Season 8, Episode 4: Motherhood + Trauma with Aundi Kolber
Today we’re talking with Aundi Kolber—a mother, professional counselor, and author—about motherhood and trauma. For many of us, trauma is a word we have reserved for people who have gone through life-altering, dangerous, or abusive experiences, and we have never given attention to the “little t traumas” that add up over a lifetime. No matter where you are, or what you’ve survived, Aundi compassionately walks us through this important conversation on honoring your story, learning how to be a mother even if you didn’t have a great example, and taking care of yourself so you can, in turn, take care of others. You’ll also learn a few ways to parent with empathy, so you can guide your children through their own pain. Whether you’ve endured a devastating circumstance, or many months of overwhelm, we hope this episode encourages you to make space for healing.
Show Notes
Thanks for listening to the Coffee + Crumbs podcast Season 8, Episode 4: Motherhood + Trauma with Aundi Kolber. We’re so happy you’re here.
In this episode, Jill, Katie, and Ashlee chat with Aundi about…
The difference between “Big T” trauma and “little t” trauma
The pressures of motherhood and feeling like we’re messing up our kids
The concepts of attunement and repairs, especially in motherhood
Aundi’s advice for mothers looking to nurture the whole history of who she is
Aundi’s advice for parents when our children experience hard things
Mentioned in this episode:
Try Softer by Aundi Kolber
Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber
You Are The Beloved by Henri Nouwen
Francine Shapiro, Ph.D - Creator of EMDR
Donald Winacott - Good Enough Parenting
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