Listen "How to Spot a Guilt Trip in Real Time (Before You Get Pulled In)"
Episode Synopsis
If your mother has ever said, “After everything I’ve done for you…” and you felt your stomach drop, this episode is for you. You’ve spent years being conditioned to keep the peace, avoid conflict, and carry the emotional load for everyone around you. So when guilt trips show up, your nervous system reacts before you even realize what's happening.In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to recognize a guilt trip in real time, the subtle phrases emotionally immature mothers use to pull you back into compliance, and why your body reacts the way it does. You’re going to learn how to respond without over-explaining, without defending yourself, and without getting sucked into the argument she wants you to have.This is the moment you start reclaiming your voice. This is the moment you learn, “I’m not responsible for her feelings about my choices.”What you’ll learn today:The most common guilt-trip phrases and why they hit so hardHow guilt is used as emotional manipulationThe psychology behind why you freeze, panic, or complySimple responses that protect your peaceHow to stay grounded after the conversation endsWhy breaking this pattern is key to healing the mother woundIf you’re ready for deeper support, here’s where to start:👉 Grab the Mother Wound Survival Kit: scripts, tools, and nervous system support to break the guilt cycle. 👉 Join the Daughters Rising Inner Circle: the 12-month healing container for women who are done carrying generational pain. 👉 Work with me 1:1: hypnotherapy + coaching to rewire guilt, calm your nervous system, and rebuild your identity from the inside out.Everything is at www.themotherwoundproject.com and daily support is on Instagram @themotherwound.project
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