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The Psychology of your 20s

198. The psychology of ‘mommy issues’ and mother wounds

May 24, 2024
43:22
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Exploring the impact of 'mommy issues' and mother wounds on body confidence, competition with women, trust issues, and people-pleasing. Ways to heal this wound are discussed, both in collaboration with our mother and independently.
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  • Unresolved mother wounds can lead to seeking validation, fearing disapproval, and chronic people-pleasing behaviors.
  • Inherited trauma and epigenetic influences shape behavior and emotional well-being, emphasizing intergenerational transmission of trauma.

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The Impact of Mother Wounds on Adult Relationships

The podcast discusses how the relationship with our mothers shapes our personalities and influences our adult behaviors. It delves into the complexities of mother wounds, highlighting how childhood interactions with mothers impact dating, friendships, and self-perception. The episode explores how unresolved wounds can lead to seeking validation, fearing disapproval, and chronic people-pleasing behaviors. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding the origins of these wounds in order to heal and establish healthier relationship dynamics.

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