Why does motherhood seem to resurface wounds you thought were long buried? In this episode, Emily sits down with trauma therapist Lilly Risch to explore the deep, often surprising ways parenting can trigger unresolved trauma, and how healing is not only possible, but transformational.

Together, they discuss:

• Why becoming a parent often brings up your "stuff"
• The difference between normal parenting stress and trauma-based reactions
• What “mother wounds” really are, and how they show up
• How to identify when your triggers are rooted in past experiences
• Ways to respond more intentionally to your child without shame
• The power of repair, self-awareness, and breaking generational cycles

Whether you’re navigating mom rage, guilt, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, this conversation is a validating reminder that you are not alone, and healing can happen even in the messiness of motherhood.

🔗 Connect with Lilly:

Instagram: @forward.healing.therapy
Website: www.forwardhealingtherapy.com

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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Childcare in Crisis: Moms Advocating For Change with Shannon Bonardy and Tabita Ramos.

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For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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Motherhood can be beautiful — and also deeply disorienting. So many moms experience a sense of loss of self in the transition into motherhood and struggle to reconnect with who they are in this new season of life. This week, licensed professional counselor Rachael Smith joins Emily for an empowering conversation on how moms can reconnect with themselves after having kids.

In the episode, they talk about:

• Why so many moms feel lost or disconnected from themselves postpartum
• The myth of "bouncing back" and what true healing looks like
• What it really means to rediscover your authentic self as a mom
• How self-awareness can be a catalyst for reclaiming joy and purpose
• Why short-term and long-term self-care both matter (and how to actually make time for them!)

Whether you're deep in the newborn fog or several years into parenting, this episode will remind you that you're not alone — and that it's not only okay, but necessary, to take up space for yourself.

🔗 Connect with Rachael:

Instagram: @_aftertheglow_
Website: www.aftertheglowcounseling.com

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Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Spring Cleaning: Compassionate Productivity & Whole-Life Decluttering with Lisa Zawrotny.

Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen.

For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever measured your motherhood against someone else’s—especially in the age of Instagram highlight reels and Pinterest-perfect parenting. In this solo episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily explores why modern moms are stuck in the comparison trap and how to break free.

From the hidden reasons why comparison is so common in today's motherhood culture to the emotional toll that constant comparison takes on your confidence and mental health, nothing is left unsaid. Plus, the episode includes a practical journaling exercise to define what it means to be a "good mom"—on your own terms.

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What if the secret to thriving in motherhood isn't doing more — but pausing more? In this powerful episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily sits down with TEDx speaker, coach, and founder of Pause with Azia Ranea, Azia Whitted, to explore how intentional pauses can transform your daily life, energy, and the example you set for your children.

Azia walks us through her 5-part PAUSE Framework, guiding moms to:

• Prioritize themselves without guilt
• Ask the right questions for emotional clarity
• Use simple tools for everyday self-care
• Set boundaries that protect energy and peace
• Be mindful

Whether you’re in burnout mode or simply feeling stretched thin, this episode offers a practical roadmap for building calm, balance, and generational healing — starting with you.

🔗 Connect with Azia:

Instagram: @aziaranea
Website: www.aziaranea.com

✨ Let’s keep the convo going:

Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
Follow the podcast on TikTok → @worthymotherpodcast

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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Mothering with a Disability: Everything is Figureoutable with Brittany Reinke.

Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen.

For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

You are worthy, Mama.

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