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Women Say We Want More. So Why Are We Still Choosing Less?
Heidi B. Carlson Heidi B. Carlson

Women Say We Want More. So Why Are We Still Choosing Less?

The majority of women quietly carry the pain of self-doubt, burnout, people-pleasing, and perfectionism—without ever knowing why. Beneath the surface of these behaviors lies something often unfamiliar: generational trauma—and more specifically, the Mother Wound. This isn't just a personal struggle. These inherited patterns shape the way women see themselves, use their voice, take up space, and navigate the world. The first step toward healing begins when women recognize that these behaviors are not normal—they're dysfunctional, and they're not okay.

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Why Your Boundary, People-Pleasing and Emotional Struggles May Be Due To—The Mother Wound
Heidi B. Carlson Heidi B. Carlson

Why Your Boundary, People-Pleasing and Emotional Struggles May Be Due To—The Mother Wound

If you've ever felt like you're not "good enough" no matter what you achieve, or found yourself endlessly people-pleasing, overdoing, or struggling to set boundaries in your relationships—you’re not alone.

These struggles you face are often not something you created or caused.  They stem from something much deeper: The Mother Wound

The Mother Wound is an invisible hold placed on women from childhood, keeping us small, stuck, silent, confused, and trapped in unhealthy patterns—often without even knowing who we truly are. 

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10 Hidden Barriers to Creating Healthy Relationships

10 Hidden Barriers to Creating Healthy Relationships

Do you find yourself stuck in the same frustrating relationship habits, struggles, or cycles, repeating unhealthy patterns, and wondering why nothing ever changes?

The reason could be rooted in the unhealed wounds from your childhood.

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