Emotional Healing in Motherhood: A Personal Transformation

How Emotional Healing, Inner Child Work, and Support Networks Empower New Moms

Embracing Change and Emotional Healing in Motherhood

Motherhood is more than a life event, it’s a radical transformation that reshapes identity, stirs unresolved emotions, and challenges deeply rooted beliefs. In this intimate reflection, Amanda Curry, a physical therapist turned somatic healing practitioner, opens up about her powerful journey through pregnancy, postpartum mental health, and the slow process of emotional healing.

From Overachiever to Empowered Mom

Before entering motherhood, Amanda described herself as a Type A overachiever—focused, productive, and driven. But pregnancy and postpartum unraveled the tidy structure she had built, revealing vulnerabilities she had long ignored.

"I was terrified to have children."— Amanda Curry

The fourth trimester hit hard. Amanda felt buried under shame and guilt, operating in emotional autopilot. Like many high-performing women, she realized she had never been taught how to slow down or sit with uncomfortable emotions.

Embracing a New Chapter: Transitioning from a Type A overachiever to finding peace in the present moment with her newborn and stepping into motherhood.

Inner Child Work and the Power of Emotional Healing

Amanda's healing began when she started exploring inner child work—a therapeutic approach that helps identify and process childhood wounds resurfacing in adulthood. Through this work, she began to understand her postpartum rage and anxiety as signals from unhealed emotional parts of herself.

"Motherhood opens up the inner child."

Her path forward included somatic therapy and breathwork, tools that helped her reconnect with her body, emotions, and intuition.

"Breathwork can be a gateway to deeper healing."

These embodied practices became vital tools for emotional regulation and self-awareness.

The significance of breathwork and inner child healing in Amanda's journey cannot be understated. These practices play a crucial role in her personal growth and emotional well-being.

Navigating Postpartum Rage and Reclaiming Community

Postpartum rage is often overlooked in conversations about maternal mental health—but it’s real, valid, and deserves attention. Amanda shares how rage showed up in her motherhood journey and how naming it became the first step toward processing it.

"Rage is a byproduct of anxiety."

She emphasizes that self-compassion and emotional awareness—not shame or suppression—are crucial to healing.

Community support was another turning point. Initially, Amanda tried to tough it out alone. Over time, she learned the healing power of shared experiences and mutual support.

"You are not alone."

Trusting Your Intuition and Embracing the Journey

Healing isn’t linear—and motherhood doesn’t come with a rulebook. Amanda encourages other moms to trust their intuition, accept the ups and downs, and give themselves permission to be imperfect.

"This is a season, not forever."

Her story is a powerful reminder that emotional healing in motherhood is possible. Through inner work, somatic practices, and community care, mothers can move from overwhelm to empowerment.

Helpful Resources

• If you’re struggling, know that help is available. Visit Postpartum Support International for free resources and mental health support.

• Follow Amanda on Instagram for more insights into healing and motherhood.

• 🎧 Catch Amanda’s full podcast episode here!

Final Thoughts

Motherhood is a journey of transformation, emotional healing, and self-discovery. You are not alone, and your healing matters. Trust the process, lean into support, and honor the strength it takes to show up each day.