The Mother Wound: Feeling Safe to Heal | Interview with Michelle Colt

In this powerful episode, Penny sits down with inherited family trauma expert Michelle Colt to explore one of the most misunderstood emotional patterns impacting women today: the mother wound. Michelle shares her personal journey with debilitating anxiety, subconscious fear of visibility, and the inherited trauma that shaped her identity for decades. You'll learn: ✨ What the mother wound really is ✨ How inherited trauma passes through the nervous system ✨ Why early childhood experiences shape identity and emotional safety ✨ How fear of visibility, sabotage, or "shrinking" often comes from unsorted trauma ✨ Why healing only happens when the body feels safe ✨ A simple, science-backed somatic tool to feel present and grounded ✨ The surprising link between self-love and long-term emotional healing If you've ever felt like you're "doing all the work" but not shifting… this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next. 🧠 Connect with Michelle Colt: Podcast: Courage to Shine Website: michellecolt.com Ebook: The Nervous System Whisperer Connect with Michelle Colt Podcast: Courage to Shine Website: michellecolt.com Ebook: The Nervous System Whisperer