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?
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🩶 /Website: https://daughtersrising.info/
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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 bookFor tips, training, and messages of hope, visit her website: Daughters Rising You are not alone.
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