Welcome to another episode of "Message in the Middle" with Marianne.  The holidays undoubtedly bring joy, they also have a knack for amplifying life's stressors. Between heightened expectations, time constraints, financial pressures, and the intricate dance of family dynamics, it can be an emotionally charged period.   So, as we ease into the holiday season, it's only fitting that we delve into some of these complexities that often accompany our most significant relationships, particularly when it comes to the intricate dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and how those dynamics can play out during the holidays.To guide us through this nuanced topic, I invited Erica Thomas back to the podcast. You might remember Erica from our previous two-part discussion where we explored the patterns of generational dysfunction within mother-daughter relationships. With over 18 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist, Erica is the owner of Vita Nova Counseling and Vita Nova Mother-Daughter Coaching. She serves as a consultant, mentor, and trainer, offering her expertise to mental health professionals worldwide in navigating the intricate terrain of mother-daughter dynamics and today she will share some of her insight to help us identify and navigate these complex relationships during the holidays.Preview Episode with Erica Part One - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938384/13379683-identifying-the-patterns-dysfunctional-generational-patterns-in-mother-daughter-relationships-part-one.mp3?download=truePrevious Episode with Erica Part Two - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938384/13380425-breaking-the-cycle-dysfunctional-generational-patterns-in-mother-daughter-relationships-part-two.mp3?download=trueConnect with Erica - Vita Nova Mother-Daughter Coaching, LLC512.777.0899www.vitanovamotherdaughtercoaching.com Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...