Mother Daughter Connections®

On today's episode of  Mother Daughter Connections®, I share some thoughts with you about trauma. [ NOTE : MATERNAL / PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!]   There are three truths about trauma that (initially) are likely not going to be told to you…even by your therapist. Today, I will contextualize, categorize, and convey hope to you if you or your daughter or mother have experience or are experienc...

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On today's episode of  Mother Daughter Connections®, I discuss the Language of Loss ™.   Having a strained and/or an estranged relationship with your mom can be difficult to navigate. If you've never gotten to a point of a resolution that "sits right" with each of you, then dealing with your mom's death can become even more heart-wrenching. Today, I share insights into the G.R.I.E.F. ™ factors tha...

On today's episode of  Mother Daughter Connections®, I discuss the Language of Loss ™.   Our twin daughters and our family have gone through the deaths of three "fur babies." Each instance happened at different developmental stages of our daughters' lives. Today, I share how to make room for the kind of space that your daughter (& you) will need to go through the grief process.   If you have a you...

Have you experienced a loss or death in your family? On today's episode of  Mother Daughter Connections®, I share a special message about death and loss. [NOTE: PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED.]   Please SHARE THIS EPISODE with another mom friend whom you know who's experienced loss or a death in her family. ____________________________________________________________________________ FEEL YOU NEED...

On today's episode of  Mother Daughter Connections®, I share 5 key questions to ask yourself if you are wanting to transform your relationship with your mother or daughter. No mother wants to be estranged from her daughter. Yet, nearly 46% of all adult daughters (who are moms) report that they have been estranged from their own mom at one point in their lives.   Your relationship with your mother...

Today on  Mother Daughter Connections®, in this second installment of a 2-Part Series, I draw upon my experiences as an Resident Advisor (RA) at a BIG10 university to share about How To Help Your Daughter Have A Successful College Experience .   These next 12 minutes will help you help your daughter tremendously.   Take a listen!...AND SHARE THIS EPISODE with a friend. ____________________________...

Today on  Mother Daughter Connections®,     in this first installment of a 2-Part Series, I draw upon my experiences as an Resident Advisor (RA) at a BIG10 university to share about How To Help Your Daughter Have A Successful College Experience .   These next 12 minutes will help you help your daughter tremendously.   Take a listen!...AND SHARE THIS EPISODE with a friend. _________________________...

On  Mother Daughter Connections®, today I draw upon my experiences as an Resident Advisor (RA) at a BIG10 university to share about the  7 Skills Every Daughter Needs For College.   These 7 Skills involve: Reading Writing 'Rithmetic…   …but it's not the kind of 3-'s that you think.   Take a listen!...AND SHARE THIS EPISODE with a friend

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I'm joined by friend, Tina Owen, as we discuss personal safety.   After spending time in the healthcare industry of pediatrics and outpatient skin cancer surgery as a Certified Medical Assistant, Tina was introduced to Damsel In Defense in 2014 and was drawn to its mission to equip, empower and educate women to protect themselves and their famil...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I'm sharing a recording of the time I spent with my friend, Krista Lockwood, host of the hit podcast, Motherhood Simplified .   Krista and I chat about… Raising a teenage daughter entering high school Teens and social media How to empower our daughters How to mother your daughter while you are estranged from your own mother…   …and MUCH MORE!  ...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I'm joined by rising college sophomore, Hallie Brew.   Hallie Brew is a first-year Honors student and Carolina Scholar Majoring in American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.   During High School, she worked with organizations like the NC public school forum and Raleigh Mennonite church discussing social justice issues i...

Today on Mother Daughter Connections® I share my observations from watching an American Idol contestant ( We´Ani)  & Alanis Morrissette. Though they are not biologically related, there are shared experiences that demonstrate there are 8 benefits for having a boundaries in your life. Your daughter (& you!) will thank you :)   _________________________________________________________________________...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I'm joined by my friend and host of The Dude Therapist podcast, Eli Weinstein.   Eli Weinstein is a Social Work therapist (LCSW) who has worked in a psych hospital, intense outpatient clinic and currently works in private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada.   He created ELIvation, The Dude Therapist Podcast and became a therapist to fill a need while...

On  Mother Daughter Connections®, today is a Special Re-Broadcast of a popular episode I'd done where I share the  7 Essential Steps To Empower Your Daughter. This process of creating independence in and empowering your daughter involves using my  D.E.C.L.A.R.E.™ Method.   Take a listen! Tell your friends! ____________________________________________________________________________   Let's Meet fo...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I'm joined by friend and host of the Self-Care Simplified podcast, Megan Dahlman.   Megan is a nationally certified trainer and certified nutrition coach whose mission is to help moms love their bodies and discover what it feels like to THRIVE in them.   She knows firsthand what it feels like to struggle and have negative feelings about your bod...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I'm sharing a recording of the time I spent with Abbey Williams, host of the hit podcast, You, The Mother (formerly, Mimosas With Moms).   While Abbey and I have been collaborating on #TheEstrangementProject ( www. TheEstrangementProject.com ), on this episode, I talk about "How To Have A Tension-Free Relationship With Your Daughter."   Specific...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I share about 5 Guidelines For Having "The Talk" With Your Daughter About Hormones & Sex. In this Part 2 episode, I dive in a tad bit more about the Guideline #3. This is a must-listen-to-episode. It will give you a great foundation for this very important discussion. Tell your friends and share the link to this episode!   DISCLAIMER : Though th...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I'm joined by my friend, Chad Martin .   Chad Martin is both the lead planter and pastor of preaching at King's Cross Church in Raleigh, NC, and owner of Mission Media, helping companies with digital marketing strategies that wouldn't embarrass their mom.   After a decade of using his mechanical engineering degree from Virginia Military Institute...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I share about 5 Guidelines For Having "The Talk" With Your Daughter About Hormones & Sex. This is a must-listen-to-episode. It will give you a great foundation for this very important discussion. Tell your friends and share the link to this episode!   DISCLAIMER : Though this podcast is "G-rated" & this episode does not contain any offensive lan...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I'm joined by The Mindfulness Mindset™ CEO & Founder Aiko Smith.   Aiko Smith is the CEO and Founder of The Mindfulness Mindset. A sought-after speaker and coach, she is a certified mindfulness teacher trained by UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center.   Born on a naval base in Okinawa,...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I share briefly about What Causes The SPACE Between Moms & Daughters & How To Start Fixing It. This is a must-listen-to-episode as Mother's Day approaches. It will start you on a new trajectory in your mother-daughter relationship. ____________________________________________________________________________   Let's Meet for Coffee? I'd love to m...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I'm joined by communications professional and my friend, Chris Doran .   Chris Doran is a communications professional working in post-secondary education who also works directly with students and student groups on matters of personal wellness. At the school where he works, he has established a volunteer peer financial counseling program that has...

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I share briefly about the  6 Special F.O.R.C.E.S. ™ Skills That Will Help Every Mom Be All She Can Be In Her Relationship With Her Daughter. ____________________________________________________________________________   Got Coffee? Then Let's Get To Know Each Other

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections® , I'm joined by author, speaker, and host of The Happy Home Podcast, Arlene Pellicane.   Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, Screen Kids., and Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life.   Arlene has been interviewed on numerous radio program...