What if your lingering struggles after birth aren’t just “normal postpartum hormones”... but actually signs of something deeper?

In today’s powerful conversation, I’m joined by Bridget Tebaldi of Loreto Wellness, a Catholic mom of five and nervous system-informed birth trauma mentor, to talk about the trauma no one sees—and how to finally begin healing.

Whether your birth was full of interventions or looked totally “ideal” on paper… if something still doesn’t sit right in your body or soul, this episode will speak to you.

We dive into:

• Why trauma isn’t just mental—it’s somatic and spiritual
• The deeper roots behind birth trauma (think: control, fear, wounds from childhood or past experiences)
• How the nervous system plays a key role in healing—and why traditional therapy alone may not be enough
• How to walk with God through grief, anger, and disappointment when birth didn’t go as hoped
• Practical ways to begin healing before your next birth
• The problem with “at least you have a healthy baby” and what women really need in the aftermath of birth

This episode is honest, deeply Catholic, and full of gentle conviction. If you’ve felt unseen or silenced after your birth experience, this one’s for you.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Bridget’s Instagram: @brigid.tebaldi
• Her healing program Restored by Grace: loretowellness.com

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