Mother Mayhem: For Daughters of Narcissistic or Emotionally Limited Mothers

By Heather Gray, LICSWHealth & Fitness Mental Health

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Mother Mayhem: For Daughters of Narcissistic or Emotionally Limited Mothers episodes

April 10, 2024 43. Breaking the Cycle: Healing from Hurt So You Can Stop Hurting Others
We know "hurt people hurt people" What do you do when you're the person doing the hurting?
In this episode of 'Mother Mayhem,' we're looking to break the cycle of hurt after childhood trauma.
"Emily" bravely shares her journey of recognizing her own problematic behavior stemming from past trauma, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and accountability in the healing process.
So, we're talking about it. Listen in as I offer practical strategies for transforming pain into growth and fostering healthier relationships post-narcissistic abuse.
Episodes to Revisit:
Episode 40, 32, 26, and 3
43 min
April 08, 2024 Massachusetts Listeners: Get Unstuck with My 1:1 Support
Good news for daughters in Massachusetts who are navigating your recovery journey from narcissistic abuse. With openings in my schedule, I’m now offering specialized clinical consultations designed to provide targeted support for trauma recovery.

Here is the link to purchase and schedule.

-My approach focuses on helping daughters who feel stuck or uncertain about their next steps in recovery.

-The sessions are designed to address various challenges such as setting boundaries, navigating relationships, or overcoming parenting struggles due to childhood trauma.

-Unlike traditional therapy, I’m offering a block of four sessions that can be used flexibly over a two-month period, allowing for deep dives into specific concerns or goals.

*Before signing up, you should know: My office hours are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1:30 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). It is crucial that you confirm your availability during these specified times.

Link to schedule.

Questions? Email me at: [email protected]

6 min
April 03, 2024 42. Breaking Free from Fear: Strategies for Thriving Post-Narcissistic Trauma
Today we're talking about managing anxiety, fear, and dysregulation after narcissistic abuse.
Learn to navigate these challenges and find healing as you work for your emotional well-being.
Understand your anxiety and learn what you can do about it as you heal from narcissistic trauma.
Discover how to cultivate resilience, regain inner balance, and thrive in the aftermath of emotional abuse
Mentioned in this episode:
Grounding Techniques
35 min
March 27, 2024 41. Growth After Narcissistic Abuse: Cultivating Self-Worth and Confidence
Today, you get to meet "Christie", in her own voice AND in her own words!
She shares her story of recovery from a narcissistic mother and enabling father and invites me to talk to her about self worth and learning how to take up space.
She also generously shares an accompanying art exhibit she offers as a reflection for her healing. You can find that in the attached Google doc.

"Christie's" Art Exhibit: This Version of Love
40 min
March 20, 202440. Rediscovering You: Reinventing Identity After Estrangement from Mom
Once you cut off contact with your mom, it can be hard to know who you are. What do you think, feel, and believe? What are your values?
You're so used to filtering them through your mother's perspective that it can be hard to know yourself.
How do you reintroduce yourself to yourself?
Start Here:
Mentioned in this show: Relationship to Self Journal Prompts

Addition questions for reflection included in today's show:
As you go through your day and you consider your interactions you had, check in with yourself:
How did you feel? Were you regulated in your body?

Did you feel seen and respected?

Did you feel safe?

Walk yourself through the same thing as you consider your decision making process for the day.
It might be worth your time to create a daily check in journal for yourself where you quickly ask yourself these questions and jot your answers down:
Did you feel good about your decisions?

Did you feel good about your interactions?

What did you need more of?

Less of?

Where did it get hard? When it got hard, what might you have needed or what might have made you feel more comfortable?

Were there any boundaries you might have needed to set?
When you look at the quality of your relationships, are you satisfied? Are there other toxic connections that might perhaps need to be toned down or removed in order to feel safer?
When you are exposed to new ideas or approaches to things, get curious with yourself. How do I feel about that? Does that feel true for me? What would feel more true?
28 min
March 13, 2024 39. Reactive Abuse in Narcissistic Recovery: Practical Defense Strategies
It's infuriating when your abuser turns the tables and accuses you of abuse. That's what reactive abuse is and that is a tactic narcissists use to change the narrative.
Today we're tackling it head on so you can get in the driver's seat and get back in control of a dynamic that often feels very much out of your control.
30 min
March 06, 2024 38. Monsters-in-Law: Protecting Your Family from Narcissistic Mothers-in-Law
The trauma experienced by daughters in law of narcissistic mothers in law doesn't get talked about enough but it's a lot.
You have your own trauma that you have experienced from her. you have vicarious trauma that comes from witnessing your mother in law's abuse of your husband, and you have her impact in your kids.
In this week's episode, we are breaking all of it down so we can build you back up.
53 min
February 28, 2024 37. Sisters in Sorrow: Mourning Dad Amidst a Narcissistic Mother
When there's so much trauma that you don't even know where to begin, it can make you feel as though you've been swallowed whole by it all.
Recovery is complicated but it's possible. Listen in as I help two sisters navigate their story together and separately.
37 min
February 23, 2024 Mark Your Calendar: March 6th Live Coaching Call - Your invitation to Connect
This is your invitation to join us for our next coaching call scheduled for March 6th, 10:30am 12:30pm PST.
I wish you only had to consider this to be your warm welcome to further connect but I also know that accepting an invitation like this can be challenging so we're talking about it quickly, today.

I hope you'll consider joining us by using this link.

Also mentioned in this episode: Instagram post by Healing_out.loud
8 min
February 21, 2024 36. Finding Light: Being Seen After Narcissistic Abandonment
When you're the child of a narcissist, the pain isn't a one-time event; it's a relentless cycle of rejection and invalidation.
And when a father enables a narcissistic mother, it's a recurring betrayal that leaves scars. But where do you start to heal from such deep wounds?
Join us as we explore the journey of recovering from narcissistic abuse, delving into the daunting task of learning to be seen and reclaiming space in a world that often made you feel invisible.
These are the questions we're tackling head-on today — the ones that have haunted many of us: How do we find light in the darkness? How do we learn to shine despite our past?
Let's navigate this journey together, finding hope, healing, and a sense of belonging along the way. You're not alone in this.
Mentioned in this episode: Episodes 3 and 15. You can listen in using the same app you have used for this show.
Encouraged reflection: Consider these journal prompts that were in the companion guide for Episode 3.
Question for the show?: [email protected]
40 min

About Mother Mayhem: For Daughters of Narcissistic or Emotionally Limited Mothers

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If you’re the adult daughter of a narcissistic, emotionally immature, or emotionally abusive mother, you know the guilt, self-doubt, overfunctioning, and profound impact of your mother wound.