Welcome to the Healing Mothers' Club - the club no one signs up for, but so many of us belong to. This is the space where we learn to parent our kids AND ourselves after childhood trauma so we can live a full, authentic life. We’re all healing moms – whether you’re a mom to humans wanting to break the cycle of trauma in the family you’ve created, or you're a human in need of self-mothering to regulate your nervous system so you can stop the self-sabotage cycle – we’re all part of the same club. I invite you to join me, Danik Bernier, host of this podcast, healing mom, EMDR Certified therapist and Nervous System Coach on this journey towards trauma liberation and nervous system regulation. You can also find me on Instagram, @healingmothersclub. Check out the show notes for the link for a FREE coaching consultation.
DISCLAIMER
This podcast is not meant to replace psychotherapy from a licensed mental health professional, does not give medical advice, and does not provide a diagnosis. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.
SPECIAL EPISODE with Dr. Carolyn Solo of the Future Template Parent podcast: New EMDR Certification Group + Business Coaching for EMDR-Trained Therapists
We're back for this special episode! EMDR-trained therapists experiencing clinical and business building confusion - listen up.
In this episode, I have Dr. Carolyn Solo, PhD, LCSW, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant on to introduce our collaborative group program designed for EMDR therapists. We discuss the importance of blending clinical skills with business building, the structure of the program, and how it supports therapists in growing confident and profitable practices.
🎉 (https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/2026-emdr-cohort/)WAITLIST IS OPEN! (https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/2026-emdr-cohort/)
Topics covered:
The creation of a new group program for EMDR therapists
Blending clinical skills with business building
Challenges therapists face with business and clinical boundaries
The importance of authentic self-presentation in practice
Addressing fears around fees and business models
The value of supportive consultation and community
The role of confidence in using EMDR effectively
Program structure: calls, courses, and community
Teaching advanced EMDR skills and working with dissociation
The importance of integrated clinical and business support
Program logistics, start date, and enrollment details
Addressing objections and misconceptions
The benefits of collaborative learning and networking
The value of having two experienced consultants
Connect with Carolyn:
@futuretemplateparent (https://www.instagram.com/futuretemplateparent) on Instagram
futuretemplateparent.com (https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/) for all things EMDR Intensives resources for EMDR therapists
Connect with Danik:
@healingmothersclub (https://www.instagram.com/healingmothersclub) on Instagram
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast episode is not meant to replace psychotherapy from a licensed mental health professional, does not give medical advice, is not a mental health assessment tool, does not provide a diagnosis, and is not a replacement for financial advice, tax advice, financial planning advice, accounting advice, or legal advice. This podcast episode is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.
23 Mar 2026
Addiction and Motherhood: A Postpartum Recovery Story with Alyssa Hartley
In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, I sit down with Alyssa Hartley, a mother of two who shares her journey through substance use disorder, motherhood, and recovery. Alyssa opens up about her initiation to substance use at 11 years old, growing up in a Canadian military base where emotions were suppressed, and how her sensitivity and anxiety shaped led her to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. She vulnerably shares what it looked like to parent while struggling, the turning point during her postpartum period, and the courageous steps she took toward recovery—including seeking medical support, entering detox, and committing to long-term healing. Today, Alyssa is living in sobriety and using her voice to advocate for others walking a similar path.
In this episode, we discuss:
The link between childhood trauma, emotional suppression, and substance use
What addiction can look like in motherhood (and the hidden realities many don’t see)
The role of medical support, therapy, and nervous system healing in sustainable recovery
Connect with Alyssa :
TikTok: @foreverfabalyss (https://www.tiktok.com/@foreverfabalyss?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc)
Connect with Danik :
Therapy for Canadians in Ontario & Quebec : https://www.danikbernier.com (https://www.danikbernier.com)
Therapist or coach? Join the newsletter to train with Danik (https://ancient-frog-72296.myflodesk.com/rzhcdrwssp) New parts work + parenting after childhood trauma goes live in April!
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast episode does not represent a psychotherapy session between the host and the guest. The host does not necessarily share the same opinions as the guest. This podcast is not meant to replace psychotherapy from a licensed mental health professional, does not give medical advice, is not a mental health assessment tool, and does not provide a diagnosis. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.
16 Mar 2026
Your Nervous System Is a House: Self-Mothering as a Tool to Strengthen Your Foundation
In this solo episode of The Healing Mothers Club, Danik Bernier explains what quality trauma therapy should look like for mothers who want to break the cycle of childhood trauma—or for anyone on a journey of self-mothering after emotional neglect. Using the metaphor of the nervous system as a house, Danik explores how early attachment experiences shape the foundation of emotional safety and why many healing approaches focus too much on strengthening the “house” (coping tools and regulation skills) without repairing the foundation underneath. She introduces the concept of self-mothering as a way to rebuild that foundation internally, helping people meet their emotional needs proactively, stay connected to their adult self rather than dissociating during stress, and ultimately feel safe enough in their bodies to live authentically.
In this episode, Danik discusses:
Why the nervous system can be understood as a house built on a foundation, and how emotional neglect in childhood shapes that foundation.
How dissociation functions as a protective response—and why it is often misunderstood or ignored in wellness spaces.
The practice of self-mothering and how internal resources can strengthen inner emotional safety and support trauma healing.
Connect with Danik:
On Instagram, @healingmothersclub (https://www.instagram.com/healingmothersclub/related_profiles/)
Therapy for Ontario & Quebec residents 🇨🇦 (https://www.danikbernier.com)
Coaching worldwide 🌎 (https://calendly.com/connect-rjj4/30min)
Clinical training for therapists (https://ancient-frog-72296.myflodesk.com/rzhcdrwssp)
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is not meant to replace psychotherapy from a licensed mental health professional, does not give medical advice, is not a mental health assessment tool, and does not provide a diagnosis. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.
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