The Mother Daughter Journey

Seriously ~ this season is going to be awesome! We're diving back in head first with some #realtalk, but this season is going to be a little different: Friends, get ready for some AMAZING guests! "The mother-daughter relationship is the key to everything" It's so true! And in today's episode, Abigail - our first "guest" - shares more about what the mother-daughter relationship means to her persona...

This week, Abigail and I explore two major components of our mother-daughter journey. The impact they have on the mother-daughter relationship is significant. I would venture to say on any relationship, but here we talk about the mother-daughter one. Join us as we jump into healing and ego. We peel back the layers of pain, scars, and learned behavior that have impacted our relationship. It hasn’t...

Siblings 😫 🤦‍♀️...... am I right?? I'm only half-kidding. Sibling relationships have so many wonderful and amazing aspects to them, but they can also be really difficult. I mean when we think about it, ALL relationships are difficult, right? Now we are throwing a few children together under one roof and are expecting them to be best friends; or at the very least to get along! And that's natural....

We've all been there. We've all been hurt by another, or even by ourselves, and have found ourselves in a position where we need to forgive. And it's hard. The mother-daughter relationship is no exception. With a bond like no other and so much emotion, it makes sense that there will be moments of mistakes, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. It's inevitable! This also makes it the perfect opport...

May was a big month over here at The Mother Daughter Journey! In today's more relaxed episode, join us as we reflect on what we've been up to this past month, our super awesome Mother's Day we spent all together, and the big (and WONDERFUL) changes that took place. Plus, we look back on Mental Health Awareness Month and what it means to us. Make sure to tune in to learn more about one of our favor...

Grief. It makes sense that such a heavy word would be used to define such an overwhelmingly weighty emotion. With that being said, I guess it also makes sense that no one wants to talk about it - at least not for very long. Well, per usual we are here to talk about the things no one else wants to! 🤪 Join us today as we discuss the grief cycle and how it plays a role in the maturing mother daughte...

Happy Tuesday, Friends! Seriously, this s*** really works . In today's episode, we actually decided to share with you an amazing conversation we recently had about our feelings and our needs. We put into practice all the tools we've been talking about here, and Bam! Success. Was it comfortable? Heck, no. Was it productive and compassionate? Abso-freaking-lutely! Today's episode is a must-listen if...

The tools just don't stop coming! You'll often hear us say things like, "Every relationship is a snowflake", or "We all have different lenses" - and that's all fine and dandy. But how do we share those lenses with others if we don't really know what they are made of ourselves? Well, we don't! Instead, we end up feeling alone, or we put on a mask that we think will help us to be understood. The con...

Have you ever found yourself listening to a song that seems to have been created just for you? The lyrics speak to you, and they help you speak with others. This happens for us all the time! In today's episode we share how music has not only been a bonding tool for us as a shared passion, but also how it has been an extremely helpful conversation tool. Not just music, but all types of written word...

Hello again, friends! In last week's episode we started unpacking a very heavy subject: Codependency. The weight was just too much to bare for one episode, so today we finish the conversation! Now that we've talked about what it is, how it presents itself in the mother daughter relationship, and how it played a role in our relationship, it's time to dive into how we began to move away from our cod...

Here we go, friends! We've finally come to the point in our discussions where we start unpacking one of the heaviest pieces of baggage attached to the Mother & Daughter relationship: Codependency. We know... the word 'codependency' just reeks with negativity and it can be an extremely difficult subject to broach. That is exactly why we chose to talk about it! Codependency is an innate and inev...

Or it might as well be. For the two of us, it is a word that we have come to realize can trigger negative emotions and/or reactions. And after a slip-up in last week's episode, we decided to elaborate more on why we try to avoid this word as much as possible. But the word "should" is just one example of what we really dive into today, and that is: Words Matter Without realizing it, words can play...

In today's episode, we start the dive into a very difficult, but equally important piece of any relationship: healthy boundaries. With something as heavy as boundaries in the mother-daughter relationship, where does one even start? Well, that's what we are here to help you with! And like most things, it starts with you. Join us today as we discuss what 'healthy boundaries' even means, how it can d...

Hello again, everyone! We we so excited to get back in our recording studio and down to business again. In today's episode, we go over why we've been away for so long, where we've been, and what we've learned. The Holidays and winter season brought some great lessons along with it that we wanted to share with you. Plus, we are going to share with you all the things we've been working on behind-the...

Okay friends...part 2 - here we go! Today, we decided to continue the conversation of how mental illness has affected us personally, our relationships with others, and especially our relationship with EACH other. We'll talk about the amazing shift that took place that really allowed us to be there for each other and take this journey side-by-side. With so much to navigate and wade through in the m...

Okay guys, here it is - we warned you it'd be coming! It's time we just got the conversation started. So, we decided to dive right in the only way we knew how: with our own experiences. So join us today as we talk about the difficulties of living with mental illnesses, how they can affect the way you look at yourself, how they can affect your relationships (especially the Mother Daughter one!), an...

The holidays can bring up a multitude of varying emotions. I mean let's face it: the holidays can be straight up triggering. Between excitement for the celebrations to come and the stress or anticipation of having to get to "all the things", it can be really difficult to fully enjoy the holidays and be present. So, how do we go from 'surviving' the holidays to 'thriving' through them? Just like wi...

In today's episode, we answer the difficult question of how to broach the subject of improving your relationship with your mother or daughter (or even son in this case!). How do you get the conversation started? How do you say to someone, "I'm feeling tension in our relationship, and that is something I'd like to work on."? Just like with most things, deepening your connection through better commu...

We often talk about how there are all sort of ''tools'' in your toolbox to help you on your growth journeys - the ones you are taking individually, but especially the one you are taking together. So, what tool gives you opportunities to practice healthy communication skills, spend quality time together, open your mind and awareness, and make lasting memories? Why, travel , of course! That's right!...

Today we circle back to the expectations conversation to bring everything together and wrap it up! When it comes to expectations, there is SO much involved (as you can tell by the fact that it took us 3 episodes to get through everything!). After you are able to recognize and vocalize your expectations, the next thing you need to do in some cases is let them go. We know - that sounds a little craz...

What do sci-fi, anime, yoga, and Harry Potter have to do with the Mother-Daughter relationship? In some cases....nothing at all! In our case, though, A LOT! In today's somewhat 'lighter' episode, we discuss the importance of having an open mind and an open heart. Having a deep and connected relationship takes a lot of work - being open minded and accepting of your differences is part of that, whic...

We continue the expectations discussion with a look at how your beliefs, perceptions, and expectations are all interwoven. When something as powerful as beliefs are at play, things can get heated and tricky really quickly. That makes it all the more important to understand the connection between your beliefs and what you expect out of your relationships with others, especially your mother or daugh...

What exactly are expectations? Good or bad, realistic or unrealistic, expectations play a huge part in any relationship - never mind one as emotionally charged as the one between a daughter and a mother. There is so much to discuss with this subject, so today we will just be scratching the surface! We'll discuss what exactly we mean by "expectations", how they're formed, and what role they play in...

Ever find yourself wondering, "Why is this so hard? " If so, you are certainly not alone. The mother-daughter relationship is one that is inherently complex and filled with many obstacles to overcome. Step one? Naming all the things. The 'Things' we will be briefly touching upon today: 1.) Guilt 2.) External Pressures - Societal and Ancestral 3.) Personality Differences - how we obtain and assimil...

Welcome to the first episode of “The Mother Daughter Journey”. Today, we will introduce ourselves and dive into why we are here! We will break down the walls right from the start and share our story with you. Tune in to learn more about where our journey began, and how we are going to help guide you along yours. Make sure to follow us for the latest episodes, and share the episode link below with...