Life Check Yourself Episode 456- Unhealthy Mother-Daughter Relationships: The #1 Way to Know to Heal with Dr. Debra Mandel
In this week’s episode, I welcome Dr. Debra Mandel to the Life Check Yourself studio. Dr. Mandel is a nationally renowned psychologist with over 30 years of experience. She’s the author of four books, including the intriguingly titled “Dump That Chump,” and she’s here to share insights from her latest book, “Sassy and Rude: A New Attitude.” We discussed the complex and often tumultuous mother-daughter relationship and explored the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships, the impact of social media and societal pressures, and strategies for fostering healthier connections.
- The Influence of Social Media on Mother-Daughter Relationships
- Generational Challenges in Mother-Daughter Dynamics
- Strategies for Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships
The Influence of Social Media on Mother-Daughter Relationships (00:36:45 - 00:37:39)
The challenge lies in balancing daughters’ desire to be part of the online scene without encouraging unhealthy behaviors.
“I see so many young women with body image issues and self-esteem issues even more so… it’s kind of horrifying to some degree”.
Generational Challenges in Mother-Daughter Dynamics (00:36:01 - 00:36:45)
Each generation faces unique challenges, but the core struggles of mother-daughter relationships remain constant.The societal and technological changes contribute to these evolving dynamics
“Every generation just like we say, ‘Oh, our parents are so old-fashioned,’ or ‘they didn’t get it,’ there’s always new information and new technology that’s coming down the pike”.
Strategies for Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships (00:37:39 - 00:38:04)
Practical advice is provided for mothers of young children and teenagers to foster healthier relationships.
“We don’t want to let… the circumstances be our excuse for not learning how to be better and how to navigate through it”.
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