bring me your thorniest mother-daughter relationship issues


You might be an adult daughter navigating a painful relationship with your mother.

You might be a mother trying to break generational patterns.

You might be someone who has carried shame for so long you've forgotten what it feels like to flourish.

You...

  • Want to dismantle the shame that keeps you small
  • Are willing to face difficult truths with compassion
  • Crave joy but struggle to make it feel safe
  • Need support navigating complex family relationships
  • Are tired of self-help that demands you "hack" yourself into healing
  • Want a guide who's honest, warm, and has done this work herself
  • Are not in acute crisis or in need of clinical support

Working 1:1 with me isn't a rigid program or a one-size-fits-all formula. It's a collaborative partnership tailored to your needs, your nervous system, and your timeline.

What You Can Expect

  • Deep, honest exploration
    We'll work together to uncover and dismantle the shame patterns that have shaped your life, not through force, but through fierce love and patient unraveling.
  • Non-coercive, body-centered approach
    Your body holds wisdom about what feels safe and what doesn't. We'll work with your nervous system, not against it, allowing healing to unfold organically.
  • Practical navigation of real decisions
    Whether you're grappling with boundaries, considering estrangement, or trying to stay in relationship, we'll explore your options without agenda or prescription.
  • Permission to choose yourself
    Flourishing isn't selfish. Living fully isn't a betrayal. You'll learn to make these truths feel real in your body, not just your mind.

I've been where you are. I know what it's like to carry shame so heavy it bows your shoulders and becomes your reality.

I also know what's possible on the other side, and I’d love to meet you there.

Spend some time with me (1:1) and we'll create three things together that will help you take care of yourself in the relationship you have with your mother (and/or adult daughter): safety, intentional identity, and healthy boundaries.

This coaching package is normally $2700 but I am offering it for $500 off if you purchase before the end of 2025 and pay in full.

This incudes:

  • Twelve (12) 90-minute coaching sessions on Zoom
  • Email or Voxer chat support in between sessions
  • Access to The Mother Lode Library (self-coaching tools, explainers, worksheets, inspiration, and other resources housed on Google Drive).
  • A copy of You Are Not Your Mother: Releasing Generational Trauma and Shame (paperback or Kindle)

Much, much love,

Karen

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Karen C.L. Anderson

The Shame Whispereruthor of You Are Not Your Mother: Releasing Generational Trauma & Shame and Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide for Separation, Liberation & Inspiration

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