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

Emily Cleghorn| Trauma Informed Trigger Recovery Coach for Moms
  • 4.9 (17)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

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. 2d ago

    When Life Feels Like a Storm: Building Your Shelter Through Trauma Recovery

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes trauma recovery expert Tori Janae, who shares her remarkable journey from a childhood shaped by addiction and generational trauma to becoming a beacon of healing. Drawing on three psychology degrees and 26 years of holistic practice, Tori reveals how shifting out of a victim mindset is the essential first step toward transformation. She offers practical, compassionate guidance on addressing physical, mental, and relational wounds — one small step at a time — proving that our deepest pain can become our greatest purpose. Connect with Tori: https://www.torijenae.com/  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

    29 min

  2. 4d ago

    Mama, You’re Not Messing Up: Embracing Imperfection After Trauma

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn — trauma survivor and cycle breaker — tackles the relentless self-doubt that haunts mothers healing from trauma. She explores how past emotional invalidation and gaslighting erode self-trust, making everyday parenting decisions feel overwhelming. Emily reassures listeners that healing doesn't require perfection; rebuilding trust happens through small, intentional steps like recognizing triggers, repairing relationships, and reflecting without shame. She shares encouraging signs of growth and introduces The Rising Room, her program supporting trauma-surviving mothers. Her closing message is clear: you don't need to be perfect to be a safe, loving mother. 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

    9 min

  3. Jun 25

    How Can Healing from Trauma Help You Reclaim Your Voice as a Single Mama?

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Joni Woods — trauma survivor, single mother, and author — for an honest and uplifting conversation about healing and self-discovery. Joni shares her journey through a difficult 15-year marriage, divorce, and rebuilding life after her ex-husband's passing. She opens up about breaking free from others' expectations, finding her authentic voice, and the transformative power of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and accountability. Through journaling and deep self-reflection, Joni turned pain into purpose — ultimately becoming a stronger mother and advocate for her own healing. Connect with Joni: http://joniwoods.com  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

    22 min

  4. Jun 23

    Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn dismantles the damaging myth that cycle breakers must be fully healed before they can raise healthy children. With honesty and compassion, Emily reframes what breaking cycles truly means — not perfection, but intentionality. She walks listeners through practical steps including repairing after ruptures, learning emotional regulation, setting boundaries, and challenging inherited beliefs. Emily reminds trauma-surviving mamas that they are not behind — they are doing courageous, generational work. She also invites listeners to join The Rising Room, a community built to support mamas healing and parenting differently, together. 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 min

  5. Jun 18

    When Life Throws Curveballs: How One Mama Found Hope and Humor Amidst Heartbreak and Healing

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Jessica Danel, whose journey through motherhood reads like a testament to unbreakable resilience. Jessica candidly shares navigating her daughter Piper's heart surgery, cerebral palsy, and autism diagnosis, her son's Asperger's, the devastating loss of her million-dollar preschool business, and surviving a high school shooting. Rather than surrendering to adversity, Jessica pursued her bachelor's and master's degrees, built a media career, and channeled her extraordinary life experiences into her book, Bucket List from a Redneck Girl — proving that even the most turbulent stories can inspire others to keep moving forward. Connect with Jessica:  Website: https://www.jesssaying.net  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessdanel  X (Twitter): https://x.com/jessdanel          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessdanel/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jessicadanel3  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-danel-mba-88970283/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicadanel4240  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

    30 min

  6. Jun 16

    How to Stop Trauma from Coloring Your Child’s Every Move and Start Parenting with Peace

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn explores how unresolved trauma shapes the lens through which mothers perceive their children's behavior. She explains that trauma-wired brains often assign negative meanings to neutral situations — interpreting independence as rejection or meltdowns as disrespect. Emily introduces a transformative tool: distinguishing between observation and interpretation. By asking "What is actually happening?" versus "What meaning am I assigning?", mothers can shift from reactive parenting to compassionate connection. A reminder that healing isn't about perfection — it's about perspective. Join the Rising Room here: https://coaching.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/risingroom Take the quiz here: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/calmquiz   💬 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 min

  7. Jun 11

    Breaking the Algorithm: Reclaiming Parenting Power in a Digital World

    In this empowering episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes physician and digital wellbeing researcher Dr. Sanjita Setia for a vital conversation about navigating technology as trauma-surviving mothers. Dr. Setia reframes children's technology struggles not as "addiction" but as manipulation by intentionally designed platforms — relieving parents of unnecessary guilt. She offers practical strategies, including "phone parking" at night, family device sunsets, and prioritizing quality over quantity of screen time. Most powerfully, she encourages open, vulnerable communication with children about technology's influence, fostering critical thinking and deeper family connection. A truly transformative episode for modern mamas healing and parenting with intention. Connect with Dr. Setia:  Website: www.sajitasetia.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajita-setia/          YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSajitaSetia           Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsajitasetia/            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sajita.setia/  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

    18 min

  8. Jun 9

    Rewiring Motherhood: How to Break Free from Unconscious Trauma Loops

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn — trauma survivor and cycle breaker — tackles one of the most painful realizations in parenting after trauma: unconsciously repeating the very patterns we promised to leave behind. Emily explains how trauma responses are rooted in the nervous system, not broken by willpower alone. She offers a compassionate, four-step pattern interruption practice to help mamas notice triggers, get curious, and choose differently — one small moment at a time. She also invites listeners to join The Rising Room community and take a free healing quiz. Mend the past so you can mama in peace. Join the Rising Room here: https://coaching.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/risingroom  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://www.patreon.com/c/MamahoodAfterTrauma   💬 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

    11 min
See All (100)

4.9
out of 5
17 Ratings

About

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

Information