Mother Daughter Relationship Show

Brittney Scott
  • 3.9 (11)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Are you tired of trying to get your mom to understand your pain and apologize, just to be left feeling worse than when you started? I get it! What if I told you that you could heal your mother wound and your inner child, even if your mom wont take any accountability for her behavior or your childhood? Let's be real, it takes a self aware mother to acknowledge hurt done to her daughter. You’re healing should not rely on her being self aware. Welcome to the Mother Daughter Relationship Show, the go to podcast for mother daughter relationships, mother wound healing, eldest daughters, and women learning to mother when they weren’t mothered. I’m your host, Brittney Scott - mother daughter therapist and coach, the eldest daughter and mom to a daughter, book nerd, scripted show over reality show person. I understand the position of the eldest daughter and I know what healthy relationships look and feel like. I’ve worked with women like you who want better relationships and want to stop the pain and frustration from their mother daughter relationship. This podcast will answer questions such as: *What is a mother wound? *How do I heal my mother wound? *How do I reconnect with my mother? *How do I fix my broken relationships? *How do I become a good mom when I don't have an example of one? *What is my inner child? *What is generational trauma? Tune in to learn about generational trauma, mother wounds, inner child healing, and exploring how these experiences influence adult connections, friendships, and self-identity. Ready to find your voice, understand your needs, and heal your mother wound? Hit play on the latest episode and lets get started.

  1. 6D AGO

    Stop Waiting for Your Mom to Change [Ep. 54]

    Understanding the Mother Wound and How to Heal Without Your Mom In this episode, I break down what a mother wound actually is and provide a roadmap for healing without waiting for your mom to change, apologize, or acknowledge what happened. From understanding that mother wounds stem from attachment trauma and missing emotional support to recognizing that waiting for her to change is keeping you stuck, I guide you through concrete steps for reclaiming your healing journey. You'll learn why comparing your trauma to others' is holding you back, how to reconnect with your inner child at specific ages, and the importance of defining what you actually need across different areas of your life. I also address the three lanes of healing: reconnecting with your mom, going no contact, or staying in relationship with strong boundaries, and how to choose the right path for you. With this episode you'll be able to: Stop comparing your pain to others' and validate your own experienceWrite a letter to your younger self at a specific age to begin inner child healingIdentify what you need in friendships, romantic relationships, career, and daily lifeUnderstand why "doing the opposite" of your mom isn't enough for intentional parentingCreate and enforce healthy boundaries that allow for genuine connectionChoose between three healing lanes based on your specific situation and needsBreak generational patterns by reclaiming your authentic self and developing self-trust Don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel if you want to see more content and watch video versions of the podcast episodes! Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources Mentioned resources: Break the Cycle workbook for mapping generational patternsInner child healing exercises and letter writingBoundary-setting guidance for different relationship contextsYouTube channel for additional content and video episodes Help me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a...

    16 min

  2. JAN 30

    How to Stop Your Mother Wound from Becoming Your Daughter's [Ep 53]

    How to Prevent Your Mother Wound from Becoming Your Daughter's In this episode, I explore how mother wounds get passed down through generations - not because you're a bad mother, but because patterns repeat until they're consciously broken. From the opening story of a mother who overcorrected her childhood invisibility by making her daughter's achievements into performances, I explain how emotional inheritance works through both repetition (doing exactly what your mother did) and overcorrection (swinging completely the opposite way). You'll learn to recognize when you're parenting from your own wound instead of responding to your daughter's actual needs, discover critical questions like "Is this because I didn't get it or because my daughter needs it?", and understand that awareness alone won't break cycles, behavior change is also required. I share why repair is always possible and what daughters actually want from their mothers: acknowledgement, not perfection. With this episode you'll be able to: Recognize the difference between parenting your daughter versus parenting yourself through herIdentify whether you're repeating patterns or overcorrecting from your childhoodAsk yourself critical questions before making parenting decisions based on fearUnderstand that connection must come before correction in preventing mother woundsLearn the five components of genuine repair conversations with your daughterKnow that mistakes don't create wounds (denial and dismissal do).Accept that perfection isn't required, but acknowledgement and behavior change are Don't forget that it's never too late to repair as long as your daughter is willing to engage. The mother who prevents wounds is the one who acknowledges mistakes, apologizes, and changes behavior. Mentioned resources: Individual therapy for mothers struggling to change patternsRepair conversation frameworks with specific componentsQuestions for getting to know your daughter at each life stageSupport for mothers working through their own healing Help me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: generational trauma, emotional inheritance, mother wounds, parenting patterns, overcorrection, cycle breaking, repair conversations, conscious parenting, Brittney Scott, behavior change, acknowledgement, mother daughter healing, connection, intentional parenting

    22 min

  3. JAN 23

    Questions Your Daughter Wishes You Would Ask (At Every Age) [Ep. 52]

    Questions Your Daughter Wishes You Would Ask: From Preteens to Motherhood In this comprehensive episode, I walk mothers through the questions daughters desperately wish they would ask at every life stage, and why most mothers miss the mark by asking surface-level surveillance questions instead of connection-building ones. From preteens who need "What makes you feel afraid?" instead of "Did you finish your homework?" to new mothers who need "How can I support your motherhood?" instead of criticism disguised as concern, the right questions communicate trust, respect, and genuine curiosity about who your daughter is becoming. I break down specific questions for preteens (8-12), teenagers (13-18), young adults (late teens through 30s), and daughters becoming mothers, plus the timing and tone that makes these conversations actually work. The episode culminates in repair questions—the hardest but most important ones that require vulnerability and accountability like "Did I hurt you when..." These aren't just conversation starters; they're invitations into your daughter's inner world that tell her "I see you, I want to know you, and your feelings matter to me." Download the free PDF of all questions in the show notes so you can reference them anytime. With this episode you'll be able to: Ask connection questions instead of surveillance questions that shut down communication with preteens and teensShift from parenting mode to partnership with teenagers by asking "Are there tough decisions you're making?" rather than interrogatingRespect your adult daughter's autonomy by asking "Do you need advice or are you just venting?" before offering unsolicited opinionsSupport your daughter's motherhood without criticism by centering her needs with "How can I support your motherhood?"Practice repair questions like "Did I hurt you when..." that require vulnerability and create space for healing old woundsDownload the free PDF with every question from this episode so you can start deepening connection today Click this link download your FREE PDF with all the questions from this episode organized by life stage! Help me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Mother-daughter questions, connection questions, parenting teenagers, emotional support, repair questions, young adult daughters, supporting new mothers, vulnerability in parenting, accountability, mother-daughter communication, partnership parenting, respecting autonomy, generational healing, surveillance vs connection, repair conversations

    45 min

  4. JAN 16

    Family Roles That Create Mother Wounds: Which One Were You? [Ep. 51]

    Did We Grow Up in the Same House? How Family Roles Shape Your Mother Wound In this episode, I break down common roles children play in families and how each one creates a mother wound that follows you into adulthood. Whether you were the parentified daughter who became a mini-adult too soon, the golden child living on a pedestal, the scapegoat blamed for family dysfunction, or the invisible child overlooked for being "easy," none of these roles were your choice; you were a child surviving in an established system. I explain the difference between healthy responsibility and parentification, why scapegoats are often truth-tellers who leave first, how golden children struggle with conditional love based on performance, and why invisible children learned that asking for attention was a burden. These roles don't just stay in childhood, they shape how you show up in relationships, careers, and your own parenting. I address mothers who recognize these dynamics in their families with compassion, explaining that awareness is the first step and it's never too late to repair if your children are willing. The power you have now as an adult is choosing who you are outside of that assigned role. With this episode you'll be able to: Identify if you played one of these family roles (parentified child, golden child, scapegoat, or invisible child) and how it shaped your mother woundUnderstand why parentification is different from healthy responsibilityRecognize that scapegoats are often truth-tellers who had the courage to call out dysfunction and leave firstSee how being the "easy" invisible child meant emotional neglect, not that you didn't need attention and supportLearn how these childhood survival strategies show up in your adult relationships, career, and parenting patternsPractice stepping out of your assigned role by deciding who you want to be outside of family dynamics Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources Don't forget you can submit your questions about mother-daughter relationships for me to answer in future episodes! Help me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Family roles, parentified child, golden child, scapegoat, invisible child, sibling dynamics, mother wound, eldest daughter syndrome, emotional neglect, family dysfunction, truth tellers, conditional love, emotional support, family systems, breaking family...

    26 min

  5. JAN 9

    Healing Your Mother Wound While Raising Your Kids (Not After) [Ep. 50]

    Why Your Mother Wound Gets Triggered When Raising Small Children: Introducing Safety in Sisterhood Group In this episode, I address mothers who've caught themselves sounding just like their own mothers and felt crushing guilt because they swore they'd never parent that way. I break down why motherhood activates mother wounds like nothing else: you're reliving your childhood in real time through each developmental stage, your stressed brain defaults to automatic patterns from your own upbringing, and the isolation of motherhood amplifies everything. I share my personal story of handling my daughter's tantrums during my husband's deployment, how sitting on the floor and offering a hug when she was ready changed everything for both of us. This episode explores why band-aid parenting solutions don't work when something in the middle is missing, why healing alone deepens shame spirals, and how community healing gives you permission to take care of yourself while breaking cycles in real time. I introduce Safety in Sisterhood, my 2026 group for mothers with young children who want to heal their mother wounds while actively parenting littles, not after they're grown. With this episode you'll be able to: Understand why each developmental stage your child goes through can trigger unresolved pain from that same age in your own childhoodRecognize automatic nervous system responses that revert to your mother's parenting style when you're stressed, tired, or overwhelmedLearn why band-aid parenting solutions fail when you're missing the connection between knowing what to do and actually implementing itSee how healing in community breaks shame, provides real examples of cycle-breaking, and validates that your needs matter tooDiscover the Safety in Sisterhood group for mothers with young children (birth through elementary) healing mother wounds while parenting littlesAccept that emotions are energy wanting to leave your body—let them out however they need to come rather than keeping them stuck Click the link in the show notes to visit brittneymscott.com, learn more about Safety in Sisterhood, and fill out the interest form. This group is for mothers ready to break cycles now, not after their kids are grown. Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources Mentioned resources: Safety in Sisterhood group program (starting 2026)span class="ql-ui"...

    17 min

  6. JAN 2

    Bridge Builders: Mothers and Estranged Daughters [Ep 49]

    When Your Daughter Pulls Away: Introducing Bridge Builders Group for Mothers Facing Estrangement In this honest and compassionate episode, I address mothers whose adult daughters have distanced themselves or cut off contact completely, a pain that's hard to explain to anyone who hasn't lived it. I break down why daughters pull away: accumulated unaddressed pain, different perspectives on the same childhood, boundary violations, or being the first in the family to break generational patterns. The hard truth is that partners, therapists, and friends aren't turning your daughter against you, they're giving her permission to do what she's already been feeling. I walk you through what you can and can't control during estrangement, how real apologies sound (hint: "I'm sorry you feel that way" doesn't cut it), and why doing this healing work alone keeps you stuck. This episode introduces Bridge Builders, my 2026 group program for mothers willing to examine their own patterns, take accountability, and find a path forward whether reconciliation happens or not. Because if you're questioning yourself this deeply, your daughter probably isn't pulling away for no reason, and there's work you can do. With this episode you'll be able to: Understand the common reasons daughters pull away including accumulated pain, perspective differences, boundary violations, and cycle-breakingDistinguish between what you can control (your behavior, accountability, healing) and what you can't (her timeline, feelings, or decisions)Learn what real apologies sound like by acknowledging specific harm without excuses like "I did my best"Recognize why doing this healing work alone through shame and isolation keeps you stuck in defense modeDiscover the Bridge Builders group program starting in 2026 for mothers seeking understanding, accountability, and a path toward reconciliationAccept that good mothers make mistakes—what matters is taking accountability and being willing to repair the relationship Click the link in the show notes to visit brittneymscott.com, learn more about Bridge Builders, and fill out the interest form. This group is for mothers ready to do the hard work of understanding what happened and taking real steps toward healing. Mentioned resources: Bridge Builders group program (starting 2026)Reconnection Rescue program for mother-daughter pairsInterest form available at brittneymscott.com Help me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Mother-daughter estrangement, estranged daughters, low contact, adult daughters pulling away, accountability in parenting, mother-daughter reconciliation, Bridge Builders, estrangement grief, taking responsibility, perspective differences, boundary violations, cycle breaker daughters, mother support groups, healing estrangement, reconnecting with adult daughters

    21 min

  7. 12/26/2025

    Why Healing Your Mother Wound in Community Changes Everything [Ep. 48]

    Why You Don't Have to Heal Your Mother Wound Alone - Introducing The Mother Wound Circle You've been doing the work: going to therapy, reading the books, doing the inner child exercises, but you still feel like you're healing in isolation. In this episode, I'm breaking down why community matters in mother wound healing, what changes when you're not doing it alone, and how I'm creating a specific space for exactly this kind of healing. Society tells us mothers are sacred, so admitting your mother hurt you feels taboo. The shame keeps you isolated and quiet, which stalls any real healing. You start to doubt your own reality when no one validates what you experienced. You need other people to say, "Yes, that was real, and it makes sense that it hurts." I'm sharing the five shifts that happen when you heal in community instead of alone, and I'm introducing The Mother Wound Circle, one of four groups I'm launching in 2026 specifically designed for women healing from painful relationships with their mothers. Whether you have kids or not, whether you're early in healing or years into it, whether your mother is living or has passed, whether you're estranged or in contact, this group is for women who are tired of trying to heal all of this by themselves. With this episode you'll be able to: Understand why healing mother wounds in isolation keeps you stuck and doubting your realityRecognize how societal taboos around mother-daughter pain create shame and silenceLearn the five ways healing in community differs from healing aloneDiscover how collective witnessing validates your pain in ways individual therapy sometimes can'tUnderstand the power of being needed, not just needy, in your healing journeyGet all the details about The Mother Wound Circle group launching in 2026Address common concerns about sharing your story and feeling safe in a group settingFind out how to join the interest list and get first access to group enrollment Don't forget you can submit your questions about mother wound healing for me to answer in future episodes! Mentioned resources: The Mother Wound Circle group program (launching 2026)Interest form at brittneymscott.comAdditional group offerings coming in 2026 Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.coma href="https://www.brittneymscott.com/calendar-for-mdr"...

    12 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    Test Prep and Teenage Daughters: Building Partnership Over Pressure [Ep. 47]

    Partnership Over Pressure: Building Trust During Test Prep with Athena Savino In this unique episode, I interview Athena Savino, CEO of Top Marks Prep and longtime tutor, who has witnessed countless mother-daughter dynamics play out during the high stress world of standardized test preparation. Athena shares how well intentioned moms often become taskmasters—constantly asking about study hours and scores—which strains relationships and increases test anxiety rather than improving performance. She introduces the partnership model: sitting down with your daughter before prep even begins to set shared goals, co-create study plans, and establish buy in so she feels ownership over the process. We discuss how test anxiety is the number one thing hurting scores (not lack of knowledge), why validation and motivation matter more than teaching fractions, and how parents should react when scores come back, letting daughters respond first and celebrating effort over outcomes. This conversation reveals how the test prep journey offers lessons beyond the score: trust building, emotional regulation, and the powerful message that your daughter's worth isn't measured by a number. Whether facing SAT, ACT, or entrance exams, this episode shows mothers how to stay partners instead of becoming overseers. With this episode you'll be able to: Shift from taskmaster to partner by co-creating study plans and setting shared goals with your daughter before test prep beginsRecognize that test anxiety, not lack of knowledge, is the number one factor hurting scores and learn how emotional support reduces itProvide validation and motivation throughout the journey rather than micromanaging study hours or teaching contentReact appropriately when scores arrive by letting your daughter respond first and celebrating effort regardless of the numberUse car conversations and journaling to check in emotionally without creating pressure or awkward face-to-face confrontationsBuild trust by separating your daughter's identity from test performance and highlighting areas where she excels beyond academics Don't forget you can submit your questions about mother-daughter relationships for me to answer in upcoming episodes! Connect with Athena Savino on LinkedIn or at athena@topmarksprep.com for test prep support. Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with Brittneya href="https://www.brittneymscott.com/resource-library" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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Are you tired of trying to get your mom to understand your pain and apologize, just to be left feeling worse than when you started? I get it! What if I told you that you could heal your mother wound and your inner child, even if your mom wont take any accountability for her behavior or your childhood? Let's be real, it takes a self aware mother to acknowledge hurt done to her daughter. You’re healing should not rely on her being self aware. Welcome to the Mother Daughter Relationship Show, the go to podcast for mother daughter relationships, mother wound healing, eldest daughters, and women learning to mother when they weren’t mothered. I’m your host, Brittney Scott - mother daughter therapist and coach, the eldest daughter and mom to a daughter, book nerd, scripted show over reality show person. I understand the position of the eldest daughter and I know what healthy relationships look and feel like. I’ve worked with women like you who want better relationships and want to stop the pain and frustration from their mother daughter relationship. This podcast will answer questions such as: *What is a mother wound? *How do I heal my mother wound? *How do I reconnect with my mother? *How do I fix my broken relationships? *How do I become a good mom when I don't have an example of one? *What is my inner child? *What is generational trauma? Tune in to learn about generational trauma, mother wounds, inner child healing, and exploring how these experiences influence adult connections, friendships, and self-identity. Ready to find your voice, understand your needs, and heal your mother wound? Hit play on the latest episode and lets get started.

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