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Are you navigating the wild ride of motherhood without the support of your mother? When your mom is absent due to loss, estrangement, illness, or distance the journey of motherhood can feel especially heavy and heart-wrenching.
Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother is the go-to podcast for moms who lack maternal support and desire to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future. This show empowers moms to achieve lasting results, such as improved emotional regulation, breaking cycles of dysfunction, and fostering a healthy family environment.
Alyssa Carlene, your host, is a dedicated mom on a mission. With emotional depth and passion drawn from her transformative journey, she proves that the absence of a motherly figure can make you stronger—and that you don't have to face this path alone. Through her 5-step ROOTS framework, listeners will learn to Recognize harmful patterns, Own their stories, Open their hearts to forgiveness, Transform limiting beliefs, and Set new boundaries.
If you've been asking questions like:
- How can I make peace with the past and be the best parent for my children?
- How can I build confidence in my present role as a mother?
- What can I do to break unhealthy and harmful generational cycles?
- How do I set healthy boundaries with my mother and/or other family members?
- What are ways I can foster emotional resilience?
- Where can I find support navigating motherhood without my mom?
- What are the potential root causes of my chronic pain and mental health struggles?
- How can I create a healthier and stable home environment for my family?
- What are some alternative methods for overcoming the wounds of my past?
- How do I stop people pleasing so I can better care for my needs?
- How can I open my heart to forgiveness to move forward and continue healing myself?
Then this show is for you!
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After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close the chapter on this podcast.When I started this show, I was deep in a season of grief, distance, and reconnection with myself. A great deal has changed since then, including a significant shift in my family dynamics and relationship with my mother. In today's episode, you'll learn a little more as I want to remain authentic and transparent. Surprisingly, life has brought things full circle in ways I never expected.Because of that, it feels aligned to end this podcast with gratitude.It served a beautiful purpose in my life, and I’m proud of what it became.Thank you for every listen, every message, every moment of shared healing.I am forever grateful!With love, Alyssa CarlenePS: I want you always to know you can go back and listen to any previous episodes for support in navigating motherhood without your mother for support. You're never alone. Your healing matters. Your story matters!
What would happen if you finally gave yourself permission to grieve...fully, honestly, and without apology?In today’s episode, Alyssa Carlene explores what it means to embrace grief with an open heart, especially while navigating motherhood without your own mother, in conversation with Tara Accardo, a grief and soul purpose coach. They talk about how loss shows up in the everyday moments of parenting, why motherhood can make grief feel louder, and how allowing yourself to feel it all can actually soften and support you.You’ll hear raw, grounded conversations about identity, support systems, emotional triggers, and the surprising ways grief continues to evolve as we grow. This episode is here to remind you that your grief is valid, your longing is real, and you don’t have to hold any of it alone.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I navigate motherhood when my grief feels louder than my joy some days?Why does motherhood trigger old wounds and deepen the longing for my mom?How do I keep my heart open when I’m grieving, parenting, and trying to feel supported all at once?What can I do to honor my mother’s memory while still becoming the mother I want to be?How do I build a support system when the person I need the most is no longer here?
Do you ever feel like your value depends on how much you accomplish as a mom? In motherhood, when life becomes a constant cycle of giving, striving, and proving, it’s so easy to forget that your worth isn’t something you have to earn. In today’s episode, Alyssa Carlene is joined by Chelsea Boateng, whose heart-centered work focuses on helping professional women in motherhood heal their worth wounds—the tender places where we learned to measure our value by our productivity and achievements. Together, we explore what happens when your sense of self-worth is tied to doing the most, how the absence of a mother can deepen that wound, and what it takes to gently come home to your inherent value. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How do I know if I’m struggling with a worth wound in motherhood?Why do I feel guilty or anxious when I’m not being productive?How does not having my mom’s presence impact the way I see my worth?What small mindset shifts can help me separate my worth from what I do?How can I begin to rest and receive without feeling like I’m falling behind?
The holidays are approaching, and with them, a familiar ache hits deeper than most realize for the mom navigating motherhood without her mother. In today's heartfelt episode, Alyssa Carlene explores the complicated mix of emotions that show up during holidays, birthdays, and family milestones when your mom isn't here to share them. Whether your loss is recent or years old... Whether your relationship was loving, complicated, or both...these meaningful days can bring grief to the surface. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why do holidays and milestones feel so much heavier for me without my mom?How can I permit myself to feel grief and joy at the same time?What boundaries can I set to protect my peace during special events?How can I honor my mother’s memory in small, meaningful ways?How do I keep moving forward and build new traditions while still missing her?
How do you find joy in the most devastating times in your life, the absolute hardest seasons when you feel like you're buried in grief and simply surviving?Today's episode features Leona deVinne, an internationally recognized speaker, leadership coach, and author. Leona is also a mother of three and tragically lost her mother at age 22, when her first child was only three months old. Her passion is helping all women rise from their adversities by finding joy in the hardest seasons. Today, she wants to provide hope for mothers who have lost their mothers because she truly understands what that experience is like.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I find meaning in my life after the death of my mother? What does it mean to really own who I am?How can I have more clarity, confidence, and courage in my life? What are the secrets to joy in the hardest seasons? How can I embrace and actually feel my grief? Resources from this episode: Help with grief: https://leonadevinne.kit.com/9ca32e66f8Link to Leona's book: "Finding Your Joy Spot" https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Your-Joy-Spot-Unexpected/dp/0991707583/ref=monarch_sidesheet_titleSign up for her newsletter here: https://leonadevinne.com/subscribe. Weekly tips and research-backed techniques to stay true to yourselfLeona's Website: www.leonadevinne.com
After a week-long complete social media/media detox, Alyssa Carlene learned three major lessons she wants to share with you. If you're struggling with the weight of the world and the collective heaviness many mothers and humans feel at this time, this episode provides some great examples of why unplugging is necessary for inner peace and a deeper connection to God. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What triggers are causing me to overuse social media? Why can social media or other media keep me from processing emotions that I need to feel? Why should I take time to unplug or detox as a mom?
Today, humans alike can feel the heaviness of tragedy and grief in the United States of America and in the world as a whole. If you're feeling this collective and shared weight, as a mom or human being, today's episode is all about three powerful trauma-healing practices. When we heal, it impacts our children and societies for the better. Join Alyssa Carlene as she shares personal experiences and incredible results from these specific practices, plus various reasons why they are successful. Listen to today's episode to answer the following questions: What can I do when I feel helpless as a mom and want to make an impact on my children/society for the better? What are positive examples of trauma healing work? Why is it important to heal my trauma?
How do you find stability when you lose your mother and have subsequent mother figures come and go throughout your life? It's devastating to navigate such huge losses, espeically as a mother, but there is hope and healing along the way! Today on Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene talks with Samantha Welch, an amazing girl mama of three with an incredible story. When Samantha was nine years old, her mother passed away in a house fire. Throughout the rest of her childhood, she experienced mother figures enter and depart, some not even leaving with a goodbye. Samantha shares how she found true healing through nourishing her relationship with God, inner child work, and forgiveness. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I break cycles of dysfunction and find resources to do so? What can I do to soften my heart so I no longer live with unforgiveness? What is a healthy way to grieve, and is it okay to grieve? Where can I find support in navigating motherhood without my mother?
When's the last time you had a terrific laugh - a big, belly laugh, tears streaming down your cheeks, laugh out loud, HEALING laugh? Today, Alyssa Carlene makes the case for prioritizing and even scheduling laughter as a mom. She shares reasons why moms need laughter and provides statistics that prove humor to be an amazing healing tool. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why is it important for me to laugh when motherhood feels overwhelming? How can humor actually help me cope with stress, grief, or tough days? Can laughing really improve my physical and emotional health as a mom? Where can I find community to help me grieve, grow, and embrace humor while I heal?
You are not doomed to repeat the mistakes of those who raised you! Even if you grew up with emotional abuse, you get to be the change that breaks the cycle! Today on the podcast, Alyssa Carlene talks with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Reesa Morala, who shares how to break free from toxic patterns, reclaim your power as a mom, and raise your children in the love and safety you always deserved.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I thrive as a mom who's suffered from emotional abuse? How do I trust myself and the decisions I make? What do I say to my children about the boundaries I've set with my mother/other family members if they are toxic? What are some ways I can cultivate more self-compassion and love?
As a mom, a parent, and a human being...your energy absolutely needs protection!If you are feeling drained by the heaviness of life and others' energy around you, then today's episode is for you. Alyssa Carlene, your host, is sharing three simple but powerful ways to protect your energy, so that you can feel replenished and revived every single day to conquer your daily tasks and show up as the mom you desire to be! Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What’s a simple way to create a mental “shield” against draining people or situations?What small daily habits can help me reset when life feels overwhelming?How do I start protecting my energy in a way that sticks?
What if the struggles you’re working through could become the blueprint your child uses to overcome theirs? Today on the podcast, Alyssa Carlene shares a five-step process for facing your challenges and using them as a powerful teaching tool for your kids!Whether it’s fear, self-doubt, or anxiety, you’ll discover practical ways to model resilience and break cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or avoidance. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What simple steps can I take to model resilience for my kids without pretending I’m “fine”?How do I talk about my feelings in a way that’s age-appropriate for a young child?How can I teach my child to separate emotions from logic when facing an obstacle?What small, practical actions can we take together to build confidence and courage over time?
Does setting boundaries with family (espeically toxic family members) feel excruciating—like guilt, obligation, or fear of conflict always get in the way? In today's episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene talks about how to set clear, healthy boundaries with toxic relatives without drowning in guilt. You’ll learn why boundaries are necessary for healing, how to hold them with confidence, and what to do when pushback comes. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How do I know if a family member is toxic or just difficult?What kind of boundaries are realistic when it's family?How can I set boundaries without feeling selfish or mean?What do I say when someone pushes back or tries to guilt me?How do I deal with the grief of setting boundaries with people I wish I could be close to, especially as a mom without my mom?
What if some of the biggest obstacles in your motherhood journey aren’t your circumstances, but the silent beliefs you’ve internalized along the way? In this episode, Alyssa Carlene takes a deep dive into three hidden beliefs that keep so many moms, who are mothering without their own mom's support, stuck in survival mode. These beliefs often stem from unhealed wounds, generational patterns, and the absence of a nurturing maternal figure, and they directly impact how we mother our children and care for ourselves. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What are hidden beliefs, and how do they silently shape my motherhood experience?How can I recognize which beliefs are rooted in my childhood story?Why is it so hard to ask for help or trust myself as a mom?How do these beliefs tie into harmful generational patterns, and how can I break them?What’s the first step toward healing so I can mother from a grounded, resilient place?
If you’re a mom doing the hard work of healing while raising little ones, these five books belong on your shelf! Whether you’re navigating motherhood without the support you needed, working to break generational cycles, or learning to remother yourself with compassion, these life-changing books can offer the guidance, validation, and hope you’ve been craving.In this episode, Alyssa Carlene will briefly introduce you to five powerful reads that support your emotional growth and help you feel more grounded, empowered, and seen on your motherhood healing journey.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What are some powerful books that can support my emotional healing as a mom?How can I begin to remother myself when I didn’t have a nurturing mother?What books can help me feel more grounded and present in motherhood?How do I begin healing the past so I can parent more effectively?What tools or perspectives can help me grow into the mom I want to be?
What peace might you find if you stopped fighting what you can’t change? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to accept the hard things in life, especially the ones you didn’t choose. You’ll learn how acceptance isn’t giving up, but a powerful act of emotional freedom. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What does it really mean to accept something I can’t change?How do I begin accepting the fact that my mom isn’t here to support me?What’s the difference between acceptance and giving up?Why is it so hard to stop wishing things were different — and how can I let go of that?What small practices can help me feel more peace and less resistance in everyday motherhood?
Feeling like you’re running on empty as a mom? This short and gentle episode is a love letter to the mom who's exhausted, overwhelmed, and barely holding it all together. If you're in survival mode, this is your reminder that you’re not alone. You’re still enough, and you don’t have to do it all to be worthy of rest and love. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What can I do when I feel like I have nothing left to give?How do I remind myself that I’m enough, even on my hardest days?Is it normal to feel this tired and still love my children deeply?Can I let go of the guilt I feel when I’m not doing “all the things”?Where can I turn for support when navigating motherhood without my mother?
You might be surrounded by your kids all day long and still feel incredibly lonely. Maybe you don’t have a strong circle of mom friends to lean on. And if you’re navigating motherhood without the support of your mom, that loneliness can feel even deeper. Do you experience this? Today, on Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene explores why loneliness is common to many mothers and important ways you can care for yourself. She also mentions simple ideas to connect with other mothers and create real, meaningful relationships. Listen to today's episode to answer the following questions: Why do I feel so lonely even though I’m constantly surrounded by my kids? What can I do when the loneliness in motherhood feels overwhelming? How do I care for myself emotionally when I don’t feel seen or supported?Where can I find a meaningful connection when I don’t have a strong support system?
Are you looking for a supportive space where you can vent, feel understood, and connect with other moms who truly get what it’s like to navigate motherhood without your mother? Today on the podcast, join Alyssa Carlene to hear TEN powerful reasons to join the Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother Facebook community! Finally, you'll have a place to build meaningful friendships, share your emotions without judgment, and feel empowered by moms who are walking a similar path. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Where can I find other moms who understand what it’s like to parent without support from my mom?What kind of support is available to me if I feel alone in motherhood? Is there a space where I can talk honestly about how hard this is, without feeling judged?Why would joining a Facebook group make a difference for me right now?
If you're navigating motherhood without your mother, a supportive community is your missing piece to healing, alignment, and validation! You were never meant to mother alone. And for moms without moms, that isolation can run even deeper. Join Alyssa Carlene on today's episode to hear some exciting news and seven specific reasons why confidence and empowerment grow faster and stronger in community. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why do I feel so alone in motherhood, even when I’m surrounded by people? How do I find other moms who understand what it’s like to parent without a mom? Is it normal to still grieve my mom or the relationship I wish I had, now that I’m a mom too? I know I need support, but I don’t know where to start. What’s one step I can take today?
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