Healing Trauma Mamas

Midon Wingo
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Host Midon Wingo shares in her journey as a Midwife while learning and healing through childhood sexual trauma and birth trauma, as well as discussion with other Moms sharing their stories, lessons, and healing journeys.

  1. Ep. 64 Healing, trust, and a beautiful birth

    1d ago

    Ep. 64 Healing, trust, and a beautiful birth

    In this episode, let's join Midon as she tackle about Riane's journey to motherhood was filled with challenges, healing, and ultimately, growth. She went from feeling unsupported in her early pregnancies to embracing her unique journey with home births. It’s a reminder that our experiences shape us, and sharing them can empower others.

    1h 29m
  2. Ep. 63 Faith and dealing with the unexpected

    Jun 21

    Ep. 63 Faith and dealing with the unexpected

    Join me as we talk about the real and beautiful parts of motherhood, loss, and finding community. In this episode, Leslie, a homeschooling mom of three, shares her honest story from becoming a mother without a role model to facing the unexpected parts of postpartum recovery. Her story is raw and relatable, a reminder that you’re not alone in this journey.

    57 min
  3. Ep. 62 Continued Healing, Breakthrough, and an Amazing Birth

    May 18

    Ep. 62 Continued Healing, Breakthrough, and an Amazing Birth

    In this episode, we’re welcoming Alyssa back to the podcast to share more of her journey, this time with her third birth and everything that came with it. We talk about the healing that’s happened over the years, including reconnecting with her mom after time apart, setting boundaries, and learning how to move forward in a healthier way. Alyssa also shares how different this pregnancy, labor, and postpartum felt compared to her previous experiences. This conversation is real, honest, and full of growth. From family dynamics to trusting your birth team, to finding peace in postpartum—there’s so much in here that many moms will relate to. What we talk about: Rebuilding a relationship with her momSetting and keeping boundariesHow healing impacted her third birthA more peaceful, connected labor experiencePostpartum that felt lighter and more joyfulThe importance of support and communication A few takeaways: Healing isn’t instant—it’s a processBoundaries matter, especially with familyWho you have in your corner makes a big differenceOpen communication with your partner is everythingEach birth can look and feel different This episode is a reminder that healing is possible, and things really can get better over time.

    47 min
  4. Ep. 61 Two things can be true at once

    May 4

    Ep. 61 Two things can be true at once

    In this deeply honest and powerful episode of Healing Trauma Mamas, we sit down with Lindsay to share her raw and transformative birth journey. After experiencing multiple miscarriages, an unplanned cesarean, and postpartum sepsis, Lindsay carried the weight of trauma, self-doubt, and fear into her next pregnancy. But through intentional healing, mindset work, and support, she chose to pursue a VBAC—and experienced a truly beautiful, redemptive birth. Her story doesn’t end there. What followed was an unexpected postpartum complication that led to an emergency transfer, reminding us that birth can hold both beauty and challenge at the same time. This conversation is a powerful reminder that: Two things can be true at onceBirth is unpredictableAnd your story is still worthy, no matter how it unfolds If you’ve ever felt like your birth didn’t go “as planned,” this episode is for you.

    1h 5m
  5. Ep. 60 Medical Trauma, Fear, and Restoration

    Apr 20

    Ep. 60 Medical Trauma, Fear, and Restoration

    In this episode, Midon sits down with Xiomara to talk about how she went from being a young mom just "doing what she was told" to a researcher fighting for her own voice. Xiomara gets real about the "lost years" of severe postpartum depression after her first baby and the heartbreak of her second pregnancy, which started with a dream for a home birth but ended in a traumatic C-section after she was told she had "no options whatsoever" for her breech baby. Takeaways Trauma and IsolationImpact of Birth Experiences Importance of advocating for oneselfImpact of diet and exercise on pregnancyChallenges of PCOS and pregnancyThe role of midwives in pregnancy and childbirth Believe in yourselfPositive energy in the birth space Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Isolation06:01 Hormonal Regulation and Mental Health14:17 Challenges of Pregnancy and Birth25:19 The Impact of PCOS on Pregnancy41:04 Navigating Pregnancy and VBAC47:48 Preparing for Birth and Pregnancy Challenges01:15:07 Postpartum Recovery and Support The Faith-Filled Childbirth Course https://christianhypnobirthing.mykajabi.com/a/2147522467/XyFpozXc coupon code: MIDON

    1h 35m
  6. Ep. 59 Family Sickness, Miscarriage, and an Arm Presentation

    Apr 7

    Ep. 59 Family Sickness, Miscarriage, and an Arm Presentation

    Join Midon as she catches up with Aly Wyatt our second ever guest on the podcast! Aly shares the massive transitions she’s faced since we last spoke, from navigating her husband's health issues and the heartbreak of four miscarriages to a high-stakes pregnancy during a family legal crisis. She also shares a "lightbulb moment" regarding paternal health and fertility that every family should hear. The heart of the story is the birth of her son, Ned. It’s a wild one. He arrived "Superman style," presenting arm-first and actually grabbing the doctor’s finger during labor! Allie opens up about moving through past birth trauma to find a total "gift of peace" in an unplanned C-section, proving that breakthrough can happen even when nothing goes according to plan. Venmo: @Aly-Wyatt Listen to Aly's first appearance (Episode 2) here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-2-jesus-give-me-my-baby/id1707917275?i=1000628315147

    1h 7m
  7. Ep. 58 Healing, Identity, and Walking in God’s Love with Midon Wingo

    Mar 23

    Ep. 58 Healing, Identity, and Walking in God’s Love with Midon Wingo

    Join Midon Wingo as she shares her personal journey at the 2026 Women’s Retreat at Butman Camp, from growing up in a difficult environment to facing illness, loss, and identity struggles, and how her relationship with God led her to healing and wholeness. She opens up about walking in God’s love, discovering who He created her to be, and living with expectation and freedom. Midon encourages moms and women navigating their own challenges, showing how knowing God and knowing yourself can change the way you see life, your relationships, and yourself. Tune in for her story, her lessons in faith, and practical ways to step fully into the life God has for you.

    48 min
  8. Ep. 57 Down the rabbit trail....chickens, sourdough, homebirth.

    Mar 18

    Ep. 57 Down the rabbit trail....chickens, sourdough, homebirth.

    Join Midon as she speaks with Jessica Nelson, a homeschooling mom of three, about her late third-trimester switch to homebirth. Jessica shares her thought process, preparations, and a few fun rabbit trails into chickens, sourdough, and home life along the way.

    39 min
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Host Midon Wingo shares in her journey as a Midwife while learning and healing through childhood sexual trauma and birth trauma, as well as discussion with other Moms sharing their stories, lessons, and healing journeys.

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  • Creator
    Midon Wingo
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Midon Wingo
  • Show Website
    Healing Trauma Mamas