004. The Mother Wound: How Olivia Amitrano Healed Generational Trauma and Found Self-Trust

In this heartfelt episode of Kissing Frogs, Olivia Amitrano joins Dr. Molly to share the powerful arc of her relationship with her mother—an artistic, complicated woman whose struggles shaped Olivia’s own journey through trauma, forgiveness, and ultimately, self-trust. Their candid conversation explores how early family dynamics and the cycle of inherited wounds can color the way we love, care for others, and eventually, ourselves.Topics Covered:- The mother wound and parentification- Generational patterns & the quest to break cycles- How caregiving and nearly losing her mom led to profound inner change- Discovering self-trust after decades of external seeking- Healing and reclaiming voice through art and musicOlivia Amitrano is an herbalist, singer/songwriter, and the curious mind behind the wellness forward hit podcast, What’s The Juice. As the founder of Organic Olivia, she blends herbalism with modern health insights to help people bridge tradition and evidence-based wellness in meaningful ways. On What’s The Juice, Olivia brings candid, deep, and often juicy conversations with thinkers, healers, artists, and experts, all in service of making health feel human. Beyond her work in herbal education and community building, she’s also a creative voice in music, weaving soul into her art as a singer and songwriter.Together, Dr. Molly and Olivia invite listeners to consider that even our messiest family stories can lead to wisdom, self-compassion, and the freedom to choose our own path.Connect with Olivia:Instagram: @oliviaamitranoWebsites: organicolivia.comPodcast: What’s The Juice?Connect with Dr. MollyWebsite: www.drmollyburrets.comInstagram: @drmollyburrets @KissingFrogsPod