking generational cycles through grounded, heart-led parenting
Whether you're navigating postpartum triggers, coping with trauma resurfacing in motherhood, or simply trying to stay calm after a hard day, this show gives you the tools, stories, and support you need to heal without losing yourself.
This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a lifeline for cycle-breaking mamas rebuilding their lives from the inside out.
Take a deep breath. You’re not doing this alone.
Let’s walk this healing path together — one episode, one moment of peace, one breakthrough at a time.
🎧 Subscribe now and begin your journey toward peaceful, trauma-informed parenting.
Learn more at mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/podcast
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Episodes
9 hours ago
9 hours ago
In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Naomi Morad, a trauma survivor and seasoned psychosomatic practitioner. Naomi shares her powerful journey from enduring severe childhood abuse and depression to healing and helping others. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, seeking support, and understanding that healing is possible for every survivor. The episode introduces the "monthly peace pack"—a trauma-informed resource for mothers—and offers practical guidance for beginning the healing process, emphasizing that breaking cycles of pain leads to healthier, more present motherhood.Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack here- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter Connect with Naomi: https://www.naomimorad.com/ Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
3 days ago
3 days ago
In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn shares her personal journey of understanding the physical impacts of trauma on the body. She discusses how childhood trauma manifested as physical symptoms and led to disconnection from her body. Emily reframes the body as a protector and messenger, encouraging listeners to observe their bodies with curiosity and without judgment. She introduces the Peace Pack, a monthly trauma-informed resource, and invites mothers to join a supportive community focused on healing. Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack here- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter The episode inspires listeners to reclaim their bodies and break cycles with honesty and compassion.Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Malisa Hepner, who courageously shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma and its profound impact on motherhood. Malisa discusses overcoming shame, depression, and generational wounds, emphasizing the importance of self-love and trauma-informed resources. Together, they highlight the challenges mothers face in accessing support and the power of understanding and compassion in breaking cycles of trauma. Listeners are encouraged to embrace imperfection, seek healing tools, and recognize their inherent worth as they rebuild their lives with resilience and hope.Connect with Malisa:https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey?
Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
In this episode of "Mamahood After Trauma," host Emily Cleghorn discusses the emotional challenges that arise when healing from trauma, reassuring listeners that increased discomfort is a normal part of growth and nervous system recalibration. She introduces the monthly Peace Pack—a trauma-informed tool and supportive community for mothers—and encourages reframing difficult moments as signs of progress, not failure. Emily shares personal experiences, offers practical grounding advice, and invites listeners to join the Rising Room for deeper support, closing with encouragement to continue breaking cycles and healing out loud.Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey?
Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Julie Barth, a mother of six, author, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach. Julie courageously shares her journey through her daughter’s rare diagnosis, the loss of her husband to cancer, and surviving a decade-long abusive relationship. She discusses transforming her pain into purpose by supporting women at risk of poverty and advocating for self-acceptance and resilience. Julie’s story is a testament to the power of vulnerability, healing, and using personal hardship to uplift others.Connect with Julie: https://www.facebook.com/julie.e.barth/https://www.instagram.com/julie_barth_author/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebarthauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@juliebarthauthor Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey?
Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
In this episode of "Mamahood After Trauma," host Emily Cleghorn introduces the "Monthly Peace Pack," a trauma-informed tool and community for mothers seeking calm amid chaos. Emily explores what peace truly looks like in the early stages of healing, emphasizing that it’s about small, imperfect moments and micro shifts in awareness—not perfection. She encourages listeners to embrace manageable changes, like pausing before reacting, and reassures them that real transformation happens gradually. Emily invites mothers to join her supportive community and reminds them that healing is a journey built on tiny, consistent steps.Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey?
Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes psychologist Gloria Vanderhorst, who shares insights from 50 years of practice. They explore how trauma affects mothers emotionally and chemically, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, support systems, and the Internal Family Systems therapy model. Gloria highlights how understanding and nurturing different “parts” of oneself can foster healing, and offers practical tools for self-discovery and growth. The conversation empowers mothers to break cycles of trauma, embrace agency, and heal while parenting, reminding listeners that recovery is a gradual, transformative journey.Connect with Gloria- https://www.drvanderhorst.com/ Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey?
Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
In this episode of "Mamahood After Trauma," host Emily Cleghorn explores how trauma and stress manifest in the body, especially for mothers. She shares her personal journey of ignoring physical and emotional signals, leading to burnout and disconnection. Emily encourages listeners to tune into their bodies’ messages as a vital step toward healing. She introduces the "Monthly Peace Pack," a trauma-informed tool and supportive community to aid in this process. The episode emphasizes self-compassion, practical steps for reconnecting with the body, and the importance of breaking cycles for lasting peace in motherhood.Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey?
Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Shannon Curtis, who shares her journey of healing from trauma, overcoming addiction, and rediscovering her authentic self after divorce. Shannon discusses the importance of self-care, intuition, and breaking cycles for mothers. She offers practical steps for self-acceptance and empowerment, encouraging listeners to let go of shame and embrace growth. The episode highlights the power of vulnerability, community, and hope, providing valuable insights and resources for mothers navigating trauma and seeking to reclaim their lives with courage and compassion.Connect with Shannon: www.AngelGoddessHealing.com Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey?
Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
In this episode of "Mamahood After Trauma," host Emily Cleghorn shares a pivotal moment when she realized survival mode was dictating her life as a trauma-surviving mother. She discusses how this state can feel normal and highlights the importance of awareness as the first step toward healing. Emily introduces January’s theme—building a foundation of peace—and encourages listeners to notice their reactions. She also promotes the Monthly Peace Pack and invites listeners to join a supportive private community for ongoing healing and connection.Learn more about the Monthly Peace Pack- https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/newsletter
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey?
Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc








