The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast

Kayleigh Summers
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The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast

Birth trauma is the dark and sometimes scary side of pregnancy & postpartum that no one wants to talk about. But, we're here to change that! I'm Kayleigh, a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor, determined to bring birth trauma out of the shadows and into the light. When we talk about birth trauma, we take away its power and leave space for healing. Your birth trauma does not need to “happen for a reason." Birth trauma sucks and it’s okay to admit that. Join us as we navigate what it means to heal from birth trauma. You’ll hear from experts in the field as well as others who have experienced birth trauma. Storytelling and education are keys to raising awareness and better understanding how we heal trauma. We don’t do toxic positivity in this space, but you’ll definitely hear some dark humor. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry, but, most importantly, you’ll learn that you’re not alone and that healing is possible. Birth trauma is bullish*it, but your healing is not. 

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Adoption and Perinatal Trauma

    On this week's episode, we are talking about the intersection of adoption and birth and perinatal trauma. We are joined by Gabbie Ryan, who has personal and professional experience in this. Gabbie was adopted from China at 18 months old to a white family in Minnesota. She is now a diversity equity and justice leader in the Twin Cities and specializes in adoptee self-discovery. Gabbie and I explore adoption practices and the idea of "coming out of a fog" as an adoptee. We hope you enjoy ...

    53min
  2. HIE, a NICU Journey, & a Subsequent Birth feat. Sarah

    HÁ 6 DIAS

    HIE, a NICU Journey, & a Subsequent Birth feat. Sarah

    On this week's listener episode, we welcome Sarah. Sarah shares her two birth experiences with us. Her first pregnancy resulted in an undetected infection and meconium aspiration, which led to her daughter's hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) diagnosis. Sarah also shares about her subsequent pregnancy and birth which she describes as part of her healing.On this episode, you will hear:- Maternal infection - Meconium aspiration- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)- NICU journey- Heal...

    37min

  3. 20 DE JAN.

    Let's Talk PPCM

    On this episode, we welcome Brianna Henderson, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Let's Talk PPCM and a certified patient family partner, patient advocate, doula, and a bestselling author.On this episode, you will hear:- Brianna's journey: from misdiagnosis to advocacy- understanding postpartum cardiomyopathy- the impact of family history on health- navigating healthcare challenges- the birth of Let's Talk PPCM- survivor's guilt and advocacy- empowering moms with knowledge If you suspect yo...

    54min

  4. 13 DE JAN.

    Empathy Doesn’t Require Experience: How Child-free Friends Can Offer Support

    On this week's episode, we welcome friends and colleagues, the Shrink Chicks - Jennifer Chaiken LMFT and Emmalee Bierly LMFT. Jennifer and Emmalee founded The Therapy Group and cohost the Shrink Chicks Podcast. In today's episode, we dicuss how to support a friend through a traumatic perinatal experience when you don't plan to have kids yourself. Emmalee and Jen share their own experience navigating this dynamic through Emmalee's infertility journey while best friends and business partners. T...

    48min
  5. AFE? HELLP?: An Uncertain Diagnosis with ICU & NICU Stay feat. Julia

    9 DE JAN.

    AFE? HELLP?: An Uncertain Diagnosis with ICU & NICU Stay feat. Julia

    On this week's Listener Series, we welcome Julia. Julia was induced at 38 weeks due to gestational hypertension. A routine delivery turned terrifying, when Julia suddenly became unresponsive. What followed was a litany of complications landing Julia and her baby in the ICU and NICU, and still to this day with an uncertain diagnosis. She shares with us the process of bringing home a NICU baby after a significant trauma and what her healing journey has been like.On this episode, you will hear:-...

    51min

  6. 7 DE JAN.

    The Grief & Joy of an Only Child After Birth Trauma

    On Today's episode, Kayleigh shares her own journey with coming to accept their family of three over the past 5 years. In this episode:- Positives of having an only child- Fears about having an only child- Making the decision to have an only child- Acceptance and Grief of your family looking different than you imagined. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offe...

    45min
  7. Revisiting Erica's Story

    19/12/2024

    Revisiting Erica's Story

    On this special listener series episode, we follow up with Erica. We shared Erica's story over 2 years ago and many listeners have asked us to follow up on her story now. The first part of her story can be heard on these previous episodes: Part 1 & Part 2. Erica shared her experience with the loss of her daughter Verity and was pregnant after that loss during our second recording. This time around, Erica catches us up on her second birth experience and how things are now.On this episode, ...

    39min

  8. 16/12/2024

    When Therapists Cause Harm

    On this week's episode, we welcome Erica Zaldivar, LMFT to join me in discussing when therapists cause harm. I posted a few weeks back in my Instagram stories asking you to share bad experiences with therapists and it received a ton of feedback. It was shocking to say the least. Erica and I wanted to do an episode on this topic to help others identify what is appropriate and what is not appropriate in a therapy setting and to provide validation and support to those who have unfortunately had ...

    44min
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Birth trauma is the dark and sometimes scary side of pregnancy & postpartum that no one wants to talk about. But, we're here to change that! I'm Kayleigh, a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor, determined to bring birth trauma out of the shadows and into the light. When we talk about birth trauma, we take away its power and leave space for healing. Your birth trauma does not need to “happen for a reason." Birth trauma sucks and it’s okay to admit that. Join us as we navigate what it means to heal from birth trauma. You’ll hear from experts in the field as well as others who have experienced birth trauma. Storytelling and education are keys to raising awareness and better understanding how we heal trauma. We don’t do toxic positivity in this space, but you’ll definitely hear some dark humor. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry, but, most importantly, you’ll learn that you’re not alone and that healing is possible. Birth trauma is bullish*it, but your healing is not. 

Informações

  • Criado por
    Kayleigh Summers
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2025
  • Episódios
    141
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
  • Site do podcast
    The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast

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