Raising Her Different

Sedona Wise
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**Raising Her Different** What if we questioned some of the things we've always been taught? *Raising Her Different* is a podcast about motherhood, self-reflection, relationships, and the world we're raising our children in. From breaking generational patterns and navigating family dynamics to questioning the messages we send young girls about confidence, consent, self-worth, and what it means to be a woman, we explore the things that shape us and the things we may want to do differently. Some conversations are deep. Others are about everyday life, changing times, and the little things that make us stop and think. This isn't about having all the answers or getting everything right. It's about being willing to reflect, challenge old assumptions, learn as we go, and make more conscious choices about what we pass on to the next generation. Because raising her differently starts with being willing to look at ourselves, too. **Honest conversations. New perspectives. Room to grow.**

  1. 2d ago

    The Pattern Is Failing the Family: Scapegoats, Golden Children, and Villains — Part 1

    The Pattern Is Failing the Family: Scapegoats, Golden Children, and Villains — Part 1 Why do some family members seem to get blamed for everything, while others are given the benefit of the doubt? How do family roles develop, and what happens when we start seeing ourselves and the people we love through the labels we've learned to expect? In Part One of this two-part series, we're exploring scapegoats, golden children, and the ways people can become cast as the villain in a family's story. We'll look at how these roles can develop, how they influence relationships, and how they can shape the way people see themselves. But this conversation isn't about labeling our families or assuming that every struggle we experience comes from our upbringing. Sometimes, the patterns we carry come from experiences outside our families — relationships, friendships, religious environments, mentors, or other people we trusted. We may internalize messages about our worth, our emotions, and our place in the world without realizing how deeply they've affected us. The important question is: **Where did we learn these patterns, and how do we make sure

  2. 5d ago

    Gilmore Girls: A Family who Loves Each Other But Won’t Heal

    Gilmore Girls: A Family That Loves Each Other but Won’t Heal What happens when a family genuinely loves each other, but keeps repeating the same patterns that hurt them? In this episode of Raising Her Different, we look at Gilmore Girls through the lens of family dynamics, generational patterns, emotional safety, control, and the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. From Lorelai’s struggle for independence to Emily and Richard’s attempts to maintain their family’s expectations, we explore how love and harm can coexist, how children can be placed into roles within a family, and how those roles can affect everyone involved. Because this isn’t simply a story about how a family fails one person. It’s about how the patterns a family refuses to examine can ultimately hurt the entire family. This isn’t about deciding who is the villain. It’s about making room for nuance: recognizing good intentions without dismissing impact, understanding where people come from without excusing everything they do, and asking what might have been different if the family had learned to communicate, respect boundaries, and truly listen to one another. And what does any of this have to do with raising our daughters differently? More than you might think. Part One of a two-part conversation about family patterns, accountability, and what it takes to break cycles.

    Gilmore Girls: A Family who Loves Each Other But Won’t Heal

  3. Nov 2

    The Things We Inherit Without Realizing It

    What do we inherit from the generations before us without even realizing it? In this episode, we explore the beliefs, behaviours, and parenting patterns passed down through generations, how the world our parents grew up in shaped them, and how those experiences continue to influence us today. This isn't about blaming our parents or believing our families failed us. It's about understanding where we come from, questioning what we've always known, and deciding what we want to carry forward and what we want to do differently. Because we can love our families, appreciate what they gave us, and still be willing to ask questions. Sometimes, breaking a cycle begins with understanding it.

  4. Oct 31

    Costumes, Confidence, and the Messages We Send Our Daughters | Halloween Special

    Halloween is supposed to be about fun, creativity, imagination, and letting our kids express themselves. But there's a bigger conversation worth having about the messages we send our daughters about beauty, appearance, confidence, and self-worth. In this Halloween bonus episode of Raising Her Different, I'm joined by my friend Avril for an honest, casual conversation about raising girls in a world that often places so much emphasis on how they look. We talk about Halloween costumes, beauty standards, self-expression, the expectations placed on girls, and the ways we can unintentionally pass along messages we've inherited ourselves. This isn't about judging parents, policing what children wear, or taking the fun out of Halloween. It's about reflecting on what we're normalizing, what we're teaching our daughters, and how we can help them grow up knowing their worth extends far beyond their appearance. Because raising confident girls isn't about teaching them how to be beautiful. It's about teaching them that they are valuable regardless. A little reflection, a little laughter, some McDonald's, and an important conversation about the girls we're raising and the messages we're leaving behind. Happy Halloween from Raising Her Different! 🎃

    Costumes, Confidence, and the Messages We Send Our Daughters | Halloween Special

  5. Oct 30

    Raising Her Different - Special Project

    Are you someone that likes self guided journals? Are you someone who doesn’t just want to think about questions but wants to write them down maybe you need help through some of the harder topics? Maybe you’re just looking for a place to start? Then this is for you. This Christmas, I’m hoping, you will be able to buy myself guided journal on Amazon

  6. Oct 27

    Motherhood On Days Nobody Sees

    Motherhood is beautiful, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. In this personal, reflective episode of Raising Her Different, I'm opening up about the realities of postpartum that don't always get talked about: overstimulation, the invisible mental load, the guilt of feeling overwhelmed, and the pressure to keep everything together while caring for a little human being. Sometimes, it's the ordinary days that feel the hardest. The laundry, the housework, the constant demands, the plans that fall through, and the feeling that no matter how much you accomplish, there's always something else waiting to be done. We talk about the importance of having a village, making time for friendships, asking for help, and remembering that becoming a mother doesn't mean losing yourself in the process. Because you can love your child deeply and still need a break. You can be grateful for your life and still acknowledge what's difficult. And you can be a good mother without having to do everything perfectly. This episode isn't about having all the answers. It's about being honest about the hard days, giving ourselves permission to be human, and recognizing that mothers need care and support, too. Reflection questions: What are you carrying that other people might not see? What do you need that you've been putting off? And if another mother were experiencing exactly what you're experiencing, would you judge her as harshly as you judge yourself? You matter in this story, too. Raising Her Different is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, self-reflection, and the patterns we carry forward. This podcast is for reflection and education, not a substitute for professional mental health care.

  7. Oct 26

    Motherhood, Friendships & Remembering Who You Are

    Motherhood changes so much about our lives, but does it mean we have to lose the parts of ourselves that existed before we became mothers? In this personal reflection, I share a realization that came from an unexpected weekend of balancing motherhood, friendships, and making time for myself. From navigating plans around my daughter's bedtime to recognizing the importance of showing up for the people I lov

  8. Oct 23

    The Mother Behind The Baby - Postpartum, Identity and the Loneliness Nobody Talks About

    Postpartum is about so much more than recovering from birth. In this episode, I’m opening up about the loneliness, identity shifts, emotional challenges, and unexpected grief that can come with becoming a mother. We talk about the importance of supporting the mother, preparing partners for postpartum, and making space for the feelings that can exist alongside the love and gratitude of having a baby. Because you can be surrounded by people who love you and still feel alone. You can love your baby and still struggle to find yourself. The baby needs care, but the mother does, too.

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**Raising Her Different** What if we questioned some of the things we've always been taught? *Raising Her Different* is a podcast about motherhood, self-reflection, relationships, and the world we're raising our children in. From breaking generational patterns and navigating family dynamics to questioning the messages we send young girls about confidence, consent, self-worth, and what it means to be a woman, we explore the things that shape us and the things we may want to do differently. Some conversations are deep. Others are about everyday life, changing times, and the little things that make us stop and think. This isn't about having all the answers or getting everything right. It's about being willing to reflect, challenge old assumptions, learn as we go, and make more conscious choices about what we pass on to the next generation. Because raising her differently starts with being willing to look at ourselves, too. **Honest conversations. New perspectives. Room to grow.**

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  • Creator
    Sedona Wise
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sedona Wise
  • Show Website
    Raising Her Different