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Is your “inner critic” the voice of your mother? 

Why the early messages we received from our mothers feel safe, comforting, and familiar, even if they may actually be false, negative, or even cruel.   The topic of how […]

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The Power of Being Held

I’ve been thinking about the power of being held – how necessary it is for us to feel held securely by our mothers when we are children in order to develop and grow […]

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Why Are Some Mothers Abusive To Daughters?

Why are mothers abusive to daughters? Explore how your mom’s inner child, trauma, and deprivation consciousness lead to a toxic relationship.

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A woman stands on a rock at the edge of the ocean. Here's how to practice discernment vs judging with Bethany Webster. Photo: John Salvino
Discernment vs Judging: The Mother Wound and Female Friendships

The Mother Wound leads to an inflated sense of responsibility for female friends. Here’s how to practice discernment vs judging as an adult.

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How to Use Your Attention to Embody a Higher Quality of Life in 2023

Welcome to the New Year! Your attention is one of your greatest resources.  A huge part of being a sovereign woman is CONSCIOUSLY CHOOSING what and where we put our […]

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As a teen, you learned strategies to survive. Learn how and why your inner teenager influences now and how to become an empowered adult.
How Your Inner Teenager Perpetuates Patriarchy and Holds You Back

As a teen, you learned strategies to survive. Learn how and why your inner teenager influences now and how to become an empowered adult.

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Teenager in bright sunglasses with a white flower in her mouth. Explore the importance of healing your inner teenager with Bethany Webster
Healing Your Inner Teenager: From Inner Conflict to Peace

The inner teen wants to take empowered action (to protect herself and be free) but the problem is she doesn’t yet have the tools because she is still a child, […]

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The Legacy of Female Shame and How to Disrupt It: Bethany Webster
The Legacy of Female Shame and How to Disrupt It

Our mothers were taught to self-abandon and that pattern is passed down to daughters. Here’s how to disrupt the legacy of female shame.

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