Episodes

  • EP76 Happy New Year

    EP76 Happy New Year
    Jan 8 2025

    On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks about the new year and what it means for cycle breakers, estrangements and toxic family dynamics.


    Order Harriet's new book here: https://amzn.to/3DW5ZCv


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    26 mins
  • EP75 Christmas boundaries with Natasha Nyeke

    EP75 Christmas boundaries with Natasha Nyeke
    Dec 18 2024

    On this final episode of the year, host Harriet Shearsmith talks with therapist Natasha Nyeke about boundaries at Christmas.


    You can find Harriet's book Unfollowing Mum: Break Unhealthy Patterns and be the parent you wish you'd had here: https://amzn.to/41BCzn3


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    45 mins
  • EP74 Unethical care & how to find the right therapist or coach

    EP74 Unethical care & how to find the right therapist or coach
    Dec 11 2024

    On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith has a bit of a rant about unethical care, a lack of trauma informed care and why finding the right therapist matters.


    You can find Harriet's book: Unfollowing Mum: Break unhealthy patterns and be the parent you wish you'd had here: https://amzn.to/3VxO1ME



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    32 mins
  • EP73 Sleep: the impact of narcissistic parents & attachment styles

    EP73 Sleep: the impact of narcissistic parents & attachment styles
    Dec 4 2024
    On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith chats with Holistic Sleep Coach Kelly about her experiences of growing up with a narcissistic parent and how that influences her work. They chat about attachment styles, the impact of toxic parents on our sleep patterns and more! You can find Kelly here: instagram.com/mychildsleepconsultant

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    49 mins
  • EP72 Navigating antenatal & postpartum depression with toxic family

    EP72 Navigating antenatal & postpartum depression with toxic family
    Nov 27 2024
    On this episode, host and author Harriet Shearsmith talks with an anonymous guest about their experiences of antenatal and postpartum depression whilst navigating toxic family and what it means to finally choose yourself. You can buy Harriet's new book Unfollowing Mum: Break Unhealthy patterns and be the parent you wish you'd had here: https://amzn.to/3VoJso7

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    38 mins
  • EP71 Thanksgiving, family politics & actual politics

    EP71 Thanksgiving, family politics & actual politics
    Nov 20 2024

    On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks about thanksgiving and how to navigate the holiday period as an estranged or low contact adult.


    You can grab a copy of Harriet's new book Unfollowing Mum: Break Unhealthy patterns and be the parent you wish you'd had here: https://amzn.to/3AQYKL6


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    32 mins
  • EP70 Covid weddings & cutting contact whilst pregnant

    EP70 Covid weddings & cutting contact whilst pregnant
    Nov 13 2024

    On this episode, host Harriet Shearsmith talks with guest Alyssa about her experience of cutting contact contact with her toxic mother.


    If you have found Unfollowing Mum pod useful, consider Harriet's new book Unfollowing Mum: Break Unhealthy patterns and be the parent you wish you'd had, available on 7th November 2024. You can order here: https://bio.to/UnfollowingMum


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    36 mins
  • EP69 Coming out, lack of acceptance and moving on with life

    EP69 Coming out, lack of acceptance and moving on with life
    Nov 6 2024

    On this episode host Harriet Shearsmith talks with Sariah about her lived experience of growing up in a Mormon home as a member of the LGBTQIA community and what that meant for her relationship with her parents, sense of self and how she found empowerment.


    If you have found Unfollowing Mum pod useful, consider pre-ordering Harriet's new book Unfollowing Mum: Break Unhealthy habits and be the parent you wish you'd had, available on 7th November 2024. You can preorder here: https://bio.to/UnfollowingMum


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    40 mins