Exploring Maternal Trauma

In the world of Instagram therapy speak, we often hear words like "trauma" and "triggered" thrown around. But what exactly constitutes trauma and how does it impact mothers when not processed appropriately?

Our founder, Allie Stefanelli, LICSW, LCSW, PMH-C, was invited to have a conversation with the creator of Mama Beasts, Antoinette Hemphill about maternal trauma, trauma in general and women's mental health. Allie shares how trauma in women is often left unvalidated, how trauma can affect us as parents and how different approaches -- from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy to compassion and community -- can make a world of difference within our minds and nervous systems.

This podcast could be for you if you have experienced trauma in motherhood, in other instances, or have supported loved ones through it and want to understand how our minds process life experiences.