Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother

After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close the chapter on this podcast.When I started this show, I was deep in a season of grief, distance, and reconnection with myself. A great deal has changed since then, including a significant shift in my family dynamics and relationship with my mother. In today's episode, you'll learn a little more as I want to remain authentic and transparent. Surprisingly, life has brought things full circle in ways I never expected.Because of that, it feels aligned to end this podcast with gratitude.It served a beautiful purpose in my life, and I’m proud of what it became.Thank you for every listen, every message, every moment of shared healing.I am forever grateful!With love, Alyssa CarlenePS: I want you always to know you can go back and listen to any previous episodes for support in navigating motherhood without your mother for support. You're never alone. Your healing matters. Your story matters! 

What would happen if you finally gave yourself permission to grieve...fully, honestly, and without apology?In today’s episode, Alyssa Carlene explores what it means to embrace grief with an open heart, especially while navigating motherhood without your own mother, in conversation with Tara Accardo, a grief and soul purpose coach. They talk about how loss shows up in the everyday moments of parenting, why motherhood can make grief feel louder, and how allowing yourself to feel it all can actually soften and support you.You’ll hear raw, grounded conversations about identity, support systems, emotional triggers, and the surprising ways grief continues to evolve as we grow. This episode is here to remind you that your grief is valid, your longing is real, and you don’t have to hold any of it alone.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I navigate motherhood when my grief feels louder than my joy some days?Why does motherhood trigger old wounds and deepen the longing for my mom?How do I keep my heart open when I’m grieving, parenting, and trying to feel supported all at once?What can I do to honor my mother’s memory while still becoming the mother I want to be?How do I build a support system when the person I need the most is no longer here?

Do you ever feel like your value depends on how much you accomplish as a mom? In motherhood, when life becomes a constant cycle of giving, striving, and proving, it’s so easy to forget that your worth isn’t something you have to earn. In today’s episode, Alyssa Carlene is joined by Chelsea Boateng, whose heart-centered work focuses on helping professional women in motherhood heal their worth wounds—the tender places where we learned to measure our value by our productivity and achievements. Together, we explore what happens when your sense of self-worth is tied to doing the most, how the absence of a mother can deepen that wound, and what it takes to gently come home to your inherent value. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:  How do I know if I’m struggling with a worth wound in motherhood?Why do I feel guilty or anxious when I’m not being productive?How does not having my mom’s presence impact the way I see my worth?What small mindset shifts can help me separate my worth from what I do?How can I begin to rest and receive without feeling like I’m falling behind?

The holidays are approaching, and with them, a familiar ache hits deeper than most realize for the mom navigating motherhood without her mother. In today's heartfelt episode, Alyssa Carlene explores the complicated mix of emotions that show up during holidays, birthdays, and family milestones when your mom isn't here to share them. Whether your loss is recent or years old... Whether your relationship was loving, complicated, or both...these meaningful days can bring grief to the surface. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why do holidays and milestones feel so much heavier for me without my mom?How can I permit myself to feel grief and joy at the same time?What boundaries can I set to protect my peace during special events?How can I honor my mother’s memory in small, meaningful ways?How do I keep moving forward and build new traditions while still missing her?

How do you find joy in the most devastating times in your life, the absolute hardest seasons when you feel like you're buried in grief and simply surviving?Today's episode features Leona deVinne, an internationally recognized speaker, leadership coach, and author. Leona is also a mother of three and tragically lost her mother at age 22, when her first child was only three months old. Her passion is helping all women rise from their adversities by finding joy in the hardest seasons. Today, she wants to provide hope for mothers who have lost their mothers because she truly understands what that experience is like.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I find meaning in my life after the death of my mother? What does it mean to really own who I am?How can I have more clarity, confidence, and courage in my life? What are the secrets to joy in the hardest seasons? How can I embrace and actually feel my grief? Resources from this episode: Help with grief: https://leonadevinne.kit.com/9ca32e66f8Link to Leona's book: "Finding Your Joy Spot"  https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Your-Joy-Spot-Unexpected/dp/0991707583/ref=monarch_sidesheet_titleSign up for her newsletter here: https://leonadevinne.com/subscribe. Weekly tips and research-backed techniques to stay true to yourselfLeona's Website: www.leonadevinne.com

After a week-long complete social media/media detox, Alyssa Carlene learned three major lessons she wants to share with you. If you're struggling with the weight of the world and the collective heaviness many mothers and humans feel at this time, this episode provides some great examples of why unplugging is necessary for inner peace and a deeper connection to God. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What triggers are causing me to overuse social media? Why can social media or other media keep me from processing emotions that I need to feel? Why should I take time to unplug or detox as a mom? 

Today, humans alike can feel the heaviness of tragedy and grief in the United States of America and in the world as a whole. If you're feeling this collective and shared weight, as a mom or human being, today's episode is all about three powerful trauma-healing practices. When we heal, it impacts our children and societies for the better. Join Alyssa Carlene as she shares personal experiences and incredible results from these specific practices, plus various reasons why they are successful.  Listen to today's episode to answer the following questions: What can I do when I feel helpless as a mom and want to make an impact on my children/society for the better? What are positive examples of trauma healing work? Why is it important to heal my trauma? 

How do you find stability when you lose your mother and have subsequent mother figures come and go throughout your life? It's devastating to navigate such huge losses, espeically as a mother, but there is hope and healing along the way! Today on Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene talks with Samantha Welch, an amazing girl mama of three with an incredible story. When Samantha was nine years old, her mother passed away in a house fire. Throughout the rest of her childhood, she experienced mother figures enter and depart, some not even leaving with a goodbye. Samantha shares how she found true healing through nourishing her relationship with God, inner child work, and forgiveness. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I break cycles of dysfunction and find resources to do so? What can I do to soften my heart so I no longer live with unforgiveness? What is a healthy way to grieve, and is it okay to grieve? Where can I find support in navigating motherhood without my mother? 

When's the last time you had a terrific laugh - a big, belly laugh, tears streaming down your cheeks, laugh out loud, HEALING laugh? Today, Alyssa Carlene makes the case for prioritizing and even scheduling laughter as a mom. She shares reasons why moms need laughter and provides statistics that prove humor to be an amazing healing tool. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:  Why is it important for me to laugh when motherhood feels overwhelming? How can humor actually help me cope with stress, grief, or tough days?   Can laughing really improve my physical and emotional health as a mom? Where can I find community to help me grieve, grow, and embrace humor while I heal? 

You are not doomed to repeat the mistakes of those who raised you! Even if you grew up with emotional abuse, you get to be the change that breaks the cycle! Today on the podcast, Alyssa Carlene talks  with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Reesa Morala, who shares how to break free from toxic patterns, reclaim your power as a mom, and raise your children in the love and safety you always deserved.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I thrive as a mom who's suffered from emotional abuse? How do I trust myself and the decisions I make? What do I say to my children about the boundaries I've set with my mother/other family members if they are toxic? What are some ways I can cultivate more self-compassion and love? 

As a mom, a parent, and a human being...your energy absolutely needs protection!If you are feeling drained by the heaviness of life and others' energy around you, then today's episode is for you. Alyssa Carlene, your host,  is sharing three simple but powerful ways to protect your energy, so that you can feel replenished and revived every single day to conquer your daily tasks and show up as the mom you desire to be! Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What’s a simple way to create a mental “shield” against draining people or situations?What small daily habits can help me reset when life feels overwhelming?How do I start protecting my energy in a way that sticks?

What if the struggles you’re working through could become the blueprint your child uses to overcome theirs? Today on the podcast, Alyssa Carlene shares a five-step process for facing your challenges and using them as a powerful teaching tool for your kids!Whether it’s fear, self-doubt, or anxiety, you’ll discover practical ways to model resilience and break cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or avoidance. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:  What simple steps can I take to model resilience for my kids without pretending I’m “fine”?How do I talk about my feelings in a way that’s age-appropriate for a young child?How can I teach my child to separate emotions from logic when facing an obstacle?What small, practical actions can we take together to build confidence and courage over time? 

Does setting boundaries with family (espeically toxic family members) feel excruciating—like guilt, obligation, or fear of conflict always get in the way? In today's episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene talks about how to set clear, healthy boundaries with toxic relatives without drowning in guilt. You’ll learn why boundaries are necessary for healing, how to hold them with confidence, and what to do when pushback comes. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How do I know if a family member is toxic or just difficult?What kind of boundaries are realistic when it's family?How can I set boundaries without feeling selfish or mean?What do I say when someone pushes back or tries to guilt me?How do I deal with the grief of setting boundaries with people I wish I could be close to, especially as a mom without my mom? 

What if some of the biggest obstacles in your motherhood journey aren’t your circumstances, but the silent beliefs you’ve internalized along the way? In this episode, Alyssa Carlene takes a deep dive into three hidden beliefs that keep so many moms, who are mothering without their own mom's support, stuck in survival mode. These beliefs often stem from unhealed wounds, generational patterns, and the absence of a nurturing maternal figure, and they directly impact how we mother our children and care for ourselves. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:  What are hidden beliefs, and how do they silently shape my motherhood experience?How can I recognize which beliefs are rooted in my childhood story?Why is it so hard to ask for help or trust myself as a mom?How do these beliefs tie into harmful generational patterns, and how can I break them?What’s the first step toward healing so I can mother from a grounded, resilient place? 

If you’re a mom doing the hard work of healing while raising little ones, these five books belong on your shelf! Whether you’re navigating motherhood without the support you needed, working to break generational cycles, or learning to remother yourself with compassion, these life-changing books can offer the guidance, validation, and hope you’ve been craving.In this episode, Alyssa Carlene will briefly introduce you to five powerful reads that support your emotional growth and help you feel more grounded, empowered, and seen on your motherhood healing journey.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What are some powerful books that can support my emotional healing as a mom?How can I begin to remother myself when I didn’t have a nurturing mother?What books can help me feel more grounded and present in motherhood?How do I begin healing the past so I can parent more effectively?What tools or perspectives can help me grow into the mom I want to be?

What peace might you find if you stopped fighting what you can’t change? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to accept the hard things in life, especially the ones you didn’t choose. You’ll learn how acceptance isn’t giving up, but a powerful act of emotional freedom. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:  What does it really mean to accept something I can’t change?How do I begin accepting the fact that my mom isn’t here to support me?What’s the difference between acceptance and giving up?Why is it so hard to stop wishing things were different — and how can I let go of that?What small practices can help me feel more peace and less resistance in everyday motherhood? 

Feeling like you’re running on empty as a mom? This short and gentle episode is a love letter to the mom who's exhausted, overwhelmed, and barely holding it all together. If you're in survival mode, this is your reminder that you’re not alone. You’re still enough, and you don’t have to do it all to be worthy of rest and love. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What can I do when I feel like I have nothing left to give?How do I remind myself that I’m enough, even on my hardest days?Is it normal to feel this tired and still love my children deeply?Can I let go of the guilt I feel when I’m not doing “all the things”?Where can I turn for support when navigating motherhood without my mother? 

You might be surrounded by your kids all day long and still feel incredibly lonely. Maybe you don’t have a strong circle of mom friends to lean on. And if you’re navigating motherhood without the support of your mom, that loneliness can feel even deeper. Do you experience this?  Today, on Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene explores why loneliness is common to many mothers and important ways you can care for yourself. She also mentions simple ideas to connect with other mothers and create real, meaningful relationships. Listen to today's episode to answer the following questions:  Why do I feel so lonely even though I’m constantly surrounded by my kids?  What can I do when the loneliness in motherhood feels overwhelming? How do I care for myself emotionally when I don’t feel seen or supported?Where can I find a meaningful connection when I don’t have a strong support system? 

Are you looking for a supportive space where you can vent, feel understood, and connect with other moms who truly get what it’s like to navigate motherhood without your mother? Today on the podcast, join Alyssa Carlene to hear TEN powerful reasons to join the Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother Facebook community! Finally, you'll have a place to build meaningful friendships, share your emotions without judgment, and feel empowered by moms who are walking a similar path. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Where can I find other moms who understand what it’s like to parent without support from my mom?What kind of support is available to me if I feel alone in motherhood? Is there a space where I can talk honestly about how hard this is, without feeling judged?Why would joining a Facebook group make a difference for me right now? 

If you're navigating motherhood without your mother, a supportive community is your missing piece to healing, alignment, and validation! You were never meant to mother alone. And for moms without moms, that isolation can run even deeper. Join Alyssa Carlene on today's episode to hear some exciting news and seven specific reasons why confidence and empowerment grow faster and stronger in community. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:  Why do I feel so alone in motherhood, even when I’m surrounded by people?  How do I find other moms who understand what it’s like to parent without a mom? Is it normal to still grieve my mom or the relationship I wish I had, now that I’m a mom too? I know I need support, but I don’t know where to start. What’s one step I can take today? 

Are you stepping into a season of motherhood where you claim your power, even without the support you always deserved?Join Alyssa Carlene as she shares the exciting news about her free video training: Five Steps to Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother (which can be accessed below)! This training is all about her five-step ROOTS framework, the same five steps that she used to move from pain, shame, and survival…to purpose, joy, and rooted motherhood.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why does motherhood feel so hard without my mom's support?  What kind of help or guidance is out there for a mom like me?  Why does becoming a mom bring up so much pain from my past?  What’s holding me back from becoming the mom I want to be? 

There’s something people don’t talk about enough: how utterly alone, lost, and overwhelmed you can feel when you’re raising children without the presence or support of your mother. In today's episode, join Alyssa Carlene as she breaks down the emotional and psychological loss of navigating motherhood without your mother. Even though there is deep pain, there is also hope and healing!Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why does it feel so devastating and tragic to navigate motherhood without my mom? Am I broken because I still long for a mom I never had (or still don’t have)?  Where do I even start when it comes to healing from not having my mom’s support? 

As a mom, do you ever feel like negative thoughts have taken over your headspace? In this quick episode, Alyssa Carlene shares four simple, real-life practices to help you shut down that inner critic and bring your mindset back to center—because motherhood is hard enough without your brain working against you. These bite-sized mindset shifts are perfect for busy moms who need a reset in five minutes or less. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why do I keep thinking the worst about myself as a mom?How can I stop spiraling when negative thoughts take over?What can I do in the moment to quiet my inner critic?Are there quick mindset tools I can use even on busy days?How do I separate my thoughts from the truth?Can I change the way I talk to myself?

Have you ever carried a hurt so deep that it changed the way you saw yourself or the world? Perhaps you've held on—not because you wanted to, but because you didn't know how to let go. In today's episode, Alyssa Carlene explores the power of forgiveness. She meets you exactly where you are through spiritual wisdom, honest reflection, and simple steps to start healing today.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions:  What does forgiveness mean—and does it mean I have to forget what happened?How do I know if I’m truly ready to forgive someone who hurt me?Can I forgive without letting that person back into my life?What are some simple, personal ways I can start the forgiveness process?Why does forgiveness feel so hard, and what if I’m not sure I want to do it?

You don’t need to be a perfect mom, but you can become a resilient one! Emotional resilience is like a muscle- built upon practice, passion, and intention.  This episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother will show you how to grow emotional resilience in three specific ways tailored to your unique needs. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Do I ever feel like I’m mothering without a map?Am I still carrying pain or patterns from my childhood into my parenting?What would emotional resilience look like for me right now?What kind of home environment do I want to create—and what’s standing in the way?

Mother's Day can be a challenging holiday for a mom who is grieving her mother because of loss, distance, or estrangement. Does this resonate with you? Today's episode is for anyone who may find this day more painful than peaceful. Alyssa Carlene, your host, shares the importance of gracefully honoring your complex feelings and thoughtful ways to guard your heart this Mother's Day. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How do I make space for my grief without feeling guilty? How can I protect my peace when social media and family gatherings feel like too much?  Is there a way to honor my mother—or my pain—without being consumed by it?  What are some gentle ways I can take care of myself when this day just hurts? 

Are you grieving a mother who is still alive? This feels like mourning a maternal relationship that is unresolved, confusing, or missing something essential, like the love, safety, or presence you needed but didn’t receive from her. Today's important conversation, of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother is an invitation for you to honor this complicated grieving journey. Join Alyssa Carlene in processing all of these intense feelings and acknowledging your loss. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why does it hurt so much when my mother is still alive? Can I grieve someone who is still here and didn't physically leave me or die? What am I grieving when I think about my mother? How do I make peace with what I never received? Is it okay to set boundaries with someone I still long for? Where can I turn for support in my grieving process/journey? How do I allow myself to feel without judgment? 

Would you like a simple way to quickly shift the energy of your home? Motherhood can be extremely loud and exhausting—and sometimes the tone at home starts to match that chaos. In this episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, gratitude is the answer! Join Alyssa Carlene as she shares her experience with thankfulness and ways to plant seeds of gratitude in your children! Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I bring more peace into my home, starting with me? What can I do to help my kids feel more grounded - even when I'm exhausted? Is there a simple way to feel more present and less overwhelmed today? Can something as small as gratitude really make a difference in how I feel? 

Whether your mother is absent through loss, distance, or pain, this offering is here to hold you. Today, Alyssa Carlene delivers a beautiful mantra that honors your grief, growth, and the sacred work of re-mothering yourself as you mother your child/children. May these words become a soft place to land in your deepest struggles. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What can I say to myself when the ache and absence of my mother feels overwhelming? Where can I go for support as a motherless mother? Can I really heal & thrive without the mother I needed? 

Do you ever feel shame or guilt as a mom for feeling negative and uncomfortable emotions tied to motherhood? If so, you're not alone!Today on the podcast, Alyssa Carlene shares why feeling difficult emotions can be hard for mothers, what it means to sit with them, and the beauty that comes from letting ourselves feel. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What are common uncomfortable emotions that mothers experience? How do I process big emotions without feeling guilt or shame about them as a mom? How can I let go of societal pressure and pressure from myself to only feel positively about motherhood? What are solid, doable ways I can sit with tough emotions to process them? How do I model emotional safety for my children? 

Are you in a stage of motherhood that feels excruciatingly heavy? If you're in the trenches, this episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother is for you. Alyssa Carlene opens up about the deep difficulties she's experiencing as a mother currently. She also shares three helpful ways you can lift the load and your spirits, because you're not alone in the struggle. Listen to this episode to answer the following questions: Why does motherhood feel so heavy, and what can I do to lift the load? Can hypnosis help me when motherhood feels unbearable? How can I better connect with Mother Nature to regulate and feel at peace? What can I do to prioritize humor and laughter in my life? 

Are you ready to reclaim your life and truly own your story? Today's episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother is about breaking free from the victim mentality and stepping into a place of healing, strength, and ownership. Alyssa Carlene shares five key points to incorporate into your life to transform your pain into purpose when the victim mentality's got you stuck. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I take ownership of my past and let go of what no longer serves me? How can I stop seeing myself as a victim and start seeing myself as strong and capable?  What are some practical steps I can take to shift my mindset from powerless to empowered?  What does it look like to let go of blame when the pain still feels so real?  How do I rewrite my narrative when I feel like my past defines me? 

Are you ready to build confidence in your abilities as a mother? In this episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene empowers you to develop deep self-trust while fostering your self-worth. She shares why building confidence can be difficult for motherless mothers and all moms in general. Best of all, she provides an incredible reframing statement along with helpful practical applications. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What would it feel like to have more confidence in myself and my mothering? What are some ways I can build confidence in my motherly abilities? Where can I turn for support when I experience doubts and fears about myself as a mother? How has my past shaped the way I see myself as a mother? How do I trust my instincts as a mother? 

Have you ever reacted to a situation without thinking—only to realize later that it was a destructive pattern? In today's episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene dives into the Six P's of Destructive Patterns -  subconscious, generational behaviors that many moms unknowingly repeat and model for their children.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Am I unknowingly passing down patterns from my own childhood?Do I sometimes feel like I’m parenting on autopilot, reacting in ways I don’t fully understand?Why do I fall into people-pleasing, perfectionism, or other habits that don’t serve me—and how can I break free?Could my unmet emotional needs be affecting the way I show up as a mom?What will it take for me to heal and finally break harmful cycles? 

How many of us mothers walk through life repeating patterns that were modeled for us as children without even realizing it? In today’s conversation, Alyssa Carlene guides you through how and why recognizing harmful patterns is the first step toward healing. She dives into practical, empowering tips and leaves you with a gentle and hopeful invitation for change. After all, awareness of these patterns is an act of self-love and is key for your transformative journey. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: What are examples of harmful patterns that I may be repeating in my mothering? Where did I first learn these harmful patterns? How do I change the harmful patterns or behaviors for myself and my children? Why does noticing harmful patterns feel so terrible? How do I transform any guilt and shame into self-love and liberation? 

Have you ever felt helpless and confused navigating motherhood without maternal support? Do you want to become the mother you needed and create a new legacy for your children? In this episode, Alyssa Carlene breaks down the how of navigating motherhood without the support of your mother. She takes a deeper dive into her ROOTS framework—a powerful roadmap designed to help you recognize harmful patterns, own your story, open your heart to forgiveness, transform limiting beliefs, and set healthy boundaries.You’ll walk away with actionable steps to start implementing this framework in your own life, so you heal and thrive as the mother you want to be! Listen to this episode to answer the following questions: How do I recognize harmful patterns from my childhood? What’s a better way to accept and own my story? How can I open my heart to forgiveness? What are limiting beliefs and how can I transform them? How can I set healthier boundaries with my mother and others? 

Are you navigating the wild ride that is motherhood without the support of your mother?  Welcome to Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother! The mission of this new podcast is to help motherless mothers recognize harmful patterns, own their stories, open their hearts to forgiveness, transform limiting beliefs, and set new boundaries. By doing this, it is creating a safe space for moms to heal and grow together. In this episode, your host, Alyssa Carlene shares her deeply personal story about growing up without maternal support and how it shaped her journey as a mother. She opens up about the challenges of navigating motherhood without her mom’s guidance, the pain of unresolved wounds, and her path toward healing and breaking generational trauma. Listen to this episode to answer the following questions: Where can I turn for support navigating motherhood without my mother? How does growing up without maternal support impact the way I navigate motherhood? What steps can I take to begin my healing journey and create a healthier future for myself and my children? Why is it important to address childhood wounds? What will help help me break generational trauma? 

Motherhood sure has a way of bringing up childhood wounds we thought were behind us. Have you ever felt this happen? In this episode of Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene walks you through 10 powerful steps to help you process the past by reconnecting with your inner child. From acknowledging your feelings and setting boundaries to reparenting yourself and breaking generational cycles, each step is designed to support your healing and growth. Tune in to learn how to start implementing these steps and take meaningful strides toward self-compassion, forgiveness, and lasting transformation.Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: Why is it important for me to acknowledge and validate my feelings when healing childhood wounds?How can I embrace my inner child, and how will it help me heal?In what ways can therapy and professional support help me on my healing journey?How can I set boundaries with myself and others to protect my emotional well-being?How does reparenting help me heal, and what are some ways I can start reparenting myself?

Are you navigating motherhood without your mom? Motherhood is challenging, and doing it without your own mother's support can feel isolating, heartbreaking, and discouraging. Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother is the go-to podcast for moms who lack maternal support and are seeking to heal childhood wounds and break generational trauma. This show empowers moms to achieve lasting results, like better emotional regulation, breaking harmful patterns, and creating a healthy family environment.Alyssa Carlene, your host, is a dedicated mom on a mission to support fellow motherless moms. With emotional depth and passion drawn from her transformative journey, Alyssa proves that the absence of a motherly figure can make you stronger—and that you don't have to face this path alone. Through her 5-step ROOTS framework, listeners will learn to Recognize harmful patterns, Own their stories, Open their hearts to forgiveness, Transform limiting beliefs, and Set new boundaries. If you’ve been asking questions like: How can I heal my childhood wounds to be the best parent for my children?How do I break harmful generational patterns to prevent passing down trauma?How do I set healthy boundaries with my mother and/or other family members? What are ways I can emotionally regulate as a motherless mom? Where can I find support navigating motherhood without my mom? What are the root causes of my chronic pain and mental health struggles? How can I create a healthier and stable home environment for my family? What are some alternative methods for healing childhood trauma? How do I stop people pleasing so I can better care for my needs? How can I open my heart to forgiveness to move forward and continue healing myself? If you’re ready to transform yourself and create the loving home environment you’ve always dreamt of and deserve, this show is for you!

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*PSA: Uproot and Uplift is ending....but no need to fret, Alyssa has a new passion project in store! This short episode is a farewell and brief description of what is to come in the rebrand. Starting February 2025, Uproot and Uplift will officially be changed to "Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother". Alyssa talks about her why for this specific change, her excitement about future episodes, and her plans to create a community of empowered mothers who lack maternal support, looking to heal from childhood wounds and break generational traumas. To stay in the loop, follow Alyssa on her new social media platforms: Instagram- @alyssa.carlene.rogersFacebook- Alyssa Carlene Rogers

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*The fourth and final episode of the "Chronic Pain Series" features Donna Irene, a commercial traveler and lifestyle photographer who's lived in the thralls of pain and disability since she was 8 years old. In speaking with Alyssa, she shared that it wasn't until August 2022 that she received a formal diagnosis.These answers propelled her healing journey, which took place in parts, and ultimately guided her into an ongoing state of acceptance and surrender. It's not always easy in the midst of her struggles, yet through vulnerability in sharing her story, she's found immense hope and peace. "These struggles that you're facing...as hard as they can be...can also be an amazing opportunity and window into really connecting with others. And being able to connect through shared experiences in empathy and love." - Donna IreneThanks for tuning in!

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*Sheena Rydings, a psychotherapist and chronic pain specialist, is the amazing guest for Alyssa's third episode of Uproot and Uplift's "Chronic Pain Series". Together, the two discuss the connection between perfectionism and chronic pain. Many who suffer with chronic pain may not be aware of the harmful pressure they put on themselves when they crave a cure and ignore their mind and body's deeper needs. Sheena herself shares her experience living with pain and her mother's beautiful example. She mentions the importance of making a plan and self-care. Also detailing acceptance and commitment therapy techniques, she recognizes that we can focus on what's more meaningful for progression and true healing. "What I'm doing is not less, it's just different." -Sheena*Connect with  Sheena @the_pain_therapist on Instagram

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*Episode 2 of the "Chronic Pain Series" features Catherine Courtice, a chronic pain coach, author and survivor. In 2007, Catherine fell backwards down a flight of stairs...and her life was never the same. She was confined to her bed and couch with only doctor's appointments on her calendar within the terrifying, foreseeable future. One day she had her "catalyst moment". She was done giving power to others to decide HER fate. Little by little, she learned to partner with her body and reframe by "saying yes" to her life! Catherine supports and coaches individuals struggling with debilitating diagnoses and chronic pain through her AARC framework (acknowledge, accountability, reframe, choice). You can find her book "When Life Gives You Lemons, Choose the Lime: Embracing Life After Diagnosis" on Amazon. Connect with Catherine @overcomechronicpain 

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*Welcome to the first episode of the "Chronic Pain Series"! Are you battling chronic pain, desperate for relief, hopeless, anxious, depressed, and terrified of the future? You are not alone! Unfortunately, the incessant chase for relief is insatiable and destructive. In this episode, Alyssa talks with the incredible Dr. Daren Brooks, founder of The Bridge Total Health Recovery Center. From the trenches of chronic pain and illness himself, Daren adresses the emotional turmoil that follows this chase. By flipping the switch, one can find liberation and peace in taking back the driver's seat of their life instead of remaining a passenger to their pain. "All of those sensations that used to crush you regularly, you're like 'I know you...sit in the back!'"-Dr. Daren Brooks *For more information about The Bridge check out their website belowhttps://thebridgerecoverycenter.com/

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.**Content Warning: This episode is intended for mature audiences only and involves depictions of intense traumatic life events (attempted rape, tragic deaths (by shooting, falling, illness), and serious drug/alcohol abuse). Please listen with caution.*In this episode, Alyssa interviews her very first guest Dr. James Flowers, PhD, LPC-S. Recounting his childhood and the extremely traumatic events throughout his life, he stands as a remarkable example of resilience and strength. He shares his "why" and passion for becoming an expert in chronic pain, PTSD, addiction, and mental health. The two discuss rejecting victimhood and the emotional impact during the recovery process for those who may identify deeply with trauma and chronic pain. "Whatever it is that you've been through, there is a way out. There is a light and you're not alone. And you always have some way of being helped and someone will be there if you ask for it. And I'm a perfect example of that..." -Dr. FlowersLearn more about Dr. Flowers and his incredible work at https://jflowershealth.com/ and check out his podcast "Understanding the Human Condition".Connect with Dr. Flowers @jflowershealth !! 

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*At the end of 2022, Alyssa had the absolute privilege and opportunity to attend a total health recovery center/retreat in Southern Utah called The Bridge. This experience was deeply transformative, bridging Alyssa to her new self and life on the mend. Being introduced to several new modalities and tools, she reminisces about her five biggest takeaways: ​Rejecting her Victim Mentality​Embracing/Acknowledging her Inner Child​Trusting Herself​Forgiving her Parents​Discovering the Medicine WheelLearn more about The Bridge at https://thebridgerecoverycenter.com/ 🫶

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*How often do we take the time every day to embrace simple stillness and silence? It may seem like a simple task, but with the many and varied distractions of our modern world and lifestyles, embracing this can be a daunting task. Join Alyssa as she details why accepting and allowing stillness/silence into our lives brings major benefits, peace, and healing. 

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out from the healing process? Do you find life feels more chaotic and roller coaster-like than average? Alyssa shares that taking the time to acknowledge the process while giving yourself grace truly opens the door to peace. After all, healing is not linear!

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.*Presence. Living in the moment. Right Now. Being. It seems simple enough, but it's not always easy. How often do we deny our circumstances by clinging to the past or living in the future? Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" sparked today's episode as Alyssa shares personal experiences and takeaways from his influential book. There are three ways we can all remain more present: 1. Recognition of Thoughts2. Body Awareness3. Acceptance/SurrenderAre you ready to trust in the undeniable present moment? This will catapult your healing! 

*If you are listening to this show after 02/25/25, this episode was a part of Uproot and Uplift (the previous show) - since then, there has been a rebrand. The information is still relevant to moms who lack support from their mothers to make peace with the past, build confidence in their present role, and break harmful generational patterns for the future.**Trigger Warning: This episode details a suicide by overdose and the traumatic events that followed. The depiction may be graphic or triggering for certain listeners. Please use discretion as this content is intended for mature audiences only.*An extremely traumatic experience turned out to be the ultimate shift for true, sustainable healing. In the third part of her "Mother Hunger Episode Series", Alyssa recounts the absolute worst day of her life and the tumultuous events that followed. From grief to betrayal, sadness to anger, and finally forgiveness, join the story that promoted the creation of this podcast!