Episode 47

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9th May 2026

[047] Healing Mother Wounds While Raising Kids: What We Pass Down

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We discuss navigating Mother’s Day expectations as both daughters and mothers, the value of clearly stating what you want, and how feeling like you “just want a day off” can signal burnout tied to unresolved inner-daughter dynamics. Jada describes “good boy” conditioning in men, overfunctioning/underfunctioning dynamics, building trust by letting partners learn, and raising kids through nurturance, guidance, and protection: especially protecting a mother’s energy. They emphasize attunement and repair with children through regulation and honest explanation rather than automatic apologies..

In this episode:

  • Meet Jada Dobesh [03:11]
  • Mothers Day Expectations [03:58]
  • Say What You Want [07:28]
  • Burnout Signals [10:52]
  • Partners And Mother Wounds [12:28]
  • Good Boys Vs Strong Men [13:03]
  • Trust And Stop Overfunctioning [17:56]
  • Attachment Styles Explained [21:52]
  • Raising Kids To Notice [27:04]
  • Healing While Parenting [31:21]
  • Triggers When Dad Yells [33:58]
  • Repair Without Auto Sorry [38:04]
  • Regulated Comeback Example [43:25]
  • Morning Repair Moments [45:59]
  • Healing After Hurting [47:23]
  • Apology That Changes [48:18]
  • Kids Push Back [52:21]
  • Plans And Bedtime [54:14]
  • Safe Love Gauge [56:20]
  • Not Enough Snuggles [01:00:38]
  • Birth Order And Smarts [01:04:44]
  • Capacity And Self Care [01:08:00]
  • Nurture Guide Protect [01:15:58]

Reflection Question:

How do you want to show up this Mother’s Day: as a mother, as a daughter, or simply as yourself? And what would it look like to honor that honestly?

Connect with Jada Further:

Jada Dobesh is the founder of Jada Dobesh Healing Company, the private healing practice within Selah Space, a holistic wellness non-profit in Sioux Falls.

Known for building both babies and businesses at the same time, Jada brings a uniquely grounded, maternal, and intuitive presence to her work. She holds a Master’s in Christian Leadership from Sioux Falls Seminary, certifications in Spiritual Direction, Reiki, and Brainspotting, and a lifelong passion for feminine wellness, daughterhood healing, and the mother wound.

Jada’s work is guided by her belief that women deserve to be tended to, supported, and deeply seen. She creates spaces where healing feels safe, sacred, and possible—and she will unapologetically chase your miracle with you.

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