The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast 150: Ending Generational Trauma and Setting Boundaries With Narcissistic Parents with Libby Ward
Jun 6, 2022
Libby Ward, the content creator behind Diary Of An Honest Mom, joins to share her candid insights on motherhood and mental health. They discuss the profound impact of generational trauma and the challenges of perfectionism and mom guilt. Libby reveals how setting boundaries has empowered her personal growth and improved her parenting. They also touch on the grief of mothering without maternal support and explore practical steps to break unhealthy cycles and prioritize self-worth, making space for healing.
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Normalize Mothers' Emotional Needs
- Normalize mothers' internal emotional experiences and stop attaching shame to them.
- Validate that wanting breaks and feeling overwhelmed are human needs, not character flaws.
From Pinterest Mom To Burnout
- Libby described being a perfectionist first-time mom, then struggling deeply with her second child who didn't sleep or eat well.
- That shift erased her self-worth and triggered anxiety, depression, and intense mom guilt.
Why Some Creators Teach What They Needed
- Creators who teach mothering lessons often healed gaps left by fractured relationships with their own moms.
- Moms with supportive mothers often don't need those public messages because they already received validation.
