Grief.

It makes sense that such a heavy word would be used to define such an overwhelmingly weighty emotion. With that being said, I guess it also makes sense that no one wants to talk about it - at least not for very long.

Well, per usual we are here to talk about the things no one else wants to! 🤪

Join us today as we discuss the grief cycle and how it plays a role in the maturing mother daughter relationship. We'll also share some of our own experiences with grief in our ever-shifting and ever-growing relationship.

What we most hope for you to get out of this episode?

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Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Seriously, this s*** really works.

In today's episode, we actually decided to share with you an amazing conversation we recently had about our feelings and our needs. We put into practice all the tools we've been talking about here, and Bam! Success.

Was it comfortable? Heck, no.

Was it productive and compassionate? Abso-freaking-lutely!

Today's episode is a must-listen if you want to hear how we applied all these tools to a real-world situation!

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The tools just don't stop coming!

You'll often hear us say things like, "Every relationship is a snowflake", or "We all have different lenses" - and that's all fine and dandy. But how do we share those lenses with others if we don't really know what they are made of ourselves?

Well, we don't! Instead, we end up feeling alone, or we put on a mask that we think will help us to be understood. The connection we long for as humans, especially with our mothers and/or daughters, will always be out of reach.

So, our answer? Knowledge is power!

With that in mind, today's episode is all about different personality assessments, and how we've used them as a tool in strengthening our relationship. No one system is better than the other; in fact, we recommend taking as many as you can! Some will resonate with you more than others, and that's okay! The more you know about yourself, the more genuinely you can connect with others.

Mentioned in this episode:

"Shining a Light on Grief" Volume 2 - edited by Susan Lataille

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Have you ever found yourself listening to a song that seems to have been created just for you? The lyrics speak to you, and they help you speak with others.

This happens for us all the time!

In today's episode we share how music has not only been a bonding tool for us as a shared passion, but also how it has been an extremely helpful conversation tool. Not just music, but all types of written word and art in general!

Songs Mentioned in This Episode:

• "All I Know So Far" ~ performed by P!nk/written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul & Alecia Moore

***Note*** I accidentally mistitled this song in the episode as 'Until the world blows up" (that's the lyric my brain always goes to first) 🤦‍♀️

• "Toxic Thoughts" ~ performed & written by Faith Marie
• "Turbulence" ~ performed by P!nk/written by Madison Love & Matthew Koma
• "Jezebel" ~ performed by 10,000 Maniacs/written by Natalie Merchant
• "Belief" ~ performed by Ben Fankhauser/ written by Alexander Sage Oyen
• "This Is Me" ~ performed by Keala Settle/ written by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

Also mentioned in this episode (kind of):

• Artwork by Shawn Coss ~ Inktober Illness Series II

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Hello again, friends!

In last week's episode we started unpacking a very heavy subject: Codependency.

The weight was just too much to bare for one episode, so today we finish the conversation! Now that we've talked about what it is, how it presents itself in the mother daughter relationship, and how it played a role in our relationship, it's time to dive into how we began to move away from our codependency.

Just like with breaking any bad habit, it definitely wasn't easy and took some trial and error. At the end of the day, it all came down to healthy and compassionate conversations with each other and ourselves.

If we can do it, so can you!

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Here we go, friends!

We've finally come to the point in our discussions where we start unpacking one of the heaviest pieces of baggage attached to the Mother & Daughter relationship: Codependency.

We know... the word 'codependency' just reeks with negativity and it can be an extremely difficult subject to broach. That is exactly why we chose to talk about it!

Codependency is an innate and inevitable piece of our relationship right from the start. Recognizing and accepting this is a key part to being able to move away from it.

Today, we start discussing exactly what codependency is, how it plays a role in our relationships with our mothers and daughters, and how to recognize it in your own relationships. We also share our experience with this baggage - because we have absolutely been there!

This is only the beginning, though! Next week's episode we will dive into how we began stepping away from the codependent nature of our relationship and the difference that has made in both of our lives. This is where the real gold lies!

Mentioned in this episode:

• "What is Codependency? Recognizing the Signs" - article by Wendy Rose Gould
• Brené Brown on Shame vs. Guilt

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Or it might as well be. For the two of us, it is a word that we have come to realize can trigger negative emotions and/or reactions. And after a slip-up in last week's episode, we decided to elaborate more on why we try to avoid this word as much as possible.

But the word "should" is just one example of what we really dive into today, and that is:

Words Matter

Without realizing it, words can play a HUGE effect on someone's well-being in many different ways. The word 'should', for instance, invites judgement into the conversation, even when that isn't our intention. We use the word so often with ourselves and others that it's almost as if we've become desensitized to it.

Today's episode is all about being more mindful and aware of the words we use in conversations with our loved ones, and the words we use to speak about ourselves (you never know who's listening!).

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In today's episode, we start the dive into a very difficult, but equally important piece of any relationship: healthy boundaries.

With something as heavy as boundaries in the mother-daughter relationship, where does one even start?

Well, that's what we are here to help you with! And like most things, it starts with you.

Join us today as we discuss what 'healthy boundaries' even means, how it can differ from one relationship to the next, and the importance they have on the mother-daughter relationship as it shifts into adulthood. We'll be sharing some of our own experiences in setting these boundaries with each other, as well as tips and encouragement!

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Mentioned in this episode:

"How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Positive Relationships" written by Jo Nash, Ph.D.

https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/

Hello again, everyone!

We we so excited to get back in our recording studio and down to business again. In today's episode, we go over why we've been away for so long, where we've been, and what we've learned.

The Holidays and winter season brought some great lessons along with it that we wanted to share with you. Plus, we are going to share with you all the things we've been working on behind-the-scenes and what's in store for The Mother Daughter Journey!

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Mentioned in this episode:

Shining a Light on Grief: Real Women Sharing Real Stories of Love & Loss compiled by Susan Lataille

Okay friends...part 2 - here we go!

Today, we decided to continue the conversation of how mental illness has affected us personally, our relationships with others, and especially our relationship with EACH other. We'll talk about the amazing shift that took place that really allowed us to be there for each other and take this journey side-by-side.

With so much to navigate and wade through in the mental health arena, we were lucky to have each other to lean on as we mucked through. To be honest, it's hard for us to imagine having to maneuver everything alone. Between the different therapies, medications, and professionals out there, it was definitely overwhelming.

So, with that in mind, we are here today to share some more of our journey in the hopes that it will help guide you along yours. If there is one takeaway from today's episode we want you to hold on to, its "Don't Give Up".

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