Mamahood After Trauma | Healing Childhood Trauma, Parenting Triggers & Emotional Regulation for Moms

Reclaiming Your Agency: The Power of Observing Your Body's Cycles

In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn guides listeners through understanding how trauma can affect the body’s subtle signals—such as menstrual cycles, sleep, appetite, and mood. Emily shares her personal journey of learning to observe and track these patterns as acts of self-compassion and agency. She introduces the Monthly Peace Pack, a trauma-informed resource and community for healing mothers. Listeners are encouraged to get curious about their bodies’ messages, fostering self-awareness and breaking cycles for a more peaceful motherhood. The episode inspires healing, self-trust, and transformation after trauma.
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Navigating the Postpartum Wilderness: Tools for Healing and Self-Compassion in Motherhood

In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes author and trauma recovery advocate Cindy Woulfe. Cindy shares her journey from feeling lost and isolated as a new mother to embracing healing through self-care, grace, and reflection. Together, they discuss the unique challenges trauma brings to motherhood, the importance of self-forgiveness, and the transformative power of modeling self-compassion for children. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize their own well-being, break generational cycles, and find hope in the healing process. The episode offers practical tools and heartfelt encouragement for mothers on their recovery journey.Connect with Cindy  
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The Body’s Whisper: Recognizing and Responding to Trauma Signals

In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn shares her personal journey of reclaiming her body after trauma. She explores how trauma manifests as physical symptoms—like fatigue, pain, and hormonal imbalances—and explains these are messages from the body, not signs of weakness. Emily encourages mothers to break the silence, listen to their bodies with compassion, and embrace gentle, trauma-informed self-care. With empathy and inspiration, she reminds listeners that healing is possible and invites them to honor their needs, take up space, and continue their journey toward wholeness.Want to go deeper with this conversation? Join us in the Rising Room! https://www.patreon.com/c/MamahoodAfterTrauma Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc 

From Pain to Presence: A Mother’s Path to Healing

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 

The Greatest Misunderstanding: Your Body is Not Your Enemy

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 

The Hidden Struggles of Trauma Moms: Embracing Imperfection and Self-Love

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
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Why Does Healing Feel Harder Before It Gets Better?

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
 
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How Can We Transform Trauma into Purpose in Motherhood?

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
 
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The Greatest Misconception About Finding Peace in Early Healing

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
 
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From Surviving to Thriving: A Pathway for Mothers Healing from Trauma

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