Parenting Through the Lens of Trauma: Finding Healing Together

In this episode we’re joined with Dr. Oksana Zhurbich, a clinical psychologist and post-doctoral fellow specializing in anxiety and OCD in children. We explore how unhealed experiences — whether from the NICU, from loss, or from other moments that shook our sense of safety — can quietly shape the way we show up for our children. How our fear of something happening again can make us overprotective, anxious, or hesitant to let them struggle and grow. Time Stamps 00.00 Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Parenting 02:50 Navigating Anxiety in Parenting 06:10 Recognizing Everyday Anxiety 09:01 The Role of Supportive Parenting 11:46 Balancing Protection and Independence 15:05 Healing and Its Ripple Effect 17:48 The Journey of Healing and Growth 21:01 Finding Help and Support 24:11 The Importance of Self-Compassion 27:02 Transforming Guilt into Awareness 29:50 The Power of Connection and Communication Resources: Dr. Oksana Zhurbich NICU Parent Network (NPN)