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Untangle & Thrive Podcast
My motherhood story started fraught with unresolved trauma. The insidious cycle of overwhelm tore me into pieces. Many of us struggle with becoming moms for various reasons, but I find that often lurking behind things are opportunities for deep, rooted healing. If you are struggling with being a mom, please know you are not alone. In this episode, I share my challenges and what helped me, continues to help me thrive with the experience.
23:28•26 Jan 2021
Motherhood and Healing: Angela McKinney's Path to Thriving
“I felt like I was surviving a war, seriously a war, and I kind of think it was around motherhood. Mothering, we all, so many of us women, have a story here.”
Motherhood can be a challenging journey, especially when unresolved trauma is part of the equation. Angela McKinney, an addiction-recovery expert, shares her deeply personal story of navigating these challenges in this episode of 'Untangle & Thrive'. Angela opens up about her early experiences with motherhood, marked by overwhelming emotions and a cycle of trauma that threatened to tear her apart. But within these struggles, she found opportunities for profound healing.
In this episode, Angela discusses the unique pressures that mothers face and how trauma can amplify these stresses. She introduces listeners to The Untangle Method™, her 3-Step system of self-care that combines neurobiology research with creative strategies to improve life quality. This method has been pivotal in Angela's own journey and offers practical tools for others facing similar battles. Angela highlights the importance of developing skills to manage overwhelm, noting that each stage of motherhood requires different capacities.
She also delves into the impact of generational trauma, emphasizing that understanding and addressing these patterns can lead to deeper healing. Her story is not just about surviving motherhood but thriving in it, offering hope and guidance to those who feel alone in their struggles. Whether you're a mother grappling with your own challenges or someone supporting a loved one through theirs, this episode provides valuable insights and encouragement.
Tune in to hear Angela's inspiring journey and learn how you too can thrive amidst the chaos.
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