Every daughter wants a loving, close relationship with her mom. Yet, in real life, sometimes the mother-daughter relationship is fabulous, sometimes it's so-so, and sometimes it is downright horrible. And in cases where a mother engages in controlling, narcissistic, or other abusive behaviors, the cost to the daughter can be exceedingly high. The road to recovery--to discovering or reclaiming your voice and self-determination--can be long and challenging. But the good news is that you can take steady steps forward to heal your heart, soul, and life. Join Dr. Carla and psychotherapist Katherine Fabrizio for a compelling journey into the realm of narcissism, borderline personality disorder, difficult mothers, and how you can heal yourself and (possibly) the mother-daughter relationship.

Topics discussed include relationship dynamics, attachment, narcissism, narcissistic supply, motherhood, daughters, psychological resilience, criticism, approval, borderline personality disorder, BPD, narcissistic personality disorder, defenses, superiority, defense mechanisms, appropriated daughter, abandonment, autonomy, intrusive, culture, patriarchy, mother-daughter relationship, personality traits, diagnosis, intergenerational wounding, intergenerational transmission of violence, agreements, contracts, self-work, personal evolution, and healing.

Please note that this episode contains sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.

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Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:

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Books by Dr. Carla Manly:

Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend

Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly

Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond

The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships

Oracle decks by Dr. Carla Manly:

Etsy

Amazon

Connect with Katherine Fabrizio:

Website: https://daughtersrising.info/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinefabrizio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegooddaughter/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katherine.fabrizio

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kkfabrizio/about

Book by Katherine Fabrizio:

The Good Daughter Syndrome: Help For Empathic Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers Trapped in the Role of the Good Daughter

Daughters Rising: Rising above the hidden messages of shame, guilt, and self-doubt passed down from mother to daughter

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