The UnMothered Podcast

Author: Phylis Mantelli

When life gives you a toxic mother, what do you do? You listen, learn, and change your direction! Im Phylis Mantelli, author of the book UnMothered: Life With A Mom Who Couldnt Love Me. This podcast is a place for mentoring and encouragement as we navigate the complexities of toxic parent relationships. Join me as I share my journey and invite God-filled guests to discuss emotional healing, overcoming childhood trauma, and personal growth. Together, we'll explore new thoughts and patterns to transform our lives. Hear stories from women who have walked similar paths and gain wisdom and support on your journey. Lets find our way to becoming who we are meant to be, no matter where we started. Tune in for stories of empowerment, mental health support, and lots of love as we heal and grow together.
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A Conversation Around Forgiveness and Healing with Amy Smyth Miller | Episode 138
Episode 138
Monday, 17 August, 2026

Let’s dive into a great conversation around forgiveness and healing with Amy Smyth Miller. Amy is a nationally recognized educator with a bachelor’s degree in special education and a master’s in counseling. She recently retired after a 30-year career in public education and lives in northern Washington State with her husband, “Captain Crusty,” her adult son with special needs, and her rescue dachshund, Oscar.Her essays and poetry have appeared in The Muleskinner Journal, Women on Writing, Persimmon Tree, The Healing and CPTSD Chronicles, As It Ought to Be Digital Magazine, and Whatcom Writes Anthology: Legacies.Her forthcoming memoir, HOME: A Memoir of Family Forgiveness, and Healing from Complex PTSD will be released on September 15th, 2026 and is available for presale wherever books are sold.You can visit her via the web:Website: www.amysmythmiller.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amysmythmillerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_smyth_miller/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amy_smyth_millerLet’s Connect!Follow me on IG: The UnMothered Podcast https://www.instagram.com/theunmotheredpodcast/Phylis Mantelli’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/Join the conversation in my private community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheUnmotheredCommunityLike to watch your podcasts? We are on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@phylismantelli/podcasts💖 If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend who needs to hear this message. And don’t forget to leave a review—it helps more people find this podcast!*Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist or counselor.