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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...

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...

Mothering Yourself into Mastery: The Sovereign Feminine and Your Inner Wealth

Consistently mothering yourself eventually allows you to release the need to be small or play small in life. When we mother the child within...

The Power of Owning Your “Bigness”

Throughout history we have been given the message that an acceptable woman is a “small” woman. In response, we’ve been trying to squeeze ourselves...

Creating the New “Mother Line:” Birthing a World that Values Women

Years ago, I came across an incredible book that was published in 1980 called “Among Women” by Louise Bernikow. It is filled with insightful...

Coming Home from the Inner War: Crossing the Threshold to the True “Motherland” Within

Self-care can be very challenging for women. So many of us have watched our mothers be depleted and deprived on many levels. Giving to...

Embracing our Sacred Flesh: Coming Home to the Body

We are living in times of disassociation. It’s no wonder why so many women feel shame and self-hate towards their bodies. Every institution in...

“La Importancia de la Madre Interna: El Duelo por lo Imperfecto, el Encuentro”

Dear Readers, Below is the Spanish version of my article in Elephant Journal “Grieving the Imperfect, Finding the Unconditional: The Importance of the Inner...

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Why your mother can’t understand you: Exploring Emotional Immaturity

Many adult daughters have had a life-long struggle to emotionally connect with their mothers. Many are confused as to why even simple interactions with their mothers can feel exhausting, draining, [...]

When Mind is Mother: Healing from the Hypervigilance that comes with Emotional Neglect

When “Mind is Mother,” Healing from the Hypervigilance that comes with Emotional Neglect Do you ever struggle with exhaustion and overwhelm? Did you have to “grow up too [...]

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.

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.