S7 Ep12 - Healing from Trauma to Thrive as a Women

This week on Mums on Cloud Nine, we’re getting honest about something that affects more women than we often realise: unhealed trauma and how it quietly shapes our relationships, careers, health, and sense of self. I’m joined by Adele-Marie Hartshorn, the coach, therapist, and somatic strategist who steps in when mindset work just doesn’t cut it anymore.

Adele explains how trauma isn’t always about big, catastrophic events. Sometimes, it’s simply the absence of the nurturing, presence, or stability we needed growing up. From people-pleasing to burnout, anxiety to chronic health issues, Adele breaks down how our nervous system responds to life’s emotional load, and why we can’t simply think our way out of it.

We talk about what nervous system dysregulation actually looks like, how trauma can stay trapped in the body, and why traditional talking therapies might fall short for some. Adele also shares how somatic healing helps us process what’s unresolved and gently move back into regulation.

As someone who has worked with Adele personally, I can say her work is powerful, practical, and deeply transformative. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, or simply struggling to feel present in your own life, this conversation might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for.

We also explore the subtle ways trauma can show up in motherhood, leadership, and relationships, and why learning to regulate your nervous system is a game-changer, not just for your wellbeing but for everyone around you.

Highlights

• Why trauma isn’t always about what happened, but often about what didn’t
• How nervous system dysregulation shows up in everyday life
• The limits of traditional talk therapy and when mindset work falls short
• What neuro-somatic integration is and how it supports healing
• Subtle signs your body is holding unprocessed stress or trauma
• The impact of trauma on confidence, relationships, and leadership
• Why women often ignore their own needs and how to break that cycle
• Practical ways to begin regulating your nervous system
•  How healing yourself helps you thrive as a woman in work and life