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Glenna Hecht: “The only reason the relationship was repaired was because of her dementia”
15/11/2026 | 41 mins.🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by Glenna Hecht, HR entrepreneur and author of the book How Old Are You Today?.
🌸 Glenna reflects on what she calls ‘a dementia love story’ with her mother - recounting the closeness they shared during childhood, to the strain that developed over time, and finally, life after her mother’s dementia diagnosis. She talks about the day responsibility came knocking at her door - the day her mother went missing - and how she went from having to take care of her mother to loving it. We hear about the remarkable game Glenna came up with which opened up the door to her mother’s memories. Plus, she shares with us the five lessons her mother lived by.
🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.
🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.- 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by entrepreneur and founder of Boden, Johnnie Boden.
🌸 Johnnie reflects on his relationship with his own parents, sharing what it was like growing up in a family where affection was rarely shown, why he was always seeking approval, and how those experiences influenced the way he chose to raise his own children. He also shares the lessons he took from his mother, from her warmth, kindness and sense of humour. Plus, we hear about his journey to building Boden and how he has learnt to be more self-aware as a leader.
🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.
🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by entrepreneur and author Vanessa Branson.
🌸 Vanessa shares what she believes lies behind the success of the Branson family, the experience of growing up dyslexic, and what she describes as “the unexpected freedom” that came with losing both of her parents and reflects on how her mother's adventurous spirit and positive attitude have shaped her own outlook on life.
🌸 Vanessa also shares more about her memoir ‘One Hundred Summers’ and her new novel ‘All That Is Fragile’ which is out on the 3rd November!
🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.
🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by entrepreneur, designer and mother of five, Jools Oliver.
🌸 Jools opens up about raising five children, navigating the teenage years and life in a neurodivergent household. She reflects on how her father’s stroke shaped her childhood and the impact she believes it had on her OCD. Plus, she shares why she believes the greatest gift she and Jamie have given their children is the close bond they share as siblings.
🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.
🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actress and 70s film icon Susan George.
🌸 Susan shares stories from her remarkable Hollywood acting career, her unbreakable bond with her late husband Simon MacCorkindale, and her lifelong friendship with Olivia Newton-John. She also talks about her deep connection with her Arab horses and her belief in their extraordinary ability to heal, as well as the inspiration behind her beautiful new book, SMILE.
🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.
🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Lessons From Our Mothers
What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt from your mum? How have the maternal figures in your life shaped you? In Lessons from Our Mothers, sisters Isabella and Cressida explore the wisdom, love, and lessons passed down through generations. They speak with remarkable people like Kate Winslett, Mary Berry, Alain de Botton and Dr Shefali about the maternal figures - biological or not - who influenced them. The life lessons they’ve carried forward, the things they’ve chosen to leave behind, and how certain experiences have informed the way they parent. Whether they had a strong relationship or a more complicated one, they reflect on how that bond - or absence of it - helped shape who they are today. Thoughtful and heartfelt, these conversations uncover the power and importance of motherhood in all its forms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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