Have you ever struggled with feeling disconnected in your relationships, battled low self-worth, or found it hard to set healthy boundaries? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Heather Bixler, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Leah Musacchio, Licensed Master Social Worker, sit down to talk about the "mother wound" – what is it, how it shows up in our lives, and why it matters.

Together, they unpack the signs, like emotional neglect and people-pleasing, and how this wound can shape our attachment styles, relationships, and even the way we parent – often in different ways for women and men. You'll also hear real, practical steps for beginning your healing journey, avoiding re-traumatization, and breaking free from old patterns.

Heather and Leah weave in scriptural encouragement to support spiritual healing and highlight why having a supportive community around you is so important.

Grab a cozy seat and join us for a compassionate, honest conversation about healing, hope, and growing into the person you were created to be.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:00:54 Defining the Mother Wound

00:05:26 Signs and Symptoms of a Mother Wound

00:09:50 Understanding Your Coping Attachment Style

00:12:26 First Steps to Healing the Mother Wound

00:16:19 Mother Wound's Impact on Women v. Men

00:21:48 First Steps to Healing the Mother Wound

00:24:37 Mother Wound's Impact on Marriage & Relationships

00:28:21 How the Mother Wound Affects Parenting

00:33:39 Gentle Healing Without Re-Trauma

00:39:24 Safeguards to Break Repeating Patterns

00:42:28 Scriptural Guidance for Healing the Mother Wound

00:46:56 The Role of Healthy Community in Healing

00:50:55 Healing Wounds You May Have Caused

00:53:59 Final Thoughts and Closing ----------------------------------------------

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