Closer To You

#2: The Mother Wound: Name It, Understand It, Heal It

Episode 2: The Mother Wound — Naming, Understanding & Healing It
For so many women, the mother wound is something carried quietly but rarely named out loud. It doesn’t mean you don’t love your mom. It doesn’t mean she didn’t try. It means that somewhere along the way, certain needs went unmet—and those tender places can still echo in how you show up today with your mom, your daughter, or even yourself.
In this episode of Closer to You, we’ll explore:
What the mother wound actually is (and isn’t).
Why siblings can have completely different experiences of the “same” parent.
How your nervous system holds on to old hurts—and why you might feel like a little girl again around your mom.
Gentle, body-based steps to begin shifting from ache to healing.
We’ll also reflect on Dr. Gabor Maté’s words: “No two children have the same parents.” When you understand how true this is, you can release some of the blame and begin moving toward compassion—for yourself and maybe even for her.
If you’ve ever thought, “Why does she still trigger me?” or “Why do I feel invisible around her?”—this episode will help you name it, tend to it, and take the first steps toward healing.
✨ Plus, I’ll share journal prompts to guide you as you reflect on where old wounds still linger and how to bring yourself the compassion you’ve always needed.
Resources & Links
Free Guide: 3-Step Nervous System Reset
Work with Steph: Book your Relationship Renewal Call at stephchaffee.com

#1: When Connection Feels Hard: 3-Step Reset to Stop Arguments

Episode 1: When Connection Feels Hard — The 3-Step Reset to Stop Arguments
Have you ever wanted so badly to connect with your mom or daughter, only to feel like there’s this invisible wall between you? You love each other deeply, but the conversation spirals into an argument—or ends in silence that feels heavy. You walk away drained, misunderstood, and wondering if things will ever change.
In this first episode of Closer to You, we’re talking about:
Why connection can feel so hard even when love is there.
What your nervous system has to do with those exhausting “same old” arguments.
A simple 3-step reset you can practice in the moment to shift from reactivity back into calm—in under 60 seconds.
If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I get so reactive with her?” or “How do I keep calm when I feel triggered?”—this conversation will give you a starting point for changing the cycle.
✨ And at the end, I’ll share a free video guide where I walk you step-by-step through this reset so you can begin practicing it today.
Resources & Links
Free Guide: 3-Step Nervous System Reset
Work with me: Book a Relationship Renewal Call at stephchaffee.com

Closer To You: Mother Daughter Connection Podcast Trailer

Welcome!!
Closer to You: The Mother-Daughter Connection Podcast is a safe space for women who long for a closer, more joyful relationship with their mom or daughter. Hosted by Steph Chaffee—Master Certified Life & Family Coach, nervous system specialist, and mom of five daughters—each episode blends science and lived experience to help you heal generational wounds, calm your nervous system, and create emotional safety. You’ll find validation for your struggles, practical tools for change, and gentle hope for the connection you’ve always wanted.
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