Mother of All Trauma

Episode 9 - Ryan Shares His Story - Siblings, Struggles, and Survival

In this heartfelt season finale of Mother of All Trauma, Miranda, Laura, and special guest Ryan, Miranda’s older brother, dive into the complexities of their shared past. Together, they explore family dynamics, childhood memories, and how upbringing shapes adult life. Ryan shares candidly about growing up with ADHD, navigating a strict household, and his journey of self-discovery and healing. The siblings reflect on their mother’s relationships, the role of religion, and the coping mechanisms that helped them survive, while also finding moments of laughter along the way. This conversation is a raw and moving exploration of resilience, connection, and the power of storytelling to heal old wounds. Tune in for honesty, vulnerability, and the hopeful promise of new beginnings as we close out season one. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503902/open_sms] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherofalltrauma?igsh=eGhhZW84cDZpdnlm] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/15f4sYuDrC/]

Episode 8: Katherine Shares Her Story - Between Estrangement, Loyalty, and Sisterhood

In this candid conversation, sisters Laura and Katherine sit down with Miranda to unpack the complicated layers of their family story. They revisit childhood memories shaped by high expectations, holiday pressure, and the constant need to project a picture-perfect image. While Laura has chosen estrangement from their mother and Katherine maintains limited contact, both reflect on the emotional toll of growing up under their mother’s influence. The sisters open up about their contrasting roles within the family, Laura as the scapegoat and Katherine as the invisible child, and the lasting impact on their self-esteem, boundaries, and body image. They also share how they’re breaking cycles as mothers themselves, prioritizing emotional safety, open communication, and healthier traditions for their children. Despite the challenges of navigating their parental relationships, Laura and Katherine find strength in one another, gratitude for the families they’ve built with their supportive partners, and hope in the new dynamics they’re creating. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503902/open_sms] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherofalltrauma?igsh=eGhhZW84cDZpdnlm] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/15f4sYuDrC/]

Episode 7: The Scapegoat & The Golden Child: Untangling the Roles That Shaped Us

In this raw and reflective episode, Miranda and Laura dive deep into the often unspoken family roles of the scapegoat and golden child. Drawing from their own childhoods, they unpack how these labels shaped their identities, relationships, and emotional wellbeing, then and now. From the weight of being blamed to the pressure of being idealized, they explore how these dynamics fueled sibling rivalry, impacted self-esteem, and created lasting emotional patterns. They also discuss the fluidity of these roles, how gender expectations played a part, and what it’s taken to begin healing. This conversation isn’t just about the past, it's about what comes next. Miranda and Laura talk candidly about how parenting their own kids has become a powerful catalyst for breaking generational cycles and redefining what healthy family relationships can look like. Whether you were the scapegoat, the golden child, or somewhere in between, this episode will leave you feeling seen, and maybe even a little more understood. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503902/open_sms] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherofalltrauma?igsh=eGhhZW84cDZpdnlm] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/15f4sYuDrC/]

Episode 6: Do They Even Know Why We Left?

In this deeply personal episode, Miranda and Laura share the stories behind their decisions to go no contact with their mothers. They open up about the emotional weight of estrangement, the repeated efforts they made to communicate their pain, and the heartbreak of being met with denial and a lack of accountability. Together, they reflect on what it means to walk away—not out of anger, but out of necessity—and explore the disconnect that happens when parents refuse to see or hear the truth. This conversation isn’t about blame, but about boundaries, self-preservation, and the grief that comes when the people who raised you won’t acknowledge the reasons you left. Whether you’ve experienced estrangement or are trying to understand it, this episode offers validation, clarity, and connection. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503902/open_sms] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherofalltrauma?igsh=eGhhZW84cDZpdnlm] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/15f4sYuDrC/]

Episode 5: Peacekeepers Anonymous: People Pleasing, Conflict Avoidance & Losing Yourself

In this vulnerable and thought-provoking episode, Laura and Miranda dig into the messy, exhausting world of people pleasing and conflict avoidance. From childhood survival strategies to grown-up relationship patterns, they explore how family dynamics, trauma responses (hello, fawning), and internalised self-worth issues have shaped the way they show up, or don’t, in moments of tension. Through honest storytelling and reflection, they unpack the cost of constantly keeping the peace, how resentment builds in silence, and why saying no can be an act of radical self-care. They also explore the way parenting has forced them to reckon with their own boundaries, and how breaking cycles starts with learning to stand up for yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable. If you've ever apologised too much, avoided hard conversations, or said yes when you meant hell no, this episode is for you. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503902/open_sms] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherofalltrauma?igsh=eGhhZW84cDZpdnlm] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/15f4sYuDrC/]