About this episode

Emily Cleghorn discusses emotional reactivity after trauma and encourages self-awareness among mothers.

In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn reassures listeners who feel overly sensitive or reactive that these responses stem from the nervous system's memory of past trauma—not personal weakness. Listeners are encouraged to build self-awareness and book a free "heart to heart" call for personalized support. Click here to book your heart to heart sessionEmily closes with her empowering mantra: "Mend the past so you can mama in peace." 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. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

People in this episode

Host: Emily Cleghorn

Topics covered

• emotional reactivity
• trauma recovery
• self-awareness
• motherhood
• support for moms

Keywords

• emotional reactivity
• trauma
• self-awareness
• motherhood
• support

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