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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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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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Why Having Boundaries Doesn’t Make You a Bitch: Bethany Webster
Why Having Boundaries Doesn’t Make You a Bitch

Having boundaries typecasts women as bitches or narcissists in this patriarchal world of male fragility. Learn why boundaries and sovereignty are necessary.

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The necessity of honoring your “Window of Tolerance” without guilt

We stand now during a pandemic poised to make radical changes in how we see ourselves and the world. With our lives indefinitely in flux, we are seeing how mothers […]

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Making Peace with Our Power and Releasing the “Pleaser”

Many women express this fear: “I’m afraid that if become successful, I’ll be all alone.” I’ve spoken with women from numerous countries around the world who have expressed this verbatim. And […]

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Going No Contact: When Estrangement Is the Healthy Choice: Bethany Webster
Going No Contact: When Estrangement Is a Healthy Choice

Are you considering going no contact with your mother? Explore what leads to estrangement and what happens in the aftermath, from freedom to self-trust.

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Emotional Caretaker: Release This Role to Reclaim Your Life: Bethany Webster
Emotional Caretaker: Release This Role to Reclaim Your Life

Are you an emotional dumping ground for people in your life? Learn how to reclaim your life and release the role of emotional caretaker.

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