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A therapist recommended podcast for cycle breakers by someone who has lived the experience. Host Harriet Shearsmith knows first hand how challenging it can be to navigate estrangement, toxic family and dysfunctional dynamics in a digital age where setting boundaries and protecting your peac... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental Health | |||

On this episode host Harriet Shearsmith speaks with trauma expert Shelley Bradley-Scholey. Shelley is the founder of Fortitude Psychological Therapy an independent therapy practice, She is an accredited EMDR Consultant & Training Facilitator, Accredi... more
On this episode host Harriet Shearsmith chats with Chantelle about her experiences of growing up with a teen mum, parentification and how she used her experiences to inspire her work as a child protection social worker.
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On this episode Harriet Shearsmith speaks with Hazel about her experiences of enmeshment with her father and subsequent estrangement, only for her to witness similar patterns of dysfunction with her husband and his mother, leaving her with the experi... more
On this episode host Harriet Shearsmith talks about Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The Catfish Highschool which follows the shocking case of Kendra Licari and her horrendous abuse of her daughter and friends. please note, this episode contains s... more
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Harriet is a wonderful interviewer and I find the show to be a really valuable way to check in on the hard stuff and not feel isolated
This podcast originally was ok if you’re just starting off with low or no contact with family/friends. However, after years of no contact the creator harbors bitter resentment and has zero interest into moving into forgiveness (not reconciliation) which would truly set her free of the harm her mother caused. I had to stop listening - I don’t want to be filled with rage but want to be healed. She will tell you she is healed but listening to a few episodes will tell you she is still very hurt.
As a trauma therapist I champion the message in this podcast. By becoming the cycle breakers we are quantum leaping consciousness for our children’s generation and THIS is SO EXCITING for what will be possible for them in their lifetime! Thank you Harriet for all that you do for humanity! It is without surprise that this podcast has leapt to success. Xoxo
As a child to a mother with borderline personality disorder, I feel like the host (and guests) are telling stories from my own childhood. Listening opened some old wounds I didn’t realize were there but it’s also validating to hear that others have had similar experiences. I went NC with my mom almost 3 years ago, it’s so helpful hearing other’s experience with this as society still pushes the “forgive family” narrative. Thank you for this podcast and please keep it going.
Harriet hosts guests that really get to the hurt and pain of religious abuse and family estrangement. She guided me to personally explain the impact of my high control religion, Mormonism, on my sense of self, the trauma my religious upbringing, and the resulting estrangement from my Mormon family. Harriet’s podcasts help us all feel a little less alone by providing others experiences and her suggestions for healing and moving forward.
Unfollowing Mum provides such a valuable service to those ... more
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This podcast offers an empathic and insightful exploration of estrangement, generational trauma, and the dynamics of toxic families. Featuring an array of topics ranging from emotional abuse and unhealthy parental relationships to practical advice on setting boundaries for mental well-being, it seeks to validate and support listeners who are navigating similar experiences. Each episode includes a blend of personal narratives, expert interviews, and community questions, creating a tapestry of stories and resources aimed at breaking the cycles of dysfunction inherited from previous generations. Unique in its approach, the podcast emphasizes healing and self-acceptance while engaging listeners in vital conversations about their right to priori... more
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Recent guests on Unfollowing Mum include:
1. Shelley Bradley-Scholey
2. Lauren Smallcomb
3. Kelly Dawson
4. Angèle Cristina
5. Josie Burden
6. Frankie Clark
7. Lucy Hillsdale
8. Anonymous Guest
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