Welcome to the 31st episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! In this SOLO episode, we explore the intersection of motherhood and trauma. I share how early life experiences shape our perceptions of motherhood and the overwhelming feelings that can arise. I reflect on the idea of approaching ourselves through the inner daughter that lives within each of us when we are met with the inevitable emotional challenges of being a mother. We also get into all of the invisible societal conditioning and expectations that come with the role of mother and how to begin to disentangle those.    I hope you found this episode to be inspiring and transform the way you view yourself and motherhood. I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you!    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Mom Mentality Podcast 02:55 Understanding Trauma in Motherhood 04:26 Navigating Overwhelm and Stress in Motherhood 07:37 The Weight of Motherhood Expectations 10:54 Connecting with the Daughter Within 14:39 Compassion and Patience in Parenting   I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media.    I look forward to seeing you back here next week for a GUEST episode!    Dr. Natalia Rappa is a holistic psychologist. Her private practice focuses on working with adolescents and adults in transitional life phases dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She holds a doctoral degree in school/clinical psychology from Hofstra University. She has specialized  training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). In addition, she pursued further training in EMDR, an evidenced based treatment for trauma.  She integrates these different approaches to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. The belief at the core of her work is that our mind and bodies want to heal and have an innate wisdom to do so. With a non-judgmental environment, strong therapeutic rapport, and supportive coping techniques, clients are able to access this wisdom within them.  In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rappa is an adjunct professor at Molloy University, where she teaches child and adolescent development.    Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal     Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com    Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.