
Welcome to Mother Mayhem, the podcast for daughters of narcissistic and emotionally limited mothers. I’m Heather Gray, licensed therapist and narcissistic abuse recovery expert. If you're healing from the mother wound, emotional neglect, or childhood trauma, you’re in the right place. Start with the first 8 episodes—they lay the foundation for your healing. Learn to understand your experience, set... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 149 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In narcissistic family systems, loyalty is redefined. It means: don’t disrupt the narrative.
So when you speak up, name harm, or refuse to play along, the system reacts. When truth threatens the structure, the truth-teller becomes the problem.
If y... more
Why do relationships feel harder for you than they seem to for everyone else?
This week, we talk to a daughter who grew up with early childhood neglect and emotional inconsistency.
She feeling chronically lonely, socially unsure, and afraid she is... more
If the world feels overwhelming right now, you are not overreacting. In this episode, we’re talking about what it’s like to live in a trauma-shaped nervous system while the world itself feels loud, destabilizing, and unsafe in very real ways.
This ... more
In this episode of Mother Mayhem, we explore why trauma does not always come with a clear story, how pain can live in the body instead of memory, and why memory gaps are not a sign that nothing happened.
Learn how trauma can show up as panic, shame... more
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relieved to finally find a podcast about this.
This spoke so many things that resonated deeply with me. I’ve read a lot on this topic, but found so much here that felt very accessible and well-articulated. This is a tremendous resource.
Heather’s voice is like a warm, reassuring hug and her words of wisdom are an anchor for a soul that feels untethered. I have learned so much and have grown from her.
I’ve always felt my feelings don’t matter… I’m not enough. If I am upset and say something… it seems it becomes about her.. my mom. I’m 71 she’s 96…. I’ve never gotten a I’m sorry .. I need more help
Heather, holiday season is chock full of trauma pins. Now that I’m over the hump of doing the bare minimum of what’s expected, the floodgates are opening up to process history.
Whenever a simple yet profound pops up, you’re the voice narrating truth that squeaks past decades of gaslighting. Occasionally, you’ve get to snark a few zingers from my teenager. ;-)
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A supportive space for daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers, the series offers insight into the often nuanced challenges faced in these complex familial dynamics. Each episode tackles themes such as emotional neglect, boundary-setting, and the journey of healing from trauma inflicted by maternal figures. The content is likely to resonate particularly with listeners seeking validation and community, as well as professional advice from a licensed therapist. Unique in its focus, the podcast addresses both the psychological and societal implications of growing up in such environments, empowering listeners to reclaim their narratives and foster healthier relationships.
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