
Mamahood After Trauma | Trauma Informed Parenting, Emotional Regulation for Moms
Emily Cleghorn| Trauma Informed Trigger Recovery Coach for Moms
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Welcome to the Mamahood After Trauma Podcast, where healing meets motherhood. I’m Emily Cleghorn, a trauma-surviving mama of 2, and I’m here to support you on your journey of mamahood while healing childhood wounds. Join us as we navigate the ups and downs of parenting, while also prioritizing our own healing and growth. This podcast is your go-to resource for tools and support as you navigate the complexities of parenting in the aftermath of trauma. Through candid discussions and insights, we’ll explore how to find grace and ease amidst the challenges of healing trauma while raising little ones. You’re...
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Episodes
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The Greatest Misconception About Finding Peace in Early Healing
This episode explores the misconception that peace in early trauma healing looks perfect, emphasizing that it's actually messy and normal, helping listeners set realistic expectations.
·8m - 2
From Pain to Presence: A Mother’s Path to Healing
This episode features an interview with Naomi, a mother and trauma survivor, discussing her journey from severe abuse to healing and breaking cycles in motherhood.
·17m - 3
How Can We Transform Trauma into Purpose in Motherhood?
This episode explores how mothers can transform personal trauma into purpose through healing and breaking cycles, featuring an interview with Julie Barth about her experiences.
·19m - 4
Finding Hope and Resilience: Practical Strategies for Healing After Trauma
This episode features an interview with Anne, who shares her personal journey of healing from childhood trauma, including the loss of her father at age four and challenges in her mother's second marriage.
·21m - 5
Celebrating the Unseen: How Small Acts of Courage Shape Your Healing Journey
This episode explores how small, often overlooked acts of courage are essential to the healing journey for mothers recovering from trauma.
·6m - 6
Four Essential Steps for Mothers to Shift from Survival Mode to a Thriving Life After Trauma
This episode provides four essential steps for mothers to transition from survival mode to a thriving life after experiencing trauma.
·9m - 7
Guilt, Shame, and Repair: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Motherhood
This episode explores the emotional challenges of motherhood, focusing on guilt, shame, and repair after difficult moments, offering trauma-informed healing for mothers.
·8m - 8
Are You Touched Out? How to Talk to Your Partner Without Losing Your Mind!
This episode explores how mothers experiencing trauma can communicate effectively with their partners about feeling 'touched out' without losing emotional control.
·18m - 9
Embracing the Mess: How Imperfection Can Lead to Connection
This episode challenges the belief that mothers must be fully healed before they can be good parents, encouraging embracing imperfection to foster connection and healing.
·12m - 10
Creating Safe Spaces: How to Foster Connection and Healing in Your Family
This episode features an interview with the co-founders of Slumberkins, discussing how to create safe spaces and foster healing in families, particularly for mothers dealing with trauma.
·30m - 11
The Truth About Being a “Perfect Mom” and Why It’s Holding You Back
This episode explores the harmful myth of being a 'perfect mom' and how it prevents mothers from healing from trauma and breaking negative cycles.
·10m - 12
Love, Compassion, and Self-Care: Keys to Thriving as a Mom of a "Spicy" Child
This episode features an interview with parenting coach Melissa Schultz, focusing on love, compassion, and self-care strategies for mothers raising strong-willed or neurodiverse children.
·22m - 13
The Best Strategies for Busy Moms to Balance Hormones and Boost Well-Being
This episode features an interview with Chelsea McLeod discussing strategies for busy moms to balance hormones and boost well-being through trauma recovery and self-healing.
·17m - 14
Why Does Healing Feel Harder Before It Gets Better?
This episode explores why healing from trauma often feels more difficult initially and how this can signal genuine growth, particularly for mothers rebuilding their lives.
·9m - 15
How Can Mothers Embrace Authenticity and Heal from Trauma?
This episode features an interview with Shannon Curtis about how mothers can embrace authenticity and heal from trauma while breaking cycles and rebuilding their lives.
·22m - 16
How Can Small Actions Transform Generational Trauma Patterns?
This episode explores how small, intentional actions can help mothers break free from generational trauma patterns and create new healing pathways.
·6m - 17
Holiday Message from Mamahood After Trauma
A brief holiday message from the host Emily, offering warm wishes and announcing a podcast break while reflecting on healing and growth for mothers after trauma.
·4m - 18
Navigating the Postpartum Wilderness: Tools for Healing and Self-Compassion in Motherhood
This episode features an interview with Cindy Wolfe about navigating postpartum trauma, healing, and self-compassion in motherhood, focusing on personal stories and recovery tools.
·17m - 19
The Shame Game: How to Stop Playing and Start Healing
This episode features an interview with Emma Lyons about overcoming deep-seated shame and self-sabotage to heal from trauma, particularly in the context of motherhood.
·18m - 20
Embracing Peace: A Guide to Crafting Your Unique Holiday Joy
This episode guides listeners on creating personalized holiday joy while navigating trauma and challenges, focusing on self-defined happiness.
·5m - 21
The Body’s Whisper: Recognizing and Responding to Trauma Signals
This episode explores how trauma survivors, particularly mothers, can recognize and respond to their body's signals of pain and discomfort as part of reclaiming their bodies and healing.
·15m - 22
How Can Hold My Hand Mama Help Mothers Heal from Trauma?
This episode features an interview with author Gabrielle Martin about her book 'Hold My Hand, Mama' and how it helps mothers heal from trauma through personal stories and compassionate strategies.
·14m - 23
Reclaiming Your Agency: The Power of Observing Your Body's Cycles
This episode explores how trauma survivors can reclaim agency by learning to observe and interpret their body's natural cycles and signals, such as menstrual patterns and sleep rhythms.
·11m - 24
The Hidden Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Relationships
Emily Cleghorn hosts Dr.
·22m·2 clips - 25
Unpacking the Emotional and Physical Impact of Birth Trauma
Emily Cleghorn hosts Brandy to discuss trauma-informed parenting and emotional regulation, with Brandy sharing her personal health struggles and journey into alternative functional integrative health to support healing in motherhood.
·22m·2 clips - 26
From Overwhelm to Empowerment: How Tapping Can Change Your Life
This episode features host Emily Cleghorn and guest Amy discussing trauma-informed parenting and emotional regulation, with Amy sharing her personal story of growing up with an alcoholic father and exploring how tapping techniques can help moms move from overwhelm to empowerment.
·30m·3 clips - 27
From Surviving to Thriving: A Pathway for Mothers Healing from Trauma
This episode features psychologist Gloria Vanderhorst discussing trauma recovery and healing pathways for mothers on the Mamahood After Trauma podcast.
·25m - 28
Reconnecting with Your Body: How to Decode the Signs of Overwhelm in Motherhood
This episode explores how mothers can recognize and respond to their body's signals of overwhelm to build a foundation of peace and break cycles of trauma.
·8m - 29
The Nervous System’s Cry for Help: Understanding Survival Mode
This episode explores how the nervous system enters survival mode as a response to trauma and offers insights for healing and breaking cycles, particularly for mothers.
·9m - 30
The Healing Power of Community: Finding Your People in Motherhood
This episode explores how community support can aid healing for mothers dealing with trauma, featuring an interview with Georgia Stevens who works with families in stressful situations.
·27m - 31
The Greatest Impact of Trauma on Family Dynamics: Over-Parenting vs. Under-Parenting
This episode explores how trauma impacts family dynamics, specifically comparing over-parenting and under-parenting, with insights from guest Angela Caldwell.
·22m - 32
Trauma, Healing, and the Journey of Mamahood: What We’ve Learned Together
The host reflects on reaching 200 episodes of the Mama Hood After Trauma podcast, celebrating the journey of healing and growth for mothers breaking cycles of trauma.
·12m - 33
The Unseen Impact of Your Healing Journey on Your Children
This episode explores how a mother's healing journey from trauma positively impacts her children by modeling calm, self-compassion, and healthy boundaries.
·7m - 34
The Best Way to Release Trauma and Rediscover Your Identity
This episode explores how trauma-surviving mothers can release trauma and anger without losing their identity, offering strategies for healing and self-discovery.
·8m - 35
[BONUS] Join the Celebration: Help Us Create the Best Motherhood After Trauma Experience!
The host celebrates the podcast's upcoming 200th episode milestone and invites listeners to help shape future content for mothers healing from trauma.
·5m - 36
Finding Joy Amidst the Grief: A Holiday Survival Guide
This episode explores how to navigate grief and loss during the holiday season, offering support and strategies for mothers dealing with trauma.
·5m - 37
The Greatest Misunderstanding: Your Body is Not Your Enemy
This episode introduces a series on how trauma physically impacts the body and discusses reclaiming the body as a trauma-surviving mama.
·12m - 38
Building Resilience: How to Manage Triggers and Embrace Self-Compassion
This episode features an interview with Allie Ryan about building resilience, managing triggers, and embracing self-compassion for mothers healing from trauma.
·26m - 39
Rising Through the Storm: Embracing the Messy Middle of Motherhood
This episode features an interview with Heidi about her personal journey through infertility and trauma recovery, offering insights and strategies for mothers healing from similar experiences.
·17m - 40
The Hidden Struggles of Trauma Moms: Embracing Imperfection and Self-Love
This episode features an interview with Melissa about the hidden struggles of trauma moms, focusing on embracing imperfection and self-love in motherhood after trauma.
·32m - 41
How to Stop Forcing Your Child into a Mold and Start Embracing Their True Self
This episode features an interview with Mariah Mills, who shares her background growing up in rural Alaska and her journey toward embracing unschooling and authentic parenting approaches.
·15m - 42
Why "Just Regulate" Is the Worst Advice for Moms Facing Trauma
This episode challenges the common advice to 'just regulate' for mothers dealing with trauma, arguing it can be harmful and offering trauma-informed perspectives on healing.
·9m - 43
Holiday Gatherings: Mastering the Art of Peaceful Presence
This episode provides four strategies for mothers dealing with trauma to protect their peace during holiday family gatherings and social events.
·6m - 44
How Can Motherhood Inspire Healing from Trauma and Addiction?
This episode explores how motherhood can inspire healing from trauma and addiction through an interview with Leah Johnson, who shares her personal story of overcoming addiction to success and breaking cycles.
·25m - 45
The Greatest Misconception About Dysregulation in Motherhood
This episode explores the misconception that losing patience is the core issue in motherhood dysregulation, revealing it's actually the guilt and spiraling thoughts that follow.
·17m - 46
When Healing Feels Like a Rollercoaster: Understanding Your Triggers
This episode explores the non-linear nature of healing from trauma, focusing on how unexpected triggers can arise even after significant personal work, particularly for mothers.
·8m - 47
The Holiday Survival Kit: Tools for Trauma Survivors to Thrive This Season
This episode introduces a four-week Christmas series offering tools and strategies for trauma survivors to navigate the holiday season with healing and resilience.
·7m - 48
The Best Strategies for Healing Trauma as a Neurodivergent Mom
This episode features an interview with Michelle, a neurodivergent mom and trauma recovery coach, discussing strategies for healing trauma in the context of motherhood.
·22m - 49
Reconnecting with Your Body: Small Steps to Big Healing After Trauma
This episode explores how trauma survivors, especially mothers, can begin reconnecting with their bodies through small, present-focused steps rather than waiting for perfection.
·10m - 50
Building a Supportive Community: How to Thrive as a Trauma Survivor and Mother
This episode celebrates the 200th milestone of Mama Hood After Trauma by featuring a guest host interviewing the creator about thriving as a trauma survivor and mother.
·47m - 51
The Most Powerful Ways Maternal Mental Health Transforms Families
A podcast episode where the host interviews a guest about her story and work in trauma-informed parenting and healing.
Apr 16, 2026·25m - 52
The Greatest Unspoken Truths About Grief in Motherhood
This episode explores the quiet grief that comes with motherhood, especially for trauma survivors, and offers support for healing.
Apr 14, 2026·6m - 53
The Hidden Struggles of Motherhood: Why Matrescence Matters
A podcast for mothers healing from trauma, featuring an interview with a clinical psychologist about trauma recovery.
Apr 9, 2026·28m - 54
The Hidden Messages Behind Your Anger: A Guide for Healing Moms
This episode discusses managing anger and shame in motherhood from a trauma-informed perspective.
Apr 7, 2026·7m - 55
Finding Your Inner Compass: Following Joy as a Path to Healing in Motherhood
This episode features an interview with Katrin, a mother of four, discussing her journey into trauma recovery work.
Apr 2, 2026·31m - 56
How Can Moms Navigate Their Child's Mental Health Crisis with Strength and Grace?
Host Emily Cleghorn interviews Jennifer Robb about her book 'Warrior Mom Rising' and her journey supporting her daughter through mental health struggles.
Sep 25, 2025·21m - 57
Are Guilt and Shame Holding You Back from Being the Mom You Want to Be?
This episode explores how guilt and shame after trauma can be signals for healing, offering strategies for trauma-informed parenting.
Sep 23, 2025·7m - 58
How Can Healing Your Inner Child Transform Your Parenting Journey?
Host Emily Cleghorn interviews transformational life coach Lisa Watson about the Reparent Yourself method for healing trauma and improving well-being.
Sep 18, 2025·21m - 59
The Greatest Hidden Impact of Trauma on Parenting
Sep 16, 2025·9m - 60
The Greatest Challenges Facing Today's Youth Mental Health
Sep 11, 2025·17m - 61
Are You Ready to Step into Healing After Trauma?
Sep 9, 2025·5m - 62
How Can We Transform Grief into Purpose After Losing a Child?
Sep 4, 2025·24m - 63
Healing Isn’t Just for Superheroes—Even Mamas Need a Sidekick!
Sep 2, 2025·9m - 64
Are You a People-Pleaser? Understanding Trauma's Impact on Your Relationships
Aug 28, 2025·25m - 65
The Greatest Misconception About Healing in Motherhood
Aug 26, 2025·8m - 66
The Art of Motherhood: Transforming Pain into Power
Aug 21, 2025·27m - 67
How Awareness Changed Everything
Aug 19, 2025·13m - 68
Toddler Talk Tips for Trauma-Surviving Mamas
Aug 14, 2025·16m - 69
The Lie of Being Too Broken
Aug 12, 2025·8m - 70
When Trauma and Addiction Collide with Motherhood
Host Emily Cleghorn interviews life coach Jennifer Chase about navigating addiction as a loved one and healing from trauma.
Aug 7, 2025·24m - 71
Why Motherhood Feels So Hard When You’ve Survived Trauma
Aug 5, 2025·10m - 72
Understanding Your Brains Response to Trauma as a Mom
Jul 31, 2025·32m - 73
Quiet Power Shifting Family Patterns for Good
Jul 29, 2025·9m - 74
Breaking the Cycle of Shame Embracing Self Worth After Trauma
Jul 24, 2025·34m - 75
You Are Not Your Past Embracing Healing in Motherhood
Jul 22, 2025·10m - 76
Uncovering Your Inner Light: Healing and Growing in Motherhood
Jul 17, 2025·24m - 77
The Invisible Progress of Trauma Recovery in Parenting
Jul 15, 2025·11m - 78
Celebrating Small Victories on Your Journey to Healing as a Mom
Jul 10, 2025·29m - 79
Self Compassion for Moms Healing Childhood Trauma
Jul 8, 2025·10m - 80
Compassionate Parenting Strategies for Complex Kids
Jul 3, 2025·30m - 81
From Triggered to Brave Rewriting Your Family Story as a Cycle Breaker Mom
Jul 1, 2025·11m - 82
From Homework Struggles to Honor Roll The Power of Brain Retraining
Jun 26, 2025·16m - 83
How to Build a Trigger Toolkit and Stay Calm in the Chaos of Mom Life
Jun 24, 2025·14m - 84
Soul Contracts and Sacred Agreements Your Child Chose You For
Jun 19, 2025·17m - 85
Recognizing Your Nervous System Adaptations as a Trauma Surviving Mom
Jun 17, 2025·10m - 86
From Survival Mode to Thriving Restoring Your Health as a Trauma Survivor
Jun 12, 2025·22m - 87
Rewriting Your Nervous Systems Story for Peaceful Parenting
Jun 10, 2025·8m - 88
Nurturing Emotional Safety When Your Own Feelings Are Big
Jun 5, 2025·19m - 89
Reclaiming Your Identity as a Mama Mending from Trauma
Jun 3, 2025·10m - 90
Finding Your Power in Parenting After Childhood Trauma
May 29, 2025·30m - 91
Safe Connections The Secret Ingredient for Healing After Trauma
May 27, 2025·8m - 92
Finding Your Tribe When Family Court Feels Like a Battlefield
May 22, 2025·20m - 93
The #1 Grounding Tool Every Overwhelmed Mama Needs on Hard Days
May 20, 2025·9m - 94
Unraveling the Body Mind Connection in Trauma Recovery
May 15, 2025·22m - 95
From Childhood Tummy Aches to Healing Gut Health as an Adult
May 8, 2025·24m - 96
Gentle Words for Tough Days Building Self Compassion in Motherhood After Trauma
May 6, 2025·10m - 97
Unraveling the Threads Between Trauma and Eating Habits
May 1, 2025·22m - 98
Becoming the Lighthouse in Your Child's Emotional Storm
Apr 29, 2025·12m - 99
Breathing Through Trauma Healing Motherhood One Exhale at a Time
Apr 24, 2025·35m - 100
From Yelling to Healing The Tough Truth About Breaking Cycles
Apr 22, 2025·12m - 101
Overcoming Adversity: Five Steps to Thriving as a Parent
Apr 17, 2025·21m - 102
Your Nervous System Is Your Ally Not Your Enemy in Motherhood
Apr 15, 2025·10m - 103
Quantum Shifts for Mamas Reclaiming Peace After Trauma
Apr 10, 2025·22m - 104
Tears in the Laundry Room What Motherhood Reveals About Us
Apr 8, 2025·10m - 105
Reclaiming Self Trust Through the Journey of Motherhood
Host Emily Cleghorn interviews a guest about their work in trauma recovery, offering strategies for mothers to heal and grow.
Apr 3, 2025·38m