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

<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Mamahood After Trauma Podcast</span><br /><span>Trauma-Informed Parenting | Emotional Regulation | Manage Triggers in Motherhood</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>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.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>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.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Each week, you’ll get trauma-informed conversations, practical healing strategies, and real talk about:</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>✨ Managing triggers in motherhood without guilt or shame</span><br /><span>✨ Emotional regulation when everything feels like too much</span><br /><span>✨ Building resilience after childhood, emotional, or birth trauma</span><br /><span>✨ Reclaiming your peace while raising securely attached, connected kids</span><br /><span>✨ Breaking generational cycles through grounded, heart-led parenting</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>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.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a lifeline for cycle-breaking mamas rebuilding their lives from the inside out.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Take a deep breath. You’re not doing this alone.</span><br /><span>Let’s walk this healing path together — one episode, one moment of peace, one breakthrough at a time.</span></p> <p><span>🎧 Subscribe now and begin your journey toward peaceful, trauma-informed parenting.</span><br /><span>Learn more at mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/podcast<br /><br /></span>Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc</p>

S3E01:Season 3 Premier

Season 3 already!?!  The Mamahood after Trauma podcast is evolving this year! We're recording episodes live on Facebook and Wisdom! Come join us Live on Thursdays @ 12pm EST. 

01-05
13:02

Ep. 20: 3 Keys to Reconnecting within with Emily Cleghorn

Why is it important to reconnect to your internal knowing?  In this episode, Emily explores 3 keys that will help you reconnect within yourself so you can ease your healing journey.  Click here to see the full version of the show notes for this episode.  

09-08
17:59

Ep.19:Does Asking the Wrong Question have Your Healing Stuck? w/ Terri Kozlowski

In this episode, Native American Terri Kozlowski joins Emily in a conversation about asking the right questions on your healing journey. Terri is a certified life coach, blogger, the author of "Raven Transcending Fear," and founder of Soul Solutions. She specializes in empowering women by teaching them to set personal boundaries, reframe the stories they tell themselves, overcome their fears, and push past their limiting beliefs. Part memoir, part self-help guide, Terri’s book is a raw and personal story of diving deep into childhood trauma, dealing with the terror before ultimately getting comfortable with fear and transcending it. On her successful podcast and YouTube channel Soul Solutions, she delves into the soul and offers bite-sized takeaways for controlling our egos and emotions. Terri holds a BS in Social Science, has written for NewsBreak, TealFeed, and Medium appeared on over 70 podcasts and has spoken to groups from 5 to 600. She has helped over 1500 people with her hard-earned wisdom. Terri lives in Woodstock, GA, with her husband and pampered chihuahua Lelu. Click here to read the full version of the show notes

09-06
25:17

Ep. 18: Tapping into your Inner Calm Mama w/ Ann Hince

In this episode of Rise and Shine with Emily C. Ann Hince joins us to share her inspiring story and how she learned how to become the calm mama that she craved to be on the inside. To learn more about Ann, click here to read the show notes in their entirety. 

07-20
26:48

Ep. 17: The link between Trauma and Disease w/ Magic Barclay

As trauma survivors, we can find ourselves dealing with physical health issues more than those who don't have a traumatic background early on in our lives. In this episode of Rise and Shine with Emily C. Magic Barclay joins me to discuss the link between trauma and those physical health issues we, as trauma survivors face. She shines a light that will change your understanding and give you back your power to take charge of your health… and your life.  Click here to read the full version of the show notes for this episode.

07-12
26:15

Ep. 16: Embracing and Accepting it All w/ Kimberly Bell

In this episode, Kimberly Bell shares about her memoir, The Epitome of Kimmy and how she was able to embrace and accept her traumatic childhood and fully step into her empowered mamahood. 

07-06
26:16

Ep. 15: Breaking the Silence w/ Leigh Hearl

We all have secrets. Leigh Heart had one that nearly killed her.  In this episode of Rise and Shine with Emily C., Leigh Hearl shares her story and some helpful tips for how to break the silence so that you can begin healing. 

06-29
21:56

Ep. 14: Strengthen Your Self- Love Muscle w/ Nikki Franklin

Learning to love yourself after childhood trauma is critically important but it can also be incredibly challenging. In this episode, Emily has a conversation with Nikki Franklin who has walked a healing journey learning just how much her childhood trauma was impacting her life and how important her love for herself was. 

06-22
15:44

Ep. 13: A Key Step to Prepare for Mamahood after Trauma w/ Tamara Hiller

Would it surprise you to know that the easiest part of mamahood is the giving birth part?  In this episode of Rise and Shine with Emily C., Tamara Hiller- a certified midwife- shares about her experience and the shocking discovery she made. Tune in to hear her sage advice for mama's to be. 

06-15
20:44

Ep. 12: The Secret to Feeling Heard

Have you ever shared something you were navigating with someone and as you were sharing, you noticed their eyes glazing over or maybe when you stopped talking, they immediately jumped into "fix it" mode? In episode 12 of Rise & Shine with Emily C., Leslie Lindsey Davis spoke about the lessons she has learned on her healing journey about filling her need to feel heard.

06-08
23:43

Ep. 11: Identifying Your Nervous System State w/ Christa Bevan

Trauma isn't cut and dry. There are many different types and each give their own challenges. However, one thing does remain the same... they each have the ability to be passed down through generations IF they go unresolved. Tune in a Christa Bevan and Emily discuss the various types of trauma, how they are passed down through generations and give you a few steps that you can take to begin your healing journey.

06-01
20:28

Ep. 10: Reclaiming your Power is your Choice w/ Charlene Madden

We tend to make healing our childhood trauma this big daunting and scary thing but really at the end of the day, it boils down to one thing... Join Emily and Charlene as they discuss the one thing you NEED to do on your healing journey. Check out the blog on withemilyc.ca to learn how to connect with Charlene. 

05-25
32:41

Ep. 9 Are you Stuffing your Emotions with Lauren Fonvielle

In this episode, Emily speaks with Lauren Fonvielle; an EFT practitioner about the basics of tapping and how it can be beneficial for Trauma recovery.  

05-18
26:23

Ep 8: Building a Support System as a Mom without a Mom

Melissa Reilly joins us on this episode of Rise and Shine with Emily C. Listen in to our conversation about what you can do to build the support system you need as a mom without a mom. 

05-11
30:05

Ep 7: Understanding the Mind/Body Connect

In this episode, Dr. Hailey Steinhauser joins us to discuss the connection between the emotions and physical health. Connect with Dr. Hailey on Instagram @dr.haileysteinhauser 

04-20
44:34

Ep 6: What are your Coping Mechanisms

Do you struggle with feeling those less than positive emotions that come up? Are you tired of numbing out? Caroline Holke joins Emily to have a conversation around the key that are driving the habits you are looking to change but aren't sure where to turn or what to do.  Connect with Caroline on IG @Caroline_holke_coaching 

04-13
30:06

EP 5: How to Heal your Relationships

Have you ever wondered how to heal your relationships? Would you be shocked to know that the key to heal many relationships is to heal yourself first? Megan Eddinger discovered this first hand. She learned that she needed to love herself before she could receive or give love. It led her on a journey of intentional self love. Check out 5 quick self care activities for busy mama's here. 

04-06
29:45

Ep. 4: It’s time to Believe in YOU

In this episode, we talk about nitty gritty details about what you actually have to do to really believe in yourself and why you likely have not been successful in the past. Click here to book your Fierce Confident Mama Breakthrough Session today! 

01-11
21:19

Ep. 3: Are you Believing the LIES?

In this episode, you're going to get the first piece of the puzzle for hushing the negative self talk and turning around the disbelief. 

01-04
13:05

Ep.2: 2 ways to tell if your trauma is holding you back

In this episode, we're talking about 2 ways your trauma could be holding you back. We discuss the question "Are you a prickly caterpillar or a beautiful butterfly?"  If you find that you're a prickly caterpillar and you're ready to metamorphosize, a fierce confident mama breakthrough session is my gift to you!

12-14
09:40

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