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The Black Mother Wound Podcast

Jennifer Arnisejenniferarnise.com

Welcome to The Black Mother Wound  podcast where we dig deep into the unique challenges faced by Black women in their relationships with their mothers. Join us every week as we embark on an honest, vulnerable, and nurturing journey toward embracing, understanding and healing, and embracing our inner little girl.

In a world that often tries to silence our voices, this podcast is a safe space where we unpack the complexities of our relationships with the women who raised us. We confront the reality of toxic dynamics and the profound impact they have had on our lives. But we don't stop there; we're committed to unraveling the threads of generational trauma and weaving new narratives of strength, resilience, and self-love.

Visit JenniferArnise.com to start your healing journey.


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Episodes

Ep 064: You're Not a Burden

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. Ask me anything about healing your mother wound and I’ll answer it on the podcast. Click here to ask. *************************************** How we can stay connected and work together! 1. Grab my free mini-course 2. Work with me one-on-one *************************************** Many of us grew up feeling unwanted, like our very being was too much, like our presence took up space that no ...

Jul 01, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Ep 063: Give Yourself Permission to Do the New Thing

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. 💬 Episode Summary Hey sis. This week’s episode is a heart-to-heart. I’m showing up a little late (your girl’s flying solo on production), and I’m letting you know we’re taking a June break from full episodes. But this episode is the one if you’ve ever felt like you needed permission to enjoy your life. I talk about healing through joy, how play is part of reparenting, and how that self-dou...

May 27, 202525 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Ep 062: How to Keep Your Heart Open When You’ve Been Hurt So Much

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. Ask me anything about healing your mother wound and I’ll answer it on the podcast. Click here to ask. *************************************** How we can stay connected and work together! 1. Join the RESOLVE course waitlist 2. Grab my free mini-course 3. Work with me one-on-one *************************************** Healing from deep wounds is never easy, especially when those wounds come f...

May 20, 202527 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Ep 061: The Trap of the Parentified Daughter

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. Ask me anything about healing your mother wound and I’ll answer it on the podcast. Click here to ask. *************************************** How we can stay connected and work together! 1. Join the RESOLVE course waitlist 2. Grab my free mini-course 3. Work with me one-on-one *************************************** In every woman's life, there comes a point when she must confront the gap b...

May 13, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Ep 060: Dealing with Mother’s Day When You Have a Mother Wound

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. Ask me anything about healing your mother wound and I’ll answer it on the podcast. Click here to ask . *************************************** How we can stay connected and work together! 1. Join the RESOLVE course waitlist 2. Grab my free mini-course 3. Work with me one-on-one *************************************** Mother's Day can feel like a minefield when your relationship with your mo...

May 06, 202528 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Ep 059: Give Yourself Permission to Grow

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. Join the RESOLVE course waitlist: www.ResolveHealingIntensive.com 2. Grab my free mini-course: www.BlackMotherWoundHealing.com 3. Work with me one-on-one: https://bit.ly/bmwresolve *************************************** True power comes from knowing your worth doesn’t depend on what others think. Healing starts when you let yourself try, fail...

Apr 29, 202534 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Ep 058: Perfectionism Is a Trauma Response

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. Join the RESOLVE course waitlist 2. Grab my free mini-course 3. Work with me one-on-one *************************************** In a world where perception is currency, we’re often more concerned with how things look than how they feel. We smile for pictures when our hearts are heavy, post about joy when we’re barely making it, and perform per...

Apr 22, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Ep 057: You Want to Be a Good Friend but You Just End Up Betraying Yourself

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. Join the RESOLVE course waitlist: www.ResolveHealingIntensive.com 2. Grab my free mini-course: www.BlackMotherWoundHealing.com 3. Work with me one-on-one: https://bit.ly/bmwresolve *************************************** In a world that values selflessness, it's easy to confuse being good to others with genuine goodness. We often pride ourselv...

Apr 15, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Ep 056: You're scared you'll pass your trauma down to your kids

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. Join the RESOLVE course waitlist www.ResolveHealingIntensive.com 2. Grab my free mini-course www.BlackMotherWoundHealing.com 3. Work with me one-on-one https://bit.ly/bmwresolve *************************************** Many women struggle with the idea of having children because they fear repeating the same mistakes their mothers made. They wor...

Apr 08, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Ep 055: Your Mother Wound Robbed You of Your Identity

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Order my book on Amazon 5. Listen to the Podcast *************************************** Who are you beyond the labels? You’ve spent years contorting yourself to fit expectations that were never yours. Your mother’s voice st...

Apr 01, 202527 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Ep 054: You Want to Heal Your Mother Wound, but You Feel Stuck

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. 1. Sign-up for RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Download my FREE Black Mother Wound Healing Guide 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Healing is an action verb. You want to heal, but you don’t want to disappoint anybody. You want change, but you don’t want to risk losing anything. You’re waiting for the right moment, the pe...

Mar 25, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Ep 053: I Think All Black Women Have a Mother Wound

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Many people misunderstand the mother wound, thinking it’s about blaming or resenting mothers. But it’s not about pointing fingers—it’s about recognizing the emotional gaps and patterns that have been passed down...

Mar 04, 202529 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Ep 052: Live Coaching Session - Should she let her mom back in her life?

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** We all love our mothers, but is that enough? Healing reaches a point where the next step feels uncertain. The pain has been acknowledged—so what now? For us, that question centers on reconnecting with family. Do...

Feb 25, 202558 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Ep 051: My mama made me feel like I didn’t belong

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. Belonging is something everyone needs, but what if it feels out of reach? 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Many people feel like they don’t belong, even when they’re surrounded by others. We may find ourselves in spaces where we feel like outsi...

Feb 18, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Ep 050: How to Build a Healthy Self-Esteem

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Self-esteem shapes how life is experienced, but what if it's built on someone else's perception—one that was never true? Many grow up believing they are too much or n...

Feb 11, 202532 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Ep 049: Afraid to feel your feelings? Here’s what to do

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Emotions are our internal compass, guiding us through life. But many of us, especially those with a mother wound, learn early to suppress our feelings because we don’...

Feb 04, 202532 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Ep 048: More on Creating Safety: Feeling Like You Don’t Have Choices

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Creating Safety Part 2: When It Feels Like You Don’t Have Any Choices Safety is something we all crave, but often, it’s more about perception than reality. You might ...

Jan 28, 202534 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Ep 047: You are Not Defined by Your Mother Wound

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Who am I, beyond who my mother has defined me to be? For many women, the relationship with their mother shapes how they see themselves. A mother’s role is often centr...

Jan 21, 202535 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Ep 046: How to Start Being Yourself

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Reclaiming your space can be difficult, especially when it feels like you’re not being seen or heard. It can be tough to feel like you matter, which makes it harder t...

Jan 14, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Ep 045: It’s Time to Start Congratulating Yourself

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Healing and growth take time, and it all starts with being kind to yourself. A lot of us grew up with the idea of "tough love"—thinking that beating ourselves up woul...

Jan 07, 202532 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Ep 044: It’s Time for a Healing Reset

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** How do you reset your life and embrace your true self? For many of us, the new year brings a sense of pressure to start over or make big changes, but for those who ha...

Dec 31, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Ep 043: How to Create Safety in Your Life and Body

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** How do you create a life of safety? For many of us, especially those who have faced emotional pain or trauma, feeling safe can seem out of reach. When we’ve experienc...

Dec 24, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Ep 042: How to Find Your True Calling & Passion

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** How do you uncover your true talents and purpose? This question speaks to a deep desire many of us share: the need to connect with who we are at our core and live a l...

Dec 17, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Ep 041: It's Not Too Late to Be Happy

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** Is it too late to be happy? We all long for a life filled with joy, peace, and fulfillment. Deep down, we believe happiness should be an enduring part of our lives, n...

Dec 10, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Ep 040: You Need to Start Paying Attention to Yourself

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** EP40: You Need to Start Paying Attention to Yourself In this episode of the Black Mother Wound Podcast, host Jennifer Arnise shares her personal insights on the impor...

Dec 03, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Ep 039: Overcoming Procrastination and the Journey to Worthiness

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** In this episode of the Black Mother Wound Podcast, host Jennifer Arnese explores her struggles with procrastination, anxiety, and feelings of unworthiness—all stemmin...

Nov 19, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Ep 038: Reflections on Turning 50 and Life Updates

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** In this heartfelt episode of the Black Mother Wound podcast, I reflect on my personal healing journey amidst a staycation celebrating my 50th birthday. I encourage yo...

Nov 05, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Ep 037: How to Accept What Is Even When it's Hard AF

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** This is a different type of episode this week. All the cake, no icing. I’m in the middle of moving and my house is a pretty much packed up. So I recorded this week on...

Sep 24, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Ep 036: Why Healing is so Hard

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** The greatest challenge in healing is not the external obstacles but the internal beliefs we hold about ourselves. Healing is often misunderstood. Many of us believe t...

Sep 17, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Ep 035: How to Begin Setting Boundaries

Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic. How we can stay connected and work together! 1. RESOLVE Black Mother Wound Intensive waitlist 2. Free Reclaiming Your Autonomy Mini-Course 3. Work with me one-on-one 4. Watch the podcast *************************************** In life, it’s easy to be tough and assertive when we’re defending someone else or fighting for a cause. We might stand up with confidence and take action when we see ...

Sep 10, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 35
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