Well, hello there Iza,
Have you ever wondered if your relationship with your mother was normal? Or noticed patterns in your adult relationships and traced them back to something that happened long before you had words for it?
Mother-daughter relationships can be among the most complicated we ever have. Whether the dynamic between you was loving, painful, confusing, or somewhere in between, it impacted you. After almost 30 years as a clinician, I’ve seen seven recurring archetypes, and that’s what this episode covers: what each one looks like, and the lasting impact it can have on your adult life.
One thing before we start. Mother here means the maternal figure who raised you. (if you had one) It could be a grandmother, an older sibling, or an aunt. What matters is the dynamic, not the biology.
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Terri
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I'm hosting a brand new free virtual training, Let's Talk About Mother Wounds.
On Thursday, April 30th | 5:30 pm ET (New York). It’s free to attend, and a recording is available for registrants.
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| | | | Boundaries for Family Drama with Ashley Oerman
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Let me ask you: Is it possible to heal when the person who raised you continues to cause chaos in your life?
In this podcast episode, I’m sitting down with journalist and mental health editor Ashley Oerman to dismantle the deep-seated stigma surrounding toxic family dynamics. We’re tackling the difficult debates around family estrangement and asking the hard question: Do you have to go “No Contact” to protect your peace, or is “Low Contact” a viable path forward?
If you are grieving the family relationship you never had, or simply trying to set healthy boundaries around complex family drama, Ashley offers a compassionate roadmap to finally finding your peace.
Take a deep breath, and let’s dive in.
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