Why does “mean girl energy” follow us into adulthood and what do we do when it shows up in mom groups, friendships, workplaces, or online?

In this powerful episode, host Brittany Lane sits down with Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, a licensed clinical psychologist with 12+ years of experience, to break down what adult bullying really looks like and why so many women struggle to name it. You’ll learn how the mean-girl cycle starts, the subtle signs of covert aggression, and why these patterns often resurface during motherhood.

Together, they unpack the psychology behind exclusion, gossip, triangulation, and “love-bombing friendships” that suddenly turn cold. Dr. Noëlle also shares how her own experiences and years of observing relational dynamics in families and schools helped her identify the mean girl mom cycle that so many women recognize but rarely talk about.

If you’ve ever questioned a friendship, felt blindsided by sudden coldness, wondered what you “did wrong,” or seen your child affected by similar dynamics, this episode offers clarity, validation, and tools to protect your peace.

You’ll learn:

• How adult bullying shows up in subtle, covert ways

• Why mean-girl behavior often resurfaces during motherhood

• The difference between inclusion and true belonging

• Signs you’re in a love-bomb → devalue → discard cycle

• How to stop internalizing other people’s behavior

• How to support yourself (and your kids) through exclusion

This episode brings awareness, compassion, and the reminder you’re not alone.

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