Mother Mayhem: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery for Daughters

About Mother Mayhem: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery for Daughters

If you’re the adult daughter of a narcissistic, emotionally immature, or emotionally abusive mother, you know the guilt, self-doubt, overfunctioning, and profound impact of your mother wound. I’m Heather Gray, a licensed therapist. On Mother Mayhem, we make sense of childhood trauma and emotional neglect, how they shape your nervous system, your relationship with yourself and others, and why those patterns can follow you into adult life. We talk about narcissistic abuse, boundaries, estrangement, self-trust, and healing. Start with the first 8 episodes. Other daughters are here. I am, too.

Publisher

Heather Gray, LICSW

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Jun 2023

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

105 of 171 episodes have a transcript.

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   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   153. When Your Narcissistic Mother Turns the Family Against You

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about navigating family triangulation and scapegoating when a narcissistic mother turns loved ones against you.

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   16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   152. Guilt and the Narcissistic Mother: What Do I Actually Owe Her?

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about navigating guilt and obligation when healing from a narcissistic mother, offering insights into setting boundaries and making difficult decisions.

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   9 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   151.Why Ordinary Things Can Feel Threatening After Narcissistic Abuse

   Host [Host Name] explores how ordinary experiences trigger feelings of threat after narcissistic abuse, offering insights into healing trauma-informed responses.

Inside a recent episode

153. When Your Narcissistic Mother Turns the Family Against You

Published 23 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I explained how looking around at everyone, there was this strong sense of familiarity that I had never felt before. Just the looks in their eyes, their mannerisms, the emotions they shared, the way they dealt with situations. It all felt like I was looking at myself. And I think that was the most comforting thing I've ever felt and the most peace I've ever felt. Talking about my experiences made me realize that maybe all this time, while I thought I was only searching for friendship, I was actually searching for someone to see me and understand me. Someone who had gone through the same things as me. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

257 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

191 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

92

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