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Emily is a stay-at-home mom of four girls and a longtime client of Stephanie’s, navigating the challenges of motherhood while overcoming birth and medical trauma.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to manage anxiety and replace it with confidence in your ability to handle life's challenges, strategies to prioritize self-care based on different seasons of life, and the importance of reframing expectations to reduce stress and increase fulfillment. You'll also hear about practical tips for building a support system and the emotional and physical benefits of working through past traumas.

Timestamps:

[07:48] Birth trauma and medical challenges with Emily’s first two children

[10:03] Navigating a difficult recovery from birth injuries

[13:21] The importance of advocacy during childbirth

[15:53] Impact of medical trauma on bonding and nursing

[18:05] Balancing self-care with the needs of four children

[19:35] Shifting standards for family meals to reduce stress

[20:13] Challenges of sleep deprivation as a mom

[22:40] Reframing survival mode as thriving

[24:31] Parenting through hormonal changes and sleep regressions

[26:19] Managing sibling jealousy and family dynamics

[29:06] Watching older siblings embrace their roles

[32:38] The need for a support system in motherhood

[34:10] Comparing her latest pregnancy to earlier experiences

[37:04] Outsourcing tasks to reduce overwhelm

[39:07] Choosing experiences over material things

[42:12] Emotional and trauma work to build resilience

[45:35] Releasing fear and embracing confidence

[48:51] Helping children manage emotions and anxiety

[50:12] Finding joy and emotional freedom after trauma work

[54:04] Self-care tips for different seasons of life

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