Hormones May Not Be The Only Culprit

In EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, we look at how difficult experiences—like trauma, chronic stress, or feeling unsafe—can get “stuck” in the body and mind.

When we go through something overwhelming, it can leave behind not just emotions or body sensations, but also deep-rooted beliefs about ourselves.

Things like:
“I’m not safe.”
“I’m too much.”
“I’m unloveable.”

These beliefs often form in childhood, shaped by our early relationships and environment. And once they’re in place, our brains start looking for “evidence” to prove them true.

For example:

➡️ A breakup might feel like proof that you’re unloveable.

➡️ Someone showing you care might make you suspicious or uncomfortable, because it doesn’t line up with what you believe about yourself.

These beliefs don’t just stay in the past. They show up in our day-to-day lives—especially during big, vulnerable transitions like pregnancy.

🌱 The good news? These beliefs can change. With support, we can process the old stuff, let go of what’s no longer serving us, and create beliefs that feel more grounded, kind, and true.

✨ The first step is getting curious about what beliefs are actually driving the way we feel, think, and react.

This week, I’ll be sharing some of the most common unhelpful beliefs I’ve seen come up for pregnant folks—and how they might be showing up during pregnancy.