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.

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.

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 PTSD
• The everyday symptoms daughters of narcissistic mothers carry into adulthood—hypervigilance, people-pleasing, identity confusion, chronic guilt, and emotional exhaustion
• Why “just talking about it” in traditional therapy often isn’t enough
• Tools that actually work: hypnotherapy, subconscious reprogramming, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation

If 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.

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 tactic
• How to respond calmly while staying in your truth
• Real-life examples of exactly what to say in the moment
• How to protect your peace without raising your voice or starting a fight

If 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.

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.

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 shut down gaslighting in the moment using calm, grounded communication.

You’ll also learn powerful tools to begin rewiring the subconscious programming that kept you trapped in guilt, confusion, and self-doubt, so you can rise into your truth, your voice, and your power.

Whether you’re just starting to question your upbringing or deep in the healing journey, this episode is your permission to stop doubting and start remembering who you are.

🎧 Tune in to start your journey as a daughter rising.