About this episode

Emily Cleghorn discusses the hidden grief of motherhood and encourages mothers to embrace their emotions as part of the healing process.

In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn shines a light on the hidden grief of motherhood — the quiet, unexpected emotional waves that leave mothers questioning their feelings. Emily explores how motherhood brings not only love but also profound loss: of freedom, of the childhood you deserved, and of the support you needed. She reminds mothers that when children unknowingly trigger old wounds, feeling overwhelmed isn't failure — it's healing. With compassion and honesty, Emily encourages mothers to embrace their emotions without shame, because feeling is the first step toward freedom.Schedule your free Heart to Heart session here: https://coaching.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/hearttoheart 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://www.patreon.com/c/MamahoodAfterTrauma 💬 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 community…

People in this episode

Host: Emily Cleghorn

Topics covered

• grief
• motherhood
• emotional regulation
• healing
• trauma
• support

Keywords

• grief
• motherhood
• emotional waves
• healing
• trauma
• support
• loss

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