About this episode
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Kianna sits down with mom therapist and coach Kristin Cogan to talk about the real mental load of motherhood, why so many moms wait to ask for help, and how trauma can show up in parenting triggers. Kristin shares practical, realistic tools for “emotional hygiene,” nervous system regulation, and repair after conflict with your kids, plus a powerful framework she calls the Ripple Effect Method (physical, social, emotional, spiritual). They also explore inner child work, birth trauma triggers, and therapy modalities like EMDR and brainspotting.Key Topics CoveredWhy motherhood feels so judged (and why community changes everything)When moms tend to seek help: “drowning” vs “preventative” supportRepairing after yelling: what to say to toddlers/preschoolersEmotional hygiene: caring for your mental health like you care for your bodyKristin’s “Ripple Effect Method”: physical, social, emotional, spiritual pillarsIntrovert vs extrovert needs and “people in doses”Glimmers, window of tolerance, and regulating your nervous systemInner child work and re-parenting yourself while parenting your childBirth trauma and why kids’ crying can feel like your body is on fireEMDR vs brainspotting (what they are + how they help)“Date your therapist” and why fit mattersWhy therapy can be lifelong support, not a one-time fixGuest InfoKristin Cogan Therapist & Coach for Moms (specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation) Book in with Kirstin Here: https://calendly.com/imperfectlywonderful/15-minute-phone-consultation?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnG0oF_p2HY_pzGKweKd8I4WFjpHgTzElfNq7beZvizGP3aaCkY9C4ij_VOn8_aem_Sdva_swtwbZ6cvssIp978Q Instagram: @ImperfectlyWonderfulMotherhood
