From Meltdowns to Makeovers: Healing Motherhood Without Losing Your Mind

From Meltdowns to Makeovers: Healing Motherhood Without Losing Your Mind

July 21, 2026 · 5 min · Episode 269

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Emily Cleghorn discusses the challenges of motherhood and trauma recovery, introducing concepts like identity whiplash and community support.

In this powerful episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn speaks directly to mothers navigating the intersection of trauma recovery and parenthood. Emily explores the concept of "identity whiplash"—the disorienting experience of becoming someone new while still carrying old patterns and responsibilities. She reminds listeners that feeling caught between two versions of yourself isn't failure; it's where real transformation happens. Emily also introduces The Rising Room, a supportive community where healing is actively practiced. A free quiz, Find Your Next Step to Calm and Healing, is available to help mothers identify their next step forward. Take the quiz here: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/calmquiz If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. Https://coaching.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/risingroom 💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing…

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