Mending the Mother Wound: Conscious Motherhood, Mothering Yourself First, & Self Belonging with Dr. Marua Moynihan

EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 1H 6M

Mending the Mother Wound: Conscious Motherhood, Mothering Yourself First, & Self Belonging with Dr. Marua Moynihan

from Healing Her Story with Riva Jean-Paul · host Riva Jean-Paul

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Maura Moynihan — a mother of four, a seasoned practitioner, and a soul-centered healer who has spent over 17 years walking beside women on their healing journeys through chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, breathwork, spiritual psychology, and now deep soul work rooted in the Divine Feminine.Together, we dive into one of the most tender and essential topics of our time: the Mother Wound — what it is, how it shows up in the body, in our society, and why it’s absolutely vital to acknowledge and mend this wound in order to truly heal.If you’re someone who:❤️‍🩹 Struggles with anxiety, chronic pain, or dysregulation that seems to come from "nowhere"❤️‍🩹 Feels overwhelmed in relationships, parenting, or your day-to-day responsibilities ❤️‍🩹 Is navigating the question of motherhood (or your relationship with your own mother) ❤️‍🩹 Is on a journey of breaking cycles and embodying the woman you never had growing up...This episode is for you.Maura shares her personal story of motherhood, healing, and spiritual transformation — including what it was like to earn her Master’s in Spiritual Psychology while raising three young boys, and how she now integrates the wisdom of the Divine Feminine into her life and work.We talk about:🌹 What the mother wound is and how it shows up in your body, nervous system, and relationships🌹 How the mother wound relates to our relationship with the Earth🌹  What it means to live the spiral path of feminine healing🌹 Why every symptom — even pain — carries a love note🌹 The importance of modeling sacred feminine values to our sons and future generationsThis conversation is tender, empowering, and deeply validating — especially if you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,” “too sensitive,” or not sure how to show up for yourself the way you wSend us Fan Mail Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:Book a Somatic Assessment & Care Planning Session: Your 75-minute 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. The starting point for working together 1:1 or in a group.  Book HereFree Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided introduction to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Begin here if you're new to this work.  Download HereExplore 1:1 and Group Support: Learn about our virtual and in-person offerings.  Learn HereDonation-Based Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices to support nervous system regulation and inner calm. Listen HereWatch "Reclamation": A music video and expressive arts project standing as a testament to this work. Watch HereFollow on Instagram: @healingherstorypodcastSubscribe to Healing Her Story so you never miss an episode. Let's heal, grow, and rise together.Questions or want to...

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