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Mother Daughter Relationship ShowYour Mom Creates Drama in Public: How to Handle Mother-Daughter Conflict in Front of Others [Ep. 57]When Your Mother Creates Conflict in Public: Why It's Different and What to DoIn this episode, I address the heartbreaking reality of mothers who create conflict, criticism, or drama in front of others—turning what should be joyful celebrations into displays of their need for attention and control. I open with a devastating wedding story where a mother made her living daughter's special day about herself by constantly bringing up her deceased daughter, exposing how public conflict carries shame, embarrassment, and exposure that private conflict doesn't. I break down four common scenarios: centering herself at your ce...
2026-02-2731 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowWhen Mental Illness Broke Our Bond: A Mother-Daughter Reconnection Story [Ep. 56]Reconnection and Loss: Genifer's Story of Mental Illness, Repair, and Saying GoodbyeIn this interview, I sit down with Genifer Salandy, school psychologist and founder of Rooted Joy Wellness, who shares her deeply personal story of estrangement, brief reconnection, and ultimate loss. From being parentified as a child by a mother struggling with undiagnosed bipolar disorder to navigating a crisis during the pandemic that led to complete estrangement, Genifer's story reveals the complexity of loving someone with serious mental illness. She walks us through the six-week period of harassment and social media attacks, her difficult decision to...
2026-02-2047 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowWhy Your Boundary Phrases Are Making Your Mom More Defensive [Ep. 55]Why Popular Boundary Phrases Backfire With Your Mom (And What Actually Works)In this episode, I tackle the viral Instagram advice telling daughters exactly what to say to their "dysfunctional moms" when boundaries get challenged. Phrases like "I am not a child anymore and you don't get to control me with guilt" or "Your disappointment is not my responsibility to carry." The problem is these phrases might feel empowering, but they're guaranteed to put your mother on the defense, escalate conflict, and keep you trapped in the same exhausting cycle of arguments you're trying to escape. If...
2026-02-1313 min
Educational AD PodcastBrittney Scott, CAA is this week's WEDNESDAY WISDOM!Brittney Scott of East River HS is back on the podcast with a great Wednesday Wisdom Segment. Brittney shares some great tips for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
2026-02-1136 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowStop Waiting for Your Mom to Change [Ep. 54]Understanding the Mother Wound and How to Heal Without Your MomIn this episode, I break down what a mother wound actually is and provide a roadmap for healing without waiting for your mom to change, apologize, or acknowledge what happened. From understanding that mother wounds stem from attachment trauma and missing emotional support to recognizing that waiting for her to change is keeping you stuck, I guide you through concrete steps for reclaiming your healing journey. You'll learn why comparing your trauma to others' is holding you back, how to reconnect with your inner child at...
2026-02-0615 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowHow to Stop Your Mother Wound from Becoming Your Daughter's [Ep 53]How to Prevent Your Mother Wound from Becoming Your Daughter'sIn this episode, I explore how mother wounds get passed down through generations - not because you're a bad mother, but because patterns repeat until they're consciously broken. From the opening story of a mother who overcorrected her childhood invisibility by making her daughter's achievements into performances, I explain how emotional inheritance works through both repetition (doing exactly what your mother did) and overcorrection (swinging completely the opposite way). You'll learn to recognize when you're parenting from your own wound instead of responding to your daughter's actual...
2026-01-3021 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowQuestions Your Daughter Wishes You Would Ask (At Every Age) [Ep. 52]Questions Your Daughter Wishes You Would Ask: From Preteens to MotherhoodIn this comprehensive episode, I walk mothers through the questions daughters desperately wish they would ask at every life stage, and why most mothers miss the mark by asking surface-level surveillance questions instead of connection-building ones. From preteens who need "What makes you feel afraid?" instead of "Did you finish your homework?" to new mothers who need "How can I support your motherhood?" instead of criticism disguised as concern, the right questions communicate trust, respect, and genuine curiosity about who your daughter is becoming. I break...
2026-01-2344 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowFamily Roles That Create Mother Wounds: Which One Were You? [Ep. 51]Did We Grow Up in the Same House? How Family Roles Shape Your Mother WoundIn this episode, I break down common roles children play in families and how each one creates a mother wound that follows you into adulthood. Whether you were the parentified daughter who became a mini-adult too soon, the golden child living on a pedestal, the scapegoat blamed for family dysfunction, or the invisible child overlooked for being "easy," none of these roles were your choice; you were a child surviving in an established system. I explain the difference between healthy responsibility and...
2026-01-1626 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowHealing Your Mother Wound While Raising Your Kids (Not After) [Ep. 50]Why Your Mother Wound Gets Triggered When Raising Small Children: Introducing Safety in Sisterhood GroupIn 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...
2026-01-0917 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowBridge Builders: Mothers and Estranged Daughters [Ep 49]When Your Daughter Pulls Away: Introducing Bridge Builders Group for Mothers Facing EstrangementIn 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...
2026-01-0220 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowWhy Healing Your Mother Wound in Community Changes Everything [Ep. 48]Why You Don't Have to Heal Your Mother Wound Alone - Introducing The Mother Wound CircleYou'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...
2025-12-2611 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowTest Prep and Teenage Daughters: Building Partnership Over Pressure [Ep. 47]Partnership Over Pressure: Building Trust During Test Prep with Athena SavinoIn 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...
2025-12-1936 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowRaising Teens Differently: A Group Program for Moms [Ep. 46]Announcing Raising Teens Differently: A New Group Coaching Program for Mothers of Teen DaughtersIn 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...
2025-12-1214 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowUnlearning the Strong Black Woman Narrative: An Expert Interview [Ep. 45]From Strong to Well: Unlearning the Strong Black Woman Narrative with Dr. Cecily MooreIn 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,"...
2025-12-0552 min
Dawgs & DivasNew Trainer Brittney Scott into, along with paths for 2026.Tiffany and I are excited to introduce Brittney Scott to the Jessiffany Family. Brittney is a US Air Force Veteran and former Off Leash K9 Trainer that joined our company back in June (2025). We also introduce Brittney and Tiffany's new company Bravo-Tango Supply. B/T Supply will target a lot of different things to include freeze dry supplements and dehydrated products. I briefly mentioned Stellen Coffee Company, which is new venture I'm getting into through my online store in Shopify. We closed out the podcast with all the upcoming events for Wisconsin Guardian Foundation and highlighted a f...
2025-12-0242 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowHow Your Mother Wound Sabotages Your Romantic Relationships [Ep. 44]How Your Mother Wound Shows Up in Your Romantic RelationshipsDo 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...
2025-11-2120 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowNavigating The Holidays [Ep. 43]Surviving the Holidays: Navigating Family Gatherings While Healing Your Mother WoundIn 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...
2025-11-1420 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowThe 6 Stages of the Mother Daughter Relationship [Ep. 42]The Six Stages of Mother-Daughter Relationships: How to Navigate Each TransitionThe 6 Stages of Mother-Daughter Relationships: A Guide to Healing and Growth BlogIn 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...
2025-11-0725 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowAccepting the Mother You Got vs the Mother You Wanted [Ep. 41]Accepting the Mother You Got: The Hardest Part of HealingIn 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...
2025-10-3113 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowCultural Context Matters: Setting Boundaries Without Losing Your Community [Ep. 40]Cultural Context Matters: Setting Boundaries Without Losing Your CommunityIn 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...
2025-10-2420 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowThe Lies That Bind: An Author Interview on Breaking Mother Wound Cycles [Ep. 39]Breaking Generational Patterns Through Storytelling - An Interview with Author K. J. RitchieIn 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...
2025-10-1739 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowYour Siblings Don't Believe Your Mother Wound Is Real [Ep. 38]When Your Siblings Act Like You're Making Up Your Mother WoundAre 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...
2025-10-1016 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowWhen Your Mom Treats You Like Her Therapist [Ep 37]When Your Mom Needs You to Emotionally Take Care of HerAre 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...
2025-10-0322 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowWhen Your Mom Says She'll Change But Her Actions Say Otherwise [Ep. 36]When Your Mom Says All the Right Things But Does the OppositeDoes 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...
2025-09-2613 min
765BusinessJournal.comBrittney Scott, founder of the GROW WIWO Conference on 765 Business Journal 9/22/25Brittney Scott, founder of the GROW WIWO Conference (Grow With Women), shared how the conference connects women with resources, mentors, and each other through interactive keynotes, breakout sessions, and intentional networking.
2025-09-2224 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowMother Daughter Therapy vs Coaching: How to Choose What You Need [Ep. 35]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...
2025-09-1915 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowMy Teenage Daughter Is Pushing Me Away: What's Really Happening [Ep. 34]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...
2025-09-1229 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowLive Coaching Session - Setting Boundaries with Your Mother (Real Session) [Ep. 33]Live Coaching Session - Setting Boundaries with an Emotionally Unavailable MotherIn 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...
2025-09-0546 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowMy "Unpopular" Opinions About Mother Wound Healing [Ep. 32]Unpopular Opinions About Mother Wounds and HealingLet'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...
2025-08-2920 minMother Daughter Relationship Show"You Have to Do the Work:" What That Really Means for Mother Wound Recovery [Ep. 31]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...
2025-08-2222 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowPhysical Signs of Mother Wound Trauma and How to Heal It [Ep. 30]Physical Signs of Mother Wound Trauma and How to Heal It - How trauma lives in your bodyYour 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...
2025-08-1524 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowHow to Mother When You Weren't Mothered: Breaking Cycles with Intention [Ep. 29]How to Mother When You Weren't Mothered: Breaking Cycles with IntentionHow 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...
2025-08-0821 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowOvercoming Toxic Positivity: How Vulnerability Deepens Mother-Daughter Bonds [Ep. 28]Heart to Heart - Creating Safe Spaces for Mother-Daughter VulnerabilityIn 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...
2025-08-0147 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowHow to Reparent Your Inner Child After a Mother Wound [Ep. 27]Reparenting Your Inner Child - Becoming Who You NeededWhat 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...
2025-07-2521 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowMother Daughter Jealousy [Ep. 26]The Truth About Jealousy in Mother-Daughter RelationshipsIn 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...
2025-07-1827 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowHow Childhood Girl Bullying Destroys Your Adult Friendships [Ep. 25]The Hidden Truth About Girl Friendships and Relational BullyingIn 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...
2025-07-1121 minMother Daughter Relationship ShowWhy Your Mother Wound Makes It Hard to Trust Other Women [Ep. 24]How Your Mother Wound Affects Your Friendships with WomenHave 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...
2025-07-0420 min