258. Nisha Mody: Healing The Mother-Daughter Relationship

This conversation with Nisha Mody is a banger.We discussed:* The complexity of mother-daughter relationship* The importance of honesty, accountability, and addressing systemic issues (like patriarchy, generational gap, and cultural expectations) in the process of ancestral healing* The ways that love, guilt, and responsibility get tangled in the space between family members* The difference between escape and freedomI loved how grounded this conversation was. We weren’t just talking about healing in the abstract, but about the everyday messiness of real relationships: from awkward conversations about boundaries with primary caretakers to the subtle ways we might abandon ourselves to find belong at the start of romantic relationships.I’ve long admired Nisha’s eloquent, honest shares about her divorce, ancestral healing, and career transitions. Her newsletter is full of practical wisdom and loving-yet-unflinching call-ins.If you resonate with Nisha’s perspective, consider joining her upcoming workshop (Saturday, July 18, 2026) for mothers and daughters with James-Olivia Chu Hillman: Navigating Tension and Connecting with Intimacy.Nisha’s bio:Nisha Mody (she/her) is a healer and writer who lives in Los Angeles on Tongva land. She supports her clients to actually like themselves instead of believing the lies ruminating in their head. She is currently writing a memoir about how her abusive marriage helped her learn the difference between escape and freedom. You can find her on Instagram @healinghypegirl and her website www.nishaland.com._______Resources & LinksJoin Nisha’s upcoming workshop for mothers and daughters with James-Olivia Chu Hillman: Navigating Tension and Connecting with Intimacy.Sign up for Creative Exorcism, 9 weeks of daily guided ritual to unleash your inner creative beast here.Book a Cards Reading here.Apply for private ongoing guidance. This work refines your self-leadership skills, moves you through important life thresholds gracefully, and expands your capacity for creative expressions in career, relationships, and life.Support the podcast on Substack hereTry the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link.This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and listen to my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at [email protected]. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com/subscribe