Mommy Issues

Join hosts Tim Ray and Shannon McVey as they discuss trauma caused by mothers. You always hear about "daddy issues", but now it is time to hear the other side of the spectrum. They will be speaking with Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker, Speaker, Coach, Writer and Photographer, Gayle Kirschenbaum, as well as Transformational Coach / Akashic Record Practitioner, Rebecca Kirson.

Called the Nora Ephron of documentaries, Gayle Kirschenbaum is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker/TV producer/writer/TED speaker/storyteller/photographer, and forgiveness coach. Her critically acclaimed film LOOK AT US NOW, MOTHER! is about the transformation of a highly charged mother/daughter relationship from hatred to love. It’s Gayle’s story. It played worldwide, premiered on Netflix, and is credited with transforming lives. This is the “larger version” of her humorous short film, MY NOSE, in which we follow her mother’s relentless campaign to get her to have a nose job. Kirschenbaum’s TED talk, NO MORE DRAMA WITH MAMA, and movement are focused on forgiveness.
She has taken her message and lessons worldwide presenting talks and workshops at the United Nations, non-profits, corporations, and conferences such as APA (American Psychological Association and now more than ever virtually.
She is currently writing her memoir. Kirschenbaum’s photographs have been exhibited in Europe and the states. Her current solo photo exhibit in New York has gone virtual and can be seen at GayleKirschenbaum.com.
Kirschenbaum’s prior work included her film A DOG’S LIFE: A DOCUMENTARY which premiered on HBO. She created several reality shows that premiered on Discovery. Gayle is a member of the Producers Guild of America, Women’s Media Group, and is a judge for the Emmys. She has been featured widely in the media including New York Times, NBC's Today Show, Washington Post, and Ladies Home Journal.

Rebecca Kirson is a transformational coach committed to raising her clients’ levels of awareness so they can live in alignment with their higher potential.
Rebecca’s toolbox includes intuitive insights and the Akashic Records to help clients know themselves at a deeper level. With her support, clients can begin to shift the areas of their lives where they are holding themselves back and hiding their light. The result is greater levels of clarity and direction for creating a life of abundance, purpose, and empowerment.
Rebecca is fascinated with understanding human potential. She has an Executive MBA and a background in Psychology, Human Development, and Family Studies. Her mission is to help clients feel fully alive, deeply connected and create a life that truly matters. Rebecca works with clients via readings, coaching sessions, workshops, and programs.
Rebecca lives in the North Georgia Mountains with her husband, Joel, and her feline fur babies. In her free time, she pursues the exploration of expanding her potential, communing with nature, adventure travel, and living life to the fullest.