How Can Motherhood Inspire Healing from Trauma and Addiction?

In this inspiring episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Leah Johnson, who shares her powerful journey from political success and hidden struggles with trauma, addiction, and mental health, to healing through spirituality and creativity. Leah discusses the importance of self-care, breaking generational cycles, and using motherhood as motivation for transformation. She offers practical healing strategies and emphasizes that facing pain leads to greater joy and connection. Together, Emily and Leah encourage listeners to embrace vulnerability, creativity, and self-compassion on the lifelong path to healing and empowerment. Connect with Leah- www.findingfantasticjoy.com (http://www.findingfantasticjoy.com)     / leahjohnsondickson   IG- @findingfantasticjoy  LinkedIin- www.linkedin.com/in/leah-johnson-findingfantasticjoy (  / leah-johnson-findingfantasticjoy  )   Join us inside the Rising Room-   / mamahoodaftertrauma    Want to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpr...

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