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From Mothering to Smothering In this episode, host Kim Loliya delves into the complexities of mothering and smothering, particularly in the context of intergenerational trauma and societal pressures. Kim reflects on the toxic culture surrounding New Year's resolutions and the syste
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In this episode, host Kim Loliya delves into the complexities of mothering and smothering, particularly in the context of intergenerational trauma and societal pressures. Kim reflects on the toxic culture surrounding New Year's resolutions and the systemic forces that shape our desires for change. The conversation transitions into an exploration of smothering behaviors, their roots in fear and anxiety, and the cultural dynamics that perpetuate them. Kim acknowledges the importance of recognizing these patterns and working towards healthier relationships, both as mothers and as individuals who have been smothered.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to My Mother’s Trauma Podcast
01:33 Resolutions are Colonial
06:01 Decolonial Freebies Coming Up at Black Psychotherapy
08:59 The Continuum of Harmful Mothering
10:43 Smothering in Black, Brown and Indigenous Mothers
15:13 Deconstructing Smothering
18:25 Smothering Ingrained in Culture
19:49 From Smothering (Back) To Mothering
30:28 Outro
CONTACT INFO
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EPISODE LINKS
Transcript –You can find the transcript hereEvents – Register hereEvent - Holding Black Rage CPD for Helping Professionals, on 7th February 2025, online. Tickets can be purchased hereEvent - Justice in Therapy, on 15th March 2025, online. Tickets can be purchased here
CREDITS
Artwork – Kim Loliya in collaboration with DALL-EEditor & Producer – ZShed Productions
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Releasedatum: 7-1-2025 16:25:00
