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Unfollowing Mum

Harriet Shearsmith
Mental Health
Estrangement
Generational Trauma
Boundaries
Toxic Relationships
Childhood Trauma
Family Dynamics
Toxic Family Dynamics
Mother's Day
Setting Boundaries
Baiting
Gaslighting
Attachment Styles
Narcissistic Behavior
Anger
Bicultural Identity
Cultural Differences
Collectivist Cultures
Individualism
Gift Giving

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Lauren Smallcomb
Author and mind body practitioner, ex-pat living in Thailand, shares her experience of moving from the Golden Child role in her dysfunctional family to being scapegoated.
Flourish Therapy
Episode: Ep86 The golden child with Lauren Smallcomb
Natasha Nyeke
Therapist and mindset coach specializing in working with parents to break generational trauma.
Episode: EP75 Christmas boundaries with Natasha Nyeke
Kelly Dawson
Holistic sleep coach and mother of three
My Child Sleep Consultant
Episode: EP73 Sleep: the impact of narcissistic parents & attachment styles
Angèle Cristina
Mental health coach and speaker focused on self-awareness and breaking negative cycles
Episode: Ep68 Breaking the cycle when you're not a parent with Angèle Cristina
Josie Burden
Qualified psychotherapist and PMDD advocate
Episode: Ep65 PMDD & weaponised mental health conditions
Frankie Clark
Mother and insurance professional
Episode: EP63 Discussing different sibling perspectives with Louise & Frankie
Lucy Hillsdale
Therapist and owner of Space to Talk Counselling
Space to Talk Counselling
Episode: EP62 How can therapy help with Lucy Hills-Gale
Anonymous Guest
Discusses maintaining a relationship with her mother while confronting childhood trauma.
Episode: EP60 What comes after the confrontation? (TW: Covert SA)
Lyn Smith Gregory
Writer and author of the memoir "We Were Smiths, Escaping the Shadow of Joseph Smith's Mormon Legacy"
Episode: EP57 Religious abuse & estrangement

Host

Harriet Shearsmith
Host with a personal journey navigating estrangement and toxic family dynamics. She is a strong advocate for breaking generational trauma and has a therapist-backed approach in her discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Lovely show

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tina040622
    Germany4 months ago
  • Ok at first….

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    all all all am
    United Statesa year ago
  • Big fan of Harriet and Unfollowing mum!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChloeNJP
    Spaina year ago
  • Spot on

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    save_the_animals_jb
    United Statesa year ago
  • When Religion Becomes Divisive

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lynzieinlove
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Harriet's ability to articulate complex feelings regarding toxic family dynamics is often praised.
Many express gratitude for the insights and practical advice offered through episodes.
The content resonates deeply with those who have experienced familial estrangement and emotional abuse.
Listeners appreciate the supportive and validating nature of the discussions.

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EP57 Religious abuse & estrangement
Q: Was that when you were 19? Everybody?
I didn't tell my family for a while, but when I told them, my mother was absolutely devastated.
EP57 Religious abuse & estrangement
Q: Can you let them know a little bit about who you are, what you do, and what you specialize in?
I'm a writer who's written a memoir about leaving a high-control religion, in my case, Mormonism.
Ep68 Breaking the cycle when you're not a parent with Angèle Cristina
Q: What helped you get to that point where you realized that you need to prioritize yourself over family obligations?
It was a long journey of self-awareness gained through coaching, where I noticed I changed my behavior around my parents and felt increasingly uncomfortable. Over time, I learned that being around them brought me anxiety and discomfort, leading to the realization I needed to reduce or eliminate contact.
Ep65 PMDD & weaponised mental health conditions
Q: How does estrangement tie in to PMDD in your story?
Josie explains how her PMDD symptoms exacerbated her reactions to toxic family dynamics, leading to estrangement.
EP60 What comes after the confrontation? (TW: Covert SA)
Q: How did that conversation with your mum happen?
It came out of panic where I felt I had to talk to her immediately about my memories of abuse and that it was not okay.

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1. Lauren Smallcomb
2. Natasha Nyeke
3. Kelly Dawson
4. Angèle Cristina
5. Josie Burden
6. Frankie Clark
7. Lucy Hillsdale
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