The Most Powerful Ways Maternal Mental Health Transforms Families

In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Kate Kripke, a clinical social worker and mother, who shares her journey from childhood anxiety to becoming a maternal mental health advocate. Kate explores how self-awareness and self-compassion help mothers recognize and reduce projection onto their children. She emphasizes that healing ourselves is the greatest gift we can give our kids. Kate offers practical tools, including eight brain-health habits and a simple breathing technique to regulate the nervous system. Together, Emily and Kate inspire mothers to embrace hard conversations, reclaim agency, and heal with courage. Connect with Kate: Wanting to feel calm, connected, and confident in motherhood? Watch my free 30-minute masterclass: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/sign-up-e   Feeling overwhelmed? Reset your nervous system and reconnect with yourself—join Kate’s 21-Day interactive wellness challenge today: https://itlist.co/i/2316/aligned-mama-reset-21-day-interactive-wellness-challenge  If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. https://www.patreon.com/c/MamahoodAfterTrauma   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc