March 18, 2026

DTH 136 | Motherhood 101 with Special Guest Emily Cleghorn

DTH 136 | Motherhood 101 with Special Guest Emily Cleghorn

Send a text This week on the Dance to Heal Podcast, host Jenny C. Cohen and special guest Emily Cleghorn talk about how motherhood is effected by generational trauma, childhood triggers, and emotional dysregulation, and ultimately explain why mothers especially need more support when facing the everyday joys and challenges of raising children. Emily’s Gift: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide Jenny’s Gift: https://danceandheal.com Speak with Jenny: https://call.jennyccohen.com E...

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This week on the Dance to Heal Podcast, host Jenny C. Cohen and special guest Emily Cleghorn talk about how motherhood is effected by generational trauma, childhood triggers, and emotional dysregulation, and ultimately explain why mothers especially need more support when facing the everyday joys and challenges of raising children.

Emily’s Gift: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guide

Jenny’s Gift: https://danceandheal.com
Speak with Jenny: https://call.jennyccohen.com

Episode Breakdown:
(00:00:00) - Podcast Intro
(00:00:40) - Motherhood 101: The Truth About Becoming a Mother
(00:06:36) - How Generational Trauma Affects You & Your Children
(00:09:50) - Identifying Generational Trauma & Childhood Triggers
(00:16:16) - Why Emotional Regulation in Parenting is Essential
(00:22:48) - Emotional Intelligence in Parenting & How It Shapes Our Kids
(00:25:44) - Emily’s Books & Where to Find Her Podcast
(00:30:47) - Podcast Outro

About Emily Cleghorn
Emily Cleghorn is an award-winning Holistic Trauma Recovery Coach, bestselling author, podcaster, and sought-after speaker on a mission to help trauma-surviving mamas heal while parenting. Through her signature Mended Mama Method, Emily empowers moms to navigate triggers and tantrums with confidence, breaking free from reactive patterns and creating a peaceful, connected home.

Website: https://mamahoodaftertrauma.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.mamahoodaftertrauma/

About Jenny C. Cohen
Jenny C. Cohen is a visibility and embodiment mentor who helps high-achieving women silence their inner critic and lead with bold, soul-led presence. She’s the creator of the Spotlight Confidence Formula, a signature method that transforms fear into unapologetic self-trust and magnetic leadership.
A former award-winning dancer (aka Aaliyah Jenny) turned global movement expert, Jenny brings over 20 years of experience in performance, psychology, and somatic coaching. She’s also a multi-time #1 international bestselling and award-winning author, and the host of the Dance to Heal podcast ranked in the top 10% globally.
With her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy as well as her certifications in Datura Style (Certified Teacher), YOGABODY (Yoga Instructor, breath coach), WERQ dance fitness and Master Practioner in Triple Trauma Aware certified Evolved NLP & Hypnosis (New Avalon), Jenny presents a multidisciplinary approach to heal so you can thrive. The Dance To Heal Podcast with Jenny Cohen is ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Jenny’s Book: https://a.co/d/0ifODyR 

Website & Social Media
https://www.jennyccohen.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyccohen 
https://www.facebook.com/jenny.dance18 
https://www.youtube.com/@dancetohealpodcast 
https://instagram.com/jennyccohen/

Interviews & Press Release
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2vIR2x_lYY 
https://thriveinsider.com/articles/jenny-c-cohen-on-motherhood-worthiness-wake-up-calls-and-what-it-really-means-to-be-present/ 
https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/745915792/atticus-publishing-presents-jenny-c-cohens-inspirational-new-book-outside-in-recovery/#:~:text=Cohen%20was%20motivated%20to%20write,thrive%20in%20their%20new%20normal


~Intro & Outro Music Credits~
Song: The Epic Hero
Composer: Keys Of Moon
Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/keysofmoonmusic
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00:00 - Podcast Intro

00:40 - Motherhood 101: The Truth About Becoming a Mother

06:36 - How Generational Trauma Affects You & Your Children

09:50 - Identifying Generational Trauma & Childhood Triggers

16:16 - Why Emotional Regulation in Parenting is Essential

22:48 - Emotional Intelligence in Parenting & How It Shapes Our Kids

25:44 - Emily’s Books & Where to Find Her Podcast

30:47 - Podcast Outro