Mamahood After Trauma | Healing Childhood Trauma, Parenting Triggers & Emotional Regulation for Moms

By Emily Cleghorn| Trauma Informed Trigger Recovery Coach for Moms

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Description

Are you a mama healing from childhood trauma while trying to stop repeating the patterns you grew up with? You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.

I’m Emily Cleghorn, trauma-surviving mama of two and Trigger Recovery Coach for Mamas. Mamahood After Trauma is where we stop pretending we’re “fine” and start healing out loud.

This podcast explores what happens when your past shows up in your parenting — from parenting triggers and emotional regulation to mom guilt, burnout, maternal mental health, and breaking generational cycles.

Each week, you’ll get honest conversations, trauma-informed education, and practical tools to help you:

✨ Understand your parenting triggers and respond instead of react
✨ Regulate your emotions when motherhood feels overwhelming
✨ Heal unprocessed childhood, emotional, or birth trauma
✨ Build resilience and trust yourself as a mom
✨ Create a more connected relationship with yourself and your children

Whether you’re struggling with yelling, feeling touched out and overwhelmed, experiencing trauma resurfacing in motherhood, or simply wanting to parent differently than you were parented — this show is here to support your healing journey.

This isn’t about becoming a perfect mom.

It’s about becoming a more present, connected, and confident one — while healing the parts of yourself that were never meant to be carried alone.

🎧 Subscribe and join the cycle-breaking journey.

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


Episode Date
Trauma & Addiction: What I've Seen, Lived, or Learned
Oct 06, 2026
Learning Connection by Doing: The Experiential Approach to Healing
Oct 01, 2026
The Mother You're Becoming: You Don't Have to Become Your Mother
Sep 29, 2026
How Can Mindfulness Help Trauma-Surviving Mamas and Their Children Heal Together?
Sep 24, 2026
Triggers Aren’t Bad Behavior — They’re Old Stories
Sep 22, 2026
Why Women Burn Out Faster and How to Restore Your Feminine Energy for Lasting Health
Sep 17, 2026
What Kids Actually Need From a Healing Mama
Sep 15, 2026
Why Saying “I’m Not Okay” Is the First Step to Better Parenting and Breaking Family Cycles
Sep 10, 2026
Motherhood Was the Mirror That Showed Me My Unhealed Wounds
Sep 08, 2026
How Does Childhood Trauma Impact Children’s Weight and Emotional Health?
Sep 03, 2026
Why Trauma Survivors Parent Differently (And No One Talks About It)
Sep 01, 2026
Why Saying “You’re Enough” to Yourself Changes Everything in Motherhood
Aug 27, 2026
Saying "No" Without Explaining or Apologizing
Aug 25, 2026
How Can Mothers Heal from Family-of-Origin Trauma and Break the Cycle?
Aug 20, 2026
Energetic Overdraft: The Price of Being the Strong One
Aug 18, 2026
The Untold Impact of Unhealed Trauma on Motherhood and How to Begin the Healing Journey
Aug 13, 2026
Why Boundaries Aren’t Mean — They’re Medicine
Aug 11, 2026
When Your Husband Walks Out and Your House Looks Like a Tornado Hit It — Now What?
Aug 07, 2026
My Body Forced Me to Slow Down
Aug 04, 2026
When Love Hurts: Identifying the Subtle Signs of Abuse and Finding Your Way Back
Jul 30, 2026
The Hidden Pieces of You: How Trauma Changes Self-Perception and How to Heal It
Jul 28, 2026
Why Flexible Childcare Hours Are a Game-Changer for Moms Recovering from Trauma
Jul 23, 2026
From Meltdowns to Makeovers: Healing Motherhood Without Losing Your Mind
Jul 21, 2026
The Untold Emotional Toll of Premature Birth and How to Rebuild After Trauma
Jul 16, 2026
How Do You Grieve the Loss of Your Old Self While Healing from Trauma?
Jul 14, 2026
When “Good Enough” Is More Than Enough: Parenting Through Postnatal Challenges and ADHD
Jul 09, 2026
Rediscovering Yourself When Survival No Longer Defines You
Jul 07, 2026
When Life Feels Like a Storm: Building Your Shelter Through Trauma Recovery
Jul 02, 2026
Mama, You’re Not Messing Up: Embracing Imperfection After Trauma
Jun 30, 2026
How Can Healing from Trauma Help You Reclaim Your Voice as a Single Mama?
Jun 25, 2026
Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids
Jun 23, 2026
When Life Throws Curveballs: How One Mama Found Hope and Humor Amidst Heartbreak and Healing
Jun 18, 2026
How to Stop Trauma from Coloring Your Child’s Every Move and Start Parenting with Peace
Jun 16, 2026
Breaking the Algorithm: Reclaiming Parenting Power in a Digital World
Jun 11, 2026
Rewiring Motherhood: How to Break Free from Unconscious Trauma Loops
Jun 09, 2026
Reclaiming Your Body’s Wisdom: Healing Trauma and Thriving in Perimenopause
Jun 04, 2026
When Your Toddler’s Tantrum Feels Like a Trauma Flashback (And What to Do About It)
Jun 02, 2026
The Most Empowering Practices for Healing Pleasure After Toxic Relationships
May 28, 2026
The Most Compassionate Path to Healing Shame and Embracing Motherhood
May 26, 2026
How Can Hypnotherapy Unlock Healing from Trauma in Motherhood?
May 21, 2026
The Most Empowering Way for Moms to Separate Identity from Trauma Responses
May 19, 2026
Exploring Rapid Resolution Therapy and Mindfulness: A Fast-Track Approach to Healing Trauma for Busy Moms
May 14, 2026
The Most Powerful Survival Strategy Mothers Can Transform for True Peace
May 12, 2026
Understanding and Healing Childhood Trauma’s Hidden Influence on Adult Relationship Patterns and Beliefs
May 07, 2026
The Most Powerful Way to Untangle Shame in Motherhood After Trauma
May 05, 2026
The Most Powerful Journey from Binge Eating to Healing After Trauma
Apr 30, 2026
Rage, Overwhelm, Shutdown: Unlocking the Hidden Emotions Behind Parenting Challenges
Apr 28, 2026
Exploring Trauma Awareness and Healing Through Creativity in Motherhood
Apr 23, 2026
The Most Compassionate Guide to Healing Emotional Reactivity After Trauma
Apr 21, 2026
The Most Powerful Ways Maternal Mental Health Transforms Families
Apr 16, 2026
The Greatest Unspoken Truths About Grief in Motherhood
Apr 14, 2026
The Hidden Struggles of Motherhood: Why Matrescence Matters
Apr 09, 2026
The Hidden Messages Behind Your Anger: A Guide for Healing Moms
Apr 07, 2026
Finding Your Inner Compass: Following Joy as a Path to Healing in Motherhood
Apr 02, 2026
Guilt, Shame, and Repair: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Motherhood
Mar 31, 2026
Are You Touched Out? How to Talk to Your Partner Without Losing Your Mind!
Mar 26, 2026
Embracing the Mess: How Imperfection Can Lead to Connection
Mar 24, 2026
Creating Safe Spaces: How to Foster Connection and Healing in Your Family
Mar 19, 2026
The Truth About Being a “Perfect Mom” and Why It’s Holding You Back
Mar 17, 2026
Building Resilience: How to Manage Triggers and Embrace Self-Compassion
Mar 12, 2026
Why "Just Regulate" Is the Worst Advice for Moms Facing Trauma
Mar 10, 2026
How Can Motherhood Inspire Healing from Trauma and Addiction?
Mar 05, 2026
The Greatest Misconception About Dysregulation in Motherhood
Mar 03, 2026
Love, Compassion, and Self-Care: Keys to Thriving as a Mom of a "Spicy" Child
Feb 26, 2026
Reconnecting with Your Body: Small Steps to Big Healing After Trauma
Feb 24, 2026
The Best Strategies for Busy Moms to Balance Hormones and Boost Well-Being
Feb 19, 2026
Reclaiming Your Agency: The Power of Observing Your Body's Cycles
Feb 17, 2026
Navigating the Postpartum Wilderness: Tools for Healing and Self-Compassion in Motherhood
Feb 12, 2026
The Body’s Whisper: Recognizing and Responding to Trauma Signals
Feb 10, 2026
From Pain to Presence: A Mother’s Path to Healing
Feb 05, 2026
The Greatest Misunderstanding: Your Body is Not Your Enemy
Feb 03, 2026
The Hidden Struggles of Trauma Moms: Embracing Imperfection and Self-Love
Jan 29, 2026
Why Does Healing Feel Harder Before It Gets Better?
Jan 27, 2026
How Can We Transform Trauma into Purpose in Motherhood?
Jan 22, 2026
The Greatest Misconception About Finding Peace in Early Healing
Jan 20, 2026
From Surviving to Thriving: A Pathway for Mothers Healing from Trauma
Jan 15, 2026
Reconnecting with Your Body: How to Decode the Signs of Overwhelm in Motherhood
Jan 13, 2026
How Can Mothers Embrace Authenticity and Heal from Trauma?
Jan 08, 2026
The Nervous System’s Cry for Help: Understanding Survival Mode
Jan 06, 2026
Holiday Message from Mamahood After Trauma
Dec 18, 2025
Embracing Peace: A Guide to Crafting Your Unique Holiday Joy
Dec 16, 2025
The Healing Power of Community: Finding Your People in Motherhood
Dec 11, 2025
Finding Joy Amidst the Grief: A Holiday Survival Guide
Dec 09, 2025
Rising Through the Storm: Embracing the Messy Middle of Motherhood
Dec 04, 2025
Holiday Gatherings: Mastering the Art of Peaceful Presence
Dec 02, 2025
The Greatest Impact of Trauma on Family Dynamics: Over-Parenting vs. Under-Parenting
Nov 27, 2025
The Holiday Survival Kit: Tools for Trauma Survivors to Thrive This Season
Nov 25, 2025
The Best Strategies for Healing Trauma as a Neurodivergent Mom
Nov 20, 2025
Building a Supportive Community: How to Thrive as a Trauma Survivor and Mother
Nov 18, 2025
Finding Hope and Resilience: Practical Strategies for Healing After Trauma
Nov 13, 2025
Celebrating the Unseen: How Small Acts of Courage Shape Your Healing Journey
Nov 11, 2025
The Shame Game: How to Stop Playing and Start Healing
Nov 06, 2025
Trauma, Healing, and the Journey of Mamahood: What We’ve Learned Together
Nov 04, 2025
How Can Hold My Hand Mama Help Mothers Heal from Trauma?
Oct 30, 2025
The Unseen Impact of Your Healing Journey on Your Children
Oct 28, 2025
How to Stop Forcing Your Child into a Mold and Start Embracing Their True Self
Oct 23, 2025
Four Essential Steps for Mothers to Shift from Survival Mode to a Thriving Life After Trauma
Oct 21, 2025
The Hidden Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Relationships
Oct 16, 2025
When Healing Feels Like a Rollercoaster: Understanding Your Triggers
Oct 14, 2025
Unpacking the Emotional and Physical Impact of Birth Trauma
Oct 09, 2025