Ep. 63 Faith and dealing with the unexpected

Ep. 63 Faith and dealing with the unexpected

Join me as we talk about the real and beautiful parts of motherhood, loss, and finding community. In this episode, Leslie, a homeschooling mom of three, shares her honest story from becoming a mother without a role model to facing the unexpected parts of postpartum recovery. Her story is raw and relatable, a reminder that you’re not alone in this journey.

Ep. 62 Continued Healing, Breakthrough, and an Amazing Birth

In this episode, we’re welcoming Alyssa back to the podcast to share more of her journey, this time with her third birth and everything that came with it. We talk about the healing that’s happened over the years, including reconnecting with her mom after time apart, setting boundaries, and learning how to move forward in a healthier way. Alyssa also shares how different this pregnancy, labor, and postpartum felt compared to her previous experiences. This conversation is real, honest, and full of growth. From family dynamics to trusting your birth team, to finding peace in postpartum—there’s so much in here that many moms will relate to. What we talk about: * Rebuilding a relationship with her mom * Setting and keeping boundaries * How healing impacted her third birth * A more peaceful, connected labor experience * Postpartum that felt lighter and more joyful * The importance of support and communication A few takeaways: * Healing isn’t instant—it’s a process * Boundaries matter, especially with family * Who you have in your corner makes a big difference * Open communication with your partner is everything * Each birth can look and feel different This episode is a reminder that healing is possible, and things really can get better over time.

Ep. 61 Two things can be true at once

In this deeply honest and powerful episode of Healing Trauma Mamas, we sit down with Lindsay to share her raw and transformative birth journey. After experiencing multiple miscarriages, an unplanned cesarean, and postpartum sepsis, Lindsay carried the weight of trauma, self-doubt, and fear into her next pregnancy. But through intentional healing, mindset work, and support, she chose to pursue a VBAC—and experienced a truly beautiful, redemptive birth. Her story doesn’t end there. What followed was an unexpected postpartum complication that led to an emergency transfer, reminding us that birth can hold both beauty and challenge at the same time. This conversation is a powerful reminder that: * Two things can be true at once * Birth is unpredictable * And your story is still worthy, no matter how it unfolds If you’ve ever felt like your birth didn’t go “as planned,” this episode is for you.

Ep. 60 Medical Trauma, Fear, and Restoration

In this episode, Midon sits down with Xiomara to talk about how she went from being a young mom just "doing what she was told" to a researcher fighting for her own voice. Xiomara gets real about the "lost years" of severe postpartum depression after her first baby and the heartbreak of her second pregnancy, which started with a dream for a home birth but ended in a traumatic C-section after she was told she had "no options whatsoever" for her breech baby. Takeaways * Trauma and Isolation * Impact of Birth Experiences Importance of advocating for oneself * Impact of diet and exercise on pregnancy * Challenges of PCOS and pregnancy * The role of midwives in pregnancy and childbirth Believe in yourself * Positive energy in the birth space Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Isolation * 06:01 Hormonal Regulation and Mental Health * 14:17 Challenges of Pregnancy and Birth * 25:19 The Impact of PCOS on Pregnancy * 41:04 Navigating Pregnancy and VBAC * 47:48 Preparing for Birth and Pregnancy Challenges * 01:15:07 Postpartum Recovery and Support The Faith-Filled Childbirth Course https://christianhypnobirthing.mykajabi.com/a/2147522467/XyFpozXc [https://christianhypnobirthing.mykajabi.com/a/2147522467/XyFpozXc] coupon code: MIDON

Ep. 59 Family Sickness, Miscarriage, and an Arm Presentation

Join Midon as she catches up with Aly Wyatt our second ever guest on the podcast! Aly shares the massive transitions she’s faced since we last spoke, from navigating her husband's health issues and the heartbreak of four miscarriages to a high-stakes pregnancy during a family legal crisis. She also shares a "lightbulb moment" regarding paternal health and fertility that every family should hear. The heart of the story is the birth of her son, Ned. It’s a wild one. He arrived "Superman style," presenting arm-first and actually grabbing the doctor’s finger during labor! Allie opens up about moving through past birth trauma to find a total "gift of peace" in an unplanned C-section, proving that breakthrough can happen even when nothing goes according to plan. Venmo: @Aly-Wyatt Listen to Aly's first appearance (Episode 2) here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-2-jesus-give-me-my-baby/id1707917275?i=1000628315147 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-2-jesus-give-me-my-baby/id1707917275?i=1000628315147]