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*This episode briefly mentions childhood SA. Please be mindful of your own triggers and mental health when listening. 

In this episode of Quiet Connection, Chelsea speaks with Midori—a mom of three, trauma-informed advocate, and co-founder of Simply Midori—about her winding journey to motherhood. From multiple miscarriages to the anxiety woven into pregnancy after loss, Midori shares how therapy, open communication, and her faith community helped her find her footing. She talks candidly about how grief shaped her marriage, how her past trauma informed her present, and why she believes in talking to her young children about the hard stuff—including death. This is a powerful reminder that healing is messy, growth takes time, and we’re never as alone as we feel. 

To learn more about Midori, visit her Website or her Instagram. 

Takeaways

• Midori emphasizes the importance of support systems and open communication in navigating emotional challenges.
• Experiencing miscarriage can significantly impact one's view of pregnancy and parenting.
• Anxiety during pregnancy can stem from past experiences of loss and trauma.
• Therapy and counseling can provide essential tools for coping with grief and anxiety.
• Open conversations about hard topics can help children understand and process difficult emotions.
• Cultural backgrounds can influence how individuals navigate trauma and relationships.
• It's important to recognize that everyone's trauma is valid, regardless of its nature.
• Creating a supportive community can help individuals feel less isolated in their experiences.
• Empowering children to discuss hard topics fosters emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Being vulnerable and asking for help is a crucial part of healing.

Sound Bites

"Suffering isn't a comparison game."
"Let's just talk about it."
"Simply Midori exists to be simply you."

This episode discusses topics that may be triggering for some individuals. Please check the show notes for more information and be mindful of your own mental health and comfort levels.

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