What does it look like to heal your relationship with your mom while raising a daughter of your own?

In this episode, Good Moms reflect on healing alongside their mothers, the challenges of letting go of old patterns, and the unexpected lessons that surface when you start to see your mom as “just a girl” too. They talk about caretaking, validation, breaking cycles of criticism, and the emotional labor of holding space for the women who once held it for you.

Timestamps

• (07:45) The power of staring into your mothers eyes
• (19:20) Seeing your mom as “just a girl” and shifting the dynamic
• (28:10) Mommy-pleasing, validation, and unlearning criticism
• (40:30) How childhood patterns reappear in adult relationships
• (01:05:15) Paul Pierce comment showcases:
• How harmful it is to assume women’s value in relationships is tied to beauty or “submission.
• The flawed idea that dating a so-called “5 or 6” guarantees loyalty or effort.
• How men with this mentality often avoid women with opinions or standards because it forces accountability.
• Why choosing a partner should be like choosing teammates for a strong family — you’d want someone smart, capable, and supportive, not someone you can just control.
• (01:18:00) Submission, gender wars, and questions about partnership
• (01:28:45) Ciara's interview on The Breakfast Club and what "corny" really means- Russell Wilson, Future, and what it means to lead a family
• (01:43:20) Ciara's perspective on choosing a partner with integrity

& remember... your mother is just a girl too!

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