The Mother Wound Project

Were you the one holding your family together while no one held space for you? In this episode of The Mother Wound Project Podcast , we’re uncovering 5 powerful signs you were cast as the family fixer, caretaker, or therapist —long before you were ready. You’ll learn how parentification shows up in childhood, why emotionally immature or narcissistic mothers push daughters into roles of peacekeeper...

Have you ever shared your good news....only to have your mother immediately turn the spotlight back onto herself? Or opened up about your struggles, only to be dismissed, belittled, or overshadowed? In this episode of The Mother Wound Project Podcast , host Tandi breaks down the most telling sign of an emotionally immature or narcissistic mother: she always makes everything about her. You’ll learn...

Are you still waiting for your mother to finally say, “I’m sorry”? If so, you may be waiting a lifetime. In this episode of The Mother Wound Project Podcast, host Tandi dives into the painful truth: narcissistic and emotionally immature mothers cannot apologize, self-reflect, or take accountability— and waiting for them to change keeps you stuck in cycles of grief and disappointment. You’ll learn:...

No contact with a narcissistic or emotionally immature mother isn’t about revenge. It isn’t a trend. It isn’t cruelty. It’s self-protection . In this episode of The Mother Wound Project Podcast , host Tandi breaks down the myths and misconceptions surrounding no contact, and why it’s one of the most misunderstood decisions daughters make. You’ll learn: The difference between the silent treatment (...

Welcome to The Mother Wound Project Podcast . I’m your host, Tandi—and today, we’re uncovering the hidden impact of growing up with a narcissistic or emotionally immature mother: Chronic CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Unlike PTSD, which is usually linked to a single traumatic event, CPTSD develops from years of ongoing emotional survival. If you grew up walking on eggshells, endur...

If you grew up with a narcissistic or emotionally immature mother, you already know her favorite weapon: guilt. Whether it’s subtle digs, emotional manipulation, or outright shaming, guilt trips are designed to keep you small, compliant, and questioning yourself. In this episode of The Mother Wound Project Podcast , I’m sharing 3 powerful boundary phrases you can use in real time to shut down guil...

A narcissistic mother doesn’t just hurt you behind closed doors—she works to destroy your credibility the moment you start to heal. In this raw and validating episode of The Mother Wound Project Podcast , host Tandi exposes the covert tactics narcissistic and emotionally immature mothers use to silence, discredit, and gaslight their daughters. Whether you were the golden child, the fixer, or the s...

Gaslighting by a narcissistic or emotionally immature mother isn’t just confusing, it’s soul-crushing. In this raw and powerful episode, we unpack what maternal gaslighting really looks like, the emotional toll it takes on daughters, and how it erodes self-trust over time. Tandi shares heart-wrenching personal stories that will make you feel seen, alongside practical, real-life examples of how to...