Season 4 of Mamahood After Trauma: Reclaiming Your Identity Beyond Trauma

Welcome back to another exciting season of the Mamahood After Trauma Podcast! This season, I’m beyond thrilled to take you deeper into the healing process. As your host, Emily Cleghorn, Trigger Recovery Coach for Mamas, I want to dive even further into the work that not only helps you manage triggers but also allows you to break free from the cycles that have been holding you back. If you’ve been with me on this journey for a while, you know that healing is more than just managing the pain—it’s about reclaiming your peace, your joy, and most importantly, yourself.

If you’re new to the podcast, welcome! You are absolutely in the right place. Trauma has a way of shaping our lives in ways we don’t always understand. It can become the lens through which we see the world, and sometimes it feels like trauma defines every part of who we are. But what if I told you that you are not your trauma? You are so much more than what you've been through. And that’s exactly what we’re going to explore this season.

Going Beyond Just Surviving

If you’ve ever felt like your life has been shaped by trauma, you’re not alone. It’s easy to fall into a pattern of just surviving—getting through the day, putting one foot in front of the other, reacting to the next emotional trigger that comes your way. But, Mama, what if there’s more? What if you could rediscover the version of you that got lost along the way?

Trauma can make us forget who we are. It pulls us into survival mode, where our focus is solely on reacting, protecting, and coping. In that space, it's hard to remember what joy feels like, or what it means to dream, to create, and to simply be. But the truth is, you are not just your trauma. You are a complex, beautiful, and multifaceted human being with dreams, desires, and an identity that’s so much bigger than the pain you’ve experienced.

Rediscovering Yourself

This season, we’re going to focus on rediscovering you—the version of you that might have been buried under layers of pain, self-doubt, and survival mechanisms. The you that’s creative, passionate, joyful, and full of life. The you that deserves to thrive, not just survive.

Going deeper this season means we’re not just skimming the surface of healing anymore. We’re diving into the hard questions and exploring the deeper work that leads to lasting change. I’m talking about healing your inner child, reclaiming your identity beyond the trauma, rewiring the stories you tell yourself, and building relationships that reflect your true worth.

We’ll also be hearing from some incredible guests—mamas, experts, and cycle-breakers who have walked this journey themselves. They’ll share their wisdom, insights, and encouragement with you, giving you the support and inspiration you need as you take your next steps on the healing path.

My Own Journey: From People-Pleasing to Authenticity

In this first episode of the season, I shared a personal story about my own journey of healing and growth. For years, I followed the rules of what I thought I “should” be doing, based on what everyone else around me was doing. I feared doing things differently because it meant breaking the rules and, heaven forbid, upsetting someone. As a chronic people-pleaser in recovery, this was a major hurdle for me.

But in trying to please others, I had abandoned myself. My creativity, my joy, my love—they were all pushed aside. It made my life harder, frustrating, and completely out of alignment with who I truly am. It wasn’t until I realized that the work I’m doing here—the podcast, the community, and the coaching—is an expression of my heart, my love for you, my listeners, that I began to change.

When I fully embraced my authenticity, everything shifted. I rediscovered the joy and ease that come from being true to who I am. My creativity was reignited. I stopped caring as much about what others thought and started stepping into the person I was always meant to be.

And, Mama, I want that for you too. I want you to reclaim your identity, step into your authenticity, and find the joy and peace you deserve.

This Season Is for You

This season is for the version of you that’s ready to step into something more. It’s for the mama who’s tired of just getting through the day and is ready for real transformation. If you’re ready to reconnect with who you truly are and start the deep work of healing, then this season is for you.

So, let’s kick off Season 4 together. Take a deep breath—yes, right now—inhale deeply through your nose, hold it for a moment, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. Feel that? That’s space. Space for you to rediscover yourself. Space for healing. Space for peace.

I would love to hear from you as you begin this journey. Send me a message, share this episode with another mama who might need to hear it, and let’s walk this path of transformation together.

Join Us on Patreon

One more surprise before I sign off: this season, we’re on Patreon! Yes, that’s right! If you want to dive deeper and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early access to episodes, and more, check out the show notes for all the details on how to join us there.

I’m honored to walk this journey with you, Mama. Let’s make this season one of deep healing and real transformation.

Together, let’s reclaim our identities and step into the lives we were always meant to live. Let’s do this. 💜