Aja Rutledge - Podcast Details

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Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha S4E5 - Tips for Healing from the Traumas that Impact Parenting with Aja RutledgeA conversation with Aja Rutledge In this episode, host Aisha sits down with certified trauma recovery coach Aja Rutledge for a deeply insightful conversation on trauma's impact on parenting, particularly for Black women. They explore recognizing and healing from childhood traumas, the distinction between big T and little t traumas, and how generational trauma can be passed down. The episode also delves into practical strategies for self-regulation, understanding the body's responses to trauma, and fostering a supportive environment for children. Jenkins and Rutledge share personal stories and provide valuable advice for single mothers by choice navigating complex emotional landscapes.

2025-05-1447 min

The True You Overcoming the negative effects of trauma. Join me for a thought provoking conversation with self alignment & trauma practictioner Aja RutledgeAja Rutledge is a Self-Alignment & Trauma Practitioner who helps women reconnect with themselves through wellness and trauma healing. With firsthand experience in healing her own trauma and the completion of a six-month trauma certification course, Aja is well-equipped to support others on their healing journeys. Understanding that is a major disconnector, separating individuals from their true selves, Aja guides women to reconnect with their bodies and intuition, helping them to realign with themselves and learn to walk that out in the world. Her compelling narrative, dedication to research and experimentation, and ability to simplify complex to...

2025-04-1047 min

Worthy Mother Podcast [Self-Care Snippet] Implementing Boundaries With Your Kids with Aja RutledgeThis is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Breaking the Cycle: Healing Trauma While Parenting with Aja Rutledge.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast...

2025-03-1403 min $Let\'s Have A Chat$

Let's Have A Chat #17 Aja Rutledge-Understanding the Roots of TraumaIn this episode, Aja Rutledge, a trauma-trained recovery coach, discusses the complexities of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and its origins, including the impact of generational trauma and the effects of having a narcissistic parent. The discussion delves into the physical manifestations of trauma, the importance of somatic therapy, and the journey from perceived health to chronic illness. Aja shares her personal experiences and insights on healing and the significance of feeling safe in one's body. In this conversation, Challaine discusses the importance of preventative healthcare, the necessity of setting boundaries for personal healing, and the complexities of navigating family dynamics...

2024-12-2448 min

Lead From Within 89. Creating Safety Wherever You Go with guest Aja RutledgeIn this episode I talk to Aja Rutledge about creating safety wherever you go and trauma in the workplace. Introduction Aja's journey from perceived health to debilitating illness marked a shocking pivot in her life, one for which she was unprepared. After traditional medicine failed her, Aja took control of her own health through education, trauma recovery, and wellness practices. Now, as a certified trauma-trained Self-Alignment coach, she empowers others to align their lives and bodies, manage their wellness (with professional support), and manifest their desires. Aja also embraces life as much as...

2024-11-1058 min

Worthy Mother Podcast Breaking the Cycle: Healing Trauma While Parenting with Aja RutledgeHealing trauma is complex, and doing so while parenting children only adds to the complexity. This week, Self-Alignment & Trauma Care Practitioner Aja Rutledge is sharing her own journey to heal her own trauma while raising her son, and offering insight on how others can approach their own healing. In the episode, Aja and I talk about:The need for self-alignment in parentingThe opportunity for growth and healing in motherhoodNavigating complex feelings as you break generational cyclesIntergenerational trauma and epigeneticsDeveloping trust and respect with our childrenSelf-compassion and nervous system workA little about our guest:

2024-10-1549 min

Living Corporate Trauma Recovery As Liberation w. Aja RutledgeEPISODE 1: Trauma Recovery As Liberation featuring Aja Rutledge"𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐢𝐧'𝐭 𝐃𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬: 𝐀 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" is a weekly LinkedIn Live series featuring the stories of Black women who have freed themselves of the expectations of others and living life on their own terms. Kickback with us as we share laughs, our personal journeys, and tips on self-preservation in a world that often expects too much.Featured Guest: Aja Rutledge

2024-10-0436 min

Confessions of a Mother Wound Episode 10 - Aja RutledgeFind Your Calm With Aja Rutledge: https://bit.ly/arc-calmAre you looking for a community of women who want to receive and give backup for you to OVERCOME an unhealthy, dysfunctional and toxic Mother-Daughter relationship? You are at the right place! As difficult as it may have been or may still be, to navigate through some of the patterns, behaviors and pain, it is NOT impossible for you to live YOUR life practicing healthy boundaries and using your experiences and voice as an agent of change.Pain is Inevitable, but Misery is opt...

2024-09-0448 min

The Art of Badassery #76 Unleashing the Inner Badass: Aja Rutledge's Journey to Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing NeedsClick YouTube to watch the video. In this episode of "The Art of Badassery," we dive into the inspiring journey of Aja Rutledge, a former music industry executive turned trauma recovery coach. Aja shares her powerful story of recognizing her needs, setting boundaries, and prioritizing her desires while navigating career shifts and personal growth. We explore her experiences in the music industry, decisions that shaped her path, and the significant role her son played in her transformation. Join host Mahara Wayman as she delves into the importance of self-alignment, setting boundaries, and embracing one's true self with Aj...

2024-08-2652 min

Leading The Way How To Handle Trauma At Work!Welcome to "Leading The Way" – your go-to channel for neuroscience-backed strategies to help leaders achieve more with their teams. If you're looking to elevate your leadership skills and drive your team to success, you're in the right place! In this video and podcast episode: - What is trauma and how does it show up at work? - What are the nervous system attachment styles? - What are some quick tools that can be used to help, right now? --- Find Out More From Our Special Guest Aja Ru...

2024-07-0440 min

Money Talk With Tiff American Dream? Why? with Aja Rutledge | Ep. 44Tiffany sits down with Aja, a single mom that decided to leave the US to move abroad and save money. This is the ultimate geographic arbitrage! Remember that from Episode 23? Aja has really mastered the art of moving somewhere else to live the life she wanted for her and her son! About Our Guest Aja is a woman living life on her terms. Four years ago she quit the American dream, moved abroad, and designed her own business. She also started homeschooling her son. Aja hosts the podcast, She Said We Shed which helps black wom...

2020-07-1622 min

Fare of the Free Child Ep 147: Deschooling Intergenerational Trauma as Daughter & as MotherThey say if you need to see just how well your healing is going, go be with your family for a week. The triggers, the baggage, the habits, all of it comes racing back, forcing us to reckon with the reality that healing work can be done, but most times, it’s never really done, it’s in progress. This week, repeat guest Aja Rutledge, joins us to speak with candor and unquieted assertion that Black folks need to stop saying our toxic mothering experiences are normal and okay. Not all of us are okay, and Aja is deeply comm...

2019-11-2736 min

Phenomenal Moms with Aisha Taylor How to Travel As A Single MomAre you a single mom who: Wants to travel more or start taking vacations? Wishes you could afford to travel? Wants to be able to travel with your children and make great memories? Learn how to make travel a part of your lifestyle? Single motherhood is not a poverty wish nor is it a wish to live a life void of phenomenal experiences. On this episode, Aisha is joined by Aja Rutledge, a single mom who is a travel blogger, lives internationally with her son, and owns a travel agency. We discuss how single moms c...

2018-05-2934 min