Unfollowing Mum
Unfollowing Mum : Break Unhealthy habits and be the parent you wish you'd had is available for preorder NOW!A therapist recommended podcast for cycle breakers by someone who has lived the experience. Host Harriet Shearsmith knows first hand how challenging it can be to navigate estrangement, toxic family and dysfunctional dynamics in a digital age where setting boundaries and protecting your peace is harder than ever. In 2023 we’re unfollowing mum. We’re breaking the cycle, unsubscribing from the drama by healing generational trauma and putting ourselves and our mental health first. Each week I will answer your anonymous questions, discuss experiences and tackle the issues surrounding estrangement, generational trauma and navigating toxic families. Sometimes I’ll speak to experts, people with lived experience and other cycle breakers to share their point of view.You’re not alone, there is a community of people navigating parenthood without solid role models, learning to love themselves after emotional abuse whilst breaking the cycle for the future generations 💜 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
Mar 6, 2024 • 29min
EP48 Complicated feelings that come up around Mother's Day
On this episode, host and coach Harriet Shearsmith shares insights into Mother's day from the perspective of an estranged or low contact adult children from her instagram community and her own experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2024 • 27min
EP 47 Baiting - what is it & how do we stop it?
On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks about baiting - why narcissistic parents do it and how you can combat against it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2024 • 22min
EP 46 Ending relationships and attachment styles
On this week's episode host and coach Harriet Shearsmith talks about endings - her relationship with them, how that is impacted by attachment styles and why it relates of our toxic parents.As promised the recommended quiz for attachment styles is: https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2024 • 30min
EP45 Birthdays - mine, theirs and why they are complicated
On this episode of the podcast, host Harriet Shearsmith is talking birthdays - her birthday, her children's birthdays and why birthdays are complicated when you have had a traumatic or difficult childhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2024 • 49min
EP44 Emotionally immature parents, emotionally dismissive fathers & post-accountability repairs
On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith speaks to anonymous guest Victoria about her lived experience with emotionally immature parents, toxic, dismissive fathers and what relationships can look like with parents after accountability and when a repair has been made. You can find Harriet at @tobyandroo or @unfollowing_mum via tiktok or instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2024 • 38min
EP43 TW Normalised sexual abuse & life after
On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith speaks to an anoymous guest about her experiences with sexual abuse growing up and how life looks after healing work. You can find Harriet at @tobyandroo or @unfollowing_mum on tiktok and instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2024 • 31min
Ep42 New Year pressures, toxic positivity & post-Christmas chaos
On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks about the pressures of post-christmas chaos, new year new you and toxic positivity in January. She shares some tops tips for working with the negative inner critic, and offers some advice around a new estrangement with parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2023 • 44min
Ep 41 Setting Boundaries at Christmas
On this week's episode, host Harriet Shearsmith answers your boundary questions for the festive period and offers some advice on how to navigate an often challenging time. You can find her online at instagram.com/tobyandroo or instagram.com/unfollowing_mum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
Ep40 Self discovery, being LGBTQ+ & neurodivergent with a toxic parent with Cara MacB
Cara MacB, a non-binary and neurodivergent individual, shares their profound journey navigating the complexities of growing up with a toxic parent. They discuss the impact of familial expectations on LGBTQ+ youth and the challenges of self-discovery amidst emotional turmoil. Cara opens up about breaking toxic cycles to protect future generations and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries in family dynamics. The conversation highlights resilience and the significance of emotional communication for healthier relationships.
Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 6min
EP39 *TW* Narcissistic fathers, enabling mothers & childhood sexual abuse
On this week's episode, host Harriet Shearsmith speaks to an anonymous guest who shares her lived experience with an abusive narcissistic father and enabling mother. TW for conversations of childhood sexual abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
