# Coming Back to Life with Makena Interview [Ep. 74]

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Podcast: [Mother Daughter Relationship Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mother-daughter-relationship-show-6993508)
Published: 2026-06-26T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://brittneymscott.com/podcast
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## Resource

Coming Back to Life: Healing the Mother Wound with Makena & Gigi Sage Makena had built a life that looked successful on paper (career, independence, and ambition) but underneath it all, she was struggling with anxiety, burnout, and a quiet sense that something was missing. In this deeply personal episode, McKenna sits down with her mother, Gigi Sage—a pioneering coach with over 40 years of experience—to share their powerful journey through breakdown, healing, and transformation. Together, they explore what it means to “lose your light,” how to find your way back to yourself, and the profound role their mother-daughter relationship played in that process. From navigating a shared “dark night of the soul” to healing the mother's wound and redefining their relationship beyond traditional roles, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and practical wisdom for anyone seeking deeper connection and aliveness in their life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What it means to “lose your light” and how it happens The impact of childhood experiences and family challenges on identity How burnout, anxiety, and misalignment show up—even in a “successful” life The power of slowing down and reconnecting with what truly brings you alive A simple but transformative question: What brings you vitality? How to navigate and heal the “mother wound” Why forgiveness is more about your freedom than the other person How redefining roles (mother, daughter, mentor, partner) can deepen connection The importance of curiosity over assumptions in relationships Key Takeaways: Start noticing what energizes you vs. drains you Create space to slow down, clarity doesn’t come from force Ask yourself regularly: What brings me alive? Get curious about the people closest to you instead of assuming you k…

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