Episode Description
In this Women’s History Month episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores one of the quietest and most complicated forms of grief women carry — the mother wound.
What happens when the person who was supposed to nurture you couldn’t?
What does healing look like when your mother is still alive, but the relationship is painful, distant, or unresolved?
In this raw conversation, Shawnti discusses emotional neglect, generational trauma, silent grief, and the journey of becoming the nurturing presence you needed growing up. She also shares powerful reflections on reparenting yourself, setting boundaries, and breaking cycles.
If you’ve ever struggled with complicated feelings about your mother, this episode will help you put language to emotions many people are afraid to acknowledge.
Subscribe to The Quiet As Kept Podcast, share this episode with someone who may need it, and explore Shawnti’s guided journals and healing resources at ShawntiRefuge.com.
Shawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.
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