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The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
Birth trauma is the dark and sometimes scary side of pregnancy & postpartum that no one wants to talk about. But, we're here to change that! I'm Kayleigh, a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor, determined to bring birth trauma out of the shadows and into the light. When we talk about birth trauma, we take away its power and leave space for healing. Your birth trauma does not need to “happen for a reason." Birth trauma sucks and it’s okay to admit that. Join us as we navigate what it means to heal from birth trauma. You’ll hear from experts in the field as well as others who have experienced birth trauma. Storytelling and education are keys to raising awareness and better understanding how we heal trauma. We don’t do toxic positivity in this space, but you’ll definitely hear some dark humor. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry, but, most importantly, you’ll learn that you’re not alone and that healing is possible. Birth trauma is bullish*it, but your healing is not.
The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
Ep. 179: Six Years Out
In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m reflecting on six years since the day my life and my son Callahan’s changed forever. Six years since I experienced an amniotic fluid embolism that nearly took both of our lives. Six years into a healing journey that has been anything but linear.
This solo episode is my most honest update yet. I talk about what recovery looks like this far out from the trauma: what’s changed, what hasn’t, the unexpected gifts, and the grief that still lingers. I share how I’ve learned to move with my story instead of trying to move past it, and what I wish someone had told me in those earliest, darkest days postpartum.
Whether you’re six days, six months, or six years into your own healing, I hope this episode meets you right where you are and reminds you that you are never alone in this.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🕯 A raw reflection on six years since surviving an amniotic fluid embolism
💔 What grief still looks and feels like all these years later
🌀 Why “letting go” never resonated, and what integration really means
💬 The myths of healing we’re sold, and the truths that actually help
🧠 Why triggers don’t vanish with time, but our capacity to cope can grow
👶 The complicated grief of ending your family-building journey
🌈 How joy and sorrow have learned to coexist
👣 The emotional evolution of parenting after trauma
🫶 The honor of turning pain into purpose through this community and work
Resources & Mentions:
📖 Want to hear Kayleigh’s full birth story? Listen to Season 1, Episode 1
📚 Trauma & postpartum support: birthtraumamama.com/resources
📱 Join the community: @birthtraumamama
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For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.
Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.
Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.