In this episode, we sit down with therapist and mother daughter coach Brittney Scott for an honest conversation about forgiveness, family wounds, and the pressure to “be the bigger person.” Brittney breaks down why forced forgiveness can stall healing, how the mother daughter relationship becomes the first blueprint for trust, attachment, conflict, and self worth, and what it looks like to release resentment without reopening access. We talk about the pendulum swing so many women make when they decide to parent or love “the opposite” of what they experienced, why that still keeps you trapped in the old story, and how real repair can change everything when it is available. This is a grounded episode for anyone trying to heal without pretending it did not matter.

We cover:

• Why forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation
• How resentment keeps you tied to what hurt you
• The mother daughter dynamic as the blueprint for adult relationships
• Why “I’ll do the opposite of my mom” is not a healing plan
• What repair looks like, and why it matters more than perfection
• How to set boundaries when the other person cannot or will not change
• Why healing happens in community, not in isolation

If you have ever felt pressured to forgive before you were ready, or wondered why the same patterns keep showing up in dating, friendships, and family, this episode will give you language and clarity without the guilt trip.

Guest Bio
Brittney Scott - Therapist | Mother Daughter Coach

Brittney Scott is a therapist and mother daughter coach whose work focuses on helping women understand how early family dynamics shape the way they trust, attach, communicate, and protect themselves in adulthood. She supports clients in unpacking resentment, people pleasing, conflict patterns, and emotional disconnection through the lens of the first relationship many of us ever had. Brittney’s approach is practical, compassionate, and direct, with a focus on boundaries, repair, and healing that does not require forcing closeness or pretending harm did not happen.

Guest Links

Website: Brittney Scott | Licensed Therapist & Mother-Daughter Coach
Instagram: Brittney | Mother Daughter Therapist (@thebrittneyscott) • Instagram photos and videos
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