Mother Hunger with Kelly McDaniel

In this replay conversation, psychotherapist Kelly McDaniel discusses her book 'Mother Hunger,' which explores the deep emotional needs for maternal love and the impact of unmet needs on women's lives. She explains the concept of mother hunger, the essential needs from a mother, and how these needs shape our relationships and emotional well-being. The discussion also delves into the effects of frightening mothers, the connection between food and love, and the importance of finding a compassionate witness for healing. Kelly's Book: Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance Website: Find a list of trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey. SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. HERE:

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Mother Hunger with Kelly McDaniel is an episode from The Healing Trauma Podcast by Monique Koven .

This episode is 21:24 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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