
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 | 145 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||

This week, we explore what happens when the truth finally becomes clear, and how healing must eventually move beyond constant processing in order to make room for life.
This episode addresses:
Why years of therapy can help, yet still leave somethin... more
This is your invitation to the Mayhem Daughters Retreat, a small, in-person experience for daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers who are ready to deepen their healing in shared physical space.
This episode is not a sales pitch. It... more
For daughters of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers, silence often doesn’t feel neutral. It can feel dangerous, like trouble is coming, like you’ve done something wrong. So we fill it. With explanations. With apologies. With reassurance.
In... more
Some daughters grow up believing their story must be exaggerated, misunderstood, or somehow “too much” to be real.
Not because it wasn’t devastating. But because there was no safe adult to quietly confirm, This isn’t okay.
When harm is reinforced i... more
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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. ;-)
Thank you Heather, I needed this today on Christmas Day.
I’m no newcomer to this topic. I’m 70 years old and still living with the pain and trauma inflicted by my 96 year-old mother. I knew there were others like me, but it wasn’t until I listened to these podcasts that I realize I’m not alone. I’m so grateful to have found this sanctuary.
Content is very very important, but the non stop speaking without pauses or full stop is so stressfull to me, that it makes it very hard to listen to. The expert is a survivor herself and I guess she has a hard time slowing down, and speak from the “belly” core muscles and grounding. I will use the transcripts and or listen in small pieces.
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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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