
Kelly McDaniel
Licensed counselor and author of Mother Hunger. Offers a compassionate look at adult daughters and their longing for maternal love, and how understanding this longing can open the door to healing and more fulfilling connections.
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Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 61: Mother Hunger with Kelly McDaniel
Kelly McDaniel, a licensed professional counselor and author, dives deep into the concept of 'Mother Hunger'—the emotional wounds from maternal deprivation. She discusses how this affects women's self-worth, behaviors, and relationships. Kelly also emphasizes the significance of nurturing, protecting, and guiding in maternal roles, and how naming these issues helps in healing. She suggests therapeutic approaches for addressing complex traumas linked to mother hunger and shares practical steps for recovery, even when mothers are absent.

Aug 19, 2025 • 38min
Untangling the Adult Mother-Daughter Relationship
Kelly McDaniel, a licensed counselor and author of Mother Hunger, dives into the complexities of adult mother-daughter relationships. She explores 'mother hunger,' the deep yearning for maternal love, and how it shapes our emotional well-being. McDaniel shares insights on healing from unresolved attachment issues, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing these core wounds. Listeners learn practical methods to break detrimental patterns and foster healthier, fulfilling connections in their lives.


