Mother Daughter Relationship Show

Brittney Scott

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. 1D AGO

    2 Mothers and 2 Mother Wounds [Ep 68]

    Two Mothers and Two Mother wounds In this deeply personal and emotional conversation, Desiree shares her journey of growing up between two mother figures, her biological mother and the great-aunt who raised her after she entered the foster system at age five. From early instability, abuse, and emotional parentification to navigating identity, race, and belonging in a predominantly white town, Desiree opens up about the lasting impact of her childhood experiences. Now a licensed professional counselor associate and a mother herself, she reflects on the complexity of forgiveness, the evolution of her relationship with her biological mom, and the boundaries she’s had to build with the family who raised her. This episode explores the “mother wound,” generational trauma, and what it means to break cycles while raising the next generation. With this episode you’ll be able to learn: Growing up with two maternal figures and navigating divided loyaltiesEntering foster care and being raised by extended familyExperiencing instability, abuse, and early emotional responsibilityThe impact of inconsistent parenting and “walking on eggshells”Over-scheduling as a coping strategy and why it didn’t workIdentity, race, and isolation in a predominantly white environmentMental health struggles in adolescence, including disordered eating and hospitalizationThe long road to rebuilding a relationship with her biological motherSetting boundaries with caregivers who provided materially but lacked emotional connectionBreaking generational cycles as a parent Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources A Reframe: Desiree’s story is a powerful reminder that providing a “good life” materially doesn’t always meet a child’s emotional needs. Healing isn’t linear and sometimes growth means holding compassion and boundaries at the same time. Thank you for listening. Don't forget you can submit your question! And yes, I really am going to give you an answer in an upcoming podcast.and be sure to say hi on Instagram! Resources MentionedFree Class (May 20th): Learn how to build a healthier, more connected relationship with your daughter. Register Here Help me reach more service providers like you by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Brittneyscott,#MotherDaughterRelationship #motherwound, #fostercare, #familytrauma, #emotionalneglect, #parentification, #identity, #therapyexperiences, #adolescentmentalhealth, #generationalhealing, #boundaries Mentioned in this episode: Q2 '26 Ad

    45 min
  2. MAY 8

    The Ripple Effects of Mother Wounds [Ep. 67]

    The Ripple Effects of Mother Wounds. How the Mother Wound Impacts Every Relationship in Your Life The “mother wound” doesn’t stay confined to your relationship with your mom, it shapes how you show up in romantic relationships, friendships, parenting, and even your relationship with yourself. In this episode, Brittany Scott breaks down how early relational patterns formed in childhood continue to influence your behaviors, beliefs, and emotional responses as an adult. You’ll learn how these patterns show up in subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways, like people-pleasing, choosing unavailable partners, struggling with self-worth, and repeating generational cycles. Most importantly, Brittany shares what it actually takes to break these patterns and begin healing from the inside out. With this episode you’ll be able to learn: What the “mother wound” really is and why it affects all relationshipsHow childhood relational patterns get wired into your brainWhy you may be repeating unhealthy dynamics without realizing itThe connection between self-worth and early maternal relationshipsWhat it truly means to break generational patterns Quote: “You can’t break generational patterns by doing the opposite—you have to move through it.” Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mother or daughter who needs to hear it. Don’t forget to follow the show, leave a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! and take the next step in your healing journey. Thank you for listening. Don't forget you can submit your question! And yes, I really am going to give you an answer in an upcoming podcast.and be sure to say hi on Instagram! Resources MentionedFree Class (May 20th): Learn how to build a healthier, more connected relationship with your daughter. Register Here Keyword tags: Brittneyscott,#MotherDaughterRelationship #motherwound, #motherwoundhealing, #motherdaughterconflict, #healingchildhoodtrauma, #innerchildhealing, #generationaltrauma, #breakinggenerationalcycles,#trustissues #romanticrelationshippatterns, Mentioned in this episode: Q2 '26 Ad

    18 min
  3. MAY 1

    What Your Daughter Needs From You [Ep. 66]

    Why Loving Your Daughter “Your Way” Might Be Missing the Mark ? What your daughter needs from you You’ve given your daughter everything you wish you had growing up, so why does it still feel like it’s not enough? In this episode, we unpack an often overlooked truth: loving your daughter the way you need isn’t the same as loving her the way she needs. When parenting is shaped by your own unmet needs, it can create a disconnect, no matter how good your intentions are. We explore why this mismatch happens, how generational differences play a role, and what daughters are truly asking for underneath the surface. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to build a deeper, more connected relationship—whether your daughter is a teen or an adult. With this episode you’ll be able to: 1. Giving love in a way that makes sense to you doesn’t guarantee your daughter feels it. Like using the wrong currency in another country, your love may not “translate” unless you understand her emotional language. 2. It’s easy to project your younger self onto your daughter, but real connection requires seeing her as a separate person with her own identity, needs, and experiences. 3. What felt like love in your upbringing may not align with what your daughter needs today. Expectations evolve, and relationships need to evolve with the. A Powerful Reframe: You don’t have to get it perfect, you just have to be willing to repair. The strength of your relationship won’t come from never making mistakes, but from your willingness to own them, adjust, and show up differently. Thank you for listening. Don't forget you can submit your question! And yes, I really am going to give you an answer in an upcoming podcast.and be sure to say hi on Instagram! Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources Resources MentionedFree Class (May 20th): Learn how to build a healthier, more connected relationship with your daughter Register for the class here Help me reach more service providers like you by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Brittneyscott,#MotherDaughterRelationship #RelationshipGoals #HealthyBoundaries #MotherDaughterBond #parenting daughters #emotional safety #parenting advice #conscious parenting #motherhood podcast

    25 min
  4. APR 24

    Slow, Authentic Repair To The Mother Wound [Ep. 65]

    Slow, Authentic Repair To The Mother Wound Social media often portrays healing the mother's wound as a "glowy" moment of sudden forgiveness or a definitive "I chose me" caption. In reality, true healing is often quiet, unremarkable, and invisible to the outside world. This episode strips away the misconceptions of "pivotal breakthroughs" and explores how reclaiming your life is a layered, non-linear process of reducing the power the past has over your present. This episode explains: Why the "one-moment" breakthrough is a myth that creates unnecessary suffering.The invisible shift: How dropping your shoulders and standing straighter signals internal change.Redefining Power: How to stop organizing your entire life around an old wound.Concrete signs of progress: When a trigger that used to "take you out" for a week now only lasts an afternoon.The "Then vs. Now" Gap: Recognizing when you are reacting to your partner based on your childhood history.Why you can't "think" your way out of a mother wound: The necessity of corrective, safe relationships. Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources Key Takeaways: Healing is Not a Light Switch: It is a gradual, slow process—more like the sun coming up than a single "pivotal" therapy session or book.The "Slanted Line" Progress: Healing is non-linear. While you will still experience "valleys" and pain during holidays or triggers, those lows eventually become less intense than when you first started.Forgiveness is Optional: You do not have to forgive your mother or find excuses for her behavior to heal and reclaim your life.Reclaiming the "Flattened" Self: A core part of healing is rediscovering the parts of yourself—your voice, your needs, and your boundaries—that you may have suppressed to stay safe in childhood. Thank you for listening. Don't forget you can submit your question! And yes, I really am going to give you an answer in an upcoming podcast.and be sure to say hi on Instagram! Resources Mentioned Free Live Class (May 20th): The Mother-Daughter Relationship Decoded—Breaking down the dynamics that fracture these bonds and how to jumpstart rebuilding. Register: https://www.brittneymscott.com/webinar Summer Therapeutic Groups: The Mother Wound Circle: For adult daughters healing together. Bridge Builders: For mothers of adult daughters looking to repair the relationship. Help me reach more service providers like you by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Brittneyscott,#MotherDaughterRelationship #Emotional Triggers, #Corrective Experiences, #Self-Reflection, # Internal Shifts. #Therapeutic Groups, #Sisterhood, #Community Healing, #Safe Relationships, #Non-linear Healing, #Forgiveness, #Reclaiming Self. Mentioned in this episode: Q2 '26 Ad

    17 min
  5. APR 17

    Your Teenagers Behavior Feels Like Rejection? [Ep. 64]

    When Your Teenager Pulls Away: Individuation vs. The Mother Wound Is your teenager becoming prickly, private, or distant? While this "pulling away" is a healthy developmental milestone, for mothers with unhealed wounds, it can feel like a devastating personal rejection. In this episode, Brittney explores how to distinguish between normal teenage behavior and your own emotional triggers, providing a roadmap for breaking generational cycles and building a lasting adult connection with your daughter. Upcoming - Free Live Training: The Mother-Daughter Divide: What We Wish We Could Tell Each. May 20, 2026. With this episode you’ll be able to understand: Understanding why your teen’s new need for privacy feels so heavyWhat is "Normal". A checklist of healthy individuation, from closed doors to emotional volatility.How to tell if your reaction is proportional or if an old nerve is being hit.5 Common Patterns of the Unhealed Wound: Over-controlling, emotional withdrawal, taking independence personally, enmeshment, and seeking worth through your child.The Power of Repair: Why apologizing for overreacting or withdrawing is the key to teaching your daughter that relationships can be hard but healthy.Breaking the Cycle: Shifting from a "perfect" mother to a "willing-to-grow" mother. Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources Key Takeaways: Individuation is your teenager's job; she is supposed to become a separate person from you. If her distancing feels like an "attack" or "abandonment," you are likely reacting to an old "mother wound" rather than the present moment.Use the "Pause and Name" technique. When you feel a surge of intense emotion, pause and say internally, "This is my wound, not just my daughter". This creates the space needed to regulate before you react.The Surprise: The more a mother grips tightly out of fear of losing her daughter, the more the daughter feels suffocated and pulls away, creating the very abandonment the mother fears most. Thank you for listening. Don't forget you can submit your question! And yes, I really am going to give you an answer in an upcoming podcast.and be sure to say hi on Instagram! Help me reach more service providers like you by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Brittneyscott,#MotherDaughterRelationship #RecoveryJourney, #FamilyHealing, #Motherhood triggers, #Teenage rebellion, #Conscious parenting, #Emotional Regulation, #Healthy Boundaries Mentioned in this episode: Q2 '26 Ad

    20 min
  6. APR 10

    Four Years No Contact: A Mother-Daughter Reconciliation Story [Ep. 63]

    Four Years No Contact: A Mother-Daughter Reconciliation Story In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful and often complex world of mother-daughter relationships with bestselling authors Leslie and Lindsay Glass. After surviving a tumultuous history involving addiction, codependency, and a four-year period of complete "no contact," Leslie and Lindsay share the tools they used to reconcile and build a relationship based on respect and healthy boundaries. They discuss their journey from "killing people" in mystery novels to helping families heal through their Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover series and their platform, Reach Out Recovery. With this episode you’ll be able to: Understanding your own history, your mother’s history, and the generational traits passed down to you.Recognizing the specific topics (like money, food, or appearance) that lead to repeated explosions.Learning to "get soft" and changing the language used during disagreements.Practicing forgiveness and nurturing yourself, regardless of whether the other person is ready to change.When first reconciling after years of silence, the duo focused on safe, neutral topics like weather, recipes, and pets rather than immediately diving into past traumas.A healthy relationship is built on mutual respect, which includes not calling names, not screaming, and knowing when to take a walk to de-escalate tension.In the repair process, focusing on "who is right" is less important than acknowledging the different emotional experiences each person had.Removing alcohol and mind-altering substances from the equation is a critical step in reducing family conflict and emotional "drama". Thank you for listening. Don't forget you can submit your question! And yes, I really am going to give you an answer in an upcoming podcast and be sure to say hi on Instagram and Threads! Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources Resources MentionedReach Out Recovery: reachoutrecovery.com.Book Series: The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover.Support Groups: Al-Anon and AA. Help me reach more service providers like you by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Brittneyscott,#MotherDaughterRelationship #RecoveryJourney #FamilyHealing #ReachOutRecovery #RelationshipGoals #AddictionAwareness #HealingTrauma #HealthyBoundaries #MotherDaughterBond #SelfGrowth #LeslieGlass #LindsayGlass #RecoveryIsPossible Mentioned in this episode: Q2 '26 Ad

    51 min
  7. APR 3

    When your adult daughter pulls away: Estrangment from the mothers side [Ep. 62]

    To the Mothers Whose Daughters Pulled Away: Understanding Ambiguous Loss In this compassionate yet accountable episode, I speak directly to mothers experiencing estrangement or distance from their adult daughters. I name what you're feeling, "ambiguous loss," and give you permission to grieve a relationship with someone who's still alive but no longer accessible to you. From the isolation of explaining why your daughter doesn't call, to the shame you carry at family gatherings, I validate the very real pain you're experiencing while also holding you responsible for examining your role. I break down the stories you might be telling yourself (she hates me, I failed, it's too late), explain why your daughter's distance is protection rather than punishment, and reveal why trying harder through more texts and unannounced visits only creates more distance. Most importantly, I show you what a different approach could look like and what work you can do whether your daughter participates or not. With this episode you'll be able to: Understand that ambiguous loss - grieving someone who's alive but inaccessible - is valid griefRecognize why comments like "what did you do?" compound your pain with shameSee that your daughter's distance is self-preservation, not hatred or punishmentIdentify how trying harder (more texts, showing up unannounced) actually creates more distanceLearn the difference between "I failed as a mother" and taking responsibility for specific behaviorsShift from "I miss you, why don't you call?" to respectful messages without pressureKnow what work you can do independently: therapy, examining patterns, regulating your emotions Don't forget that intent and impact are different. You may not have intended to be critical, controlling, or dismissive, but examining where that impact occurred is where change begins! Mentioned resources: Individual therapy for examining your role in relationship breakdownUpcoming summer program for mothers (details coming soon)Work on identifying generational patterns you may have repeatedPractice in respecting boundaries even when you don't understand them Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources Help me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: estrangement from mothers, ambiguous loss, mother grief, adult daughter distance, accountability, self-preservation, Brittney Scott, trying harder backfires, protection not punishment, boundary respect, pattern examination, mother shame Mentioned in this episode: Q2 '26 Ad

    19 min
  8. MAR 27

    When The Distance Becomes Estrangement: A Daughter's Side [Ep 61]

    Understanding Why Daughters Choose Distance: The Truth About Detachment and Estrangement (Part 1) In this episode, I address the spectrum of detachment daughters create with their mothers (from minimal surface-level contact to complete estrangement) and dismantle the harsh cultural narratives that blame daughters for being "ungrateful" or "cruel." Distance is never a daughter's first choice; it's what happens after years of trying everything else (talking, boundaries, being smaller, being different) and still not feeling safe. I explain the skill gap most daughters face: they were never taught how to set boundaries without guilt, communicate needs clearly, manage emotional reactions, or stay connected to themselves when criticized. The unspoken messages beneath silence include "I don't know how to be okay and be with you," "I need you to be different but don't know how to ask," and "I'm not punishing you—I'm surviving." Through the example of Sarah who went low contact after her mother repeatedly dismissed her requests to stop commenting on her body, I show how defensiveness from mothers drives daughters away. This isn't about revenge or manipulation, it's protecting mental health when emotional safety became impossible inside the relationship. With this episode you'll be able to: Understand the spectrum of detachment from surface-level contact (everything's "fine") to complete estrangement with no contactRecognize that distance is never a first choice. Daughters try everything else before choosing to step back for self-protectionIdentify the skill gap: most daughters were never taught how to set boundaries, communicate needs, or stay safe while staying closeDecode the unspoken messages beneath silence including "I don't know how to be okay and be with you"Learn from Sarah's story how repeated dismissiveness drives daughters to choose distance when direct communication failsAccept that daughters can love their mothers and still need distance, carrying both relief and grief simultaneously Connect with Brittney: Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree Resources This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Next episode addresses mothers experiencing estrangement from their daughters. Help me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify! Keyword tags: Estrangement, low contact, daughter detachment, spectrum of distance, cultural narratives about estrangement, skill gap in relationships, emotional safety, unspoken messages, survival not punishment, defensiveness drives distance, relief and grief, protective distance, mother-daughter estrangement, communication breakdown, boundary setting skills yPVXVtyQH5p62ICNM9gM Mentioned in this episode: Q2 '26 Ad

    16 min
3.9
out of 5
11 Ratings

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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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