Heal With Kat

In this Episode, Kat sits down with author and therapist Katherine Fabrizio to open up about Good Daughter Syndrome—a pattern where daughters feel stuck trying to meet their mothers’ emotional needs, often at the expense of their own well-being. These complicated mother-daughter dynamics can shape a woman’s sense of self. They explore what it means to grow into your own person (individuation), how guilt and generational trauma can keep you feeling responsible for a parent’s happiness, and even how these emotional patterns show up in the body.Together, they unpack why so many women feel trapped in the role of the “good daughter,” and how cultural expectations and personality disorders in families can make it hard to set healthy boundaries. Most importantly, the conversation offers a hopeful message: that breaking old cycles and choosing yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary. Time Stamps:  00:00 – Introduction 05:56 – Why Individuation Matters 14:49 – How loyalty to family can sometimes mean losing yourself. 28:29 – Navigating the tightrope between closeness and independence. 34:39 – Boundaries Aren’t Betrayal 41:37 – How culture, tradition, and social roles influence how we relate to our mothers—and ourselves. 52:17 – What if being the "good daughter" meant being good to yourself first? Connect with Kat: 🤍  /Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/ [https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/] 🤍  /TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod] 🤍  /YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew] 🤍  /Website:https://www.katdaou.com [https://www.katdaou.com/] Connect with Katherine: 🩶 /Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinefabrizio/ [https://www.instagram.com/katherinefabrizio/] 🩶 /TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katherine.fabrizio [https://www.tiktok.com/@katherine.fabrizio] 🩶 /YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kkfabrizio/about [https://www.youtube.com/@kkfabrizio/about] 🩶 /Website: https://daughtersrising.info/ [https://daughtersrising.info/] ✨ Want to win a FREE Ancestral Intuitive Reading with Kat?All you need to do is SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW this episode.Screenshot that and send it to Kat on Instagram (link above) to enter your name in to win!Winners announced on the last day of each month on instagram stories. Links: Cycle Breaker Quiz Link:https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22 [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22]Age Mapping Mini Course Link:https://www.katdaou.com/agemap [https://www.katdaou.com/agemap] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest Bio: Katherine Fabrizio is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in empowering adult daughters of difficult mothers—whether narcissistic, borderline, addicted, or simply emotionally challenging. These mothers often undermine their daughters’ sense of self-worth. With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with women, Katherine has developed a deep understanding of what daughters need to heal from guilt, shame, and self-doubt. Her work helps women find their voice, create a fulfilling life, and parent their own daughters with confidence.She is the author of The Good Daughter Syndrome: Help For Empathic Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers Trapped in the Good Daughter Role. Read the book [https://a.co/d/bLh83ym]For tips, training, and messages of hope, visit her website: Daughters Rising [https://daughtersrising.info/] You are not alone.

In this heartfelt and eyeopening episode of the Heal with Kat podcast, Kat sits down with Dr. Tara Cousineau, clinical psychologist and author of The Perfectionist Dilemma, to unpack the emotional layers of perfectionism—where it comes from, why it shows up, and how we can gently start to shift it. Together, they explore perfectionism as more than just a personality trait—it’s often a protective mechanism rooted in fear, family dynamics, and a desire for acceptance. Dr. Cousineau introduces her Evolve Method, a compassionate six-step process to help us manage perfectionist tendencies and move toward healing and self-compassion. Get ready because this one is POWERFUL!  Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction07:53 Perfectionism and Belonging16:51 Avoidance Strategies: Procrastination and Perfectionism19:50 Therapeutic Approaches to Perfectionism22:36 The Cost of Perfectionism25:39 Striving for Excellence Without Suffering28:25 Understanding Emotions and the Brain's Role31:48 The EVOLVE Method for Overcoming Perfectionism46:01 Practical Tools for Self-CompassionConnect with Kat:🤍  /https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/🤍  / https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod🤍  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew🤍  / https://www.katdaou.com Connect with Tara : 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/tara_cousineau/ 🩶 / https://www.taracousineau.com/ 🩶 / https://www.taracousineau.com/kind-minds-podcast/ 🩶 / https://perfectionistsdilemma.com/  ✨ Want to win a FREE Ancestral Intuitive Reading with Kat?All you need to do is SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW this episode.Screenshot that and send it to Kat on Instagram (link above) to enter your name in to win!Winners announced on the last day of each month on instagram stories. Links: Cycle Breaker Quiz Link: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22Age Mapping Mini Course Link: https://www.katdaou.com/agemap -------------------------------------------------------------------------Guest Bio: Dr. Tara Cousineau is an author, clinical psychologist, meditation teacher, and perfectionism coach with over 20 years of experience helping high achievers unlock their potential with ease and confidence. Dr. Tara specializes in guiding individuals and organizations to cultivate inner worth, self-compassion, and authentic leadership. She’s also a part-time staff psychologist at Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Services and brings expertise in mindfulness, mind-body medicine, and innovative psychological approaches. Dr. Tara is the author of a new book "The Perfectionist’s Dilemma: Learn the Art of Self-Compassion and Become a Happy Achiever." She’ll help listeners discover how to embrace self-compassion without compromising high standards, cultivate inner leadership, and transform perfectionism into a path toward greater ease, balance, and joy.

In this inspiring episode, David Youngren shares his journey from religious minister to a spiritual Philosopher. He talks about healing emotional wounds, the power of meditation, and how our inner world shapes reality. David also explores the link between consciousness and quantum physics, and introduces his book Life Ascending—a guide to finding inner peace and deeper connection. Perfect for anyone questioning belief systems and seeking a more authentic, love-driven life. Time Stamps:  00:00 : Introduction 06:48 : Jesus beyond the usual religious lens 18:21 : Where science and spirituality meet – and how they might actually work together 27:44 : What it means to change your inner world – and how that shifts your life on the outside 31:28 : A look at quantum physics and how it connects to consciousness and awareness 35:24 : The healing power that comes from feeling truly connected – to yourself and others 39:20 : Why love and meditation are such powerful tools for change 48:28 : Real-life, practical steps to start transforming your life from the inside out   Connect with Kat: 🤍  /https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/ [https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/] 🤍  / https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod] 🤍  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew] 🤍  / https://www.katdaou.com [https://www.katdaou.com]  Connect with David :  🩶 /  [https://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetmami/]https://www.instagram.com/davidyoungren/ [https://www.instagram.com/davidyoungren/] 🩶 /  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGARJnXZjtniG5ne_7wQ4w]https://www.youtube.com/@davidyoungren-new [https://www.youtube.com/@davidyoungren-new] 🩶 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-youngren-346334b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-youngren-346334b/] 🩶 / https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeingwonder77 [https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeingwonder77]   ✨ Want to win a FREE Ancestral Intuitive Reading with Kat?All you need to do is SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW this episode.Screenshot that and send it to Kat on Instagram (link above) to enter your name in to win!Winners announced on the last day of each month on instagram stories.  Links: Cycle Breaker Quiz Link:https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22 [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22]Age Mapping Mini Course Link:https://www.katdaou.com/agemap [https://www.katdaou.com/agemap]  Guest Bio: Today’s guest is a thought leader in the intersection of spirituality, science, and mental wellbeing. David Youngren is a spiritual philosopher, author, and meditation teacher who helps people unlock mental wellbeing through timeless wisdom and new science. He has spoken to over a million people at live events worldwide and is the author of Life Ascending: Unlocking Mental Wellbeing through Timeless Wisdom and New Science—a book that explores how ancient spiritual wisdom, neuroscience, and quantum physics converge to help us break free from the mental patterns that keep us stuck. But David’s insights aren’t just theoretical. His journey began with his own struggle—despite achieving success in ministry, speaking on global platforms, and leading large-scale initiatives, he found himself trapped in the prison of his mind, battling anxiety, resentment, and guilt. A simple yet profound realization about truth and freedom changed everything, setting him on a path to deeper awakening. Today, we’ll explore what it truly means to be free, how Jesus’ wisdom—when understood through his cultural and linguistic lens—offers a radical shift in perspective, and how science confirms what the mystics have known all along: inner stillness is the key to transformation. Get ready for a powerful conversation about consciousness, presence, and the path to inner peace. David Youngren, welcome to The Heal with Kat Podcast

In this episode of the Heal with Kat podcast, Kat sits down with Nervous System Coach, Laura Larios to discuss the father wound, its emotional impact, and how it affects relationships. They explore themes of abandonment, emotional availability, and cultural factors, emphasizing the importance of repairing over perfectionism in healing. The conversation also covers hypervigilance, the search for father figures, and identifying the father wound, even in the absence of a father figure.Laura and Kat highlight the role of grief, forgiveness, and emotional regulation in the healing process, along with the significance of somatic experiences. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to understand and heal from the emotional scars of a father wound, transforming how we relate to ourselves and others. Time Stamps:  00:00 Introduction 03:02 Understanding the Impact of abandonment and criticism 14:48 How hypervigilance plays a role and it's effects 31:14 Identifying the father wound without a father figure 43:00 Reflective questions to ask yourself regarding the father wound Connect with Kat: 🤍  /https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/ [https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/] 🤍  / https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod] 🤍 /https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew] 🤍  / https://www.katdaou.com [https://www.katdaou.com] Connect with Laura :  🩶 /  [https://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetmami/]https://www.instagram.com/lauralisalarios/ [https://www.instagram.com/lauralisalarios/] 🩶 /  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGARJnXZjtniG5ne_7wQ4w]https://lauralisalarios.com/ [https://lauralisalarios.com/] 🩶 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralisalarios [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralisalarios] ✨ Want to win a FREE Ancestral Intuitive Reading with Kat?All you need to do is SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW this episode.Screenshot that and send it to Kat on Instagram (link above) to enter your name in to win!Winners announced on the last day of each month on instagram stories. Links:  Cycle Breaker Quiz Link:WHAT CYCLE BREAKER ARE YOU?tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22 [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22] Age Mapping Mini Course Link:Age Mapping MiniCourse — Kat Daou - Family Constellation Therapykatdaou.com/agemap [https://www.katdaou.com/agemap]------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest Bio: Laura Larios is the co-founder of NeuroSomatics, an ICF-accredited nervous system certification designed for elite coaches, transformation experts, and high-performing leaders. A collaborator with Stanford Cardiovascular Health and a go-to burnout strategist in the tech world, Laura helps ambitious women break the cycle of high-functioning overwhelm and lead from grounded power instead of survival mode. With a background as an executive coach, deep expertise in HRV and biofeedback through her work with SORCE, and advanced training from the Polyvagal Institute, Laura equips driven women with the tools to regulate their nervous systems, stop outsourcing their worth, and create success that actually feels good.

In this episode of the Heal with Kat podcast, Kat and Dr. Robert Hurst explore the psychological effects of birth order. From his background in orthodontics to studying family systems, he explains how birth order shapes our personalities and behaviors. Dr. Hurst discusses the traits of each birth position and introduces "double birth orders," illustrating their impact on identity and relationships.We dive deep into understanding how birth order enhances self-awareness and relationships. Time Stamps:  00:00 Introduction to Birth Order and Its Significance 10:04 Understanding Family Dynamics and Birth Order1 5:08 The Impact of Phantom Children on Family Roles 20:01 Exploring the Characteristics of Each Birth Order 24:55 Double Birth Orders and Their Implications 31:04 The Influence of Birth Order on Personalities 34:34 The Impact of Family Structure on Behavior 42:52 Navigating Blended Families 46:07 Honoring Family Dynamics and Loss Connect with Kat:🤍  /⁠https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/] 🤍  / ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod] 🤍 /⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew] 🤍  / ⁠https://www.katdaou.com⁠ [https://www.katdaou.com/] Connect with Robert:  🩶 /⁠ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetmami/]⁠https://www.mybirthorder.com/⁠ [https://www.mybirthorder.com/] 🩶/⁠ ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGARJnXZjtniG5ne_7wQ4w]⁠https://www.facebook.com/LifesFingerprintYourBirthOrder⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/LifesFingerprintYourBirthOrder] 🩶/ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAFi2qu5sTIaUOW8dLUkjg⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAFi2qu5sTIaUOW8dLUkjg] 🩶 /⁠https://lifesfingerprint.com/⁠ [https://lifesfingerprint.com/] ✨ Want to win a FREE Ancestral Intuitive Reading with Kat?All you need to do is SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW this episode.Screenshot that and send it to Kat on Instagram (link above) to enter your name in to win!Winners announced on the last day of each month on instagram stories.Links: Cycle Breaker Quiz Link:⁠https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22⁠ [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22]Age Mapping Mini Course Link:⁠https://www.katdaou.com/agemap⁠ [https://www.katdaou.com/agemap]------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest Bio: Dr. Robert V.V. Hurst is a Harvard graduate and an experienced orthodontist with over 50 years of practice. He has treated thousands of patients and observed firsthand how birth order affected their behavior patterns and their family dynamics. His research uncovered the Rosetta stone to understanding everyone. The " Double Birth Order." He has shared his observations in his book Lifes Fingerprint : How Birth Order Affects Your Path Throughout Life.