
Bad Mothers focuses on mother-daughter estrangement from the daughter's point of view, and whether these fractured relationships play a role in our decision to have children of our own. We'll also have a healthy dose of talk about abortion rights & maternal ambivalence. monicacardenas.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsKids & FamilySociety & CultureParenting | |||

To close out season 3, I’m sharing my essay, It’s better this way, published by The Audacity on October 30, 2024. This essay is about my estrangement from my mother, my late effort to understand her as a human separate from her role as mom, and of th... more
My final guest for this season is Barbara, which is a pseudonym. Barbara’s parents died when she was young, and she is estranged from her siblings and step-mother. Her unique circumstances make it a bit more complicated for her to share her story or ... more
Shelly Sharon helps women who’ve been around the block with healing unpack the way a challenging relationship with their mother still holds them back today, so they can thrive in their life and career. Shelly is a trauma-informed, certified Hakomi th... more
Last week, the long-awaited anthology, No Contact, Writers on Estrangement, was published. And lucky for us, we have its editor, the lovely Jenny Bartoy, as my guest for this episode. Jenny and I talk about her own estrangement story, as well as her ... more
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A show centered on mother-daughter estrangement from the daughter's perspective, with many episodes exploring how maternal relationships shape decisions about motherhood, abortion rights, and personal identity. Conversations blend clinical psychology, memoir, and personal narrative to illuminate dynamics like parentification, gaslighting, and intergenerational trauma, often pairing expert insights with intimate storytelling. Notable traits include a strong focus on maternal relationships, practical guidance for recognizing and healing from unhealthy dynamics, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics within the motherhood conversation. This blend makes it a thoughtful fit for listeners seeking empathy-driven discussions about family,... more
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