Do you ever feel shame or guilt as a mom for feeling negative and uncomfortable emotions tied to motherhood? If so, you're not alone!

Today on the podcast, Alyssa Carlene shares why feeling difficult emotions can be hard for mothers, what it means to sit with them, and the beauty that comes from letting ourselves feel.

Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:

• What are common uncomfortable emotions that mothers experience?
• How do I process big emotions without feeling guilt or shame about them as a mom?
• How can I let go of societal pressure and pressure from myself to only feel positively about motherhood?
• What are solid, doable ways I can sit with tough emotions to process them?
• How do I model emotional safety for my children?

Want to chat more about how to navigate motherhood without your mother and get personalized support? Send Alyssa Carlene a DM on Instagram!

Are you in a stage of motherhood that feels excruciatingly heavy?

If you're in the trenches, this episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother is for you. Alyssa Carlene opens up about the deep difficulties she's experiencing as a mother currently. She also shares three helpful ways you can lift the load and your spirits, because you're not alone in the struggle.

Listen to this episode to answer the following questions:

• Why does motherhood feel so heavy, and what can I do to lift the load?
• Can hypnosis help me when motherhood feels unbearable?
• How can I better connect with Mother Nature to regulate and feel at peace?
• What can I do to prioritize humor and laughter in my life?

Want to chat more about how to navigate motherhood without your mother and get personalized support? Send Alyssa Carlene a DM on Instagram!

Are you ready to reclaim your life and truly own your story?

Today's episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother is about breaking free from the victim mentality and stepping into a place of healing, strength, and ownership. Alyssa Carlene shares five key points to incorporate into your life to transform your pain into purpose when the victim mentality's got you stuck.

Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:

• How can I take ownership of my past and let go of what no longer serves me?
• How can I stop seeing myself as a victim and start seeing myself as strong and capable?
• What are some practical steps I can take to shift my mindset from powerless to empowered?
• What does it look like to let go of blame when the pain still feels so real?
• How do I rewrite my narrative when I feel like my past defines me?

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Are you ready to build confidence in your abilities as a mother?

In this episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene empowers you to develop deep self-trust while fostering your self-worth. She shares why building confidence can be difficult for motherless mothers and all moms in general. Best of all, she provides an incredible reframing statement along with helpful practical applications.

Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:

• What would it feel like to have more confidence in myself and my mothering?
• What are some ways I can build confidence in my motherly abilities?
• Where can I turn for support when I experience doubts and fears about myself as a mother?
• How has my past shaped the way I see myself as a mother?
• How do I trust my instincts as a mother?

Want to chat more about how to navigate motherhood without your mother and get personalized support? Send Alyssa Carlene a DM on Instagram!

Have you ever reacted to a situation without thinking—only to realize later that it was a destructive pattern?

In today's episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene dives into the Six P's of Destructive Patterns - subconscious, generational behaviors that many moms unknowingly repeat and model for their children.

Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:

• Am I unknowingly passing down patterns from my own childhood?
• Do I sometimes feel like I’m parenting on autopilot, reacting in ways I don’t fully understand?
• Why do I fall into people-pleasing, perfectionism, or other habits that don’t serve me—and how can I break free?
• Could my unmet emotional needs be affecting the way I show up as a mom?
• What will it take for me to heal and finally break harmful cycles?

Want to chat more about how to navigate motherhood without your mother and get personalized support? Send Alyssa Carlene a DM on Instagram!

How many of us mothers walk through life repeating patterns that were modeled for us as children without even realizing it?

In today’s conversation, Alyssa Carlene guides you through how and why recognizing harmful patterns is the first step toward healing. She dives into practical, empowering tips and leaves you with a gentle and hopeful invitation for change. After all, awareness of these patterns is an act of self-love and is key for your transformative journey.

Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:

• What are examples of harmful patterns that I may be repeating in my mothering?
• Where did I first learn these harmful patterns?
• How do I change the harmful patterns or behaviors for myself and my children?
• Why does noticing harmful patterns feel so terrible?
• How do I transform any guilt and shame into self-love and liberation?

Want to chat more about how to navigate motherhood without your mother and get personalized support? Send Alyssa Carlene a DM on Instagram!

Motherhood sure has a way of bringing up childhood wounds we thought were behind us. Have you ever felt this happen?

In this episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene walks you through 10 powerful steps to help you process the past by reconnecting with your inner child.

From acknowledging your feelings and setting boundaries to reparenting yourself and breaking generational cycles, each step is designed to support your healing and growth. Tune in to learn how to start implementing these steps and take meaningful strides toward self-compassion, forgiveness, and lasting transformation.

Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:

• Why is it important for me to acknowledge and validate my feelings when healing childhood wounds?
• How can I embrace my inner child, and how will it help me heal?
• In what ways can therapy and professional support help me on my healing journey?
• How can I set boundaries with myself and others to protect my emotional well-being?
• How does reparenting help me heal, and what are some ways I can start reparenting myself?

Want to chat more about how to navigate motherhood without your mother and get personalized support? Send Alyssa Carlene a DM on Instagram!

Have you ever felt helpless and confused navigating motherhood without maternal support? Do you want to become the mother you needed and create a new legacy for your children?

In this episode, Alyssa Carlene breaks down the how of navigating motherhood without the support of your mother. She takes a deeper dive into her ROOTS framework—a powerful roadmap designed to help you recognize harmful patterns, own your story, open your heart to forgiveness, transform limiting beliefs, and set healthy boundaries.

You’ll walk away with actionable steps to start implementing this framework in your own life, so you heal and thrive as the mother you want to be!

Listen to this episode to answer the following questions:

• How do I recognize harmful patterns from my childhood?
• What’s a better way to accept and own my story?
• How can I open my heart to forgiveness?
• What are limiting beliefs and how can I transform them?
• How can I set healthier boundaries with my mother and others?

Want to chat more about how to navigate motherhood without your mother and get personalized support? Send Alyssa Carlene a DM on Instagram!