UnMothered No More:
The Healing Power of Walking Through Your Own Childhood Story
By Phylis Mantelli
SAN JOSE, CA— April 28, 2026 — What happens when the one person who was supposed to nurture you caused your deepest wounds? In her new book, UnMothered No More: The Healing Power of Walking Through Your Own Childhood Story (Redemption Press, 2025), author, speaker, and certified trauma-informed coach Phylis Mantelli offers women a path toward freedom from toxic mother wounds and generational dysfunction.
Drawing from her own story of growing up with a toxic mother, Mantelli combines biblical wisdom, coaching practices, and practical tools to guide women through the steps of healing. With journaling prompts, prayer, and honest encouragement, UnMothered No More equips readers to:
- Set healthy boundaries without guilt
- Recognize and release destructive family patterns
- Find safe, nurturing “mama mentors”
- Replace shame with God’s love and truth
- Create a new legacy of peace for future generations
She told her own story in her memoir, UnMothered: Life with A Mom Who Couldn’t Love Me.
Her own experience led to her training as a trauma-informed coach more than a decade ago. Since she has walked this journey herself, she now seeks to help women break cycles of dysfunction with courage and faith. In addition to being a trauma-informed coach, Mantelli is also a speaker and host of The UnMothered Podcast.
“Breaking patterns is not betrayal—it’s leadership,” says Mantelli. “This work isn’t just about your healing—it’s about what you pass on to the generations that follow.”
About the Author
Phylis Mantelli is an author, speaker, podcast host, and certified trauma-informed coach who helps women heal from the wounds of toxic family systems. Passionate about equipping women to release shame and embrace God’s healing love, she splits her time between Northern and Southern California, delighting in her role as mom and grandmother.
Ordering Information:
UnMothered No More is available through Redemption Press, Amazon, and other major retailers.
Published by Redemption Press
ISBN: 978-1646456918
For a review copy or to interview Phylis Mantelli, contact Joni Sullivan Baker,
Buoyancy PR, at 513/319-3231 or jbaker@buoyancypr.com.
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Suggested Interview Questions:
• Your new book is titled UnMothered No More. What does that phrase mean to you personally?
• What was the turning point in your life when you realized you had to break free from generational dysfunction?
• Many women struggle with guilt when setting boundaries with their mothers. How do you help them reframe boundaries as an act of love?
• You write about “silent vows and agreements” that keep us stuck. Can you explain what those are and how they impact women’s lives?
• How does faith play a role in healing from toxic or absent mother wounds?
• What practical first steps can a woman take if she’s just beginning her healing journey?
• Forgiveness is a theme in your book. What does forgiveness look like when reconciliation isn’t possible?
• You encourage women to find “mama mentors.” Why is this so important, and how can someone begin that search?
• Many daughters fear repeating their mother’s mistakes. How can they break that cycle for their own families?
• What do you hope readers will feel, think, or do after finishing UnMothered No More?
• How has your own family been impacted as you’ve pursued healing and created a new legacy?
• For women listening right now who feel unmothered and unseen, what encouragement would you offer them today?