In this heartfelt season finale of Mother of All Trauma, Miranda, Laura, and special guest Ryan, Miranda’s older brother, dive into the complexities of their shared past. Together, they explore family dynamics, childhood memories, and how upbringing shapes adult life. Ryan shares candidly about growing up with ADHD, navigating a strict household, and his journey of self-discovery and healing. The siblings reflect on their mother’s relationships, the role of religion, and the coping mechanisms...
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In this heartfelt season finale of Mother of All Trauma, Miranda, Laura, and special guest Ryan, Miranda’s older brother, dive into the complexities of their shared past. Together, they explore family dynamics, childhood memories, and how upbringing shapes adult life. Ryan shares candidly about growing up with ADHD, navigating a strict household, and his journey of self-discovery and healing. The siblings reflect on their mother’s relationships, the role of religion, and the coping mechanisms...
In this heartfelt season finale of Mother of All Trauma, Miranda, Laura, and special guest Ryan, Miranda’s older brother, dive into the complexities of their shared past. Together, they explore family dynamics, childhood memories, and how upbringing shapes adult life. Ryan shares candidly about growing up with ADHD, navigating a strict household, and his journey of self-discovery and healing. The siblings reflect on their mother’s relationships, the role of religion, and the coping mechanisms...
In this candid conversation, sisters Laura and Katherine sit down with Miranda to unpack the complicated layers of their family story. They revisit childhood memories shaped by high expectations, holiday pressure, and the constant need to project a picture-perfect image. While Laura has chosen estrangement from their mother and Katherine maintains limited contact, both reflect on the emotional toll of growing up under their mother’s influence. The sisters open up about their contrasting roles...
In this raw and reflective episode, Miranda and Laura dive deep into the often unspoken family roles of the scapegoat and golden child. Drawing from their own childhoods, they unpack how these labels shaped their identities, relationships, and emotional wellbeing, then and now. From the weight of being blamed to the pressure of being idealized, they explore how these dynamics fueled sibling rivalry, impacted self-esteem, and created lasting emotional patterns. They also discuss the fluidity o...
In this deeply personal episode, Miranda and Laura share the stories behind their decisions to go no contact with their mothers. They open up about the emotional weight of estrangement, the repeated efforts they made to communicate their pain, and the heartbreak of being met with denial and a lack of accountability. Together, they reflect on what it means to walk away—not out of anger, but out of necessity—and explore the disconnect that happens when parents refuse to see or hear the truth. T...
In this vulnerable and thought-provoking episode, Laura and Miranda dig into the messy, exhausting world of people pleasing and conflict avoidance. From childhood survival strategies to grown-up relationship patterns, they explore how family dynamics, trauma responses (hello, fawning), and internalised self-worth issues have shaped the way they show up, or don’t, in moments of tension. Through honest storytelling and reflection, they unpack the cost of constantly keeping the peace, how resent...
In this intimate and honest conversation, Laura and Miranda unpack how unresolved “mommy issues” can deeply shape our romantic relationships — from the way we communicate to how we handle conflict, intimacy, and even breakups. They reflect on how childhood dynamics and trauma have influenced their definitions of love, trust, and emotional safety, and explore what it really means to grow and heal in the context of a relationship. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why you show up the way ...
In this episode of Mother of All Trauma, Laura and Miranda dive into the world of attachment styles, exploring how the emotional bonds formed in early childhood influence how we show up in relationships and as parents. They break down the four main attachment styles - secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, and reflect on how these patterns play out in their own lives. From romantic relationships to the way they parent, Laura and Miranda offer honest insights, real-life examples, and enc...
In this honest and revealing episode of Mother of All Trauma, Miranda opens up about the turning point that led her to go no contact with her mother. From a bachelorette party filled with disappointment to a wedding day overshadowed by manipulation and emotional turmoil, Miranda shares how these moments made her finally choose herself. Alongside Laura, she unpacks the deep emotional cost of maintaining relationships that do more harm than good—and the strength it takes to walk away. Together,...
n this raw and revealing episode of Mother of All Trauma, Laura shares the moment that changed everything, the final straw that led her to cut contact with her mom. With Miranda listening and holding space, the two explore the lead-up: repeated boundary violations, lies that rewrote the truth, and the emotional fallout of trying to protect your peace when from your parents. They unpack how seemingly small moments can pile up until something finally snaps. Laura reflects on the power of distan...
In this raw and deeply personal episode, Miranda opens up about her journey toward estrangement from her mother, a path shaped by childhood trauma, complex caregiver dynamics, and a fierce desire for freedom. From early odd jobs taken out of necessity to the pivotal moment she left for the airport, Miranda reflects on how parental control, emotional neglect, and unmet needs defined much of her early life. Together, Laura and Miranda unpack the lasting impact of trauma, the difficulty of break...
Family, trauma, and the quiet unravelling of a mother-daughter bond. In this opening episode, Laura shares the early chapters of her story—the experiences and emotional landscape that shaped her long, complicated journey toward estrangement from her mom. While this episode doesn’t explore the final breaking point, it lays bare the groundwork: childhood memories, painful relationship patterns, and the deep impact of growing up without the safety and emotional support every child deserves. Laur...
In this introduction episode of Mother of All Trauma, cousins Miranda and Laura crack open the conversation about estrangement, generational trauma, and what happens when you finally start telling the truth about your family. They didn’t grow up together, but after reconnecting as adults over shared (and wildly validating) experiences, this podcast was born. While they’re not therapists or professionals, they speak from lived experience with deep honesty, reflection, and a healthy dose ...
What if the hardest stories you've lived are the ones you need to tell? Mother of All Trauma is a podcast about what happens when the people who raised you also hurt you and how two cousins are breaking the cycle. Laura and Miranda open up about estrangement, mother wounds, and the complicated legacy of growing up with generational trauma. Raw. Honest. Unfiltered. This is what healing out loud sounds like. Send us a text Instagram Facebook
In this heartfelt season finale of Mother of All Trauma, Miranda, Laura, and special guest Ryan, Miranda’s older brother, dive into the complexities of their shared past. Together, they explore family dynamics, childhood memories, and how upbringing shapes adult life. Ryan shares candidly about growing up with ADHD, navigating a strict household, and his journey of self-discovery and healing. The siblings reflect on their mother’s relationships, the role of religion, and the coping mechanisms...
