In this inaugural episode of 'My Mother's Trauma', host Kim Loliya explores the themes of intergenerational trauma, family wounding, and the complexities of motherhood. Kim emphasises the importance of understanding these issues within the context of systemic oppression and the need for compassion in healing. The episode also delves into the societal expectations surrounding motherhood and the diverse experiences of those who identify as mothers, highlighting the need for a nuanced conversation around these topics.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to My Mother’s Trauma Podcast

01:04 Birth of a Podcast

08:45 Defining the Mother

16:31 Mothering Beyond Gender

17:29 Alternatives to Traditional Motherhood

22:57 Taking Care Around Trauma

25:05 Outro

CONTACT INFO

·      Newsletter - Sign up here

·      Question for Kim – Submit here

·      Events – Listed here

·      Website - blackpsychotherapy.org (currently under construction)

·      Instagram - @blackpsychotherapy

·      Email address - [email protected]

EPISODE LINKS

 ·    Transcript – You can find the transcript here.

·      Events – Register here

·      Event - Justice in Therapy, on 15th March 2025, online. Tickets can be purchased here

·      Article - ‘Other’ mothers: motherhood and the African diaspora by Marjorie H Morgan

·      Website - Word associations

CREDITS

Artwork – Kim Loliya in collaboration with DALL-E

Editor – Ed Bishop