Mamahood After Trauma | Trauma Informed Parenting, Emotional Regulation for Moms

Emily Cleghorn| Trauma Informed Trigger Recovery Coach for Moms
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Mamahood After Trauma Podcast Trauma-Informed Parenting | Emotional Regulation | Manage Triggers in Motherhood Are you a mama carrying childhood trauma while trying to parent with patience, presence, and peace? You’re not alone — and you’re exactly where you need to be. I’m Emily Cleghorn, trauma-surviving mama of two and Trigger Recovery Coach for Mamas. This podcast is where we stop pretending we’re “fine” and start healing out loud. Here, we talk honestly about maternal mental health, trauma-informed motherhood, and what it really takes to regulate your emotions and manage triggers in the middle of raising kids. Each week, you’ll get trauma-informed conversations, practical healing strategies, and real talk about: ✨ Managing triggers in motherhood without guilt or shame ✨ Emotional regulation when everything feels like too much ✨ Building resilience after childhood, emotional, or birth trauma ✨ Reclaiming your peace while raising securely attached, connected kids ✨ Breaking generational cycles through grounded, heart-led parenting Whether you're navigating postpartum triggers, coping with trauma resurfacing in motherhood, or simply trying to stay calm after a hard day, this show gives you the tools, stories, and support you need to heal without losing yourself. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a lifeline for cycle-breaking mamas rebuilding their lives from the inside out. Take a deep breath. You’re not doing this alone. Let’s walk this healing path together — one episode, one moment of peace, one breakthrough at a time. 🎧 Subscribe now and begin your journey toward peaceful, trauma-informed parenting. 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

    Reclaiming Your Body’s Wisdom: Healing Trauma and Thriving in Perimenopause

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Jenny C. Cohen, a women's wellness expert whose path was shaped by infertility, her husband's cancer, endometriosis, breast cancer, and parenting children through trauma and gender transition. Jenny shares how these profound challenges led her to help women over 40 reconnect with their bodies during perimenopause and menopause. Through movement, play, and body awareness, she guides women to rediscover themselves beyond survival mode. Her accessible Move to Bloom program empowers women to heal from the inside out — reclaiming presence, intuition, and joy. Connect with Jenny: https://danceandheal.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://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

    30 min

  2. 5d ago

    When Your Toddler’s Tantrum Feels Like a Trauma Flashback (And What to Do About It)

    In this powerful episode, trauma recovery coach and host Emily Cleghorn tackles one of motherhood's most challenging realities: parenting while still healing. Emily explains how trauma survivors' nervous systems interpret everyday parenting moments as threats, creating overwhelming triggered responses followed by crushing guilt. Her transformative message reframes the experience entirely — a triggered response is information, not identity. By shifting from self-attack to self-awareness, healing becomes possible, not through perfection, but through recognition, repair, and recovery. A must-listen for any mama navigating the beautifully messy middle of healing. 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

    12 min

  3. May 28

    The Most Empowering Practices for Healing Pleasure After Toxic Relationships

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Dr. Jordin Wiggins, naturopathic doctor and founder of The Pleasure Collective. Drawing from her own experience surviving an abusive relationship, Dr. Wiggins shares how she helps women reclaim pleasure and heal after toxic relationships. She introduces the concept of "super traits" — survival strategies that lead to self-abandonment and people-pleasing — and offers practical tools like micro pleasure practices to help women reconnect with themselves. Together, Emily and Dr. Wiggins inspire listeners to prioritize their own needs, break cycles of self-abandonment, and rebuild their lives from the inside out. Connect with Dr. Jordin Wiggins:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drjordinwiggins/   Super Trait Quiz:  https://form.typeform.com/to/p9OQD3F5  Podcast: https://www.thepleasurecollective.com/podcast  _____________________________________________________________ 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

    32 min

  4. May 26

    The Most Compassionate Path to Healing Shame and Embracing Motherhood

    In this powerful episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn opens up about one of motherhood's most unspoken struggles: shame. Drawing from her own experience following her daughter's birth, Emily shares how suppressed trauma surfaced and left her feeling isolated and overwhelmed. She vulnerably recounts admitting to her husband that she hated being a mother — and how his compassion became a turning point in her healing. Emily reminds listeners that shame loses its power when spoken aloud in safe spaces, and encourages mothers to stop hiding and start healing — 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://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

  5. May 21

    How Can Hypnotherapy Unlock Healing from Trauma in Motherhood?

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes hypnotherapist and mother Alix to explore the transformative power of Rapid Transformational Therapy. Alix shares her personal journey through identity loss, infertility, and emotional healing, explaining how hypnotherapy unlocks the subconscious mind—where 95% of our behaviors and beliefs originate. Together, they discuss breaking generational trauma cycles, the non-linear nature of healing, and the profound responsibility of conscious parenting. Both women inspire listeners with their vulnerability and determination to heal from the inside out, proving that doing the inner work creates lasting change for themselves and their children. Connect with Alix: https://www.instagram.com/align.with.alix/  https://www.alixhembery.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://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

    24 min

  6. May 19

    The Most Empowering Way for Moms to Separate Identity from Trauma Responses

    In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn addresses the shame and self-judgment trauma-surviving mothers experience when their nervous systems become overwhelmed. Emily compassionately distinguishes between mom guilt and mom shame, reminding listeners that reactive moments reflect nervous system responses — not character flaws. Rather than striving to "fix" themselves, she encourages mothers to learn their body's language, tune inward with curiosity, and separate their triggers from their identity. A deeply affirming episode reminding every mama: you are not broken — you are healing. 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

    9 min

  7. May 14

    Exploring Rapid Resolution Therapy and Mindfulness: A Fast-Track Approach to Healing Trauma for Busy Moms

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Mary, a certified mindfulness trainer and Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) specialist. Mary shares her journey from law of attraction coaching to trauma healing, explaining how unresolved emotional blocks prevent people from thriving. She breaks down how RRT works directly with the subconscious mind to clear emotional turmoil quickly — without re-traumatizing clients. Mary also offers practical tools, including a free Loop Locator resource and a simple "Absorb and Release" micro-meditation, empowering mamas to begin their healing journey today, wherever they are. Connect with Mary:  Website: https://portablevisions.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypetto/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PortableVisions  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Livinginthevortex  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

    26 min

  8. May 12

    The Most Powerful Survival Strategy Mothers Can Transform for True Peace

    In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn explores the deeply rooted pattern of hyper-awareness and self-blame that many trauma survivors carry into motherhood. She explains how these survival mechanisms, developed in childhood to maintain safety and connection, often manifest in adulthood as chronic guilt and emotional over-responsibility. Emily also introduces the "Peace Pack," a monthly trauma-informed tool delivered by mail, alongside a private Patreon community for ongoing support. With warmth and lived experience, she empowers mothers to recognize outdated patterns, honor their resilience, and embrace healing — so they can truly mama in peace. Schedule a heart to heart call: https://coaching.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/hearttoheart  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
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Mamahood After Trauma Podcast Trauma-Informed Parenting | Emotional Regulation | Manage Triggers in Motherhood Are you a mama carrying childhood trauma while trying to parent with patience, presence, and peace? You’re not alone — and you’re exactly where you need to be. I’m Emily Cleghorn, trauma-surviving mama of two and Trigger Recovery Coach for Mamas. This podcast is where we stop pretending we’re “fine” and start healing out loud. Here, we talk honestly about maternal mental health, trauma-informed motherhood, and what it really takes to regulate your emotions and manage triggers in the middle of raising kids. Each week, you’ll get trauma-informed conversations, practical healing strategies, and real talk about: ✨ Managing triggers in motherhood without guilt or shame ✨ Emotional regulation when everything feels like too much ✨ Building resilience after childhood, emotional, or birth trauma ✨ Reclaiming your peace while raising securely attached, connected kids ✨ Breaking generational cycles through grounded, heart-led parenting Whether you're navigating postpartum triggers, coping with trauma resurfacing in motherhood, or simply trying to stay calm after a hard day, this show gives you the tools, stories, and support you need to heal without losing yourself. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a lifeline for cycle-breaking mamas rebuilding their lives from the inside out. Take a deep breath. You’re not doing this alone. Let’s walk this healing path together — one episode, one moment of peace, one breakthrough at a time. 🎧 Subscribe now and begin your journey toward peaceful, trauma-informed parenting. 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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