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awakened mom life Personal growth hub

Awakened Mom Life is a safe and trauma-informed community & personal growth hub specifically designed for mothers (including future moms) on a journey of personal growth.

Be a part of our community and gain access to guided learning, somatic exercises, guided meditations, self-care workshops, and much more – all while forming meaningful connections with like-minded women.

a three-fold mind-body-spirit approach to healing

For Mothers Healing complex Trauma

1

Community

A safe-haven for healing moms to feel supported, validated, and understood.

2 education

Trauma-informed lessons designed for busy moms to heal and grow.

3 resources

Taking the guessing game out of finding the right tools to heal trauma even if it’s not with us.

I'll show you how

shadow work for women healing from trauma

Calm the storm within

When you experience trauma at a young age, your brain develops differently, leading to a lifetime of challenges. You constantly experience a storm of emotions; you feel lost, isolated, and unsure of how to operate in a world not built for you. You are not alone. You can learn how to calm the storm and feel happier, less reactive, and more balanced.

Awakened Mom Life is a trauma healing hub for women. We give you the tools, support, resources, and community needed so you have a full path to healing your trauma wounds.

We don’t pretend to have all the answers but we promise to do our best to guide you to finding what will help you, even if it’s not with us. This is a safe space for you to find your inner strength and learn how to apply newly learned skills.

Why Awakened Mom Life?

invisible scars

Many women carry the weight of early developmental trauma without even realizing it.

These invisible scars can profoundly shape our lives, often going unnoticed for years.

This is why we’re dedicated to shedding light on this often-overlooked aspect of personal growth.

Unmasking the Hidden Pandemic—Moms' Mental Health Matters

Moms’ mental health, often overlooked, is part of a hidden pandemic. Women silently battle anxiety, depression, and past traumas amidst life’s pressures and motherhood’s demands. Many suffer in silence, fearing stigma. It’s time to acknowledge this crisis, provide a platform for these voices, and offer support to illuminate their path towards healing and empowerment.

30 %

experienced abuse

53% of women who have mental health problems have experienced abuse.

50 %

Left Untreated

75% of women who experience maternal mental health symptoms go untreated.

70 %

Agree on crisis

90% of US adults agree the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis.

heal your heart

Create the life you crave (& deserve)

Do you feel trapped by the circumstances of your life and the decisions you’ve made? Do you crave more?

I’ve been in your shoes. I want to help. I have spent over a decade healing trauma and learning how to thrive.

Jump Start your Healing Journey

Signs of Unresolved Complex Trauma in Adults

Difficulty regulating emotions

Leading to anger outbursts, crying spells, and inability to express emotions.

Serious health issues

Such as diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

struggle to cope with everyday stressors

Your daily life feels overwhelming, even on a typical day.

Challenges in relationships

You have difficulty maintaining and developing relationships and fear abandonment.

Low self-esteem

You struggle to feel worthy in any situation, leaving you constantly questioning yourself.

Problem trusting others

You feel the need to be self-reliant because you don’t feel you can rely on anyone else.

the art of shadow work

True healing extends beyond the surface; that’s why we guide you into safely delving into the depths of your subconscious.

Our approach includes shadow work, a powerful process that encourages you to confront and embrace the parts of yourself you may have long ignored or denied. Shining a light on these shadows creates space for profound growth and inner transformation.

“Kristina is a great combination of encouragement and practicality who brings serious results. ”

Courtney, business owner

Ready to Unlock your Healing Potential?

I'm Kristina Bentle

childhood abuse survivor, young widow, suicide attempt survivor, disabled mom

My story is a testament to the fact that you can overcome anything life throws at you, from childhood abuse and neglect to becoming a widow at 24, surviving a suicide attempt, suffering from chronic pain, an autoimmune disease, and being diagnosed with a rare neurological condition.

I’ve faced a lifetime of struggles in not even four decades alive on this earth. I want to share the lessons I’ve learned, so you don’t have to continue to struggle so deeply.

Awakened Mom =

A woman awakened to her potential & living her authentic truth

healing complex trauma

The Problem with Traditional Methods of Healing

Lack of trauma-informed care

Finding trauma-informed care can be challenging due to a combination of factors, including lack of training, stigma, systemic barriers, lack of standardization, and the complexity of trauma. This can lead to survivors of childhood trauma not getting the proper care and even receiving treatments that re-traumatize them and worsen things.

Mind-Body-Spirit Disconnect

Western medicine focuses on a reductionist approach to healthcare—doctors are trained to look at the body parts in isolation. This approach has been successful in treating acute medical conditions. However, it fails to serve trauma survivors because it doesn’t account for the mind-body-spirit connection to health and healing. Since it doesn’t address the root causes of illness, conditions continue to worsen. Leaving you with failing health and feeling more disconnected each day.

Quick fix approach

Western medicine often relies on a “quick fix” approach to healthcare, emphasizing pharmaceuticals and other interventions that treat symptoms rather than underlying causes. For example, if a patient presents with a headache, a reductionist approach would focus on treating the headache rather than exploring the underlying causes of the headache.

Scattered information

Finding trauma-informed care has been incredibly difficult to find because of a lack of education, standardization, and limited availability of providers. Most healthcare providers, including doctors and therapists, are not trauma-informed because it’s not formal training. This leaves patients feeling frustrated and desperate to find the right help because you have to piece together the puzzle alone.

An integrative approach

healing backed by science

trauma-informed

We approach healing by addressing the effects of trauma on your entire being.

We understand how trauma has impacted your behavior and how you show up in the world, and you can lean into your strengths to heal.

mind-body-spirit approach

A holistic approach allows you to heal the symptoms of trauma and the root causes to promote long-term healing and recovery.

Using shadow work, we help you turn on the light within, revealing your true self and guiding you toward healing and growth.

comprehensive

Healing from complex trauma is not one-size fits all and we realize that everyone needs something different.

We give you options and also help you find the resources that will work best for you.

I'll show you how

Healing Awaits – Join Now

The shadows keeping you trapped

complex trauma creates ripples of negative impact on moms' lives...

Shadows of your past can make you feel trapped, impacting all all aspects of your life, including relationships, careers, and parenting.

Healing from the effects of childhood trauma can feel isolating. It often requires years of struggling to piece together trauma-informed education, mental health resources, and emotional support, which aren’t even targeted to motherhood-specific problems. All of this makes healing difficult, painful, and long.

That’s why I started Awakened Mom Life. I don’t want you to struggle like I did.

Hear what others have to say...

Kind words from others

"Through Kristina's guidance I have clarified my goals and objectives and just this afternoon submitted a proposal for work with my ideal client, I felt comfortable presenting it with limits and authenticity. I am very excited to see what the next few weeks with her program reveal to me about myself and really looking forward to this next chapter of my life where I am more comfortable in my own skin. Thank you!!"

"Kristina is a natural leader, who excels at connecting with people and helping them reach their full potential. She is a great motivator, and her enthusiasm is contagious!"

"Kristina is a fantastic teacher. She is a loving, kind, kick-in-the-pants leader who not only inspired me to dream bigger, but showed me how I could actually make those dreams into a reality. She is a great combination of encouragement and practicality who brings serious results!"

"I was experiencing a lot of work related stress and anxiety which was affecting my personal life and my health. With Kristina's guidance, I found a path that has brought me more satisfaction in both my professional and personal life. She helped me identify my strengths without focusing on my weaknesses. She helped me put together an action plan with realistic goals that helped me become a better employee and better person overall."

"Kristina, you embodies what it is to be a strong woman, and you always advocate for what you think is right, both on a professional level and a human level. As a woman who still struggles to feel like I belong in the tech world and who still struggles to find my voice, I look to you and remember that I belong here and that I can achieve greatness. So thank you for being such a positive role model to me and for just being you."