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 roadmap for creating the respectful relationship you deserve.

With this episode you'll be able to:

• Understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries
• Create boundaries that you can enforce yourself (versus making requests)
• Recognize how boundaries should evolve through different life stages
• Identify when your body is signaling that a boundary has been crossed
• Learn both verbal and non-verbal techniques for setting boundaries
• Navigate cultural considerations when establishing family boundaries

Don't forget you can download my free boundaries worksheet to help you implement these concepts right away! The link is in the show notes below. Connect with me on Instagram/Threads to share your boundary-setting experiences or questions for future episodes.

Mentioned resources:

• Episode 6: The Six Stages of Mother-Daughter Relationships
• Episode 13: Conversation with My Mom
• Free Boundaries Worksheet
• Gottman Institute research on boundaries
• Family Institute study on life transitions

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Connect with Brittney:

• Instagram: @theBrittneyScott
• Website: www.brittneymscott.com
• Consultation to work with Brittney

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mother daughter boundaries, setting boundaries with mom, healthy boundaries, boundary enforcement, family boundaries, maternal relationships, life transitions, adult daughters, mother daughter conflict, boundary worksheet, Brittany Scott, verbal boundaries, nonverbal boundaries, cultural boundaries, mother daughter psychology