Episode Themes:

• Motherhood & Homeschooling: Jae shares the realities of homeschooling four children while balancing her own needs and mental health.
• The Village & Postpartum Support: She emphasizes the importance of community support, reframing the idea that “it takes a village to raise a child” into “it takes a village to raise a mother.”
• Birth Trauma & Becoming a Doula: Jae’s difficult first birth experience inspired her to train as a doula so no other mother would have to go through birth unsupported.
• Pageants as Reclaiming Identity: From competing in pageants in 2008 to preparing for her next one, Jae uses the platform to reclaim her identity beyond motherhood and advocate for mothers and women veterans.
• Living with PTSD as a Mom: She openly discusses her trauma journey, the coping strategies that help her, and her message for other moms navigating PTSD and motherhood.
• Boundaries & Self-Care: The conversation highlights the importance of moms reclaiming their identity, setting boundaries, and parenting themselves while raising kids.

Key Takeaways for Listeners:

• Every child — even within the same family — requires different parenting approaches.
• Asking for help is not weakness; it’s strength.
• Trauma and PTSD do not define motherhood but shape how support and healing are needed.
• Moms must learn to say “no” and prioritize their own needs to avoid burnout.
• Identity beyond motherhood matters — reclaiming hobbies, passions, and personal goals strengthens both mom and family.

Why You’ll Love This Episode: This episode is raw, inspiring, and deeply relatable. Jae’s story shows resilience through trauma, the importance of support systems, and the balance between being a mom and reclaiming who you are outside of motherhood.

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