Unfollowing Mum
Harriet Shearsmith
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A therapist recommended podcast for cycle breakers by someone who has lived the experience. Host Harriet Shearsmith knows first hand how challenging it can be to navigate estrangement, toxic family and dysfunctional dynamics in a digital age where setting boundaries and protecting your peace is harder than ever.
In 2023 we’re unfollowing mum. We’re breaking the cycle, unsubscribing from the drama by healing generational trauma and putting ourselves and our mental health first.
Each week I will answer your anonymous questions, discuss experiences and tackle the issues surrounding estrangement, generational trauma and navigating toxic families. Sometimes I’ll speak to experts, people with lived experience and other cycle breakers to share their point of view.
You’re not alone, there is a community of people navigating parenthood without solid role models, learning to love themselves after emotional abuse whilst breaking the cycle for the future generations 💜
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EP57 Religious abuse & estrangement
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06/12/24 • 42 min
On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks to author Lyn Smith Gregory about religious trauma, abuse and the resulting estrangement from stepping out of the church.
You can find more about Lyn here: https://lynsmithgregory.com/about/
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Ep54 Fight response, anger & shame
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05/15/24 • 27 min
On this episode, host and coach Harriet Shearsmith talks about fight response, anger and shame.
You can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/unfollowing_mum
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04/17/24 • 27 min
On this episode, host and coach Harriet Shearsmith talks about setting boundaries with your partner's family and why it's so tough - from when they won't to navigating healthy reactions when you've never experienced them before, she breaks it down in this short episode.
You can get in touch with Harriet at @tobyandroo or harriet@tobyandroo.com
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04/24/24 • 55 min
On this week's episode, host Harriet Shearsmith chats to Rachel Varkey, host of It's Fine! Pod, about her experiences of generational trauma and toxic family dynamics as a child of immigrants. They talk about the 'that's just white woman stuff' myth that surrounds cycle breaking and challenging our generational trauma.
You can find Rachel here: https://www.instagram.com/itsfinethepod?igsh=N3Fjdmp5ZXRtNXE1
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06/05/24 • 34 min
On this episode host Harriet Shearsmith speaks with Sahaj Kohli, therapist, author of But what will people say? and founder of @browngirltherapy. Sahaj shares her wisdom about setting boundaries and navigating dysfunctional family dynamics as a bi-cultural child of immigrants and breaking generational trauma cycles within collectivist, multicultural families.
You can find Sahaj's book here:
https://amzn.to/3Vawj0N
And follow @browngirltherapy on instagram
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Ep 50 Late ADHD/ASD diagnosis and childhood trauma
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04/10/24 • 26 min
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Ep67 Jealousy and shame from narcissistic mothers
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10/23/24 • 35 min
On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks with an anonymous guest about her lived experience of growing up in the 80s with a toxic mother and the shame surrounding sex, jealously of joy and how unhealed trauma impacts the parental role.
If you have found Unfollowing Mum pod useful, consider pre-ordering Harriet's new book Unfollowing Mum: Break Unhealthy habits and be the parent you wish you'd had, available on 7th November 2024. You can preorder here: https://bio.to/UnfollowingMum
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02/26/25 • 32 min
On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks about the experience of being triggered - both memories that conversations with people will bring up, and what it is like to recognise your abusive parent's behaviours in someone else.
You can find Harriet's book Unfollowing Mum: Break unhealthy patterns and be the parent you wish you'd had here: https://amzn.to/3Xdu12Y
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EP71 Thanksgiving, family politics & actual politics
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11/20/24 • 31 min
On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks about thanksgiving and how to navigate the holiday period as an estranged or low contact adult.
You can grab a copy of Harriet's new book Unfollowing Mum: Break Unhealthy patterns and be the parent you wish you'd had here: https://amzn.to/3AQYKL6
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EP80 *TW* Abusive step parents, enabling parents & the physiological effect of trauma
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02/12/25 • 51 min
On this episode host Harriet Shearsmith chats with Diana, childhood sexual abuse and cancer survivor, about her experiences growing up in an abusive household and discovering the betrayal of her mum in adulthood. They discuss the physiological impact of trauma and Diana's views on her healing journey.
For more from Diana, you can find her here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diana__pearson__
Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/diana__pearson
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FAQ
How many episodes does Unfollowing Mum have?
Unfollowing Mum currently has 83 episodes available.
What topics does Unfollowing Mum cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Therapy, Podcasts, Childhood Trauma and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Unfollowing Mum?
The episode title 'EP48 Complicated feelings that come up around Mother's Day' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unfollowing Mum?
The average episode length on Unfollowing Mum is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unfollowing Mum released?
Episodes of Unfollowing Mum are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Unfollowing Mum?
The first episode of Unfollowing Mum was released on Jan 19, 2023.
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