The Healing Between the Scars

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The Healing Between the Scars is a raw, faith-laced, soul-baring podcast for mothers walking the path of trauma recovery while raising children who need them more than the world understands. Hosted by a mother navigating, physical trauma, domestic violence and emotional wounds. This podcast offers unfiltered stories of parenting two neurodivergent sons, one with Autism and ADHD, the other with ADHD and ODD — while carrying the echoes of a past she refuses to pass on. Each episode is a sanctuary of truth. It holds space for the chaos, the breakthroughs, the judgment, the grace, and the unspoken moments in between — the ones that don’t make it onto polished parenting blogs. You’ll find episodes filled with: Healing while parenting high-needs kids Surviving trauma while showing up with gentleness Triggers, meltdowns, and resilience Conversations about boundaries, silence, and being misunderstood This isn’t a podcast about perfection. It’s a podcast about choosing love, again and again, even with hands that still shake and a heart that still breaks. Welcome to the space between pain and peace. Welcome to The Healing Between the Scars.

Episodes

  1. When Truth Becomes Protection

    01/09/2025

    When Truth Becomes Protection

    A mother shares the painful moment she told her children the truth about their father and the abuse they endured, choosing to protect them over preserving appearances. The episode follows her journey of honesty, healing, and rebuilding a home based on safety, love, and resilience as her children respond with unexpected peace and strength.

    30 min
  2. When Their Triggers Become Yours: Parenting Through Trauma and Neurodivergence

    19/08/2025

    When Their Triggers Become Yours: Parenting Through Trauma and Neurodivergence

    This episode explores how a parent's own trauma responses can be triggered by their children's meltdowns, especially when parenting neurodivergent kids. The host shares personal stories about reparenting, setting boundaries, and practicing pre-regulation while holding space for both her children and herself. Practical takeaways include using calm as an anchor, naming triggers without shame, and choosing presence over perfection—reminding listeners that healing while parenting is brave progress, not failure.

    35 min
  3. Teaching Boundaries: A Journey of Healing and Parenting

    31/07/2025

    Teaching Boundaries: A Journey of Healing and Parenting

    This episode dives into the complexities of teaching boundaries while navigating personal healing. The story unfolds through the perspective of a mother striving to rebuild her life after surviving domestic and family violence. Through honest and raw storytelling, she shares the challenges of defining and reclaiming her own boundaries while raising two neurodivergent sons. The episode explores the trials of teaching children about safety, consent, and emotional regulation in a world that once felt unsafe. It delves into the emotional struggles and triumphs of setting and modeling healthy boundaries, while addressing the past trauma and ensuring the future well-being of her children. This heartfelt narrative is a powerful testament to perseverance, the complexities of healing, and the beauty of raising aware and empowered future adults.

    38 min
  4. Raising Empathetic Warriors

    28/07/2025

    Raising Empathetic Warriors

    In this heartfelt episode, the speaker shares their journey of parenting with love and empathy, teaching their children the emotional tools they never received in their own upbringing. Through anecdotes and reflections, they delve into the challenges of raising children on the spectrum, embracing ADHD, ODD, and autism, while simultaneously healing their own childhood wounds. The episode explores the bravery required to break generational cycles, demonstrating how parenting becomes a sacred mission of hope and courage. With every gentle word and act of patience, the speaker not only nurtures their children but also begins to reparent themselves. This powerful narrative highlights the importance of love, understanding, and the transformative power of creating a safe space for the next generation.

    22 min
  5. Gentle Mother but Fierce Inner Monologue

    28/07/2025

    Gentle Mother but Fierce Inner Monologue

    This episode delves into the intricate dynamics of motherhood, where the host shares her journey of raising children with empathy and strength while facing the challenges of self-forgiveness and personal growth. She talks about the importance of setting boundaries, both for herself and her children, and the struggle of maintaining self-respect amidst overwhelming responsibilities. The host reflects on the need to model both vulnerability and resilience to her children, teaching them that love demands both presence and self-care. Experience a heartfelt narrative that explores the balance between being gentle with others and fierce with oneself.

    25 min
  6. The Power of a Pause with Neurodivergence Boys

    23/07/2025

    The Power of a Pause with Neurodivergence Boys

    Join us as we explore the compelling theme of regulation, particularly when words fall short. This episode delves into the intricate dynamics of parenting neurodivergent and trauma-impacted children. Discover the profound impact of staying calm and modeling behavior, rather than attempting to control every situation. Through a personal anecdote, you'll uncover how a simple family outing became a powerful lesson in emotional regulation and shared experiences. Experience the art of balancing guidance with freedom, teaching empathy, compromise, and understanding within a family setting. Witness how moments of chaos can transform into opportunities for learning and growth, emphasizing the importance of modeling regulation as a profound and loving approach to parenting.

    13 min
  7. Let Them See Us

    22/07/2025

    Let Them See Us

    I used to shape our days around quiet. Trying not to draw attention, trying to protect my boys from judgment. But healing showed me that we don’t have to shrink to be accepted. This episode is about reclaiming public spaces, embracing our version of normal, and letting the world see us, the loud, messy, beautiful, and real. Because we don’t need to hide to be worthy.

    19 min
  8. When They Judge the Mother — But Don’t Know the War She’s Fought

    13/07/2025

    When They Judge the Mother — But Don’t Know the War She’s Fought

    In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the complex world of parenting neurodivergent children while battling the weight of judgment from others. Join us as we explore the challenges faced by parents who are raising children with ADHD, autism, and ODD, all while healing from their own past traumas. Discover how love, connection, and understanding can overcome the misunderstandings and criticism from outsiders. Hear a raw and powerful narrative of resilience as a mother chooses connection over control, demonstrating the strength in silent courage and reclaiming her narrative. This episode offers a supportive space for all parents feeling judged, reminding them that their unique parenting journey is valid, and that they too are enough.

    16 min
  9. When You’re the Safe Space — But You Feel Unsafe Inside

    13/07/2025

    When You’re the Safe Space — But You Feel Unsafe Inside

    This episode delves into the challenges of parenting while coping with personal trauma. The narrator shares their experience of being a safe space for their neurodivergent children, while managing the triggers from years of emotional and physical trauma. Listeners will gain insights into the balancing act of providing emotional support to high-needs children, despite feeling overwhelmed by their own past. Through candid reflections and moments of faith, the episode emphasizes the possibility of healing and finding peace amidst chaos. Join in to explore the raw and profound journey of a parent learning to heal while nurturing the growth of their children, and find encouragement in facing your own struggles.

    14 min
  10. Healing While Raising High-Need Kids

    12/07/2025

    Healing While Raising High-Need Kids

    In this heartfelt episode, we explore the tumultuous journey of healing amidst the chaos of raising high-needs children. The narrator shares her personal experience of motherhood, navigating the complexities of trauma and healing while being a pillar of support for her two energetic boys, diagnosed with ASD, ADHD and ODD. Her story is a testament to enduring love and resilience, as she balances her own past traumas with the emotional and developmental needs of her children. As a single mother, she describes the constant challenges and triumphs of creating a nurturing environment for her children amidst the overwhelming responsibilities of daily life. Her journey unfolds as a powerful narrative of breaking cycles of abuse, fostering emotional awareness, and embracing the unique and unpredictable nature of neurodiverse children. Listeners are invited to reflect on the universal struggles of parenting, the necessity of self-compassion, and the transformational power of vulnerability and presence. This episode serves as a poignant reminder that healing, though messy and challenging, is profound and sacred, especially when it is intertwined with the act of raising children.

    19 min
  11. The Day I Realized I Wasn’t Living — I Was Just Holding It Together

    12/07/2025

    The Day I Realized I Wasn’t Living — I Was Just Holding It Together

    In this heartfelt episode, we explore a mother's realization that she was merely surviving, not living, while raising her two neurodivergent sons. Once the strong one who never showed emotions, she finds herself exhausted by the constant demands and challenges. Through meditation, processing past traumas, and finding moments for herself, she embarks on a healing journey, teaching her children the importance of expressing emotions healthily. Join us as we dive into topics of personal growth, resilience, and the power of vulnerability and faith in transforming one's life.

    15 min

  12. 29/06/2025

    Breaking Chains: A Survivor's Journey Through Abuse

    In this deeply personal and courageous podcast, Parker unveils her soul's unapologetic story of survival and resilience. For 30 years, she endured various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, and psychological torment, at the hands of those she called loved ones. Parker bravely recounts her experiences with domestic violence, sexual abuse, gaslighting, and manipulation, as well as the familial power struggles that shaped her life. Join Parker as she embarks on a journey of healing and defiance, sharing raw moments, reflections, and journal entries from her life. As a single mother to two neurodivergent sons, she draws strength from their love and offers hope to women and children still fighting for their voices to be heard. With compassion, kindness, and an unyielding spirit, Parker seeks to transform her pain into power, standing as a beacon of encouragement for others not to suffer alone. This podcast is a testament to the indomitable spirit of a woman who refuses to be silenced, who fights back and believes in liberation. With each thorn of her past, she heals, and with each word, she hopes to remind you that you are not alone, you can break free, and you can rise against all odds.

    6 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

The Healing Between the Scars is a raw, faith-laced, soul-baring podcast for mothers walking the path of trauma recovery while raising children who need them more than the world understands. Hosted by a mother navigating, physical trauma, domestic violence and emotional wounds. This podcast offers unfiltered stories of parenting two neurodivergent sons, one with Autism and ADHD, the other with ADHD and ODD — while carrying the echoes of a past she refuses to pass on. Each episode is a sanctuary of truth. It holds space for the chaos, the breakthroughs, the judgment, the grace, and the unspoken moments in between — the ones that don’t make it onto polished parenting blogs. You’ll find episodes filled with: Healing while parenting high-needs kids Surviving trauma while showing up with gentleness Triggers, meltdowns, and resilience Conversations about boundaries, silence, and being misunderstood This isn’t a podcast about perfection. It’s a podcast about choosing love, again and again, even with hands that still shake and a heart that still breaks. Welcome to the space between pain and peace. Welcome to The Healing Between the Scars.

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