Mother Daughter Relationship Show

Why Your Mother Wound Gets Triggered When Raising Small Children: Introducing Safety in Sisterhood Group

In this episode, I address mothers who've caught themselves sounding just like their own mothers and felt crushing guilt because they swore they'd never parent that way. I break down why motherhood activates mother wounds like nothing else: you're reliving your childhood in real time through each developmental stage, your stressed brain defaults to automatic patterns from your own upbringing, and the isolation of motherhood amplifies everything. I share my personal story of handling my daughter's tantrums during my husband's deployment, how...

When Your Daughter Pulls Away: Introducing Bridge Builders Group for Mothers Facing Estrangement

In this honest and compassionate episode, I address mothers whose adult daughters have distanced themselves or cut off contact completely, a pain that's hard to explain to anyone who hasn't lived it. I break down why daughters pull away: accumulated unaddressed pain, different perspectives on the same childhood, boundary violations, or being the first in the family to break generational patterns. The hard truth is that partners, therapists, and friends aren't turning your daughter against you, they're giving her permission to do what she's...

Why You Don't Have to Heal Your Mother Wound Alone - Introducing The Mother Wound Circle

You've been doing the work: going to therapy, reading the books, doing the inner child exercises, but you still feel like you're healing in isolation. In this episode, I'm breaking down why community matters in mother wound healing, what changes when you're not doing it alone, and how I'm creating a specific space for exactly this kind of healing. Society tells us mothers are sacred, so admitting your mother hurt you feels taboo. The shame keeps you isolated and quiet, which...

Partnership Over Pressure: Building Trust During Test Prep with Athena Savino

In this unique episode, I interview Athena Savino, CEO of Top Marks Prep and longtime tutor, who has witnessed countless mother-daughter dynamics play out during the high stress world of standardized test preparation. Athena shares how well intentioned moms often become taskmasters—constantly asking about study hours and scores—which strains relationships and increases test anxiety rather than improving performance. She introduces the partnership model: sitting down with your daughter before prep even begins to set shared goals, co-create study plans, and establish buy in so she...

Announcing Raising Teens Differently: A New Group Coaching Program for Mothers of Teen Daughters

In this announcement episode, I'm introducing my first group coaching offering for 2026, "Raising Teens Differently," designed specifically for mothers navigating the push-pull dynamics of raising teenage daughters. If you're watching your daughter seek independence while struggling to keep connection strong, this 8-week closed group starting in February 2026 is for you. I break down why teenagers pull away (identity formation, brain development, social media pressure, school stress) while still desperately wanting connection beneath the eye rolls and attitude. This group will teach you how...

From Strong to Well: Unlearning the Strong Black Woman Narrative with Dr. Cecily Moore

In this episode, Dr. Cecily Moore, a licensed therapist, researcher, and self-proclaimed "recovering strong black woman,"shares her dissertation research on unlearning the Strong Black Woman narrative. After experiencing postpartum depression and realizing her mother and grandmother couldn't give what they didn't have, she discovered this trauma-rooted narrative passes through maternal lineages, teaching daughters strength without support and creating cycles of silent suffering. Dr. Moore breaks down the unlearning journey, introduces the shift from "strong" to "well-resourced" Black woman, and explains "seed planting,"...

How Your Mother Wound Shows Up in Your Romantic Relationships

Do you keep attracting the same type of partner? Find yourself doing all the emotional work in relationships? Struggle with trust, intimacy, or constantly choosing people who can't meet your needs? Your mother wound might be running the show in your love life. Your relationship with your mother is your first relationship template, it's where you learned what love looks like, what connection feels like, and what you can expect from people who are supposed to care about you. Whether you're single and keep repeating painful patterns...

Surviving the Holidays: Navigating Family Gatherings While Healing Your Mother Wound

In this episode, I address the knot in your stomach that appears every holiday season when you're in the middle of healing your mother wound. Family gatherings can feel like emotional minefields, filled with triggering comments, guilt trips, old dynamics that resurface, and the pressure to perform happiness while suppressing your authentic feelings. I walk you through the first decision: whether to attend at all, and give you permission to say no without explanation. If you do attend, I provide a comprehensive preparation plan including setting...

The Six Stages of Mother-Daughter Relationships: How to Navigate Each Transition

The 6 Stages of Mother-Daughter Relationships: A Guide to Healing and Growth Blog

In this episode, I break down the six stages that every mother-daughter relationship goes through and why understanding these stages is essential for maintaining connection and avoiding breakdown. From birth through adolescence, young adulthood, marriage and motherhood, midlife, and finally caring for an aging mother, each stage requires mothers to show up differently and daughters to have different needs met. I introduce the powerful rubber band metaphor for the teenage years, where...

Accepting the Mother You Got: The Hardest Part of Healing

In this episode, I walk you through one of the most difficult yet essential steps in healing a mother wound, accepting the mother you actually received instead of continuing to long for the mother you wanted. We all carry an image of what a mother should be, how she should show up, and the ways she should love us. When our actual mothers fall short of these expectations, the gap between what we wanted and what we got creates a wound that follows us into adulthood. I...

Cultural Context Matters: Setting Boundaries Without Losing Your Community

In this episode, I respond to a social media post about how North American therapists often push boundary-setting without understanding the cultural consequences for children of immigrants and those from collectivist cultures. While setting boundaries is crucial for healthy relationships, the Western approach of individualism doesn't always translate to cultures where family connection and community are central to survival and identity. I break down the critical difference between setting boundaries and estrangement, offering practical examples of how you can protect your mental health and get your needs met...

Breaking Generational Patterns Through Storytelling - An Interview with Author K. J. Ritchie

In this episode, I sit down with first-time author K. J. Richie to discuss her compelling novel "The Lies That Bind: Mothers and Daughters." Katja shares her journey of writing a book that follows three generations of women—Joyce, Vivian, and Rosemary—as they navigate the complex dynamics of mother wounds, control, and the desperate desire to break free from generational patterns. What started as a cathartic exercise turned into a beautifully written story that gives compassion and context to harmful maternal behaviors while show...

When Your Siblings Act Like You're Making Up Your Mother Wound

Are you trying to heal from your mother wound while your siblings defend your mom and act like you're being dramatic? In this episode, I explore why siblings can grow up in the same house with the same mother yet have completely different experiences and relationships with her. From birth order and gender dynamics to family roles like scapegoat versus golden child, I break down six reasons siblings often have opposing perspectives on their mother. I spend extra time on the unique burden eldest daughters carry...

When Your Mom Needs You to Emotionally Take Care of Her

Are you constantly managing your mother's emotions, walking on eggshells to keep her stable, or feeling guilty for having your own life? In this episode, I examine the critical difference between healthy mutual support and unhealthy emotional dependence in mother-daughter relationships. From emotional parentification to inappropriate oversharing, I break down seven specific ways mothers inappropriately pull emotional support from their daughters - and how these patterns affect you well into adulthood. You'll learn to recognize signs like being called multiple times daily, feeling responsible for her...

When Your Mom Says All the Right Things But Does the Opposite

Does your mom say "I want us to be close" but then criticizes every decision you make? Or agree to therapy but cancel at the last minute? In this episode, I explore the frustrating pattern of mothers who say all the right things about wanting to repair relationships, but whose actions tell a completely different story. From understanding why this disconnect happens (fear of vulnerability, lack of self-awareness, defensiveness) to recognizing specific red flags, I help you navigate the exhausting hope-and-disappointment cycle. You'll learn practical...

Therapy vs. Coaching - Which One Do You and Your Mom Need?

In this Q&A episode, I tackle a listener's question about when to choose family therapy versus coaching for mother-daughter relationships. Many people feel confused about the difference between these approaches, and knowing which path to take can save you time, money, and frustration. I break down the fundamental difference: therapy looks backward to process trauma and understand triggers, while coaching looks forward to build new skills and create better relationships. I explain why family therapy requires both mother and daughter to be emotionally available...

Navigating the Teenage Years - When Your Daughter Pushes You Away

Is your teenage daughter pushing you away, and you're wondering where that close connection went? In this episode for moms of teenage daughters, I explore one of the most challenging seasons of the mother-daughter relationship. From understanding what's really happening beneath all that eye-rolling and door slamming to practical strategies for staying connected during this crucial developmental stage, this episode offers hope and guidance for maintaining your bond while respecting her growing need for independence. I share why her brain isn't fully developed until her mid-twenties...

Live Coaching Session - Setting Boundaries with an Emotionally Unavailable Mother

In this special episode, you get to witness a real coaching session as I work with Shannon, a podcast listener who reached out for help with boundary setting. Shannon shares her journey from parenting her emotionally unavailable mother to slowly creating distance and protection for herself and her child. Through our session, you'll hear Shannon work through her triggers around her mother's lack of parenting (both in Shannon's childhood and now with her niece and nephew), her struggle with surface-level conversations feeling "fake," and her need...

Unpopular Opinions About Mother Wounds and Healing

Let's get a little spicy? In this candid end-of-month episode, I share my most controversial opinions about the mother-daughter healing space. From pushing back on the idea that you don't need to know your mother's story to heal, to challenging the overuse of "narcissistic mom" when people really mean "abusive mom," I'm not holding back. I tackle why the phrase "you only get one mom" infuriates me (spoiler: it puts all the burden on daughters to accept harmful behavior), explain why most people who claim to have narcissistic mothers probably...

What Does "Doing the Work" Actually Mean?

You've heard the phrase everywhere: "You have to do the work." But what does that actually mean? In this episode, I break down what "doing the work" looks like specifically when working with me as your therapist and coach. From understanding the underlying memories and triggers causing painful patterns today to healing mother wounds and breaking generational cycles, I walk you through exactly what healing entails. I explain my two main ways of working: individual one-on-one sessions for personal healing and my Reconnection Rescue program for mother-daughter pairs working together...

Physical Signs of Mother Wound Trauma and How to Heal It - How trauma lives in your body

Your body remembers everything: every dismissal, every criticism, every moment when you needed comfort but didn't receive it. In this episode, I explore how childhood trauma and mother wounds manifest physically in your adult body. From chronic headaches and digestive issues to autoimmune conditions and sleep disturbances, I explain how your nervous system learned to stay on high alert and why that tightness in your chest or knot in your stomach isn't "all in your head." You'll discover how...

How to Mother When You Weren't Mothered: Breaking Cycles with Intention

How do you give what you never received? In this episode for mothers healing their own childhood wounds while raising children, I explore the challenging journey of conscious parenting when your own template for mothering was broken. From addressing the fear "What if I become like her?" to learning how to create secure attachment when you didn't experience it yourself, this episode offers hope and practical guidance for breaking generational patterns. I share how your hypervigilance about parenting is actually proof you're already different, why perfectionism...

Heart to Heart - Creating Safe Spaces for Mother-Daughter Vulnerability

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with mother-daughter duo Tes and Holly, who turned their own relationship challenges into a beautiful mission: creating Heart to Heart gatherings for other mother-daughter pairs. From Holly's well-meaning but painful "toxic positivity" during Tes's egg freezing journey to learning how to sit with sadness instead of immediately cheering each other up, these two share how vulnerability became their unlock to deeper connection. They reveal how the pressure to be "practically perfect in every way" (their Mary Poppins reference) prevented space...

Reparenting Your Inner Child - Becoming Who You Needed

What if you could go back and give your younger self exactly what she needed? In this episode, I explore one of the most practical tools for healing your mother wound: reparenting your inner child. This isn't just theory – it's how you stop waiting for your mother to change, apologize, or finally give you what you need. Instead, you become the consistent, loving presence your younger self has been waiting for. I walk you through common unmet childhood needs like unconditional love, emotional safety, and celebration of your un...

The Truth About Jealousy in Mother-Daughter Relationships

In this episode, I tackle the emotion that gets demonized on social media way too much: jealousy. Instead of shaming this feeling, I explore what jealousy is really telling you about your unmet needs and deepest desires. I break down the difference between jealousy and envy, then dive into two common scenarios: daughters feeling jealous of healthy mother-daughter relationships they see, and mothers who compete with their own daughters. When you feel that chest-tightening jealousy watching other mothers celebrate their daughters, that's not pettiness – that's your heart recognizing what you de...

The Hidden Truth About Girl Friendships and Relational Bullying

In this unscripted, heart-led episode, I dive deeper into why women struggle with friendships – and it's not always about mother wounds. I explore the often-overlooked reality of relational bullying between girls, which starts as early as preschool and can devastate a woman's ability to trust female friendships well into adulthood. From sharing my own 4-year-old daughter's early experiences with exclusion to examining how girls bully covertly through friendship manipulation, I reveal why traditional approaches to resolving girl conflicts often fail. Unlike boys who bully overtly, girls use relationships as...

How Your Mother Wound Affects Your Friendships with Women

Have you ever felt like you're watching other women's friendships through glass – there but not quite close enough? If you struggle to build deep, meaningful friendships with other women despite wanting them desperately, this episode is for you. I explore how your first relationship with a woman (your mother) created a blueprint that shapes all your future relationships with women. From understanding why you might keep female friendships surface-level to recognizing patterns of competition instead of celebration, I break down how mother wounds show up in your adult fr...

Learning to Trust Yourself When Your Foundation Was Shaky

When was the last time you made a decision and felt completely confident about it? If you're constantly second-guessing yourself, asking others for their opinions, or lying awake wondering if you chose wrong, this episode is for you. I explore how childhood experiences with emotionally unavailable or inconsistent mothers can teach us to doubt our own perceptions and override our inner knowing. From understanding the difference between anxiety and intuition to recognizing how your body gives you wisdom, this episode provides practical tools for rebuilding self-trust. I share...

Breaking the "Opposite Mom Trap" - Finding Your Authentic Self

Have you ever promised yourself "I'll never be like my mother" only to find yourself exhausted from constantly trying to do the opposite of everything she did? In this transformative episode, I explore how living in opposition to your mother is still letting her control your choices – just in reverse. When every parenting decision, relationship choice, and boundary gets filtered through "What would my mom do?" and then doing the opposite, you're still making her the reference point for your life. I share how this reactive cycle ke...

You Don't Need to Forgive Your Mother to Heal

How many times have you been told that you need to forgive your mother to move on? In this liberating episode, I challenge the pressure and guilt many women feel around forgiveness, especially when it comes to their mother wounds. I explore how forced forgiveness can actually retraumatize you, invalidate your reality, and recreate the same powerlessness you experienced as a child. Instead, I introduce the concept of acceptance versus forgiveness – releasing the fantasy of who your mother could have been while still honoring your pain and need fo...

6 Signs You're Still Carrying Childhood Pain: Mother Wound Symptoms

Have you ever noticed something was off in your relationships but couldn't quite name it? In this eye-opening episode, I break down the six most common symptoms I see in my clients who are healing from mother wounds. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to struggling with female friendships and boundary issues, these patterns often develop as survival mechanisms in childhood but can wreak havoc on our adult relationships. I explain how mother wounds are actually attachment traumas that stem from disruptions in emotional connection and support between mothers and...

Bridging the Communication Gap Between Mothers and Daughters

Have you ever felt like you and your mother are speaking completely different languages? In this practical episode, I explore why mothers and daughters often struggle to understand each other, even when they're trying their hardest to connect. I dive into how generational differences shape communication styles, creating what I call different "communication accents" that can lead to misunderstandings and frustration. From explaining why your mother's indirect approach might clash with your direct style to offering specific techniques for navigating difficult conversations, this episode provides actionable strategies for both...

Understanding & Managing Parenting Triggers

Have you ever heard your mother's words coming out of your mouth—words you swore you'd never say? In this powerful episode, I dive deep into parenting triggers: those moments when our past experiences suddenly hijack our parenting, causing reactions that feel overwhelming and automatic. I explain why these triggers are especially amplified in mother-daughter relationships, how they're connected to our childhood experiences, and why they often emerge during specific developmental stages. Most importantly, I share practical, in-the-moment strategies to help you create that crucial pause between trigger and response, allowing you to pa...

Millennial Parenting & The New Age of Accountability

In this thought-provoking episode, I explore a fascinating cultural shift happening right now: millennials appear to be the first generation collectively holding their parents accountable for harmful parenting choices. I dive into what this means for us as we parent the next generation, examining how we'll respond when our own children inevitably point out where we've fallen short. From discussing the differences between big-T and little-t trauma to questioning whether millennials might be overcorrecting with too much hovering or emotional focus, this episode challenges us to consider how we'll receive...

Finding Peace After Estrangement - Tay's Mother-Daughter Journey

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tay who courageously shares her journey through a decade of estrangement from her mother. From unexplained changes in their relationship after moving back to Trinidad from the UK to physical altercations that led to complete breaks in communication, Tay reveals the complex path that eventually led to reconciliation. She explains how her boundaries evolved over time, how she found peace without receiving the apology she craved for years, and how she's navigated rebuilding a relationship that looks different than before but...

Setting Healthy Boundaries in Mother-Daughter Relationships

In this essential episode, I dive deep into the art and science of setting boundaries – one of the most crucial skills for nurturing healthy mother-daughter relationships. We explore why boundaries need to evolve as daughters move through different life stages, from adolescence to adulthood and beyond. I share personal examples from my own motherhood journey, research-backed insights on what makes boundaries effective, and practical strategies for communicating your needs without damaging your relationship. Whether you're struggling with overstepping, guilt, or simply don't know where to begin, this episode offers a compassionate ro...

Breaking Free From Generational Patterns - A Conversation with Chaelyn

In this episode, I sit down with Chaelyn– a mom, writer, and life coach who courageously shares her journey through mother wound healing. From experiencing role reversal as a child to establishing boundaries as an adult, Chaelyn opens up about the complex dynamics that led to estrangement from both her mother and sister. She reveals how becoming a mother to her two-year-old daughter intensified her healing journey and strengthened her resolve to break generational cycles. This raw, honest conversation explores what happens when a mother competes with he...

Breaking Generational Cycles - A Conversation with My Mom

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my own mother for a candid conversation about our relationship, generational patterns, and the mother-daughter bond we've built. From teenage motherhood across generations to the burdens of being the eldest daughter, we explore how family cycles are both perpetuated and broken. My mom opens up about what she wished she could have done differently as a parent, and I share how certain moments shaped my experience as her daughter. This raw, emotional discussion reveals how understanding our past helps...

Welcome to the Mother Daughter Relationship Show! In this episode, we dive deep into the complex and sometimes challenging bond between mothers and daughters. Our guest, Chanel Jackson, shares her powerful story of adoption, navigating a competitive relationship with her adoptive mother, and finding empathy and understanding through her own healing journey.

Key Takeaways:

- Chanel's adoptive mother tried to sabotage her relationships and undermine her self-confidence, causing a rift in their bond

- Chanel learned to humanize her mother, understand her traumas, and set healthy boundaries to protect herself

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Introducing the Mother Daughter Relationship Show - a podcast that explores the complex, beautiful, and sometimes challenging bond between mothers and daughters. In this episode, host Brittany Scott vulnerably shares her personal pregnancy journey, tackling topics often left unspoken:

- Experiencing depression and intrusive thoughts during pregnancy, not just postpartum

- Feeling isolated and unsupported by medical professionals

- The realities of debilitating morning sickness and "vanishing twin" syndrome

- The contrast between expecting a joyful experience and the actual struggle

- Realizing the importance of reaching out for...

Healing from Mother Wounds with Crystal R. Currie

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast, host Brittney Scott interviews licensed clinician Crystal R. Curry. Crystal shares her deeply personal journey of estrangement from her mother, the emotional impact of her mother missing significant events like her wedding, and how childhood trauma influenced her adult relationships. Through therapy, Crystal discovered her own patterns and began the process of healing. This episode delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, cycles of emotional neglect, and finding joy in new, healthy relationships. Crystal offers insights and encouragement for others dealing...

In this episode of the Mother Daughter Relationship Show: Reconnection Rescue Podcast, host Brittney Scott delves into the powerful topic of transforming your inner critic into an inner cheerleader. She guides you through the process of identifying the voices that belong to you and those that belong to your mother, and provides strategies to replace the critical thoughts with empowering, supportive ones.

Key Takeaways:

- Understand the concept of the "mother wound" and how it can lead to an inner critic that may not be your own voice

- Identify common forms of...

Healing from the Mother Wound: A Journey with Diamond Williamson

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast, Brittney Scott interviews Diamonde Williamson, a creative head at Deep Fillers Club and author of 'Deeply Personal: Notes from Facing My Mother Wound.' Diamond shares her journey of dealing with a painful mother-daughter relationship, including experiences of sexual assault, and the struggle of going no contact with her mother for her own healing. They discuss the importance of listening to one's inner child, establishing boundaries, and finding joy and purpose in life beyond past trauma. The conversation also...

Navigating Painful Mother-Daughter Dynamics: Ivy's Story

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast for mothers and daughters, host Brittney Scott interviews Ivy, the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico. As a public defender, wife, and mother to a young son, Ivy shares her experiences dealing with a difficult relationship with her mom, especially after the birth of her child. She discusses cultural influences, the emotional support she lacked growing up, and the turning point when her husband stepped in during a confrontation with her mom. Ivy opens up about the ongoing challenges and her efforts...

Navigating the Six Stages of Mother-Daughter Relationships

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast hosted by Brittney Scott, listeners explore the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships through six distinct stages: birth to adolescence, adolescence to young adult, young adult to marriage and family, marriage and family to midlife, midlife, and end of life.

Brittney emphasizes the importance of adapting parenting styles to meet the evolving needs of daughters at each stage, fostering a supportive and collaborative relationship. Highlighting the concept of the 'rubber band' metaphor, she underscores the critical need for mothers to provide a...

The Importance of Knowing Your Generational Story for Healing Mother Wounds

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast, hosted by Brittney Scott, the focus is on understanding the importance of knowing the stories of the women who came before you to heal mother wounds. Brittney delves into why understanding your family history is crucial for breaking generational cycles, gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, and viewing your mother and grandmother as whole, multi-dimensional persons. Through exploring these stories, you can better identify and change harmful patterns, set healthier boundaries, and improve your relationships. Brittney also offers...

Reconnection Rescue: Healing Through Somatic Bodywork

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast, host Brittney Scott guides listeners through somatic bodywork exercises aimed at improving the mind-body connection and reducing the nervous system's fight-or-flight response. The episode includes progressive muscle relaxation and two types of breath work - diaphragmatic breathing and box breathing. These techniques help listeners recognize when they are truly safe and manage triggers from past trauma or anxiety, ultimately enhancing their mental and physical well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Reconnection Rescue Podcast

00:14 The Importance of Bodywork

01:58 Understanding the Nervous Sys...

Intro to Mother-Daughter Relationships and Healing

In the inaugural episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast: The Mother Daughter Relationship Show, host Brittney Scott introduces herself and her qualifications in psychology and clinical mental health counseling. She explains how her journey into addressing mother wounds and mother-daughter relationships began. Brittney discusses the three main approaches to healing these relationships: joint healing with the mother, individual healing while maintaining a relationship, and healing through estrangement. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing mother wounds for healthier adult relationships and advocates for supportive communities for women. Brittney also shares...

Understanding and Healing the Mother Wound

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast, hosted by Brittney Scott, the focus is on understanding the 'mother wound'—a term used to describe the pain and trauma women carry through their maternal lineage. Brittney explains how this attachment trauma affects daughters when they lack emotional support from their mothers, often reversing the caregiver roles. She also discusses how these childhood experiences influence adult relationships and behaviors such as self-esteem issues, anxiety, and perfectionism. Brittney emphasizes the importance of identifying personal needs and re-learning how to get them met, and pr...

Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship: Identifying the Breaking Point and Effective Communication

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast, Brittney Scott guides mothers and daughters through the process of healing strained relationships. Brittney emphasizes the importance of identifying the key event that caused pain in the relationship and encourages reflective thinking to understand ongoing issues. She introduces the concept of 'true seeking' and offers a step-by-step communication exercise designed to help both parties feel heard and supported. The episode aims to foster better understanding, accountability, and emotional expression to mend and strengthen mother-daughter bonds.

00:00 Welcome t...