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A childhood marked by maternal narcissistic abuse and emotional abandonment often leads to an adulthood marked by trauma triggers, hypervigilance, and anxiety.
Gaining control over your trauma responses and getting yourself out of fight, flight, or freeze is an important piece of narcissistic abuse recovery.
I start this conversation with a brief reminder of grounding techniques that we discussed in earlier episodes. Follow this link for a worksheet you can use in your recovery toolbox.
Our conversation continues with a discussion of how anxiety has functioned in your life and offers new insights about its role with ways for recovery.
Struggling to get a grip on your triggers? I would love to learn and understand more. Share your questions in an email or recorded voice memo to: [email protected]
If you value Mother Mayhem and have found the show helpful in your trauma recovery, consider becoming a sponsor by purchasing 'Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things.' This resource provides the right words for difficult conversations, covering all aspects of life, love, and work
The grounding techniques worksheet
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In this episode of Mother Mayhem, I explore how being raised by a narcissistic mother can impact your experience in relationships. I discuss how trauma affects your ability to connect with others, your attachment style, the kinds of people you may attract, and the behaviors you may display in relationships.
Join me as we dive into the challenges of navigating relationships after narcissistic abuse. I'll provide you with insights and strategies to help you overcome unhealthy relationship patterns, rebuild your trust in others, and develop a secure attachment with a trauma-informed partner.
If you're a daughter of a narcissistic mother and you're looking for guidance on how to break free from the cycle of abuse and build healthy, fulfilling relationships, this episode is for you. Tune in now to learn more.
Have a question for the show? Submit a pre-recorded voice memo or email to: [email protected]
If you value Mother Mayhem and have found the show helpful in your trauma recovery, consider becoming a sponsor by purchasing 'Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things.' This resource provides the right words for difficult conversations, covering all aspects of life, love, and work
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Welcome Back to Mother Mayhem: In this episode, I’m guiding you through the first steps toward building a better relationship with yourself.
Whether you struggle with self-doubt, negative self-talk, or a lack of self-care, learning to cultivate a positive relationship is a critical part of your healing.
Follow along with the conversation using prepared journal prompts designed to accompany this discussion:
Join me as I break it down and discuss:
Improving your self awareness in body, mind, and spirit
How to start yourself on a path toward more self compassion
Decreasing and removing the amount of space negative self talk takes up in your head
How to engage in healthy goal setting without unrealistic expectations
How to work toward greater self acceptance
How to think about increasing your self protection without guarding up
How to consider self care in a realistic way that doesn’t leave you rolling your eyes
Here’s that link for journaling prompts.
Have a question about your own journey with narcissistic abuse recovery? Send an email or recoded voice memo to: [email protected] I’ll answer your question in an upcoming show.
If you value Mother Mayhem and have found the show helpful in your trauma recovery, consider becoming a sponsor by purchasing 'Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things.' This resource provides the right words for difficult conversations, covering all aspects of life, love, and work
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Welcome to Mother Mayhem. I'm Heather Gray, a licensed therapist. In this first episode, I'm starting the conversation with daughters of narcissistic moms.
I'm breaking down what narcissism really means and how you likely experienced your mom. We’ll begin to address the impact it has had on your relationship with yourself and with others.
Healing from childhood trauma is possible. We have to be careful and structured about it as we introduce you to a new way of thinking about your mother/daughter bond and help you heal from childhood trauma and emotional neglect.
This is the first episode of a 6 episode foundational series that will guide you through narcissistic abuse recovery. Follow the series and subscribe to the show to learn more and begin to hurt less.
Have a question about your own journey with narcissistic abuse recovery? Submit a pre-recorded voice memo or send an email to: [email protected] Your questions will build this show.
If you value Mother Mayhem and have found the show helpful in your trauma recovery, consider becoming a sponsor by purchasing 'Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things.' This resource provides the right words for difficult conversations, covering all aspects of life, love, and work
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Childhood emotional abandonment is a painful reality for daughters with narcissistic mothers. But as an adult now, you might not even be aware that it is a considered to be a childhood trauma. You might be having a hard time connecting the struggles you're having today to your mother wounds from childhood. In this episode, I am working to define trauma for you so that you can understand it and begin to feel more ownership over it.
In an in depth discussion, I'll work to increase your understanding of how your trauma is showing up in your body, how you might be affected by PTSD or cPTSD, and I'll introduce you to ways you can help calm your body down and get out of fight, flight, or freeze.
We'll also explore practical strategies for managing trauma and building resilience, including mindfulness and self-compassion. Whether you're a daughter of a narcissistic mother or simply interested in the topic, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the power of trauma and how to begin healing.
Have a question for the show about your own journey with narcissistic abuse recovery? Send a recorded voice memo or email to: [email protected]
If you value Mother Mayhem and have found the show helpful in your trauma recovery, consider becoming a sponsor by purchasing 'Simple Scripts for Saying Hard Things.' This resource provides the right words for difficult conversations, covering all aspects of life, love, and work.
