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Raised By a Monster : Healing Mother Wounds

Raised By a Monster : Healing Mother Wounds

By: Jessica Hernandez
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Growing up with a narcissistic, abusive mother leaves scars that linger long after childhood ends—but healing is possible. On "Raised by a Monster: Healing Mother Wounds" I share my personal journey of surviving abuse, navigating trauma, and reclaiming joy. Each episode, I open up about the challenges, the breakthroughs, and yes—the moments that can bring Joy through the pain.

This is a space for anyone who’s struggled with a toxic parent, felt misunderstood, or is learning to love themselves despite the past. Together, we’ll explore stories, healing strategies, and practical tools to help break cycles, find resilience, and embrace hope. If you’re ready to process, connect, and maybe even have a good laugh along the way, you’ve found your people.

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Episodes
  • Episode #5: How to spot a Narcissist.

    Episode #5: How to spot a Narcissist.
    Feb 16 2026

    Host Jessica Hernandez shares her personal story of growing up with a narcissistic mother and explains key signs to watch for: lack of accountability, double standards, grandiosity, attention-seeking, and emotional manipulation.

    She offers practical coping tools like gray rocking and yellow rocking, discusses no-contact boundaries, and gives a brief update on caring for her mother after a dementia diagnosis. The episode aims to help listeners identify narcissistic behaviors and find support.

    Find Jessica Hernandez on Instagram 🫶🏽 👇🏽

    https://www.instagram.com/raisedbyamonsterpodcast?igsh=dmdqemw3bDhvdjRo
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    39 mins
  • Episode #4: Mental Disorders related to parental Narcissistic Abuse.

    Episode #4: Mental Disorders related to parental Narcissistic Abuse.
    Jan 29 2026
    In episode 4, Jessica Hernandez shares her personal story of being raised by a narcissistic, abusive mother and explains common mental health consequences—PTSD, anxiety, OCD, people-pleasing, codependency, and personality challenges—that can result from that upbringing. She discusses her healing journey through therapy, medication, faith, journaling, and firm boundaries, and stresses the importance of finding the right support and protecting your family. Jessica invites listeners to reach out, follow her on social media, and previews the next episode on how to identify a narcissist in your life.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Episode #3: How to Deal & Heal from Narcissistic Abuse.

    Episode #3: How to Deal & Heal from Narcissistic Abuse.
    Jan 18 2026
    Find & follow me on Instagram 🫶🏽🎧👇🏽 https://www.instagram.com/raisedbyamonsterpodcast?igsh=dmdqemw3bDhvdjRo Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience Book by Eli Harwood Flewed Bath salts 🛁 You are so welcome! 😄 Please reach out to me when you are ready, I am looking forward to connecting with you. I am also loving all of the positive feedback, thoughts, kind words and questions. This love is healing! https://www.tiktok.com/@raisedbyamonsterpod?_r=1&_t=ZT-93APk57OqcZ
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    30 mins
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