“I Hid My Pregnancy”: Motherhood, Trauma & Breaking Cycles with Danielle Coleman

Danielle Coleman hid her pregnancy from her friends — and some didn’t know she had a son until after he turned one. In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Danielle joins Raychel for a deeply open conversation about why she chose privacy during pregnancy, her experiences surrounding conception, and how trauma, trust and survival shaped her journey into motherhood. They explore the difference between protection and hypervigilance, the behaviours we inherit from our families and cultures, setting boundaries after becoming a parent, and the difficult work of breaking generational cycles. Danielle also shares her thoughts on emotional regulation, raising her son without unconsciously passing on her own wounds, and what motherhood has taught her about herself. It’s a conversation about motherhood, survival, privacy, boundaries — and deciding what stops with you. ⚠️ Content note: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, trauma and difficult experiences surrounding pregnancy and conception. Follow Milk & Mummies for more honest conversations about motherhood, identity and everything that comes with raising tiny humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices