Reborn into Motherhood
The transition into motherhood is one that can only be described as being reborn. There is so much that changes for us mentally, emotionally and physically and every mother's experience is different. Join me, Cynthia Vackar, as I talk to different mamas from all walks of life about their journey into motherhood and beyond.
Reborn into Motherhood
Ep. 37 Reclaiming Your Story: Navigating Birth Trauma and recovery with Dr. Maya Weir
In this powerful and deeply moving season finale, I sit down with Dr. Maya Weir, a California-based therapist who specializes in supporting parents through birth trauma. She’s not only an expert in the field but also a mama herself, bringing both professional insight and personal experience to our conversation.
Dr. Maya opens the episode by redefining birth trauma—a term that encompasses much more than just the physical act of birth. From conception through pregnancy, labor, and into postpartum, trauma can show up in unexpected ways, and it deserves to be acknowledged.
We dive into:
- 🌱 What birth trauma really is and how it begins well before delivery
- 🌸 Dr. Maya’s personal story and how her own experience led her into the work she does today
- 🧘🏽♀️ The role of somatic work in healing trauma—and how she uses it with clients
- 💬 My own journey with birth trauma and the healing process
- 🫶 The importance of postpartum support and community for all moms
This episode is for anyone who has walked through the birth journey—whether you've experienced trauma yourself, are supporting someone who has, or simply want to understand the complexities behind the postpartum experience.
You can Find and connect with Dr. Maya Weir at:
Instagram: @thrivingca or Website: https://www.thrivingca.com/
As we wrap up Season 2, I want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported this show. It means the world.
Stay tuned for Season 3, coming late 2025 or early 2026!
Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great!
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E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.com
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