Dear Adult Daughter

Mentioned in this episode: The Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal Why Rehashing The Past Doesn't Work Anti-Anxiety practice Move the Energy practice ~~~ Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped thousands of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of  Difficult Mothers,...

Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped thousands of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of  Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration  (March 2018);  The Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal  (January 20...

I'm baaaaack. And I am calling this Season 2 :-) I learned something in the past year since starting this podcast: it's good for me to take time off from certain public-facing activities in the winter. So for future reference, I will be doing this podcast regularly* April - December. *"regularly" doesn't mean every week, it means mostly every week, sometimes twice a week and sometimes less than on...

Mentioned in this episode: Beyond Victim Consciousness by Lynne Forrest ~~~ Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped thousands of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of  Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration  (March 2018)...

Mentioned in this episode: Why Re-hashing the Past Doesn't Work How We Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn in Difficult Conversations: Adapting A Learning Mindset ~~~ Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped hundreds of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of  Difficult Mothers, A...

Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped hundreds of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of  Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration  (March 2018);  The Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal  (January 202...

Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped hundreds of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of  Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration  (March 2018);  The Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal  (January 202...

Click to send me a message and I will send you the two worksheets I mention in this episode. ~~~ Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped hundreds of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of  Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiratio...

Mentioned in this episode: Sophie Sabbage's brilliant TEDx talk: How Grief Can Help Us Win ~~~ Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped hundreds of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration&n...

Decide how you want to show up in the relationship.  How often do you want to see and talk to her (if at all)? What boundaries are needed? How will you communicate them? Ask yourself how you need to feel in order to show up that way.  Do shame, guilt, and anxiety help? Probably not, so what emotions, when felt intentionally, will help you show up as the grown-ass adult daughter you want...

The Lima Bean Story ( podcast or blog ) Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal Email me and I'll send you four of my favorite somatic practices Click here to schedule a clarity call. What happens on a Clarity Call? You share your story with me, you get clarity on your situation, and we identify next steps and obstacles that might be in the way. If appropriate, we can discuss working togeth...

Click here to schedule a clarity call. What happens on a Clarity Call? You share your story with me, you get clarity on your situation, and we identify next steps and obstacles that might be in the way. If appropriate, we can discuss working together longer term.

A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum ~~~ Click here to schedule some time for a virtual coffee date (via Zoom) so we can explore what you’re wanting to accomplish.

My clients are successful, creative women who establish and maintain healthy, mature boundaries; no longer rush to the less-than position in their relationships; and choose to express themselves clearly and cleanly. They have achieved a significant level of success by following the rules and now they’re choosing to be more authentic and vulnerable in public knowing they can handle haters and criti...

This episode in response to questions asked about this episode: When you're accused of the thing you're most afraid of being accused of . Mentioned: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris ~~~ My name is Karen C.L. Anderson and I am an adult daughter, with the emphasis on adult. I am also the author of Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration and The Diffi...

My name is Karen C.L. Anderson and I am an adult daughter, with the emphasis on adult. I am also the author of Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration and The Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal: A Guide For Revealing & Healing Toxic Generational Patterns . In this podcast I answer questions from readers, tell stories, give advice, an...

This is especially for you if you're creative, you want to help others, and you know that involves "putting yourself out there" and perhaps inviting criticism,

Mentioned in this episode: Dear Adult Daughter (With The Emphasis on "Adult") : the best of Karen’s Weekly Love Notes from the past five years. She answers questions from readers, tells stories, gives advice, and shares the tools she uses with her clients (and herself) to help them heal the relationships they have with their mothers. Get it by clicking here . Send me your question by clicking here...

...is deciding to have them! Want help? Boundaries For Life is an 8-week 1:1 intensive coaching experience that will help you decide which boundaries you want to establish and maintain, and then actually establish and maintain them!

Mentioned in this podcast:  11 Signs Your Mom Might Have Jealous Issues . Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration . Also check out Karen's Eight-Week Boundaries Intensive: Boundaries For Life .

Boundaries For Life: A Two-Month 1:1 Intensive for smart, creative women who struggle with setting boundaries (and not just with their mothers). :: Deciding what boundaries you want to establish and maintain. :: Communicating your boundaries effectively, either with your words, or with your actions/energy. :: Understanding your nervous system and learning to work WITH it instead of against yoursel...

How To Set Pandemic Boundaries for Relatives (New York Times) Click here to send me a message if you're interested in the Boundaries For Life two-month intensive

In this episode we explore the difference between healthy boundaries, requests, and demands/expectations. ~~~ Karen C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who has helped hundreds of smart, creative women use the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Author of  Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation &am...

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An Invitation To Work With Me 1:1 I have an offer for you if you are a successful, creative woman (who maybe also has a bit of a rebellious streak) and who has a difficult or troubled relationship with your mother that you KNOW is negatively impacting important parts of your life. In other words, your mother is the Kryptonite to your Superwoman. You want to: Heal the relationship whether your moth...