Mother Mayhem: For Daughters of Narcissistic or Emotionally Limited Mothers
Heather Gray, LICSWIf you’re the adult daughter of a narcissistic, emotionally immature, or emotionally abusive mother, you know the guilt, self-doubt, overfunctioning, and profound impact of your mother wound. I’m Heather Gray, a licensed therapist. On Mother Mayhem, we make sense of childhood trauma and emotional neglect, how they shape your nervous system, your relationship with yourself and others, and why those... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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When you've spent your whole life accommodating your narcissistic mother's behavior, it can be hard to recognize just how unacceptable some of it really is.
What would alarm you if it happened to someone you love can feel like just another Tuesday w... more
The holidays can become incredibly mother-centered even when you’re working really hard to set boundaries.
You’re thinking about whether she’s coming. How long you’ll stay. What she might say. Whether she’ll be angry. Who she’ll call afterward. Whet... more
What happens when you change, but your family keeps holding onto an old version of you?
This week on Mayhem, a conversation with my family brought me face-to-face with an old story about who I was growing up. We’re talking about why families can bec... more
Why can setting a boundary with a narcissistic or emotionally unsafe mother feel completely different when she is actually standing in front of you?
This week on Mayhem, we’re talking about what happens when you know what you want, make a plan, and ... more
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- Life changing
I like many others wasn’t really sure what my childhood had been. I stumbled on this podcast in 2024 when I started looking for clarity and explanations around what was a really difficult and strange childhood. Nobody outside of our home had any idea, not even my closest friends. The control, blame and weaponised silence and emotional withdrawal from a very young age have, it turns out, shaped me. Hyper-vigilance, people pleasing, CPTSD had been there all my life, I just didn’t know their name o... more
Apple Podcasts5SilverSprinkles80
United Kingdom13 days ago - Great podcast with some cultural heads up
Extra Edit: I had written the first version of this review and then updated it to be less critical without realizing the host had dedicated an entire episode based on my original review (I was taking a break). I will leave the second edit as is but I think potential listeners should know that the host went above and beyond in addressing the issues I brought up. That says so much about her and I believe it reinforces the reasons I believe this podcast is so important for folks affected by narciss... more
Apple Podcasts5dogonut
United States3 months ago - So helpful
Such compassionate, thoughtful, genuine, supportive insights, stories and conversations. I feel so safe, seen and included whenever I see a new episode drop. Thank you for your work.
Apple Podcasts5Drjlhr
Ireland3 months ago - Breaks up families
A show on brainwashing so families are taught to not communicate and walk away from the people who love you the most. Leaving heartbroken parents and families to pick of the pieces missing their children.
Apple Podcasts1ajorlando2011United States4 months ago - Self saving and finding
This podcast helped me begin to find myself again over the past 2 years. It has helped me grow in ways I didn’t even know I needed to - my partner and kids and I have a much richer, healthier relationship because of it. Thank you Heather for showing me how to recover as a daughter 🩷
Apple Podcasts5Not your average daughterUnited States5 months ago
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Daughters navigating the impact of narcissistic or emotionally limited mothers find practical guidance, boundaries, and community support. Episodes center on real letters and listener stories, with a steady emphasis on healing from mother wounds, managing boundaries, nervous system regulation, and rebuilding honest relationships. The show combines compassionate coaching, evidence-informed strategies, and a strong community angle (Mayhem Daughters) to help listeners feel seen, less isolated, and capable of meaningful change. A standout trait is the host's blend of warmth, clinical insight, and actionable steps, plus invitations to join a supportive audience network that extends beyond episodes.
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1. Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers | Mother Wound Healing After Maternal Narcissism & Family Dysfunction
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