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May 2021
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#11: Got Mommy Issues? Healing the 'Moth...

Gloria Zhang, MA
About this episode

You didn't get the "Mother's love" that you longed for, and now you're an adult with self-esteem or relationship issues. In light of Mother's Day, today we're talking about healing the "Mother" wound (as a part 2 to our 'Daddy Issues' episode), and how to come to terms with the grief of not having the mom that you needed. Listen until the end for a special Mother Wound affirmation!

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Episode Highlights:

  • Surprising ways that your mother was absent or not emotionally attuned to you
  • Lessons from my last job about how watching mothers play with their baby for a few minutes can predict Attachment Style with incredibly high accuracy
  • How to navigate conflicting feelings about your mom
  • Call to Action: A special affirmation for the Mother Wound, embracing grief, and tips on re-parenting yourself on the needs that you didn't get met

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