In today’s episode of Grow Like a Mother, host Jill Wright sits down with Heidi Carlson, a certified coach and expert in emotional healing, to discuss a deeply impactful and rarely addressed topic: the mother wound. Together, they unpack what the mother wound is, how it shows up in our lives, and the steps we can take to heal and grow beyond it.
Heidi shares her personal journey, practical strategies for breaking generational cycles, and the importance of self-awareness and compassion in parenting. Whether you’re looking to heal your own mother wound or to parent in a way that fosters emotional resilience in your children, this episode offers invaluable insights and inspiration.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What the mother wound is and why it matters.
How the mother wound impacts your relationships, parenting, and self-perception.
Tools and strategies for identifying and healing the mother wound.
How to approach parenting with intention and break generational patterns.
The role of self-compassion and community in the healing journey.
About Our Guest:
Heidi Carlson is a Mother Wound Coach who helps women heal deep-rooted wounds from their upbringing that affect their relationships, marriage, parenting, and careers. She guides women to reclaim their power, achieve inner peace, and build healthy, meaningful connections in all areas of their lives — so they can thrive and create the life they deserve.
As the youngest of five children born to immigrant parents in an arranged marriage, Heidi witnessed the complexities of her parents’ unhealthy relationship. Growing up, she realized early on that many essential relationship skills were missing from her environment, inspiring her to seek growth. At just 19, Heidi began her journey of self-discovery and personal development, starting with therapy and coaching, followed by enrollment in diverse personal development programs.Through this process, Heidi healed her own mother wounds, transformed her relationship with her mother, and learned how to build powerful, healthy relationships.In 2021, Heidi decided to transition careers and apply her life’s work to help others. She completed a rigorous nine-month training program, graduating as a Certified Master Life Coach. Heidi has since passionately guided numerous women on transformative journeys of healing, growth, and empowerment.
Resources Mentioned:
Tune into Jill’s past episode with Angela Legh https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-epic-lies-about-emotions/id1601675882?i=1000670739791
Connect with Heidi:
Website: www.heidicarlsoncoaching.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heidibcarlson
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidicarlsoncoaching
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heidicarlsoncoaching
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