The Parenting Mirror - When Parenting Triggers Your Own Trauma

We dive into the hidden emotional impact of foster care and adoption on parents. This episode explores how parenting children from hard places can unexpectedly surface unresolved trauma, emotional triggers, and past wounds we thought were long behind us. As we navigate attachment, behavior, and trust, we often find ourselves confronting our own stories in powerful and sometimes uncomfortable ways.Designed for foster and adoptive parents, this honest conversation highlights the connection between trauma-informed parenting and personal healing. We unpack how increased self-awareness can lead to stronger relationships, healthier responses, and lasting transformation for both parents and children. If you’re parenting through foster care or adoption and feeling triggered, this episode will help you feel seen—and give you tools to grow through it.