Episode 17: First Season. First Year. A Heartfelt Wrap-Up with Founders Lou & Adina
It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since we started this podcast—and even harder to believe we’ve built all of this without ever meeting in person! In this special season finale, Lou and Adina reflect on an unforgettable year of growth, vulnerability, and community.Together, they share the highs, the raw moments, and the surprising lessons learnt while building TMM across time zones, WhatsApp voice notes, emails, and countless Zoom calls. From hosting their first event at the Houses of Parliament to seeing over 90 countries engage with their work, this milestone is a testament to the power of connection.They’ll chat about their favourite moments, the stories that changed them, the wildest things they Googled while figuring out how to run a charity, and their biggest, boldest dreams for the year ahead. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or this is your first listen, thank you for being part of this growing, global movement of motherless mothers.We’re just getting started.Love,Lou & Adina To find out more about TMM check out our website here.
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Episode 16: Motherless at 11: Vikki's Story
In this deeply moving and vulnerable episode of The Motherless Mothers, Lou and Adina sit down with Vikki, who lost her mum to breast cancer when she was just 11 years old. Growing up, Vikki found herself in a silent grief, her family avoided speaking about her mum, each trying to protect the others from more pain. Now, Vikki opens up about her journey. With her mum’s birthday on July 15th, this conversation, airing just one day before, feels especially poignant. Vikki’s story is a beautiful reminder of the importance of making space for grief, for memory, and for the love that never leaves us.If you've ever struggled with the silence that often follows loss, this one is for you. Love,Lou & AdinaFor more information on The Motherless Mothers check out our website here.
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Episode 15: Lou and Sacha on Grief, Friendship, and Everything Between
Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. This could not be truer of co-founder Lou’s friendship with Sacha, a bond spanning over two decades. Their childhood friendship has seen the highest of highs as they welcomed their babies into the world only six weeks apart last summer. But also the lowest of lows - weathering the storm of the loss of both of Lou’s parents at only 20-years-old. Lou and Sacha sit down to talk about the intersection of friendship and motherlessness. How has mother loss changed their friendship? How has Sacha learnt to support Lou when mother loss feels too heavy to carry? What has Sacha learnt about supporting a motherless friend?This conversation shines a light on the magic of a sisterhood, not by DNA, but by memories, choice, and supporting one another through it all. For the friends who are behind the scenes. For the friends who want to do more to support a motherless friend. For the friends who are new to this world of motherlessness, this is for all of you.
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Episode 14: Adina’s Family on Parenting, Partnering, and Growing Up in a Motherless Mothers Family
In this special episode, TMM Co-Founder Adina sits down with her husband and two teenage children to talk about what it’s really like to be in a motherless mother’s family. This is a conversation for all the motherless mothers, for their partners and children, and for anyone who wants to better understand the invisible layers of grief and resilience that shape so many of our families. You’ll hear us reflect on what’s hard, what’s surprising, what makes us strong, and where we find the joy. Real talk, real love — and a few laughs too. We hope it helps you feel a little less alone.Love,Adina & LouTo find out more about TMM check out our website here.
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Episode 13: Katie’s Story: Unexpected Loss, Unshakable Love
In this deeply moving conversation, Adina sits down with Katie to talk about what it means to navigate motherhood in the wake of profound, unexpected loss. While the grief is real and raw, this episode is also a tribute to the beauty that can emerge even in heartbreak. Katie shares the incredible story of the unmistakable sign her mum sent at the birth of her second child—an experience that left Adina with chills and something she’ll never forget. You don't want to miss it.Love,Adina & LouFor more information on TMM and our community check out our website here.
Welcome to The Motherless Mothers Podcast, where we explore the unique and often untold experiences of women navigating motherhood without the support of their mothers.
Hosted by Lou and Adina, our podcast features everything from our community of motherless mothers to experts in psychology, grief, and personal development. We offer a space for heartfelt conversations, shared stories, and expert insights. We discuss the challenges, triumphs, and emotional complexities of raising children while healing from the loss of your mother, whether by circumstance or by choice.
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