Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

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#unapologetic #bodypositivity #womenempowerment #maternalnarcissism I couldn't wait to have Kat Shaw back on the podcast. This is a must-listen episode for anyone struggling with loving their body. Each piece of Kat's artwork is a journey to reclaiming each unique body's beauty and bringing forward self-love and acceptance. As an activist artist, Kat prides herself on dismantling the patriarchy, breaking society's stereotypical views of beauty and glorifying every single body shape through her art. Over the last 7 years, Kat has painted over 3000 glorious women into Goddesses, held many successful exhibitions and live shows, run enriching workshops and painted not only onto canvases, but also directly onto women's bodies! Check short video of this episode here on IG https://www.instagram.com/women_reclaiming_theirfullness/ Related episodes: Episode 105 The benefits of getting naked with Estelle Keeber Previous episode wit Kat Kat Shaw is with Gaia's Voice - Meet the Goddess Connect with Kat  Fb https://www.facebook.com/Iamkatshaw IG https://www.instagram.com/katshawartist/ Website https://katshaw.art/

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#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Are you wondering what you need in order to heal mother wounds? What even is the mother wound? As daughters of narcissistic mother we all carry a degree of mother wound. Healing the mother wounds for daughter of narcissistic mother requires 3 foundations. In this episode I share what are the 3 fundamental things you need to heal the mother wound and reclaim your life.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Finding it hard to untangle love from abuse with your narcissistic mother? Unsure if your mother is narcissistic? Is your toxic mother not the stereotypical cartoon villain? In this special episode our guest Remy Ramirez shares her own experience untangling love from abuse with her narcissistic mother.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Is the feeling of inadequacy ruling your life? Are you constantly feeling not enough? Here are 8 signs the feeling of inadequacy is ruling your life and 5 steps to overcome the feeling of being not enough.

Are you pregnant and not knowing what to expect from your mother once the baby is born? Are you thinking about having a baby but the idea to expose a child to your narcissistic mother's influence terrifies you? You've had your baby and you are noticing behaviours from your narcissistic mother that feel off to you, but you are unsure if you are seeing things? In this episode I share 8 possible toxic behaviours you can see in a narcissistic mother becoming narcissistic grandmother, and I offer 6 key steps to protect yourself and your baby from these toxic behaviours.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Do you suffer from chronic indecision? Do you go back and forth a million times, afraid of making a mistake? Do you feel like there must be something wrong with you for not being able to make decisions like you should? There's absolutely nothing wrong with you, and in this episode I share 6 keys that will help you in training your decision making skill.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Are you experiencing grief for the mother you never had? Does it hurt when you think about all that you will never have with your mother because of her toxic behaviours? This grief is uncomfortable and yet necessary. It is an important stage in the healing of mother wounds. Listen to this episode to understand the 6 stages of healing mother wounds and the importance of grief.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Since discovering narcissism, does it feel like everyone around you is a narcissist? Has your mother often told you she is the only one who is not, but everyone else in your life is? Listen to this episode to learn why your mother will tell you everyone is bad for you apart from her, and 4 steps to protect yourself from all narcissists.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Do you ever feel like you were dealt the wrong cards? Do you ever feel like you have no choice but to survive? I get it! Having been through intense childhood trauma can leave you feeling like that. I have felt like that a lot! In this special episode with Lori Pappas, Lori shares with us the power of choice and the magic that happens when we say "yes" to connecting with the wise woman within each of us. Lori share show she overcame the trauma of her childhood and became the unstoppable woman she is.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Have you been told by your mother you are the one who needs help? Have you been told you are the one who needs to go and see a professional? Did she manage to almost convince you she is truly worried about you? In this episode I share what is truly going to when your narcissistic mother tries to convince you that you are the one with problems.

#flyingmonkeys #narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Has your narcissistic mother unleashed flying monkeys on you? Have you set strong boundaries with your mother and are now afraid flying monkey will come next? In this episode you'll gain clarity on who are the people more likely to become flying monkeys and 7 steps that will support you in dealing with them.

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#narcissisticparent #maternalnarcissism #ifyouweremydaughter In this Special Episode I had the honour of interviewing bestselling author and artist Marianne Richmond, now launching her memoir "If you were my daughter". Marianne shares with us her journey through a childhood of feeling abandoned by her mother and her experience of overwhelming helplessness and gaslighting. Listen to this episode to get inspired by her powerful healing journey and the way creativity and self-expression has helped her rewriting her life. Connect with Marianne Richmond here⬇ Website: https://www.mariannerichmond.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariannerichmondwriter/

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#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism

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#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism When confronting your mother about her hurtful or toxic behaviours, have you noticed that she seems to forget the details of how she behaved badly? Has she ever told you that you remember things wrong? Has she ever told you things like: “I don't remember it that way.” “Let me tell you what really happened, because clearly you don't have it right.” What you may have experienced with your mother is narcissistic amnesia. In this episode I speak to the major impact that this has when coming from a parent, and I share 4 tips that have really helped me in my own experience with my mother.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Have you thought about telling your mother she is a narcissist? Have you ever wondered if it could be helpful? "Should I tell me mother she is a narcissist?" I get this questions all the time. So in this episode I explain why it may not be the most helpful solution, and I share 3 things you can do instead that will make the difference.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Do you feel anxious most of the time during your day? Does anxiety keep you up at night? Do you feel anxious for things that don't seem challenging to others? If you do, I get it. Anxiety has been one of the biggest challenges I've had to navigate, and it still can be. Today I want to share with you what changed in my experience, what I discovered that truly helped me in overcoming the anxiety and most of all how it stopped ruling my life.

#unapologetic #bodypositivity #womenempowerment #maternalnarcissism Do you constantly feel your body should look different? Have you being shamed about your body growing up? Do you constantly apologies for how you look? Or for everything about you? If yes, I truly get it, as that has been my experience too. In this special episode Estelle Keeber shares about her journey in becoming unapologetic and rediscovering the benefits, both physical and emotional, of getting naked and loving her body. Estelle Keeber is one of the UKs leading Social Media Marketing Experts, Author and Speaker. She is also a massive advocate of women's empowerment and passionate about opening up the conversation around nudism with her year long campaign, The Naked Truth.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Have you been told is bad to hate your mother and that you have to forgive? Have you been told you should hate your narcissistic mother and if you don't you are just like her? Are you afraid understanding maternal narcissism will ruin your relationship with your mother? I've been told so many things on this journey, and I was petrified to ruin my relationship with my mother for a long time. In this episode I support you unpack contrasting emotions you may have towards your narcissistic mother and let go of how you "should" be feeling.

#guilt #narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Is guilt something you struggle with when it comes to your relationship with your mother? Do you still feel guilt when you set your boundaries even though you know she is narcissistic?  Do you struggle with guilt despite knowing your mother's behaviour is toxic? If yes, you are definitely not alone. In my experience working with daughters of narcissistic mothers, guilt is one of the biggest challenges we face. And yet, we make a fundamental mistake in how we go about dealing with the guilt, which keeps us stuck with it. In this episode I speak to the number 1 mistake daughters of narcissistic mothers make when dealing with guilt and I share 3 steps to support you overcoming it.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism What's the 1 thing your narcissistic mother criticises the most about you? Is there an aspect of you she predominantly has put down or ridiculed? Or more than one?? What if all she ever told you about you was a lie? What if everything she made you believe about yourself was untrue? In this episode I explain why a narcissistic mother has to put down what's actually great in you, how to recover those aspects and tap into the infinite pool of potential you've got inside in 4 steps.

#Narcissisticparent #doula #narcissisticmanipulation Are you pregnant and worried because you know your narcissistic mother is not the right person to support you at this time? Do you feel overwhelmed and anxious about this new journey and don't know who to ask for advice as your mother isn't being supportive? Are you thinking about starting your family, but just the thought makes you feel nervous? Are you worried you will been unprepared? I've been there, twice, and I know the feeling. In this special episode Shakila Marando, experienced Doula and founder of Doulas By The Bay, speaks to the many benefits of having a Doula supporting you during your pregnancy, labour and post-partum weeks. Shakila Marando is a proud mother of two beautiful girls and someone who has spent over 25 years supporting families through life's most tender moments. Shakila founded Doulas by the Bay, bringing together a team of compassionate doulas who share her vision of providing families with heartfelt support and care. Shakila's mission is to help families feel nurtured, seen, and empowered as they take on the incredible role of parenthood.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism Have you been promised an inheritance, or your family business by your narcissistic mother? Or maybe help and support? Does your narcissistic mother promise you the moon to keep you doing what she needs you to do? These are what false promises or "Hooks" by a narcissistic mother are. Aka tools of control she uses to keep you caught in her games and to maintain her supply filled. In this episode I'm sharing how these "Hooks" work, why we may fall into these traps, and 5 tips to free yourself.

#reallifeexperience #narcissisticparent #maternalnarcissism In this special episode I have the absolute honour to have Cecilia as guest. Cecilia shares courageously about her own journey in healing mother wounds and how her life transformed in the last year. Cecilia is a member of Reclaim Your Fullness Women Circles and has been since February 2024. I am beyond grateful for this amazing woman and her courage in sharing her journey.

#narcissisticguru #narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #narcissisticmother Has a guide you trusted ever shamed you for being you? Has a guide you trusted ever told you how wrong you are in some way, either directly or indirectly? Has a guide you trusted tried to use you in any way that felt unsafe? If this has happened to you, you are not alone. As daughters of narcissistic mothers we can fall into the trap set by a "narcissistic guru" with painful consequences. In this episode I go through the 14 signs to recognise a "narcissistic guru", I explain why we are at risk of falling into the trap they set, and I share what to do when you realise you are dealing with one.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #narcissisticmother When you were growing up... Did your narcissistic mother often put put you down? Did she tell you how to be? Were there conditions to your expression of yourself? Like, “If you do this, then you are a good girl.” “If you don't listen and do as I say, then you are not a good girl.” Did she shame you behaviours, or your emotions? If she did, this is what a narcissistic mother does...  But that's not all! It doesn't end there! In this episode we are talking about the Inner Narcissistic Mother Voice which remains in your head even after you set boundaries and distanced yourself from your mother. we talk about how this voice still controls your life, and what to do.

#triangulationseries #narcissisticmanipulation #narcissisticparent Is your mother placing herself between you and your father? Does she speak ill of your father to you? Does she tell lies to your father about you to ruin your relationship? There are 2 directions in which a narcissistic mother can triangulate between you and your father. In this episode we cover both and also what to do in each case.

#narcissisticparent #newyearresolutions #narcissisticmanipulation How do you feel when you look back to the year gone by? Do you feel like you should have done better? How do you feel when you look at the year ahead? Do you hear a big list of all the things you should be doing loud in your head? Are you comparing your year with what others are recounting of theirs? If you feel any of the above, I get it. In this episode I explain why as daughters of narcissistic mothers we may struggle with New Year resolutions and with celebrating the year gone by. And I share the number 1 most potent practice you can do from now to change it all!

#narcissisticparents #healingjourney #narcissisticmanipulation Do you find it near impossible to take time to yourself to simply do something you love? Are you giving your time to a lot of people, never leaving any for you? Do you inevitably feel guilty when you do something for yourself? If this is you, I want you to know that there's nothing wrong with you. These patterns are the result of the conditioning you've received growing up with a narcissistic mother. In this episode we explore why this happens and I offer 1 solution you can implement from now to break this cycle of not being able to ever prioritise yourself.

#narcissisticparents #boundarysetting #boundarieswithnarcissists Have you noticed an increase of toxic behaviour in your narcissistic mother since you started setting strong boundaries? Does she keep changing tactic to get to you? That's what happened to me during this last visit. And I was expecting that, yet she still managed to get to me eventually. Listen to the episode to hear how it happened and to know the two fundamental questions to ask yourself so it never happens again!

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #familytraditions Do some family traditions feel more like chores or rules to you? Have you ever felt a pang of guilt for even wanting to change some things your mother does every year?  Have you ever felt wrong for doing so? Or the weirdo in the family? Have you been rejected, judged, isolated, laughed at, for having done things differently? By your mother or by other members of your family? Have you ever felt alone because of all this? In this episode we explore the reasons why we may feel like this as daughters of narcissistic mothers and I also share 2 steps you can implement from now to break this cycle of feeling caught by guilt and fear.

#narcissisticmanipulation #narcissisticparent #secrecy Does your mother give a lot of importance to the outer image she puts out for the world to see? Does she tell you not to talk about private matters with people outside the family? Did she ever tell you to be quiet about private things when you were a child, shaming you for talking too much? Today I'm going to talk about how your narcissistic mother can use secrecy in interacting with the outside world, how this also can become a way to control you and how to protect yourself in 5 powerful steps.

Do you know what to expect in perimenopause by watching your narcissistic mother going through it? And with that knowledge, are you dreading it?? Or are you going through it now and feeling like your body is failing you one month at the time? In today's special episode, Homeopath and Menstrual Educator, Antoinette Mc Weeney gives us a very complete overview of all you need to know about perimenopause to navigate this time with grace and ease.

#narcissisticparent #narcissisticmanipulation #secrecy Does your narcissistic mother frequently deflect questions about herself, constantly turning the conversation around? Does she give half facts and contradicting information when you ask about her? Or maybe she constantly wants to talk about herself, but when you actually ask information that you need for something, she suddenly becomes very private? In this episode you'll learn how to recognise secrecy as a manipulation tactic and your number one solution to protect yourself.

#triangulation #narcissisticmanipulation #narcissisticparent #preparingforholidayseason Have you come to dread the approaching holidays season because of your narcissistic mother? Does you her toxic behaviour reach new levels every year at this time? What we can expect with a narcissistic mother and with narcissistic families in general is an intensifying of all toxic behaviours and manipulation tactics at key moments such as the upcoming holiday season. And triangulation is not exception! In this episode I'm going through all the main ways you can expect your narcissistic mother to triangulate during holiday season and 5 things you can do to protect yourself from this toxic behaviour.

Do you ever wonder how much of your life has actually been impacted by your narcissistic mother? How much of who you are is truly you and how much is because of her? Did you discover maternal narcissism and trauma work only to realise your childhood has impacted everything in your life? But how deep does it go? Is there an end to this inner work? I get these questions all the time from clients, and I have to admit I have asked myself the same from time to time, in extreme frustration. Today I'm sharing something that recently happened to me (when I went to see Lindsey Stirling in concert), as an example of how deep patterns developed in childhood can go, and how much the same can affect every aspect of our lives. And I also share the different aspects of the journey of healing mother wounds.

Do you get swallowed up by intense emotions like anger, or guilt, or even fear? Do you get very triggered every time you interact with your narcissistic mother? Do you find expressing your needs and setting boundaries to be challenging? If yes, this Special Episode with guest speaker Genique Baker is for you! We covered many topics, from l the importance to stop gaslighting yourself learning to self-regulate, to safe ways to access anger and set potent boundaries. Watch till the end to get the step by step process for dealing with Giving/receiving manipulation by a narcissistic mother. Genique Baker Is a 1:1 soul-led intuitive life coach, energy healer and meditation facilitator who helps people embrace the paradox of their existence, stop gaslighting themselves and move through life transitions with self trust and conviction. Connect with Genique ⬇ https://www.instagram.com/intention.is.everything/profilecard/?igsh=MWFoOWpuNTh6bXh5eg%3D%3D

#narcissisticparents #narcissisticmanipulation #caregivingforanarcissist Are you in a situation now where you have to provide care for your narcissistic mother? Are you the only one among your siblings who is tasked with providing care for her full time? Would you go no contact if you could, but your mother is ill and you feel like you can't? Or maybe you are no contact and debating whether to break it because of your mother health… In this episode I talk about the main things you need to be aware can happen with your narcissistic mother when caregiving for her, and I also go through what you can do to make your experience less emotionally draining.

#triangulation #narcissisticparents #narcissisticmanipulation #triangulationseries Have you ever found yourself having to choose between your mother and your partner? Does your mother criticises or gossips about your partner when with you? One way a narcissistic mother can triangulate is between you and your partner/husband. This can happen with a new partner you are introducing for the first time or with your husband for years. And it is a toxic dynamic that can prove very damaging to your relationship. In this episode I share some of the main ways a narcissistic mother can triangulate between you and your partner, so you can recognise it, and how you can put an end to it.

#narcissisticmother #greyrocking #maternalnarcissism Have you been advised to use Grey-rocking with your narcissistic mother and are unsure if it's a good idea? Have you tried it, and it somehow made things worse? Unsure if Grey-rocking is as good as boundary setting? In this episode I share a brief explanation of what Grey-rocking is, the 3 main risks when it's used with a narcissistic mother and when it is actually helpful.

#narcissisticparent #triangulation #siblingsrelationship #triangulationseries Has your relationship with your siblings been ruined by your narcissistic mother? Did your mother treat you and your siblings differently? In this episode I share the 5 signs to recognise triangulation by a narcissistic mother between her children, and 5 things you can do to stop it now.

#narcissticmanipulation #maternalnarcissism #narcissisticparents Do you often get caught in the words your mother uses with you? Do you feel exhausted and devastated after a conversation with her? Do you ever feel like you are in the wrong or crazy for interpreting her words the way you do? Or maybe too sensitive? If yes, I truly get it! And you are not alone in this! My intention with this episode is to offer you clarity and support so you'll be better equipped in the next communication with your mother. In this episode I share the most empowering thing you can do to better navigate your next conversation with your mother.

#triangulation #narcissisticmother #narcissisticparent Does your mother often compare you to others to make you feel less than enough? Does she speak badly to you about your other parent when they are not present? Have you noticed your narcissistic mother being in the middle of every relationship you have with other family members (like siblings, cousins…)? If you've answered yes to any of these, what you may be experiencing is called triangulation. Today I'm going to talk about the signs of triangulation, so you can recognise it when it's happening to you, and the number 1 defence you have to protect yourself from it.