Mother Mayhem: For Daughters of Narcissistic or Emotionally Limited Mothers

What does healing actually look like when you’ve grown up with a narcissistic or emotionally limited mother? In this episode, follow a daughter for a month as she takes you inside her daily experience of being a daughter—navigating triggers, small (but powerful) shifts, and the quiet work of untangling old patterns.

From noticing what once went unseen to facing the deep ache of being mothered by someone who couldn’t love you the wa...

If you’ve ever struggled with disordered eating, food control, or feeling unsafe in your body because of food, you are not alone. And more importantly—it’s not your fault.

In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and survival responses shape your relationship with food, your body, and your emotions.

This isn’t about willpower or discipline. It’s about understanding why your nervous system treats food as a...

By the time a daughter begins to see and name the impact of her mother wound, she has already endured so much more. It’s never just the mother wound—it’s the ripple effect. The way one trauma leaves you vulnerable to another. The way survival sometimes demands choices that come with their own kind of pain.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The weight of cumulative trauma and how it shapes your nervous system
• Why the fear response...

This week, we speak to the painful reality of having a mother who is emotionally limited. What does it really mean when your mom can’t show up for you the way you need her to? How do you cope when you realize her emotional limitations are not just a phase but a core part of who she is?

We explore the emotional impact of having a mother who doesn’t have the tools to meet your needs, how this shows up in your life, and what it means f...

Narcissists thrive on attention, but it’s not the kind of attention that leads to connection. Whether it's positive or negative, as long as they have your focus, they feel in control. It can be so confusing, especially when all you're trying to do is get through to them or set boundaries. But remember, your energy is precious, and it's okay to stop feeding into their need for it.

 If you’re navigating this dynamic and wo...

No one tells you that healing isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about losing what no longer fits. The friendships, the coping mechanisms, the family dynamics that kept you small. And while that loss is necessary, it can also feel unbearably lonely.

This week, you get to meet a Daughter  who has done the hard work—setting boundaries, letting go of toxic relationships, and showing up for herself in ways she never has before. But no...

In today’s episode, we dive into one of the toughest questions many daughters of narcissistic mothers face: Do I need to hate my narcissistic mother in order to heal?

It’s a question that comes with a lot of layers—shame, guilt, anger, and confusion. But the truth is, healing doesn’t have to be built on hatred or resentment. It’s about finding your own path to peace and recognizing the power you have to move beyond the trauma.

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In this episode of Mother Mayhem, we’re talking about what it means to truly “feel your feelings” and how to start better connecting to yourself—and why it’s more than just a cliché.

For daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers, connecting with your emotions can feel overwhelming or even unsafe. But this process is essential to healing and finding a life of meaning and connection after the abuse.

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Setting boundaries with a difficult or emotionally limited mother can be one of the most challenging steps in your healing journey. The fear of pushback, guilt, or rejection often keeps us stuck in unhealthy dynamics.

In this episode, I walk you through:

Why setting boundaries feels so scary

How to recognize the fear and navigate it with more confidence

Practical tips to stand your ground while staying true to yourself

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Introducing Mayhem Daughters: A Healing Community for Daughters of Narcissistic & Emotionally Limited Mothers

In this episode, I’m excited to introduce Mayhem Daughters, a private, online community designed specifically for daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers. If you’ve felt isolated in your healing journey, this space is built with you in mind.

Mayhem Daughters is more than just another online group. It’s ...

In this episode, we explore how to build the empathy and care skills necessary to love and connect with those who love you—when your past hasn’t shown you how.

Growing up with emotional neglect or narcissistic parents can leave you unsure of how to nurture healthy, meaningful relationships.

Learn how to shift from trauma-driven reactions to tender, loving responses that strengthen your connections.

We’ll cover:

• The impact o...

As we close out 2024 and welcome in the new year, this episode focuses on building better relationships—with yourself and with others—while embracing healing through community and connection. 

Learn practical skills to help you ground yourself, reflect on your relationship goals for 2025, and start nurturing healthier interactions. 

Whether you're improving your relationship with yourself, looking to foster deeper connections, or h...

This morning, as much of the world unwraps gifts and celebrates, I wanted to bring you a special message of love and care. For many daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers, the holidays can be complicated.

Wherever and however you find yourselves today or in the days after, remember you belong here. All of you are in this community of women around the world who are navigating days like this and I, for sure, most d...

Today, we’re talking about the impact of growing up with a narcissistic or emotionally limited mother, particularly around the expectations that were set for you — expectations that often left you feeling like you were never enough or constantly falling short.

If you've been holding yourself to standards that don't belong to you, this episode will help you recognize and release those old beliefs. I’ll walk you through how to begin ...

In this episode, we explore the deep impact of covert narcissism and enmeshment on our sense of self-worth, boundaries, and relationships.

If you've ever felt unworthy, insecure, or lost in roles that don’t feel like your own, this conversation is for you. We dive into how these toxic dynamics can blur boundaries and disconnect us from our authentic selves, and how to begin reclaiming your worth.

Learn how to set healthy boundari...

This episode is designed for daughters who are healing from narcissistic abuse, and I’m also inviting the loved ones of daughters to listen in, so you can better understand the struggles your loved one is facing and how to offer compassionate, effective support.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the healing journey for daughters of narcissistic mothers—while also addressing the unique challenges faced by the people who love an...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the complex link between social anxiety and childhood trauma. If you’ve ever felt that the world of connection feels both deeply desired and overwhelmingly terrifying, you’re not alone. We’re unpacking why social anxiety can often feel like it’s rooted in a personal flaw but is, in reality, a protective response shaped by early experiences.

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Sometimes, in your effort to heal and understand everything that has happened to you, healing takes over, overwhelms, causes you to flood and risks you becoming too much for the people who love you. Healing, well, it’s a lot and we don’t like to talk about this part.

Healing is often portrayed as a smooth journey, but the reality can be quite different. We discuss how intense emotions can surface and how they impact our relationshi...

This week, we’re returning to the complexities that come with healing from family estrangement. We know the devastating impact of manipulative relationships with narcissistic and emotionally limited mothers. One of the hardest parts of this journey is acceptance and today, we’re giving that our focus. 

Acceptance paves the way for healing and there are strategies you can use to make this process easier.

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