Mamahood After Trauma | Trauma Informed Parenting, Emotional Regulation for Moms

S3E73- Rewriting Your Story as a Woman and Mother

As moms, we often find ourselves caught in a web of stories we've woven about who we are and what we're capable of. These narratives, shaped by our past experiences and societal expectations, can hold us back from embracing our true potential. But what if we could rewrite these stories and step into the person we were meant to be?
In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Bridget Bolden, a coach who specializes in helping women navigate life transitions. Bridget shares her personal journey of rediscovering herself amid the demands of motherhood and offers invaluable insights for moms who feel lost in their roles.
Uncovering the Hidden Narratives
Bridget reveals how seemingly innocuous comments from our childhood can shape our self-perception for years to come. She explains:
"It can be well-meaning teachers who tell us you're really good at writing, or maybe you shouldn't study history... These names and these identities that we take on."
We explore how these internalized stories can impact our lives, especially during major life transitions like empty nesting, divorce, or career changes.
Practical Steps for Self-Discovery
If you're feeling disconnected from your true self, Bridget offers practical advice to reconnect:
Pay attention to your inner dialogue: Notice how you talk to yourself and what thoughts arise when you look in the mirror.
Explore your passions: Set aside time to reflect on what truly lights you up and moves you emotionally.
Record your insights: Use voice memos or journaling to capture moments of clarity and inspiration.
Links: Connect with Bridget: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbeldencoach/ 
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S3E72: Embracing Curiosity over Judgment: Transforming Triggers into Growth

Have you ever felt like you're drowning in the waves of motherhood, desperately trying to keep your head above water? For many of us, the journey to becoming a mama is filled with unexpected twists and turns that can leave lasting impacts on our hearts and minds.
In this raw and honest conversation, I sit down with Mel, a mother of two who opens up about her rollercoaster ride through fertility struggles, IVF, traumatic birth experiences, and the challenges of parenting far from family support. Her story is a powerful reminder that the path to motherhood isn't always smooth, but it's one we don't have to walk alone.
Navigating the Unexpected Turns of Motherhood
Mel shares how her three-year journey with infertility and IVF treatments tested her resilience and shattered her expectations of how life "should" unfold. She candidly discusses:- The emotional toll of fertility treatments and miscarriage- Coping with a traumatic first birth experience- The stark differences between her two children's personalities- Struggling to meet everyone's needs as a mom of twoHer experiences highlight the often-overlooked challenges many mamas face as they adjust to their new identities and responsibilities.
Finding Light in the Darkness
Despite the difficulties, Mel's story is ultimately one of hope and growth. She reveals how:- Relocating during a global pandemic forced her to confront her struggles- An online course in positive psychology became a lifeline for connection and self-discovery- Learning to question her thoughts and reactions led to greater self-compassion
Practical Tools for Untriggering
Mel introduces us to the Choice Map, a powerful visual tool for shifting from judgment to curiosity. She explains how this simple yet effective technique can help mamas:- Recognize when they're spiraling into negative thought patterns- Ask empowering questions to gain new perspectives- Cultivate self-compassion and understanding for themselves and others
Your Invitation to Self-Discovery and Healing
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood or struggling to reconcile your pre-mama identity with your current reality, this conversation offers a beacon of hope. Mel's journey reminds us that healing is possible, even when it feels like we're drowning in our emotions.Are you ready to explore new tools for managing your triggers and rediscovering your sense of possibility? Join us for this heartfelt discussion and take the first step towards a more compassionate, empowered version of yourself – both as a mama and as an individual.LinksConnect with Mel: https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/
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S3E71: Unraveling Trauma's Grip: How Community Empowers Mamas to Thrive

As a mama, have you ever felt the weight of past traumas dimming your inner light? Those lingering echoes that seem to follow you into motherhood, casting a shadow over the profound joy you yearn to embrace? For so many of us, the path to healing can feel shrouded – an arduous journey of unraveling the knots that bind us to old wounds and patterns. Yet even when the way forward remains unseen, a faint spark still flickers within, waiting to be fanned into an unstoppable blaze of wholeness and self-acceptance.
In this candid conversation, Emily gets vulnerable about the isolating voices that trauma and societal pressures can breed. She shares how her own belief of needing to "do it all alone" as a new mom was rooted in the lies trauma had taught her – that she didn't belong, that no one truly cared. With tender wisdom, Emily guides you toward silencing those inner critics and reclaiming your strength through the power of community.
Discover the Diverse Benefits of Finding Your Tribe
Whether you have mere moments to connect via social media or can carve out time for local meetups, Emily offers practical tips for finding your understanding community. You'll gain insight into the unique advantages of different group types, such as:
Online forums providing diverse perspectives from around the globe
In-person gatherings for face-to-face connection and accountability
Peer-led support circles focused on specific shared experiences
Red flags to avoid groups that could hinder healing, not nurture it
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Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection.
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S3E70: Reclaiming Your Worth: Healing from Toxic Mother Wounds

Have you ever felt the weight of unhealed childhood wounds trailing behind you like invisible baggage? Those lingering echoes that seem to dim your inner light, even amid the profound joy of mamahood. If so, you're not alone in navigating this arduous journey.
For so many of us, the path to healing can feel shrouded – an unraveling of the knots that bind us to past traumas and dysfunctional patterns. Yet what if the faintest spark still flickers within, waiting to be fanned into an unstoppable blaze of wholeness and self-acceptance?
Severing Toxic Ties to Reclaim Your Radiance
This candid conversation follows Geraldine's courageous exploration of cutting ties with an enmeshed, codependent maternal relationship as an act of radical self-love. Through her tender vulnerability, you'll gain insight into:
Recognizing the cycles that keep us entangled in emotional dysfunction
Summoning the inner strength to enforce firm boundaries, even if it means estrangement
Tapping into your innate spiritual wisdom as a profound wellspring for healing
Reparenting your inner child with the compassion and nurturing you deserved as a little one
Surrounding yourself with an understanding community to feel seen without toxic judgment
"I was finding that spirit guides were nudging me to help clients connect with their own inner divinity," Geraldine shares. "We are spiritual beings, and by accessing that source of love and wisdom, they started to heal in really powerful ways."
Her poignant journey underscores that embracing all facets of ourselves – the light and the messy bits – is essential for wholehearted living. By reparenting our inner child through a spiritual lens, we can bridge the gap between our past and present, showing up more fully for those we love most.
Are You Ready to Reignite Your Unstoppable Radiance?
If you've been yearning to shed the weight of childhood wounds and reclaim your brilliance, this tender conversation can illuminate the path forward. Geraldine's hard-won wisdom offers a compassionate guide for your own journey of post-traumatic growth and self-discovery.
So take a deep breath, grab your earbuds, and get ready to reignite that unstoppable spark within. Your radiant wholeness awaits.Links:Connect with Geraldine: www.geraldinecrane.com
🎁 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.
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S3E69: Reparenting the Inner Child: Embracing Your Worth as a Trauma-Surviving Mama

As a mama, have you ever felt weighed down by the invisible baggage of past traumas? Those lingering echoes from childhood that seem to dim your inner light, even amid the profound joy of motherhood. You're not alone in this struggle.
For so many of us, the path to healing can feel shrouded – an arduous journey of unraveling the knots that bind us to old wounds and patterns. Yet what if even the faintest spark still flickers within, waiting to be fanned into an unstoppable blaze of wholeness and self-acceptance?
Reparenting Your Inner Child with Radical Self-Love
This powerful conversation follows Amanda's courageous exploration of inner child work and somatic reparenting as a path to freedom. As a trauma-informed physiotherapist and coach, she gets candid about her professional evolution from compartmentalizing her emotions to embracing vulnerability as a profound act of self-love.
Through her hard-won wisdom and raw authenticity, you'll gain insight into:
Eliminating harsh judgment and shame to cultivate radical self-acceptance
Separating your worth from others' perceptions or external validation
Meeting your emotions with compassion, not self-criticism or denial
Anchoring into the present to reparent your inner child from a place of love
Setting energetic boundaries while staying open to deeper connections
"I got to meet myself in these outer edges first with patients," Amanda shares. "And then I got to continue my journey to let in what was then deemed safe for those closest to me."
Her story is a poignant reminder that embracing all facets of ourselves – the light and the messy bits – is essential for wholehearted living. By reparenting our inner child with compassion, we can bridge the gap between our past and present, showing up more fully for those we love most.
Are You Ready to Reignite Your Inner Radiance?
If you've been searching for a way to shed the weight of past traumas and reclaim your brilliance as a mama, this conversation can light the path forward. Amanda's tender vulnerability and hard-won wisdom offer a guide for your own journey of post-traumatic growth and self-discovery.
So take a deep breath, grab your earbuds, and get ready to reignite that unshakable spark within. Your unstoppable radiance awaits.Links: Connect with Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/thesomaticdpt/
🎁 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://mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
 
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S3E68:Untriggered Mama: Practical Tools for Regaining Inner Strength (Bonus Episode)

As a mama healing from past trauma, have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions? Trapped in a cycle of barely keeping your head above water, struggling to stay afloat amidst the chaos and demands of motherhood? That inner voice whispering you're not enough, not doing it right, not coping like you should be? If so, you're not alone.
In this candid conversation, the host gets vulnerable about her personal journey navigating "survival mode" as a trauma-surviving mother. With refreshing transparency, she opens up about the telltale signs that revealed her nervous system was merely existing in a constant state of stress, not truly thriving:
Persistent fatigue and low energy, despite no physical overexertion
Difficulty concentrating, along with concerning memory lapses
Emotional reactivity and feeling constantly on-edge, easily triggered
Neglecting basic self-care like hygiene, meals, or getting enough sleep
Yet through her hard-won wisdom and vulnerability, she offers a compassionate path forward rooted in self-love. You'll gain insight into:
Recognizing Your Body's Wake-up Calls
How these signs act as your body's way of communicating its overwhelmed, stressed state. The host gently guides you to get curious about what your symptoms are trying to tell you, rather than beating yourself up.
Cultivating Patience on Your Healing Path
Why it's critical to offer yourself grace as you work to rebuild essential coping skills. For trauma survivors whose nervous systems missed key developmental steps, healing takes time – be patient with yourself.
Building Your Personalized "Trigger Toolbox"
Practical, actionable strategies for creating a collection of coping tools tailored to your needs. With these in your back pocket, you'll learn to de-escalate from an activated state so you can show up more calmly for your children when tough moments arise.
If the weight of past trauma leaves you feeling adrift in the stormy seas of motherhood, let this honest look at survival mode be your lifeline. You'll find solace in the host's empathetic understanding, and a reminder that you don't have to navigate these choppy waters alone – a supportive community awaits to buoy you on your journey towards calmer shores.Links: 
🎁 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.
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S3E67: Trauma's Echoes: Moms Rewriting Their Narrative

As mothers, we strive to nurture and protect our children with every fiber of our being. But what happens when the wounds of our past threaten to disrupt that sacred bond? For trauma survivors, the challenges of motherhood can feel like a relentless storm – one that batters our sense of self-worth and leaves us questioning our ability to show up fully for our littles.
In the eye of that turbulence, a path to healing awaits. One paved with radical self-compassion, hard-won wisdom, and the knowledge that you're not alone on this courageous journey.
Shedding Light on the Trauma-Informed Mamahood
This powerful dialogue follows holistic trauma recovery coach Emily Cleghorn and her guest Kyira Wackett as they vulnerably explore the intersection of healing and mamahood. Drawing from their own experiences, they offer a lifeline of hope and practical guidance for mothers navigating triggers from past traumas.
You'll gain insights into:
Recognizing the signs that you're abandoning yourself and your needs as a trauma survivor
Nurturing your nervous system through grounding practices when triggers arise
The transformative power of naming your trauma and letting others bear witness
Fostering open, shame-free communication with children about emotional struggles
Reclaiming authorship of your story and breaking intergenerational cycles
"It is not until you work through the feelings you have surrounding your trauma that you will begin to heal," Emily shares. Yet as Kyria vulnerably attests, that path won't be linear – but every courageous step strengthens your resilience as a beautiful, trauma-surviving mama.
You're Not Just Surviving – You're Rising
Whether you're a new mom grappling with postpartum anxiety or a seasoned parent still untangling the echoes of childhood wounds, this candid conversation offers validation that you're not alone. You'll find inspiration to embrace self-compassion, nurture your needs, and reclaim your worth on the journey of healing.
The weight of past traumas doesn't have to cast a shadow over your mamahood. You have the power to part the storm clouds and step into the light of an empowered, joyful present. Are you ready to begin untethering yourself from the shame that's held you back? Let this powerful dialogue be your guide, reminding you that you're rising, mama.Links: 
🎁 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.
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Connect with Kyira: www.adversityrising.com

S3E66: Resilient Mamas: Transforming Trauma into Empowerment

Have you ever felt like a part of you was frozen in time, trapped in the past while the rest of you moved forward? For trauma survivors navigating motherhood, that sense of being pulled in two directions is all too familiar – a tug-of-war between the present joy of nurturing life and the echoes of pain that still linger.
But what if those echoes hold the key to unlocking a deeper sense of wholeness and becoming the mother you strive to be? This candid conversation dives into the often-overlooked intersection of trauma recovery and motherhood through the lens of Laura's personal journey.
Despite her best efforts to leave the past behind, she found herself grappling with intense emotional triggers in the early years of parenting – from the panic of letting her children play at others' homes to crippling travel anxiety that left her, quite literally, soiled. Yet her resilience shines through as she guides you to:
• Recognize when you're caught in a trauma loop by tuning into your body's signals
• Release the pressure of arbitrary timelines and give yourself permission to fully feel
• View recurring triggers as renovation, not relapse – opportunities to address trauma's impact methodically
• Model emotional intelligence by giving yourself space to process difficult feelings in healthy waysLINKS:
🎁 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://mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
 
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S3E65:Reclaiming Inner Peace: Homeopathy's Gentle Approach to PTSD

In the darkest depths of our experiences, trauma can leave invisible scars that ache long after the wounds have healed. For survivors walking that arduous path, the weight of the past can feel suffocating – each breath an anguished battle as the darkness threatens to extinguish hope's faint flicker forever.
But what if even the dimmest spark still burns within?
This powerful conversation follows one woman's courageous journey harnessing the gentle remedies of homeopathy to reclaim her inner light from the grip of PTSD. Through raw vulnerability, Kathryn Berg shares over two decades of hard-won wisdom walking alongside countless trauma survivors as they navigate:
Understanding how trauma physically alters the brain, validating your experiences
Channeling emotions through creative outlets to process the unimaginable
Practical first steps for embarking on your unique path to post-traumatic growth
The critical importance of feeling difficult emotions, despite the pain it brings
How surrounding yourself with compassionate community bolsters healing efforts
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🎁 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://mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide
 
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S3E64: Handling Grief and Rage Responsibly in Trauma Recovery

Are you in the midst of processing grief and feeling anger or rage bubbling to the surface but aren't sure how to handle those emotions? This conversation with Faith Sage may help you to navigate those emotions. Links:
🎁 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.
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