Neglectful, Rejecting, and Cruel Mothers
From CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT by Calling Home
May 12, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
Whitney Goodman discusses the impact of neglectful, rejecting, and cruel mothers on mental health and relationships, providing practical steps for healing.
Whitney breaks down one of the most requested topics from her audience: the neglecting, rejecting and cruel mothers. She defines the different types, walks through the lasting impact of a mother like this on your inner voice, attachment patterns, mental health, and relationships in adulthood. Then she gives practical steps for moving forward. Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles. Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to whitney@callinghome.co Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club: https://callinghome.co Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft Order Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivity Sign up for updates on Whitney's new book: https://cmnyyv4kpyt.typeform.com/to/PHMzjy0o This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Whitney Goodman
Topics covered
- neglectful mothers
- cruel mothers
- mental health
- attachment patterns
- relationships
- self improvement
Keywords
- neglect
- rejection
- cruelty
- mother
- mental health
- attachment
- relationships
- self improvement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Calling Home, Family Cyclebreakers Club, Acast
Products: Toxic Positivity
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