Kelly McDaniel on Mother Hunger

An insatiable need for romantic attention and love. Periods of overeating or starving. Using alcohol, food, or over-working to numb out. A pattern of unstable and painful relationships.
Does this sound painfully familiar?
Kelly McDaniel is a trauma therapist who saw these traits over and over in clients who felt trapped in cycles of harmful behaviors and were unable to stop. In 2008, she coined the term Mother Hunger as a way to describe this pattern and has since helped countless women. In this conversation, Kelly and Laura talk about:
- What Mother Hunger is
- How Mother Hunger shows up in our relationship to food
- The three critical elements of mothering and what happens when those needs aren’t met
- What Mother Hunger looks like in other relationships, like friendships and at work
- The link between food and unstable relationship patterns
- The concept of “frozen grief”
- The double-bind women face when it comes to sexual expression
- How to begin to heal
Episode link: www.tmstpod.com/episodes/51-k...
Show notes:
Ready to Heal book
Mother Hunger book
Kelly’s website: kellymcdanieltherapy.com/
Kelly’s Instagram: / kellymcdanieltherapy
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[@jmasscott173]

I don't consider myself a reader nor did I consider myself someone who needed a mothers love. Recently I heard the title to this book and was completely drawn to it out of pure curiosity. Something deep down knew I needed to connect with this information. Upon reading this beautifully written book I'm now aware of feelings and connections that I just didn't have the dialect for. ALLLLL young girls and boys should take this information in so that humanity can connect to their heart again or for the very first time

[@Theowlhawk]

Deeply needed video for everyone ❤

[@leahforss1138]

Learning about mother hunger has been life changing for me! So thankful for Kelly McDaniel's work. Something that has helped me fill this void is nature, especially being in the mountains.

[@DebbieHappyCohen]

This is such a beautiful conversation. Thank you both so very much. 💖💖💖

[@hearme4581]

I first became upset hearing the part about borderline personality disorder because I have it from my mother, but after thinking about it. It validates so much of my strife. I have so much hurt towards my mom and I’m in therapy for borderline personality disorder and some how my issues always lean back to my mom and now I understand why

[@AliciaMarkoe]

Thank you 🦋

[@MrSusanjtr]

I almost died here 27:12 thanks for the break!

[@monicakaram]

Amazing!!

[@lovelyella]

Wonder what her take is on the narcissistic men crisis… btw reading this book in an SLAA meeting 🙏🏻

[@angelamossucco2190]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CoffeeinLa38]

Around 56:00, what’s the program she mentions - can’t make it out.

[@mixedlag]

12 step programs.