#94 The Science of Negative Self-Talk: How the Brain Shapes Our Inner Dialogue with Betsy Holmberg

In this episode of Heal with Kat, Kat sits down with Tammy Chow for a real conversation about healing, attachment, and the way our bodies hold stories our minds can’t always access.We talk about what it means to come back to the body after trauma, how attachment styles show up in our relationships, and how healing often means facing what we’ve inherited—patterns, pain, and also resilience. Tammy shares her path through somatic work and the slow, honest process of learning to trust herself again.We also speak to the pressure women carry—around beauty, identity, and how we’re expected to show up in the world—and how community and connection can break those patterns down. This episode also includes a very special intuitive reading with Tammy. Get ready, this episodes is full of surprises. Time Stamps: 00:00 — Introduction05:35 — Breaking Down Attachment Styles11:16 — How Trauma Shapes Our Relationships13:49 — Moving From Codependency to Sacred Attachment35:26 — Growth Inside of Relationship38:07 — Choosing Differently Than Our Lineage44:41 — Motherhood as a Portal48:28 — Energetics of Love and How We Call It In58:07 — Holding Chaos Without Losing Yourself01:00:54 — Power Dynamics & What We Avoid01:03:39 — Vulnerability as a Practice, Not a Concept01:08:55 — Unlearning Beauty Standards01:11:58 — Motherhood, Body Image, and Enoughness Connect 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: 🩶 / InstagramLogin • InstagramLogin • Instagraminstagram.com/somaticspirit 🩶 / YoutubeSomatic SpiritSomatic Spirityoutube.com/@somaticspirit 🩶 / Somatic-spiritPODCAST | Somatic SpiritPODCAST | Somatic Spiritsomatic-spirit.com/podcast 🩶 / Somatic-spiritHOME | Somatic SpiritHOME | Somatic Spiritsomatic-spirit.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: Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/katdaou Cycle Breaker Quiz Link:https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22Age Mapping Mini Course Link: https://www.katdaou.com/agemap Guest Bio: Tammy Chow is a Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Re-patterning practitioner, Body Temple Dance facilitator, artist, and spiritual guide. She draws from her own healing journey through complex PTSD, disorganized attachment, and divine guidance to help clients transform attachment wounds through embodied awakening—cultivating secure connection with themselves, God, and others.

In this episode of the Heal with Kat Podcast, Kat sits down with spiritual guide Kanika Vasudeva to dive into the transformative realm of the Akashic Records, uncovering how they provide powerful insights into your life, past lives, and ancestral lineage. Together, they explore why free will is central to spiritual practice, how intention and energy guide your healing work, and why gatekeeping in spirituality holds us back from personal truth.From working with Mother Mary for divine feminine healing to recognizing the impact of ancestral wounds on current life challenges, this conversation is a heartfelt invitation to reclaim your spiritual freedom and step into your power. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the Akashic Records 09:39 – Permission and Access to the Akashic Records 14:25 – The Role of Free Will and Spiritual Gatekeeping 18:51 – Navigating Energies and Entities in Spiritual Work 28:11 – The Interplay of Past Lives and Current Challenges 37:00 – Transformative Family Dynamics and Energy Healing 43:42 – Working with Mother Mary and the Sacral Chakra 48:08 – Misconceptions of the Spiritual World Connect 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: 🩶 /  https://www.youtube.com/@kanikaenergycoach 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/kanikaenergycoach/ 🩶 / https://www.tiktok.com/@kanikaenergycoach 🩶 / https://artoflifecenter.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: Kanika Vasudeva is a Parenting Coach and Akashic Records Reader who helps parents heal emotional wounds, and clear energetic imprints — so they can raise empowered, resilient children. Her journey began after the loss of her daughter—a turning point that led her into deep inner work, energy healing, and the Akashic Records. Along the way, she uncovered the hidden roots of parenting pain: ancestral trauma, karmic patterns, and emotional burdens quietly passed down through generations. Today, Kanika supports parents navigating everything from legal disputes and co-parenting tension to loss, grief, guilt, and spiritual awakening

In this soul-rooted conversation of the Heal with Kat Podcast, Kat sits down with psychologist Betsy Holmberg to explore the deeper layers of negative self-talk, the neuroscience behind our inner world, and how shifting from the Default Mode Network (DMN) to the Central Executive Network (CEN) can transform our mental and emotional well-being. We dive into parts work, mindfulness, ancestral healing, and the tender complexity of the teenage mind—offering practical tools for navigating the voices within and coming back to a more compassionate, connected self.Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction08:56 The Science Behind Our Thoughts09:06 The Default Mode Network Explained12:01 Control Issues and the DMN14:55 Ancestral Connections and Healing24:10 Practical Steps to Shift from DMN to CEN36:09 Voices in Our Heads: Understanding Inner Dialogue40:04 The Power of Parts Work in Healing57:00 Finding Stillness: The Balance Between DMN and CENConnect 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 Betsy: 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/betsyholmberg/ 🩶 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethholmberg/ 🩶 / https://betsyholmberg.com/ 🩶/ https://betsyholmberg.com/elementor-page-2529/ ✨ 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: Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/katdaou Cycle Breaker Quiz :https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22Age Mapping Mini Course Link:https://www.katdaou.com/agemapGuest Bio: Betsy Holmberg, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist and author specializing in overthinking and negative self-talk. She writes for Psychology Today, and has been featured in radio, television, and podcasts. Her first book, Unkind Mind, comes out June 1 by New Harbinger Publications. Before settling into writing and therapy, Betsy ran the global behavioral health service line at McKinsey & Company, a premier consulting firm. She also worked at Harvard and co-authored several peer-reviewed academic journal articles on non-suicidal self injury and suicidal thoughts. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapies, and has treated clients of various ages and presentations. Betsy received her doctorate, master's and B.A. in Psychology from Duke University.

In this episode of the Heal with Kat podcast, Kat sits down with hydration expert and founder of Operation Electrolyzed Reduced Water Project, Liz Ziessler for a powerful conversation about the profound connection between water, healing, and holistic wellness.Liz shares her personal journey—from navigating chronic health struggles to discovering the transformative impact of electrolyzed reduced water. Together, Kat and Liz dive deep into the science and spirituality of water, shedding light on how proper hydration affects cellular health, inflammation, energy, and emotional well-being. They cover everything from how trauma and emotional pain can manifest as inflammation to the societal suppression of holistic hydration knowledge—and why it's time to awaken to the truthWhether you're new to the concept or already exploring natural healing methods, this episode offers insights that could radically shift how you think about water and your health. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Water and Healing05:59 Understanding Inflammation and Spiritual Disconnection09:10 The Power of Water in Healing18:09 The Impact of Water on Mental Health21:00 The Misconceptions of Bottled Water35:09 Understanding Bioelectrical Systems and Water41:31 Hydration and Dehydration: The Missing Piece46:26 Exploring the Versatility of Electrolyzed Water56:49Awakening to True Health and Vitality Connect 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 Liz: 🩶 / https://www.tiktok.com/@waterbeeing?lang=en 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/waterbeeing/🩶 / https://msha.ke/waterbeeingtiktok  ✨ 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:https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22 Age Mapping Mini Course Link:Age Mapping MiniCourse — Kat Daou - Family Constellation Therapykatdaou.com/agemap Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/katdaouGuest Bio: Liz Morgan is a Coach, Holistic Health Practitioner, Air Force Veteran, and founder of Operation Electrolyzed Reduced Water Project.After years of burnout, brain fog, and hidden inflammation—even with a background in Dietetics and Nutrition—Liz realized that true health isn’t just about food or fitness. It’s about electrical integrity, hydration, and nervous system regulation.Now she helps people reclaim their energy, sovereignty, purpose through electrically charged, suppressed water, nervous system support, and lifestyle detox.She’s on a mission to expose what’s been hidden in plain sight. Liz is also a leader, content creator, and mentor to a growing community of “hope dealers” bringing real water back to the people.

In this powerful episode, of the Heal with Kat Podcast, Kat is joined by Krista Williams, Co-Author of Almost 30. They dive deep into the evolving definition of success, the healing journey of reclaiming one’s voice, and how to navigate personal transformation with authenticity and courage.Kat and Krista explore how family and cultural expectations can influence our sense of identity, how voice acts as a bridge for emotional and spiritual connection, and why redefining success from within is the ultimate act of empowerment.Krista opens up about the deeply personal and collaborative process of writing Almost 30 with co-founder Lindsay, and how the book serves as a guide for women moving through pivotal life transitions. They discuss how authenticity—both in writing and in life—becomes a grounding force, and how using your voice is key to reclaiming personal power.Whether you're navigating your 30s, healing generational wounds, or simply seeking alignment in your journey, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and grounded in your own becoming. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 06:06 Collaborative Writing: Balancing Perspectives12:04 The Power of Voice in Personal Growth24:15 The Power of Voice in Connection25:17 Evolving Definitions of Success28:38 Finding Personal Fulfillment30:53 Authenticity and Success39:01 Embracing Personal Power43:50 The Journey of BecomingConnect 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 Krista: 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/?hl=en 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/almost30podcast/?hl=en 🩶 / https://bit.ly/Almost30Book 🩶 / https://itskrista.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: Krista Williams is a co-founder of Almost 30, a global community and brand dedicated to empowering individuals through life’s transitions. As a co-host of the critically acclaimed Almost 30 podcast, she has reached over 100 million downloads and earned accolades by iHeart Radio as a leading voice in the spirituality and wellness spaces. Krista is also the co-creator of Morning Microdose, a daily dose of inspiration recognized as a “top new podcast” by Spotify.With a passion for transformation, Krista leads luxury wellness retreats globally and is an internationally recognized speaker. Her unique heart-centered coaching approach enables individuals to unlock their true potential. Krista's popular courses, The Life Edit and Metamorphosis, have inspired thousands to cultivate self-love and elevate their lives. Through her work, Krista fosters a community of growth, connection, and purpose, guiding others toward their highest potential.On June 3, 2025, Krista’s first book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond, will be released. Co-written with her Almost 30 co-host, Lindsey Simcik, this book is your go-to guide for navigating the profound (and astrological) transition of your Saturn Return. Think of Krista and Lindsey as your big sisters—here to support, guide, and cheer you on as you move through this transformative season, impacting everything from your body and relationships to your spirituality and sense of self.

In this episode of Heal with Kat, Kat and special guest Jennifer Adishian dive deep into the power of authentic community, the role of vulnerability, and the shift from social media toward more intentional, connected spaces.Together, they discuss the importance of safe spaces, and what it truly takes to build community in a digital age. Whether you're creating community, navigating your healing path, or rethinking your relationship with social media—this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and clarity.Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 07:54 Building Authentic Communities10:31 The Shift from Social Media to Real Connection18:16 Breaking Down Barriers in Community20:56 The Role of Vulnerability in Community38:35 Myths Surrounding Community Building39:28 Creating Safe Spaces for Authentic Conversations47:17 The Future of Social Media and Community Engagement52:39 Embracing Change and Trusting Your Path Connect 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 Jennifer: 🩶 / https://jenniferadishian.substack.com/ 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.adishian/ 🩶 / https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj9PjJvkpA2zP5ukWRhXC4dS7S06mjlZo&si=rUu6BtrxeP_cPzsn 🩶 / https://youareguided.com/join  ✨ 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: Jennifer Adishian is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the founder of GUIDED, a global community designed to support visionary women, spirit-led creatives and business owners. With over a decade of experience in marketing and entrepreneurship, she’s built thriving online spaces, sold-out retreats, and impactful experiences rooted in connection and collaboration. After burning out from doing it all solo, she learned the power of building in community—and now helps others bring their visions to life through aligned support. Her mission is to help women answer God's highest calling on their life—and keep picking up, again and again.

In this heart-led conversation, Kat sits down with intuitive healer Julie Grant for a deep dive into the world of family constellation therapy, ancestral healing, and what it really means to follow your inner knowing. Julie shares her path into this work and how her approach blends intuition, energy work, and a deep respect for ancestral wisdom.They explore the beauty and complexity of holding space—how facilitators can lovingly guide clients through the often tender process of uncovering inherited patterns and unspoken family dynamics. The conversation flows through themes of trauma, the power of intention, and the sacred responsibility of naming what’s been hidden.From spirit animals to the collective energy we're all feeling right now, Julie and Kat talk about the real-life ripple effects of healing—on ourselves, our families, and the generations to come. Whether you're new to family constellations or walking this path as a space holder yourself, this episode is full of grounded insights, raw truths, and soul medicine.Perfect for anyone exploring family constellation therapy, ancestral trauma healing, intuitive practices, or the energetics of generational change.Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction05:03 – The value of unique, intuitive approaches in family constellation therapy.12:57 – How ancestral healing creates a ripple effect across generations.20:39 – Honoring ancestral trauma in creating lasting change.28:40 – The importance of releasing trauma and fear to access emotional freedom.34:31 – The value of honoring ancestral paths as a way to reclaim lost wisdom.39:05 – Why ancestral relationships hold the keys to deep emotional understanding.42:19 – Creating a path that supports future generations. Connect 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 Julie: 🩶 / https://www.intuitivehealingbyjulie.com/ 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/intuitivehealingbyjulie/  ✨ 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: Julie Grant is a kind and compassionate intuitive healer and psychic medium who works in deep alignment with spirit to support clients on their healing journeys. Trained by some of the most powerful and heart-centered practitioners, Julie has learned that healing is a sacred gift—one that must always be offered with integrity and for the client’s highest good.She often works with individuals who are new to spiritual healing, and finds that these first-time sessions can be some of the most profound and transformational. Guided by her own team of spirit guides, along with the client’s spiritual support, Julie helps uncover and release the energetic blocks and ancestral patterns that keep people stuck.With a grounded presence and intuitive sensitivity, Julie creates a safe and light-filled space for deep emotional, energetic, and spiritual healing.

In this episode of the Heal with Kat Podcast, Kat and Susan Shapiro Barash, author and women's studies expert, dive into female friendships. These friendships can be powerful, supportive, and deeply meaningful—but they can also be messy, painful, and even toxic. We explore the emotional terrain of female friendships, conflict, estrangement, and explore why so many women feel pressure to stay in unhealthy friendships, the emotional cost of betrayal, and how societal expectations (and even the "mean girl" mentality) influence the way women relate to one another. With warmth and honesty, they unpack how friendship breakups can actually be a path to healing and self-discovery.Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:55 – Why Female Friendships Are So Complicated 06:10 – Spotting Unhealthy Dynamics + Betrayal 14:58 – The Weight of Societal Expectations + Mean Girl Mentality 21:02 – What Healthy Female Friendships Look Like 27:00 – How Our Mothers Shape Our Friendships 33:06 – Breaking Up with a Friend: Grief & Growth 36:08 – Final Thoughts🤍  /https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/🤍  / https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod🤍  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew🤍  / https://www.katdaou.comConnect with Susan Shapiro Barash: 🩶 / https://susanshapirobarash.com/ 🩶 / https://www.instagram.com/susanshapirobarash/ 🩶 / https://susanshapirobarash.com/contact/ ✨ 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/agemapGuest Bio: Susan Shapiro Barash has written over a dozen nonfiction books, including Tripping the Prom Queen, You’re Grounded Forever, But First Let’s Go Shopping and Toxic Friends: The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships. For more than twenty years she taught gender studies in the Writing Department at Marymount Manhattan College and has guest taught creative nonfiction at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. For her fiction, Between the Tides, A Palm Beach Wife, A Palm Beach Scandal, and Maribelle’s Shadow, she writes as Susannah Marren.She has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Elle, Marie Claire, and has appeared on national television including the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC. She has been a guest on national radio including NPR and Sirius Radio. Speaking appearances include Credit Suisse, Bayer Diagnostics, UBS, United Way, Kravis Center and the Society of the Four Arts.In 2021 Susan received the New York State Assembly Member’s Exceptional Leadership Award, presented by Assembly Woman Rebecca Seawright. The following year, she won the 2022 Firebird Book Award for her novel A Palm Beach Wife.She has served as a literary panelist for the New York State Council on the Arts, as a judge for the International Emmys and as Vice Chair of the Mentoring Committee of the Women’s Leadership Board at the JFK School of Government, Harvard. She belongs to Greenwich Pen Women (Pen Women America), NYWIFT, the Authors Guild and ASJA.female friendships, toxic friendships, friendship breakup, healing from toxic relationships, mean girl mentality, how to end a friendship, estranged friendships, women's mental health, women supporting women, unhealthy friendships, conflict resolution in friendships, why friendships end, friendship betrayal, personal growth after friendship loss, healing female relationships, women empowerment podcast, how to deal with toxic friends, friendship advice for women, supportive female friendships

In this solo pod, Kat answers questions you all submitted. We cover everything from her gut health updates to things she's personally leaving behind this spring, fixing sibling dynamics, the mother wound/becoming a mother and everything in between. Throughout this podcast we take a deeper look at the lessons Kat's personally learned in hopes that you also give yourself grace, and feel empowered in your own journey. Whether you’re navigating chronic health issues, complex family relationships, or your own journey of self-worth, this episode offers insight, comfort, and a path forward.Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction15:30 – An update on Kats gut health journey, and Exploring how emotional trauma manifests physically27:00 – Seasonal intentions inspired by Ahimsa (non-violence), and how honoring emotional needs opens the door to self-growth.36:47 – The Power of Being Misunderstood and learning how choosing peace over validation45:01 – Unpacking the emotional patterns often seen in sibling relationships, particularly the "fixer" dynamic, and how it mirrors inner wounds.56:34 – How healing the mother wound can begin through conscious parenting, self-awareness, and radical grace.🤍  /https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/🤍  / https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod🤍  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew🤍  / https://www.katdaou.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

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 – Introduction05:56 – Why Individuation Matters14:49 – How loyalty to family can sometimes mean losing yourself.28:29 – Navigating the tightrope between closeness and independence.34:39 – Boundaries Aren’t Betrayal41:37 – 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/🤍  /TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod🤍  /YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew🤍  /Website:https://www.katdaou.comConnect with Katherine: 🩶 /Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinefabrizio/🩶 /TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katherine.fabrizio🩶 /YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kkfabrizio/about🩶 /Website: 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/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22Age Mapping Mini Course Link: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 bookFor tips, training, and messages of hope, visit her website: Daughters Rising You are not alone.