She Will Never Apologize: How to Stop Waiting and Start Healing
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:The psychology of why narcissistic mothers can’t apologize (ego fragility, annihilation anxiety, and the false “good mother” persona).The emotional toll of waiting for an apology that will never come—and how it retraumatizes daughters.Why “maybe one day she’ll change” is a fantasy that keeps you tied to abuse.How to create your own closure through inner child healing, journaling, somatic release, and hypnotherapy.Practical tools and affirmations to rewire guilt, break free from the cycle, and step into self-validation.If you’ve been holding out hope for the apology that never comes, this episode will remind you of the truth: closure isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create.
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No Contact Is Not Revenge or Trendy: It’s Self‑Protection
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 (a manipulative narcissist’s weapon) and no contact (a survivor’s last resort).Why daughters of narcissistic and emotionally immature mothers are forced into this choice after years of failed boundaries, endless gaslighting, and constant guilt-tripping.What to expect emotionally after going no contact—grief, relief, doubt, and even backlash from family “flying monkeys.”Practical tools and boundary scripts to stay grounded, regulate your nervous system, and protect your peace.If you’ve ever been told you’re “selfish” or “cruel” for going no contact, this episode will remind you of the truth: you don’t owe anyone access to you if that access destroys your well-being.
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Chronic CPTSD from Narcissistic Abuse: The Unseen Wounds You Carry
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, enduring criticism, neglect, or manipulation, the effects don’t magically disappear in adulthood.In this episode, we’ll explore:What CPTSD really is and how it differs from PTSDThe everyday symptoms daughters of narcissistic mothers carry into adulthood—hypervigilance, people-pleasing, identity confusion, chronic guilt, and emotional exhaustionWhy “just talking about it” in traditional therapy often isn’t enoughTools that actually work: hypnotherapy, subconscious reprogramming, somatic healing, and nervous system regulationIf you’ve ever felt like you’re still living in survival mode—even years after leaving your mother’s home—this conversation is for you. You are not broken. Your body and mind are simply carrying the unseen wounds of chronic trauma. And healing is possible.
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How to Shut Down Guilt Trips from a Narcissistic Mother: 3 Boundary Phrases That Stop Manipulation Cold
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 guilt trips, without getting pulled into self-doubt, over-explaining, or people-pleasing.You’ll learn:Why guilt is the narcissistic mother’s #1 control tacticHow to respond calmly while staying in your truthReal-life examples of exactly what to say in the momentHow to protect your peace without raising your voice or starting a fightIf you’re ready to stop feeling crushed by guilt and start feeling grounded in your “no,” this episode will give you the tools you need.
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When Your Mother Turns Everyone Against You: How Narcissistic Moms Discredit, Gaslight, and Silence Their Daughters
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 scapegoat, this painful pattern is almost inevitable once you begin to see through her facade. You’ll learn why she does it, the emotional toll it takes, and how to reclaim your truth, your voice, and your self-trust—no matter how many people she turns against you.🎧 If you’ve ever felt invisible, doubted yourself, or been painted as the villain for choosing peace, this episode will help you feel seen and give you the tools to rise above the smear campaigns.
Break the Cycle. Reclaim Your Voice. Heal for Good.Welcome to The Mother Wound Project, the podcast for daughters of emotionally immature, narcissistic, or unavailable mothers who are ready to stop playing small and start living life on their own terms.Hosted by trauma-informed hypnotherapist and spiritual coach Tandi Hartle, this show dives deep into the hidden wounds, generational patterns, and emotional scars left by dysfunctional mother-daughter relationships, and gives you real, soul-level tools to heal them.Each episode offers powerful insights, raw personal stories, and practical strategies to help you:Recognize the signs of the mother woundBreak free from guilt, perfectionism, and self-abandonmentRewire your subconscious beliefsReclaim your self-worth, voice, and divine feminine powerWhether you're deep in your healing journey or just realizing how your mother’s behavior shaped your identity, this podcast will validate your experience, empower your healing, and guide you back to the woman you were always meant to be.It’s time to stop shrinking yourself for someone who never saw you. New episodes drop weekly.Follow now and start healing.
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