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 within the family, Laura as the scapegoat and Katherine as the invisible child, and the lasting impact on their self-esteem, boundaries, and body image. They also share how they’re breaking cycles as mothers themselves, prioritizing emotional safety, open communication, and healthier traditions for their children.

Despite the challenges of navigating their parental relationships, Laura and Katherine find strength in one another, gratitude for the families they’ve built with their supportive partners, and hope in the new dynamics they’re creating.

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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 of these roles, how gender expectations played a part, and what it’s taken to begin healing.

This conversation isn’t just about the past, it's about what comes next. Miranda and Laura talk candidly about how parenting their own kids has become a powerful catalyst for breaking generational cycles and redefining what healthy family relationships can look like.

Whether you were the scapegoat, the golden child, or somewhere in between, this episode will leave you feeling seen, and maybe even a little more understood.

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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. This conversation isn’t about blame, but about boundaries, self-preservation, and the grief that comes when the people who raised you won’t acknowledge the reasons you left.

Whether you’ve experienced estrangement or are trying to understand it, this episode offers validation, clarity, and connection.

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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 resentment builds in silence, and why saying no can be an act of radical self-care. They also explore the way parenting has forced them to reckon with their own boundaries, and how breaking cycles starts with learning to stand up for yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.

If you've ever apologised too much, avoided hard conversations, or said yes when you meant hell no, this episode is for you.

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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 you do in love, or why certain patterns keep repeating, this one’s for you.

Themes:

• Childhood trauma’s impact on adult relationships
• Intimacy, trust, and vulnerability
• Communication struggles and conflict styles
• The emotional fallout of breakups
• Personal growth, self-awareness, and boundary-setting

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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 encouragement for anyone navigating connection and healing.

The conversation also explores how understanding your attachment style can be a powerful tool for growth, and how it's possible to move toward secure traits, even when you didn’t grow up with them.

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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, they discuss the guilt, grief, and liberation that often come with estrangement, and the healing power of owning your truth.

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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 distance, the clarity that came with space, and the painful realization that accountability may never come from the people who hurt you.

There’s vulnerability, frustration, and even a bit of laughter, because sometimes, the only way through the mess is to talk it out (and maybe swear a little).

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