UnMothered Sons: The Hidden Wound Men Carry | Episode 105

The UnMothered Podcast

In this powerful and emotional episode, we explore a topic that's often overlooked in conversations around childhood trauma — what happens when men are the ones who were never mothered? What does it look like when a boy grows into a man still carrying the ache of a mother’s absence, and how does that wound ripple through his career, his relationships, and his future family?

Inspired by the shocking real-life story told in the documentary Con Mom, host Phylis dives into the haunting truth about what happens when a man is so desperate for a mother’s love that he overlooks red flags, ignores his instincts, and ends up losing everything — his money, his relationship, and his newborn son.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The emotional and psychological impact of being an "UnMothered" man

• Why unresolved childhood wounds can distort adult decisions

• The hidden ways men cope with abandonment and emotional neglect

• How silence around male trauma leads to generational dysfunction

• The importance of healing, open communication, and emotional honesty

If you’re a man carrying the scars of being UnMothered, this episode is for you. It’s time to stop pushing through the pain in silence. Get support, speak your truth, and take the first step toward healing — for yourself and for the next generation.

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*Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist or counselor.