What is matrophobia, the fear of becoming like your mother?

About this episode

For some people, their mother is someone they admire and hope to become more like. But for others, it’s the complete opposite. They grow up telling themselves one thing: whatever happens, I’m not going to end up like my mum. For some, that feeling can become a real source of anxiety. Psychologists have a name for it: matrophobia. So where does that fear come from? Does this only affect daughters? So are difficult mother-daughter relationships inevitable? So how do you break the cycle? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence? Do parents really not have a favorite child? Is it possible to not love your parents? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices