Mamahood After Trauma

After spending 20 years struggling to recognize what safety felt like, Amy Armstrong began rebuilding her sense of power with an unexpected ally: a pair of inexpensive western-style boots she wore on intimidating days. In this episode, Amy joins Emily Cleghorn to talk about supporting mothers navigating high-conflict co-parenting and court, where being believed can feel like ...

Have you ever been praised for being the strong one, keeping the peace, or getting everything perfect—while privately feeling exhausted by the effort? Maybe you find yourself reading every mood in the room or treating a small mistake like an emergency, and wonder why it’s so hard to respond differently, even when you know the kind of mama you want to be.

What if these ...

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After giving birth in February 2020, Rebekah Duvall found herself facing postpartum mental and physical health challenges just as the world shut down. I

n this episode, she shares how that experience led her from a career in HR to counseling—and why she now advocates for better perinatal care. Emily Cleghorn and Rebekah discuss the isolation ...

Have you ever mistaken feeling numb for feeling calm? Maybe you’ve found yourself scrolling, overworking, eating, sleeping, or going quiet when you’re overwhelmed—and wondered why it’s so hard to respond differently, even when you want to feel more present in motherhood. What if these habits aren’t simply “bad” choices, but coping strategies that once helped you feel safe?

After 27 years working with young people and 6,500 families, Dr. Jerry Wakeman says one of the biggest sources of parental stress is trying to control what can’t be controlled.

On Mamahood After Trauma, he shares practical ways to steady yourself: notice when stress is rising, return to the present through your senses, and turn repetitive thoughts toward actio...