Mother Daughter Relationship Show

Coming Back to Life: Healing the Mother Wound with Makena & Gigi SageMakena had built a life that looked successful on paper (career, independence, and ambition) but underneath it all, she was struggling with anxiety, burnout, and a quiet sense that something was missing. In this deeply personal episode, McKenna sits down with her mother, Gigi Sage—a pioneering coach with over 40 years of experience—to share their powerful journey through breakdown, healing, and transformation. Together, they explore what it means to “lose your light,” how to find your way back to yourself, and the profound role their mother-daughter relationship played in that process.From navigating a shared “dark night of the soul” to healing the mother's wound and redefining their relationship beyond traditional roles, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and practical wisdom for anyone seeking deeper connection and aliveness in their life.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What it means to “lose your light” and how it happensThe impact of childhood experiences and family challenges on identityHow burnout, anxiety, and misalignment show up—even in a “successful” lifeThe power of slowing down and reconnecting with what truly brings you aliveA simple but transformative question: What brings you vitality?How to navigate and heal the “mother wound”Why forgiveness is more about your freedom than the other personHow redefining roles (mother, daughter, mentor, partner) can deepen connectionThe importance of curiosity over assumptions in relationshipsKey Takeaways:Start noticing what energizes you vs. drains youCreate space to slow down, clarity doesn’t come from forceAsk yourself regularly: What brings me alive?Get curious about the people closest to you instead of assuming you know themHealing doesn’t require the other person’s participation—it starts with youPractical Thoughts:Healing, whether within yourself or in your relationships, isn’t about rewriting the past it’s about releasing its hold on you.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 MentionedMakena's Book - The Wisdom That Raised Me: A Daughter's Journey into Wholeness, Wisdom and Womanhood (featuring exercises like “Charting Your Aliveness”)Coaching principles from Gigi Sage’s 40+ years of experienceHelp me reach more service providers like you by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify!Keyword tags:Brittneyscott,#MotherDaughterRelationship #podcast #podcastclips #podcastlife #selfgrowth #personaldevelopment #healingjourney #innerhealing #motherwound #selfdiscovery #mindsetshift #emotionalhealing #anxietyrecovery #burnoutrecovery #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #relationshiphealing #familyhealing #forgivenessjourney #mentalwellness #liveyourtruth #findyourpurpose #authenticliving #growthmindset #selfawareness #healingtrauma #lifecoach #coachinglife #spiritualgrowth #wellnessjourney #empoweredwomen

Understanding the Mother Wound and How to Heal Without Your MomIn 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-trustDon'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 ResourcesMentioned 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 episodesHelp me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify!Keyword tags: mother wound healing, healing without mom, attachment trauma, inner child work, generational patterns, boundary setting, self trust, Brittney Scott, emotional support, three lanes of healing, no contact, reconnection, intentional parentingMentioned in this episode:Q2 '26 Ad

Questions Your Daughter Wishes You Would Ask: From Preteens to MotherhoodIn 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 todayClick 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 conversationsMentioned in this episode:Q2 '26 Ad

Why Your Mother Wound Gets Triggered When Raising Small Children: Introducing Safety in Sisterhood GroupIn 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 stuckClick 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 ResourcesMentioned resources:Safety in Sisterhood group program (starting 2026)Interest form/waitlist available at brittneymscott.comHelp me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify!Keyword tags: Mother wound triggers, parenting young children, breaking generational cycles, mother wound healing, parenting littles, tantrums and triggers, nervous system parenting, community healing, mom guilt, Safety in Sisterhood, isolation in motherhood, automatic parenting patterns, self-care for moms, healing while parenting, cycle breaker momsMentioned in this episode:Q2 '26 Ad