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

Emily Cleghorn| Trauma Informed Trigger Recovery Coach for Moms
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Are you a mama healing from childhood trauma while trying to stop repeating the patterns you grew up with? You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place. I’m Emily Cleghorn, trauma-surviving mama of two and Trigger Recovery Coach for Mamas. Mamahood After Trauma is where we stop pretending we’re “fine” and start healing out loud. This podcast explores what happens when your past shows up in your parenting — from parenting triggers and emotional regulation to mom guilt, burnout, maternal mental health, and breaking generational cycles. Each week, you’ll get honest conversations, trauma-informed education, and practical tools to help you: ✨ Understand your parenting triggers and respond instead of react ✨ Regulate your emotions when motherhood feels overwhelming ✨ Heal unprocessed childhood, emotional, or birth trauma ✨ Build resilience and trust yourself as a mom ✨ Create a more connected relationship with yourself and your children Whether you’re struggling with yelling, feeling touched out and overwhelmed, experiencing trauma resurfacing in motherhood, or simply wanting to parent differently than you were parented — this show is here to support your healing journey. This isn’t about becoming a perfect mom. It’s about becoming a more present, connected, and confident one — while healing the parts of yourself that were never meant to be carried alone. 🎧 Subscribe and join the cycle-breaking journey. Learn more at mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/podcast Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

  1. 3d ago

    Why Saying “I’m Not Okay” Is the First Step to Better Parenting and Breaking Family Cycles

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes certified parent coach Latiffe Ghanam for an honest, empowering conversation about healing while parenting. Latiffe shares her journey from a high-pressure communications career to conscious parenting, revealing how emotional stuffing and people-pleasing shaped her life and motherhood path. Together, they explore how unresolved childhood patterns trigger mom rage and guilt, and why self-awareness is the foundation of breaking cycles. With warmth and wisdom, both women remind listeners that imperfect parenting is human, repair is powerful, and extending grace to yourself is the greatest gift you can give your children. Connect with Latiffe: www.livinginprogress.com  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Mamahood After Trauma Supporter- https://buymeacoffee.com/emilycleghorn Take the quiz here: https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/quiz   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/risingroom   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

  2. 5d ago

    Motherhood Was the Mirror That Showed Me My Unhealed Wounds

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn explores the moments when motherhood unexpectedly brings old wounds and unresolved trauma to the surface, often when we least expect it—during tantrums, sleepless nights, or moments of overwhelm. She names the struggle of feeling triggered by your own child and the guilt that can follow, especially when you thought you had already healed. Emily challenges the belief that healing is a one-time event or that "good mothers" shouldn't struggle with their past. She questions the idea that feeling triggered means you're failing as a parent, inviting listeners to see these moments as opportunities for growth rather than evidence of brokenness. In this episode, Emily promises to guide you toward compassion for yourself, showing how motherhood can be a powerful catalyst for deeper healing. She offers practical tools to move from shame to curiosity, and from self-blame to self-understanding. As a trauma-informed coach and mother herself, Emily brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation, creating a safe space for mamas to explore their own healing journeys. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Mamahood After Trauma Supporter- https://buymeacoffee.com/emilycleghorn Take the quiz here: https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/quiz   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/risingroom   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

  3. Sep 3

    How Does Childhood Trauma Impact Children’s Weight and Emotional Health?

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Kamy Moussavi, founder of Step Together, to explore the deep connection between childhood trauma and excess weight in children. Kamy shares his personal journey with trauma, anxiety, and weight struggles, revealing how unhealed parental trauma silently shapes children's coping mechanisms. Together, they unpack how survival mode prevents parents from recognizing emotional roots beneath their children's weight challenges. This honest, compassionate conversation reminds us that lasting change begins with awareness, emotional healing, and creating safe family environments—empowering parents to break generational cycles and build healthier futures for themselves and their children. Connect with Kamy- http://steptogether.us  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Mamahood After Trauma Supporter- https://buymeacoffee.com/emilycleghorn Take the quiz here: https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/quiz   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/risingroom   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

  4. Sep 1

    Why Trauma Survivors Parent Differently (And No One Talks About It)

    If everyday moments with your kids leave you unexpectedly triggered, overwhelmed, or questioning whether you're failing as a mother, you're not alone. You may have been telling yourself that being triggered means you're doing motherhood wrong—or that the things you've survived have made you incapable of parenting differently. But being triggered isn't proof that you're broken. It's an invitation to understand what's happening underneath the reaction. In this episode, Emily explores what cycle-breaking actually looks like when you're parenting while healing from trauma—and why the goal isn't perfect motherhood. It's learning to respond with more curiosity, compassion, repair, and connection. As a trauma survivor, mother, and certified coach, Emily shares both lived experience and practical insight for mamas who are ready to stop letting shame define their motherhood. In this episode, you'll discover: Why being triggered doesn't mean you're failing How shame and perfectionism keep you stuck What real cycle-breaking looks like in everyday motherhood Why repair and connection matter more than getting it perfect Ready to take your next step? Start with the free Unlocking Peace Guide to understand what's happening in your nervous system and begin practicing tools for more calm and connection. https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/guide  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Mamahood After Trauma Supporter- https://buymeacoffee.com/emilycleghorn Take the quiz here: https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/quiz   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/risingroom   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

  5. Aug 27

    Why Saying “You’re Enough” to Yourself Changes Everything in Motherhood

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Jody Hill, a parenting expert and author who transformed childhood wounds into a mission to help parents harness the superpower of intentional words. Jody vulnerably shares her journey through emotional abandonment, performance-based self-worth, and navigating divorce while raising four young children. She reveals how shifting the language we use—with ourselves and our children—can break generational cycles. A deeply inspiring conversation reminding mothers that healing begins within, and that our words truly shape the confident, capable children we're raising. Connect with Jody:  https://podcast.itsjodyhill.com   IG: https://instagram.com/jodyhillparenting   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Mamahood After Trauma Supporter- https://buymeacoffee.com/emilycleghorn Take the quiz here: https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/quiz   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/risingroom   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

  6. Aug 25

    Saying "No" Without Explaining or Apologizing

    In this powerful final episode of her August series, Emily Cleghorn tackles one of the hardest challenges for trauma survivors: saying no. Emily explores why "no" feels so dangerous — rooted in nervous system responses shaped by past trauma — and why we over-explain, apologize, and seek permission for our own boundaries. She reframes saying no not as rejection, but as self-trust and self-care. With practical phrases and a weekly challenge, Emily encourages listeners to pause before responding, sit with discomfort, and stop abandoning themselves to keep others comfortable. A deeply affirming reminder: your limits are valid, and you don't need anyone's permission to have them. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Mamahood After Trauma Supporter- https://buymeacoffee.com/emilycleghorn Take the quiz here: https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/quiz   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://emilycleghorncoaching.ca/risingroom   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

  7. Aug 20

    How Can Mothers Heal from Family-of-Origin Trauma and Break the Cycle?

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Dr. Monique Thompson, a licensed professional counselor and trauma-informed life coach with 25 years of experience. Dr. Thompson shares her inspiring journey into trauma recovery work and offers powerful guidance for mothers healing from family-of-origin trauma. She emphasizes building a comprehensive support team, including medical professionals, therapists, and life coaches, while exploring how understanding the nervous system can transform healing. The conversation also highlights the importance of brain-centered self-care and practical strategies to help mothers break cycles and parent with greater calm and confidence. Connect with Dr. Monique:  https://www.facebook.com/MoniqueThompsonLPC  https://doctormoniquethompson.com/  https://www.instagram.com/drmoniquethompson/  https://www.youtube.com/@mthompsonlpc  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Mamahood After Trauma Supporter- https://buymeacoffee.com/mamahoodaftertrauma Take the quiz here: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/calmquiz   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://coaching.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/risingroom   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

  8. Aug 18

    Energetic Overdraft: The Price of Being the Strong One

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn introduces the powerful concept of "energetic overdraft" — the exhausting cycle of giving more than you have. Speaking directly to trauma survivors who became "the strong one," Emily explores how hyper-independence, people-pleasing, and fear of disappointing others silently drain our reserves. With honesty and compassion, she challenges listeners to examine where they're overspending their energy and reminds them that strength doesn't require carrying everything alone. This episode is an inspiring invitation to choose awareness, embrace rest without guilt, and begin reclaiming yourself — one small, courageous decision at a time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Mamahood After Trauma Supporter- https://buymeacoffee.com/mamahoodaftertrauma Take the quiz here: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/calmquiz   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://coaching.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/risingroom   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

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Are you a mama healing from childhood trauma while trying to stop repeating the patterns you grew up with? You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place. I’m Emily Cleghorn, trauma-surviving mama of two and Trigger Recovery Coach for Mamas. Mamahood After Trauma is where we stop pretending we’re “fine” and start healing out loud. This podcast explores what happens when your past shows up in your parenting — from parenting triggers and emotional regulation to mom guilt, burnout, maternal mental health, and breaking generational cycles. Each week, you’ll get honest conversations, trauma-informed education, and practical tools to help you: ✨ Understand your parenting triggers and respond instead of react ✨ Regulate your emotions when motherhood feels overwhelming ✨ Heal unprocessed childhood, emotional, or birth trauma ✨ Build resilience and trust yourself as a mom ✨ Create a more connected relationship with yourself and your children Whether you’re struggling with yelling, feeling touched out and overwhelmed, experiencing trauma resurfacing in motherhood, or simply wanting to parent differently than you were parented — this show is here to support your healing journey. This isn’t about becoming a perfect mom. It’s about becoming a more present, connected, and confident one — while healing the parts of yourself that were never meant to be carried alone. 🎧 Subscribe and join the cycle-breaking journey. Learn more at mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/podcast Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

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