Healing Mothers' Club

Sep 02 2024 24 ep. 15 mins 1

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Welcome to the Healing Mothers' Club! This is the space where moms with trauma get to feel like they're not going crazy - they truly are having to navigate A LOT in this motherhood journey. From the pressure you have to break the cycle of trauma in the family you created, to becoming a trauma-informed parent, to learning to navigate your trauma triggers and learning how heal yourself so you can stay in the present moment without going into fight/flight/freeze/fawn, this space is for you. You probably didn't want to be a part of this club, and I get it. Me neither. But here we are, learning as we go and embracing our imperfections - together. I'm your host, Danik Bernier, social worker, psychotherapist, parenting coach and healing mom of 2 littles. The Healing Mothers' Club podcast's mission is to break the isolation and the feeling of loneliness moms with trauma hold, to validate your experience, and to provide educational material so you gain a better understanding of your experience. Follow me on Instagram so you don't miss when the newest episode goes live: @danikhelpsmoms DISCLAIMER This podcast is not meant to replace psychotherapy from a licensed mental health professional, does not give medical advice, and does not provide a diagnosis. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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Ep 24 - Motherhood after Narcissistic Abuse

Sep 02 2024 22 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Healing Mothers’ Club! In today's episode, we kick off a special mini series where we deep dive into what it's like to do motherhood as a narcissistic abuse survivor.As always this episode is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to replace a mental health assessment or psychotherapy provided by a licensed he

Ep 23 - Back-to-School Overstimulation and How to Manage

Aug 19 2024 10 mins

In this episode of The Healing Mothers' Club, Danik Bernier delves into how moms can best prepare for the (unfortunately inevitable) generalized sense of overstimulation that happens when kids go back to school. She gives you tips and tricks on how you can navigate this tough situation so you feel like your family isn't the odd one out and you have a better idea about what needs to

Ep 22 - Trying to Keep Our Sanity with Our Overstimulated Kids After School

Aug 19 2024 10 mins

In this episode of The Healing Mothers' Club, Danik Bernier preps us to manage the overstimulation our kids come back from school with. It's almost that time of year where they come back home and it looks like yelling, trash everywhere, and probably you in the bathroom crying trying to manage our overwhelm. Danik encourages us to focus on co-regulation right away. When our kids get

Ep 21 - Becoming an Attuned Mom Despite Emotional Neglect in Childhood

Aug 05 2024 12 mins

In this episode of The Healing Mothers' Club, Danik Bernier delves into how moms who experienced emotional neglect in childhood can still become attuned and responsive to their children's needs. She explores the reasons behind the challenges these moms face and offers practical tips for developing emotional attunement. Through self-awareness and emotional literacy, Danik provides a

Ep 20 - Overcoming the Overwhelm of Summer Without a Village

Jul 22 2024 8 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Healing Mothers’ Club! In today's episode, we explore the often overwhelming experience of summer, especially for those without the support of an extended family. Danik shares insights on dealing with the feelings of isolation and deception that many moms face when summer doesn't meet their idealized expectations. From managing overstimulati

Ep 19 - Experiencing Anger as a Mom with Childhood Trauma

Jul 15 2024 15 mins

Hello and welcome to the Healing Mothers’ Club podcast! I’m your host, Danik Bernier, and today I’m addressing a topic that's been highly requested by listeners and Instagram followers: experiencing anger as a mom with childhood trauma.Listen as I explain why anger is a taboo subject, why moms who are childhood trauma survivors might have a really hard time expressing healthy

Ep 18 - From Chaos to Calm: Beatrice’s Journey to Self-Regulation

Jul 06 2024 13 mins

Welcome to The Healing Mothers’ Club! I'm Danik Bernier, mom of two, trauma therapist certified in EMDR, and parenting coach for childhood trauma survivors. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of self-regulation through the story of Beatrice, a fictional mom who mirrors the real struggles and victories of many of my clients. Learn how Beatrice moved from feelings

Ep 17 - Letter To the Me I was 3 Years Ago

Jul 05 2024 6 mins

Welcome back to the Healing Mothers' Club. Today we are sharing a very emotional episode, where Danik reads a letter to her past self, as the young mom of a 2 year old in the depths of nervous system dysregulation. The Self-Regulation for Moms masterclass closes on Monday, July 8th at 12:00 AM. Don't miss your chance to take the first step towards trauma-informed parenting!Connect

Ep 16 - Navigating Toddler Tantrums: What’s Normal and How to Cope

Jul 04 2024 8 mins

Welcome back to the Healing Mothers’ Club with Danik Bernier! In today's episode, we dive into a topic every mom grapples with: Are my child's tantrums normal? And what should I do if they seem to last longer than expected?As we continue day 5 of our 7-day mini-series on self-regulation for moms, we'll explore:Understanding typical vs. concerning tantrum behavior through a trauma

Ep 15 - The Type of Childhood Trauma That Most Often Leads Moms to Lose It With Their Kids

Jul 03 2024 12 mins

Today on "Healing Mothers' Club", your host Danik Bernier talks about the type of trauma that most often leads moms to not be able to be completely attuned with their kids and to not be able to provide the co-regulation their kids need when they have big feelings. The goal of this episode is not to say that there is a type of trauma that is worse than others, but to explain the fac