S3E86: Healing the Wounds We Never Asked For: as Trauma Surviving Mamas

Have you ever felt like your past was holding you hostage, preventing you from fully embracing motherhood? For many of us, childhood trauma casts a long shadow, making the transition to parenthood feel like navigating a minefield of triggers and self-doubt.

I've been there. As a survivor of abandonment and abuse, I once vowed never to have children. The fear of perpetuating my painful past was overwhelming. But life had other plans, and on September 3, 2018, everything changed.

In this raw and honest episode, I share my personal journey from trauma to triumph as a mother. You'll hear how I confronted my deepest fears, battled postpartum depression, and ultimately found the strength to break the cycle of generational trauma.

From Darkness to Light: A Mother's Journey of Healing

Through vulnerability and hard-won wisdom, you'll gain insight into:

• The hidden struggles many trauma survivors face when becoming parents
• How unresolved childhood wounds can resurface during pregnancy and postpartum
• The importance of seeking support and breaking the silence around maternal mental health
• Practical strategies for regulating your nervous system and managing triggers
• The transformative power of self-compassion and patience in the healing process

You Are Not Alone: Finding Support and Community

If you've ever felt isolated in your struggles as a mother, know that you're not alone. I share how finding a supportive community and virtual therapy became lifelines in my darkest moments.

Small Steps, Big Impact: The Path to Healing

Healing isn't a linear process, and it certainly doesn't happen overnight. I'll walk you through the small, consistent steps I took to:

• Raise awareness of my emotions and their physical manifestations
• Develop healthier coping mechanisms
• Gradually decrease my rebound time after being triggered
• Learn alongside my child about self-regulation techniques

Ready to Break Free from Your Triggers?

If you're tired of feeling at the mercy of your past and want to create a more peaceful, joyful experience of motherhood, I have something special for you. Introducing the Mama Untriggered Starter Kit – a transformative five-episode private podcast series designed to help you calm your nervous system and reclaim your strength in motherhood.

Are you ready to step into your power as a mother, free from the weight of your past? Your journey to healing and growth starts here. Listen now and take the first step towards becoming the mother you've always wanted to be – for yourself and your children.

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