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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 3d ago

    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

  3. Aug 13

    The Untold Impact of Unhealed Trauma on Motherhood and How to Begin the Healing Journey

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Ranae Van Roekel, a trauma survivor, advocate, and founder of Connecting to Cope. Ranae courageously shares her journey from childhood sexual abuse to federal incarceration, revealing how unaddressed trauma shaped her choices. She describes how motherhood became her turning point and how embracing therapy unlocked her path to healing. Ranae reminds listeners that healing is possible at any stage and encourages mamas to seek support without shame. She also introduces Connecting to Cope, her platform dedicated to trauma advocacy and peer support. Connect with Ranae:  https://connectingtocope.com/  https://open.spotify.com/show/3IDsA8uuErb027GSQQC7Al  https://www.facebook.com/connectingtocope/  https://www.instagram.com/connectingtocope/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranae-van-roekel-1b024733a/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/connecting-to-cope/posts/?feedView=all  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

  4. Aug 11

    Why Boundaries Aren’t Mean — They’re Medicine

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn explores why boundaries feel so threatening to trauma survivors. She explains that people-pleasing is a survival strategy rooted in nervous system conditioning — not a character flaw. Emily reframes boundaries as medicine rather than selfishness, clarifying that they govern our own participation, not others' behavior. She addresses guilt as a trauma response rather than a moral compass, and reminds mothers that modeling healthy boundaries is one of the most profound gifts they can offer their children. A practical, permission-giving episode for any mama ready to stop abandoning herself. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

  5. Aug 7

    When Your Husband Walks Out and Your House Looks Like a Tornado Hit It — Now What?

    In this powerful episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes J. Rosemarie Francis — mom, grandmother, author, and host of the Solo Moms Talk Podcast. Rosemarie courageously shares how being suddenly abandoned by her husband with two young sons shattered her world, unearthing deep-rooted childhood trauma. She opens up about her healing journey, the role of faith in her darkest moments, and how surrendering her struggles to God became her turning point. Now 250 episodes strong, Rosemarie's podcast creates a judgment-free space for single moms to be heard. Her message is clear: you are not alone, and help is available. Connect with J. Rosemarie:  https://www.jrosemarie.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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

  6. Aug 4

    My Body Forced Me to Slow Down

    You're functioning. You're getting things done. You're taking care of everyone. But your body is exhausted. For many trauma survivors, survival mode becomes so normal that we stop noticing the signals telling us we've gone too far—until our bodies force us to stop. But what if your body isn't betraying you? What if it's been trying to protect you? In this episode, we talk about the cost of always being the strong one, why rest can feel so uncomfortable, and how to start listening to your body's whispers before they become screams. Because healing isn't about learning to handle more. Sometimes, it's about realizing you don't have to. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

  7. Jul 30

    When Love Hurts: Identifying the Subtle Signs of Abuse and Finding Your Way Back

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Amanda Scott, author and trauma recovery advocate, who survived 17 years in an abusive marriage. Amanda shares her deeply personal journey of recognizing hidden forms of abuse — emotional, financial, and spiritual — and how self-doubt kept her trapped. She outlines key warning signs, emphasizing that abuse doesn't require physical violence to be real. Amanda's core message is both clear and inspiring: healing begins the moment you decide you deserve better. Her story is a testament to resilience, self-respect, and the transformative power of choosing yourself. Connect with Amanda: https://www.amandajscott.com/latest-book 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. Jul 28

    The Hidden Pieces of You: How Trauma Changes Self-Perception and How to Heal It

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn explores how trauma reshapes self-perception and buries the truest parts of who we are. She gently guides mothers to look beyond survival mode and reconnect with the creativity, confidence, and joy they once knew. Emily reminds listeners that healing isn't about becoming someone new — it's about returning to yourself. She invites mothers to join The Rising Room, a supportive community for continued growth, and encourages them to take her free quiz to discover their next step toward calmer, more confident motherhood. 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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