Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you grew up with a mean or rejecting mother, you know the isolation of feeling like nobody believes your story. In this episode I’m showing you how to heal the "Mother Wound" and stop the cycle of self-abandonment.
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📝 Download the guide and the 3 Qs for clarity here: terricole.com/guide
Do you find yourself constantly apologizing, avoiding confrontation, or attracting "mean" friends into your life? These aren't just personality traits—they are the long-term impact of having a rejecting or preoccupied mother.
In this episode, I’m diving deep into the "Mother Wound" season. We discuss why public figures like Jennette McCurdy and Drew Barrymore have sparked a global conversation about toxic family dynamics and what that means for your healing journey. I’ll walk you through why we repeat what we do not repair and introduce you to my 5 Pillars of Transformation to help you move from shame to self-celebration.
What you’ll learn in this video:
✨Why having a mean mother leads to the "Disease to Please."
✨How your early attachment style affects your current romantic relationships.
✨The 5 Pillars of Healing: Awareness, Knowledge, Acceptance, Compassion, and Love.
✨How to stop walking on eggshells and start choosing yourself.
📚 Too Much Book: hfcbook.com
📩 Newsletter: terricole.com/newsletter
🔑 Ready to build healthier relationships? Join: terricole.com/tcm
Time Stamps
0:00 - The impact of mean or rejecting mothers
1:15 - Why the "Mother Wound" is trending (Jennette McCurdy & Drew Barrymore)
2:15 - The isolation of having a toxic mother
3:30 - The "Disease to Please" and self-abandonment
5:00 - Why you attract mean friends and partners
7:30 - How to break the pattern: Awareness & Clarity
9:10 - Attachment styles: Avoidant vs. Anxious
12:00 - The 5 Pillars of Mother Wound Transformation
17:30 - How to start your healing journey
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youtu.be/xl8HNr-Zsv4?si=fCMcM0eMCqnz6WAy - Narcissistic Mother? Recognizing the Signs + How to Heal
youtu.be/CJyFWom0M-0?si=KXZmuYVSjLKET9JZ - What is the Mother Wound? 6 Signs You Might Have One
youtu.be/GELhIF7Qn14?si=NRRgr9naDZkxXiWX - 6 Ways Mother Wounds Manifest + Impact Your Life
🪔 Meditate with me: insighttimer.com/terricole
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About Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, The Boundary Boss Workbook, and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.
She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over a million people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see terricole.com
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/terricole
I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources.
terricole.com/gethelp -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help.
Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust.
#toxicmother #motherwound #peoplepleasing #childhoodtrauma #innerchildhealing #narcissisticabuse
If you grew up with a mean or rejecting mother, you know the isolation of feeling like nobody believes your story. In this episode I’m showing you how to heal the "Mother Wound" and stop the cycle of self-abandonment.
🎓 JOIN THE MOTHER WOUND COURSE: terricole.com/motherwound
📝 Download the guide and the 3 Qs for clarity here: terricole.com/guide
Do you find yourself constantly apologizing, avoiding confrontation, or attracting "mean" friends into your life? These aren't just personality traits—they are the long-term impact of having a rejecting or preoccupied mother.
In this episode, I’m diving deep into the "Mother Wound" season. We discuss why public figures like Jennette McCurdy and Drew Barrymore have sparked a global conversation about toxic family dynamics and what that means for your healing journey. I’ll walk you through why we repeat what we do not repair and introduce you to my 5 Pillars of Transformation to help you move from shame to self-celebration.
What you’ll learn in this video:
✨Why having a mean mother leads to the "Disease to Please."
✨How your early attachment style affects your current romantic relationships.
✨The 5 Pillars of Healing: Awareness, Knowledge, Acceptance, Compassion, and Love.
✨How to stop walking on eggshells and start choosing yourself.
📚 Too Much Book: hfcbook.com
📩 Newsletter: terricole.com/newsletter
🔑 Ready to build healthier relationships? Join: terricole.com/tcm
Time Stamps
0:00 - The impact of mean or rejecting mothers
1:15 - Why the "Mother Wound" is trending (Jennette McCurdy & Drew Barrymore)
2:15 - The isolation of having a toxic mother
3:30 - The "Disease to Please" and self-abandonment
5:00 - Why you attract mean friends and partners
7:30 - How to break the pattern: Awareness & Clarity
9:10 - Attachment styles: Avoidant vs. Anxious
12:00 - The 5 Pillars of Mother Wound Transformation
17:30 - How to start your healing journey
If You Enjoyed This, Watch These Videos
youtu.be/Ha-wE3Ng-wY?si=iUx277I67seFUkSq - How to Set Boundaries With a Critical Mom
youtu.be/xl8HNr-Zsv4?si=fCMcM0eMCqnz6WAy - Narcissistic Mother? Recognizing the Signs + How to Heal
youtu.be/CJyFWom0M-0?si=KXZmuYVSjLKET9JZ - What is the Mother Wound? 6 Signs You Might Have One
youtu.be/GELhIF7Qn14?si=NRRgr9naDZkxXiWX - 6 Ways Mother Wounds Manifest + Impact Your Life
🪔 Meditate with me: insighttimer.com/terricole
📸 Instagram: terricole.com/ig
About Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, The Boundary Boss Workbook, and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.
She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over a million people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see terricole.com
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/terricole
I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources.
terricole.com/gethelp -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help.
Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust.
#toxicmother #motherwound #peoplepleasing #childhoodtrauma #innerchildhealing #narcissisticabuse
