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Healing Mothers' ClubAuthor: Danik Bernier
Welcome to the Healing Mothers' Club! This is the space where moms with trauma get to feel like they're not going crazy - they truly are having to navigate A LOT in this motherhood journey. From the pressure you have to break the cycle of trauma in the family you created, to becoming a trauma-informed parent, to learning to navigate your trauma triggers and learning how heal yourself so you can stay in the present moment without going into fight/flight/freeze/fawn, this space is for you. You probably didn't want to be a part of this club, and I get it. Me neither. But here we are, learning as we go and embracing our imperfections - together. I'm your host, Danik Bernier, social worker, psychotherapist, parenting coach and healing mom of 2 littles. The Healing Mothers' Club podcast's mission is to break the isolation and the feeling of loneliness moms with trauma hold, to validate your experience, and to provide educational material so you gain a better understanding of your experience. Follow me on Instagram so you don't miss when the newest episode goes live: @danikhelpsmoms DISCLAIMER This podcast is not meant to replace psychotherapy from a licensed mental health professional, does not give medical advice, and does not provide a diagnosis. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Addiction and Motherhood: A Postpartum Recovery Story with Alyssa Hartley
Episode 42
Monday, 23 March, 2026
In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, I sit down with Alyssa Hartley, a mother of two who shares her journey through substance use disorder, motherhood, and recovery. Alyssa opens up about her initiation to substance use at 11 years old, growing up in a Canadian military base where emotions were suppressed, and how her sensitivity and anxiety shaped led her to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. She vulnerably shares what it looked like to parent while struggling, the turning point during her postpartum period, and the courageous steps she took toward recovery—including seeking medical support, entering detox, and committing to long-term healing. Today, Alyssa is living in sobriety and using her voice to advocate for others walking a similar path.In this episode, we discuss:The link between childhood trauma, emotional suppression, and substance useWhat addiction can look like in motherhood (and the hidden realities many don’t see)The role of medical support, therapy, and nervous system healing in sustainable recoveryConnect with Alyssa :TikTok: @foreverfabalyssConnect with Danik :Therapy for Canadians in Ontario & Quebec : https://www.danikbernier.comTherapist or coach? Join the newsletter to train with Danik New parts work + parenting after childhood trauma goes live in April!DISCLAIMER:This podcast episode does not represent a psychotherapy session between the host and the guest. The host does not necessarily share the same opinions as the guest. This podcast is not meant to replace psychotherapy from a licensed mental health professional, does not give medical advice, is not a mental health assessment tool, and does not provide a diagnosis. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.
