Mothers and Daughters Podcast

Mum and I have been Sex and the City fanatics for 25 years! Incase you missed it, yes it's been that long. With And Just Like That season 2 upon us, we thought why not be a fly on the wall to one of our many debrief sessions. We talk about the first two episodes, our fave moments, both fashion and on screen. Uncover some easter eggs, and also rehash some memories from the passed. We would love to hear your thoughts about the new season, feel free to DM, email or leave a review. Tune in next week where we will debrief "Chapter 3". And Just Like That, we will be in your ears again soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of Erin's incredible fundraising for Epilepsy Action Australia (follow the link to donate), we wanted to revisit this incredible episode. Erin will be running a marathon, be sure to follow her on Little Lulu Love for all the updates. While Jordana is away we will be sharing some of our past episodes, be back live in your ears soon. Erin is the mother of Luella, a gorgeous 18-month-old who suffers from West Syndrome. What gets her through her day, is the support she receives from her mum, Wendy. Luella has a rare type of epilepsy called West syndrome which causes her to suffer through hundreds of seizures/spasms a day. She is making meeting milestones that, in her original prognosis, wasn't possible thanks in large part to Erin and the wonderful intense therapies she goes to at NAPA.Wendy is a very hands-on grandmother and mother, which has helped Erin through her postnatal depression, she allows Erin and her husband Dave, a night off every now and again, which is really essential for any parent, let alone parents who have to manage the added stresses of Luella's condition. As Erin says "Luella isn't a burden, it's her seizures that are a burden!"There were many tears during this episode, but Erin has always been happy to push through the tears, so that, as a mum, and also as Luella's voice, she is heard. There needs to be more research and funding into West Syndrome and giving parents and guardians more support through NDIS.This conversation has two-parts: listen now to part 2 of this conversation with an amazing mother and daughter. Thank you again to Erin and Wendy for sharing their story and being the most amazing advocates for Luella.If you have an amazing story to share with us, please DM or email us. If you would like to be a sponsor, please email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.comThanks for tuning in, stay safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wanted to thank all our former guests who sent in a special message for their mums for Mother's Day. I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to my mum for everything she does for me and my family on a daily basis, for answering my calls multiple times a day (or an hour on some days). Special messages from Behar, Jade, Nikolina, Lauren, and Ella. In our episode, we chat with Nicola and Gabriella, a bond forged through their love of travel, Oprah, and fashion! Nicola was a Qantas flight attendant for 34 years. While raising a family, Nicola worked at 34,000 ft traveling the globe – and instilling in her two children the value of working hard, having a sense of curiosity and adventure, and how to have fun and make the most out of life.Gabriella is a News Anchor and Reporter at Sky News Australia.What Gabriella admires most about her mum, is her fearless confidence and positive approach to life. Nicola admires Gabriella's drive, compassion, and ability to connect with everyone she meets. Nicola and Gabriella have always valued the bond that they share. They've been through all the highs and lows of life together. They may occasionally fight about sharing clothes – but deep down they know how lucky they are.How ever you celebrate your mother or mother figure this Sunday, we hope you have a lovely weekend. If you have a story you want to share, please reach out via DM or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 3 with Jessica and Donna, how they courageously brought Alba home from driving through a war zone to weeks of hospital stays, and finally, a long journey home. We thank Jess for sharing her story and hope you enjoy hearing it. In case you missed it, Part One: Apple Podcast, Spotify.Mother's Day is coming...if you want to record a special message for your mum, please send us a voice note on our Instagram or email us. If you have a Mother and Daugther story to share, we'd love to hear from you...get in touch via Instagram or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for Season 3 with an incredible story with Jess van Nooten and Donna. It took eight years - and 15 rounds of IVF - before Jess van Nooten and Kevin Middleton considered surrogacy. They found an agency in Ukraine, given their excellent treatment of surrogates and the difficulty of surrogacy in Australia. This would have been stressful regardless, not having constant contact with a surrogate, but imagine getting a phone call to say that their surrogate was in labor early and Jess and Kevin needed to get on a plane. When they were in the air, Russia declared war on Ukraine, and the couple had to rescue their baby Alba from a war zone. They spent weeks in Ukraine before Alba was healthy enough to be transferred. They started a go-fund-me to help, given the enormous cost and logistical nightmare of safely bringing a baby out of Ukraine. Donna, Jessica's mum, joined Jess in London to help while Alba recovered from surgery and then was an extra set of helping hands to bring Alba home. This is a story of true determination and love; it has to be heard to be believed. Thanks to Jess and Donna for sharing their story. This is part one; tune in next week for part 2. If you have a mother/daughter story that you would like to share, send us a DM on Instagram or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of you will recognise Narelda Jacobs. She started her career as a news reader in Perth, and in 2020 made her way across to Sydney, for a permanent seat at Studio10, a regular on The Project, and now she's embarking on a new show, Dinner Guest. As the first First Nations Woman, she has indeed paved the way for others to follow on television or pursue their dreams. Narelda gave birth to her daughter Jade at 19, just as her career began. With her family around her, her parents and five sisters she was able to become the amazing newsreader she was. Jade always came along with Narelda, to the newsroom, to meetings, and with her came her paper and pen. It brought her great comfort, as she continued her passion she is now an accomplished artist. Her murals adorn Perth streets, which brings great joy and pride to her mum and grandmother. Narelda and Jade share their experience of having Narelda's dad come to school when they were young, sharing his story as one of the Stolen Generations - it made them both extremely proud to have him at school, telling a story that needed to be told. Narelda's parents were both Pastors, and from a young age, she learned about the power of her voice, speaking publicly and representing the Whadjuk Noongar and other First Nations people. We were so grateful to meet Narelda's mother at the end and have a chat with her. The family were all away together and continued our conversation around the dinner table with Narelda's sisters, nieces and nephews. Onto some personal news, we are taking a little break, as baby #3 (aka Peanut) is due any day now. But we will be back with more amazing mother and daughter stories very soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At 19, Gabby Kanizay, became the youngest Australian to summit Mt Everest. Twenty-four hours later she become the youngest woman in the world to complete the Everest-Lhotse (8514m) double; the world's fourth-highest mountain, and her climbing partner? Her mum, Jane. As if that wasn't enough, Gabby also holds the record as the youngest woman in the world, at 16 years old, to climb the sixth highest peak, Cho Oyu, Tibet. Her passion for mountaineering began as a 15-year-old with her first trip to Nepal; a trek to Everest Base Camp with her Mum, Jane. Gabby has also enjoyed running and triathlons at home. She recently finished Year 12 VCE and is now travelling in Europe for a Gap Year. Her next plans are to climb the remaining eleven peaks (above 8000m), as she now has three under her belt.From a young age, Jane, 52, has always been into extreme sports skydiving, motorbike riding, trapeze, ultra-running and scuba diving, she now has a newfound love of mountaineering. She's extremely dedicated to her training regime for these climbs, while also being a mum of 4, to Sam, Gabby, Joe and Anna, and working as an educator and artist. She completed two 8000m summits alongside Gabby, Everest and Cho Oyu and enjoyed a well-earned sleep-in whilst Gabby headed up Lhotse! Jane is now rediscovering life as a single mum and climbed with the message of @teachusconsent; the holistic consent education campaign begun by Chanel Contos in 2020.Despite having altitude sickness, Jane still has the climbing bug, and might just join Gabby for another peak, as long as it's under 8000m. We hope you enjoy this chat with this incredible mother and daughter. If you have a mother/daughter story to share, please send us a DM on Instagram or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Britt Cohen is the entertainment reporter for Today Extra and her mother Lauren has been a travel agent for 40 years. They sit down with us to talk about everything from red carpets to being live on camera and of course how the pandemic has affected Lauren's work. The good news, 11 years into her time with Channel 9, Britt loves her job, and for Lauren a 2-year break, she's back and busier than ever! Lauren and her husband moved to Sydney from South Africa, to give their children a safer and better life. They were given a chance to come to Australia and jumped on it, within a few weeks, they were in a new country, with no family, no jobs and unsure where they would set up their family but what they did know, was they were safe. It was an extremely touching moment where Britt is grateful to her parents for making the sacrifice for them. Britt shared about her rise at Channel 9 from Intern to Entertainment and Lifestyle reporter for Today Extra. When we recorded, it was just before the Logies, where she looked amazing and did a great job reporting in the morning after a very long night!! We hope you enjoy this week's episode and as always, if you have a mother/daughter story you want to share, email or DM on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Growing up Kelly McCarren and her sister Emma Hughes, had a great relationship, despite Kelly keeping to herself - for You Beauty fans, and followers of Kelly on Instagram, that may surprise you. But her mum Sharon agreed, she didn't know until later on that she was bullied at school. Kelly and Emma have the most special bond, as sisters, who are doing motherhood together, they really lean on each other to get through the day-to-day, with laughter and tears. In fact, throughout the podcast, Emma is holding baby Lenny (Kelly's bubba) throughout the chat, patting had shushing him for his sleep. And for everyone asking, Lenny does make an appearance at the end. Kelly, the host of You Beauty (Mamamia), is extremely honest and open about her beauty routine and motherhood. she doesn't sugarcoat it, and for new mums, she is a real hero. She didn't shy away when deciding not to take maternity leave, one that she slightly regrets, but regardless, soldiers on through sleepless nights, crying days, laughs and nappy changes. Sharon, Kelly and Emma's mum, was a shining example for her girls when it came to working and raising a family, having been an accountant and TAFE teacher until recently. Now she enjoys life up the coast and loves being a grandmother. If you have a mother/daughter story to share, email or DM on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest winner of The Great Australian Bake-Off, Ella Rossanis, started her career in marketing, which took her to New York and back to Sydney again. From the concrete jungle to the bake-off tent, Ella showed her creativity and flair to win the coveted Bake-Off trophy. While her mother Tamara watched on from Perth. A true matriarch in her own right, a gynecologist who has a thriving career, and adores her children and grandchildren. Ella shares how she managed the juggle of motherhood, her career, baking and taking time out to enter The Great Australian Bake-Off. Ella loved bringing her Jewish Traditions and love of writing into her baking, which made her mother so proud. It was a wonderful accident getting onto the show, her husband, mother, sister and sister-in-law wouldn't let Ella say no. So with three young children, still breastfeeding her youngest, she entered the Bake-Off tent. Tamara watched on from Perth with admiration, in the first episode they were able to watch together and really embrace the creativity and joy she brought to the screen. Thank you to Ella and Tamara for joining us this week, if you have a mother/daughter story to share, please DM or Email us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the concluding episode with Rachael and her mum Wendy. We talk through their relationship and family bond after the passing of Mackenzie, and how the family came together to drive Mackenzie's Mission to where it is today. Rachael also opens up about her IVF journey and how she felt after conceiving Zac. She has started the journey again, but this time, a surprise for the whole family, Rachael found out she is pregnant and expecting. We thank Rachael and Wendy, for everything they shared. Rachael admitted she learned a lot from this chat with us and her mum, and that's what brings us the most joy. We encourage everyone to follow Mackenzie's Mission, and if you are ready to conceive, please consider genetic testing before, that's exactly why Rachael has been pushing for funding from the government. If you have a mother/daughter story you would like to share, please email us at mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As you know, mum and I love a debrief! The Met Gala is no different! We share our best dressed and tried to guess which each of us chose. The Met Gala 2022 was Gilded Glamour, a night to show off the ultimate fashion designers of the world. The Gala was co-hosted this year by Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Regina King. We chat about The Kardashian/Jenners, favourite couples of the night, and of course Mothers and Daughters! We hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed recording it. On Monday, our part 2 episode with Rachel Casella. If you have a Mother/Daughter story you would like to share, please email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we kick off our episode with some very special Mother's Day messages from some of our previous guests, Bahar Etminan, Ariel Parker (Babes Project), Nikolina Kharoufeh (9honey). Wishing all the mother's a very happy mother's day! Our chat this week is with Rachael Casella and her mum Wendy. Rachael is an advocate for IVF, Genetic Screening, Child Loss and Fertility, all while working as an AFP officer, raising her son Zac and continuing to grow Mackenzie's Mission! Not long after Mackenzie was born, she was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – a severe inherited neuromuscular condition without a cure. After the initial shock and disbelief, Rachael, her husband and their families decided to give Mackenzie the best life she could have, giving her all the love and experiences life had to offer. She sadly passed away at 7 months old. Believing no couple should face this tragedy, the Casellas launched a campaign calling for reproductive genetic carrier screening to be routine and free for all prospective parents in Australia.After losing her daughter, Rachael and her family have managed to move mountains, recently the Australian Government announced $500 million towards genomics research. Rachael shares her continued battle with IVF and giving a sibling to Zac and Mackenzie, she truly is a gift to this world. We thank Rachael and her mum Wendy for sharing their story and continuing to bring awareness so that no parent has to go through what they have been through. Part 2 with Rachael and Wendy will be released May 9th! If you have a mother/daughter story you would like to share, please email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With over 30 years experience of working in the fashion industry, Sally has always made Lettie's clothing since she was a little girl and still does today! After Lettie's father passed away, the mother-daughter duo created TDS, they made works of art from sorrow. Years later, although they might have different working methods and times, they still love working and creating their one-of-a-kind pieces. Sally, a previous fashion lecturer has made Lettie's clothes since she was a baby. It wasn't until Lettie went to university, that many people started to comment on one of her jackets, which was made by Sally! - and that they decided to join forces, combining their shared love of fashion and design. Sally has designed all her life. She has produced garments for herself, and private clients as well as working at a range of fashion houses from children's wear to intricate women's wear.It was so lovely to speak to Lettie and Sally from across the pond, in the home where they live and work together in perfect unity!! They both have a unique and important role to play in the business, with some guidance from Lettie's brother as well, it's a real family affair. If you have a mother/daughter story to share, you can email us mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daffy was born in Bundarra, NSW in 1928, she was the youngest of 5 children. She came from very humble beginnings, something that she wouldn't take back and often longs for as it was a simpler time. Daffy left her husband in 1978 and she moved in with her daughter, son in law and two granddaughters (one of them being Melissa). Years later, she moved in with Melissa and her kids. During the pandemic, Melissa decided to start asking questions about Daffy's past, and her opinion on current affairs and recipes, she soon realised that her grandmother's "wise words" should be shared with the world, and so she did. Since then, Daffy at 93, has become a viral sensation, unsurprisingly, given her frankness, honesty and giving us a window into the past. Daffy at her age, has a lot to say, and there is no mincing her words, she attributes her health and age to "not drinking or smoking, avoiding bad men, and eating her veggies" - there's so much more she has to offer, and that is exactly why Melissa keeps on sharing her videos. Melissa is the lucky recipient of Daffy's love and a go-getter attitude, she does the gardening, cooking, laundry and anything else to keep her moving. We thank Daffy and Melissa for their time and their honesty. If you want to be infected by Daffy's Wise Words, follow them on Instagram and Facebook. If you have a mother and daughter story you would like to share, please email us at mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com, or DM us on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nikolina is a writer, producer and presenter with a passion for open and honest conversation and storytelling. She started her career at Nova 969, her parents couldn't believe it when she landed the role. As immigrants from Macedonian, they came to Australia, to give their girls, the best life they possibly could, they didn't speak the language, they left behind their family and friends, and 30 years later, they have succeeded all expectations. Danica beams with pride when talking about her children, and grandchildren. Nikolina spends her days reporting on the chaos of motherhood and answering all the 'wtf' questions she is left with each day after taking care of her toddler. The host of 'How To Life' the Podcast Nikolina isn't shy from opening up to listeners about her chaotic life as a wife, soon-to-be mum of two and confusing career. She has also written an e-guide for mums, Mum Advice, for those who are looking to cut through the noise and get a real answer, from a real mum. Danica is currently still working as a Diversional Therapist, after almost 30 years of her long-standing career, and isn't showing any signs of slowing down. She has a passion for looking after the well-being of aged care residents. We loved chatting to them both, they were honest about motherhood, careers and how to "balance" the two. Which let's be real is more of a juggling act than a balancing act. Also a big thank you to Nikki, for sharing her struggles in the early days/months of motherhood, with her son Noah. It can be hard to share with everything, including family, how the baby blues are affecting us, and she continues to share that with her articles and parenting advice on 9Honey, and her very funny and all too real, reels on Instagram. If you have a Mother/Daughter story you would like to share, please email or DM. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back for Season 2!! Sorry, we've been absent for a while, we took a longer summer break than expected! Jordana is now expecting her 3rd baby (spoiler alert, it's a BOY!). Now that we are back we are so excited to launch our season with Lisa & Isabella. Lisa, started Oi Oi Global, when she went on maternity leave after having Isabella. After working in fashion for many years, there were no nappy bags suited to Lisa's aesthetic, so she decided to create her own. And so after giving birth to Isabella, she brought to life her own brand, Oi Oi (a nickname she gave Isabella as a baby). Lisa worked tirelessly to build up her brand. Shipping from her home, getting the family involved in packing and posting, with Isabella by her side the whole time. Cut to 2020, Isabella was in between freelance gigs in marketing and decided to start helping her mum to bring the brand into a new light. They've been working together ever since, a wonderful silver lining to the pandemic. Lisa and Isabella have a great working and personal relationship, they know their place at work and while they often chat at home about grand plans, they know when to leave work at work and enjoy each other's company. If you have a mother and daughter relationship you would like to share, email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @mothersanddaughterspodWe wish Lisa and Isabella all the success for Oi Oi, and if you're expecting or have a baby or toddler, check out their nappy bags and pram accessories! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jessie and Clare Stephens, are voices you might be familiar with, they work at Mamamia and host Cancelled together. Jessie is also a co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and True Crime Conversations (she's not busy at all), and in her spare time, wrote Heart Sick. Clare outside from Cancelled with Jessie, is an executive editor at Mamamia. Their mother Anne, has given birth to two sets of twins and has been a teacher for over 30 years. Her patience has certainly helped her raise, 4 children.Jessie and Clare talk about their connectedness, in both their personal and professional lives. They talk about how they navigate their relationships (outside of each other) and how they probably need some therapy but rely on each other for that. They thoroughly enjoy spending time together, but also fight like siblings and know how to park their fights when there's a breaking celebrity story, the perks of working for Mamamia.Anne opens up about her first child, Andrew who she gave up for adoption when she was in her 20s. They have since reconnected, and Jessie and Clare have met him, and embraced him as part of the extended family. Growing up, Jessie and Clare often enjoyed swapping with each other lives (Anne knew the difference) but no one else did!We had such a ball with Clare, Jessie and Anne. They have a great relationship, know how to have a laugh, at each other or together!If you have a mother/daughter story to share, send us a DM or email us mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new kind of chat this week with two sets of mothers and daughters! Ali Berg & Michelle Kalus have been friends since primary school, and have been friends ever since, although it was Ali's sister who initially befriended Michelle first! They have been so connected through the years, they decided to co-write a book together, 3 books later, they now have one voice between them. Their mothers, Cindy & Susie, exude pride when they talk about their girls. They not only have a book, Fancy Meeting You Here, launching next week but also successfully launched a great initiative, Books on The Rail. Ali and Michelle's passion for reading and books became their careers! Their first two novels The Book Ninja (2018) and While You Were Reading (2019) have been published and enjoyed around the world, and The Book Ninja has been optioned to be made into a film. When they are not writing books, Ali is a copywriter and Michelle is a primary school teacher. They both live in Melbourne with their respective families and colour-coordinated bookshelves (yes mum and I very much love a well-curated bookshelf!)Mothers, Cindy & Susie are proud mothers and grandmothers and share how they too have formed a strong bond because of the girls' long friendship. They also share their truths about being first-generation Holocaust survivors and how that impacted their parenting. Be sure to get a copy of Ali & Michelle's new book, and keep your eyes peeled for Books on the Rails, next time you're on a train!If you have a mother/daughter story to share please send us an email or DM via Instagram. Don't forget to rate and review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we explore a very different Mother and Daughter relationship. It's 1971, Sue Currie, a successful model, found out she's pregnant (out of wedlock) at 18 years old. There weren't many options for women in this era, especially without family support. After giving birth to her daughter, Naomi, Sue held her briefly before she was adopted. Naomi grew up with her blended family knowing she was adopted and was surrounded by love, siblings and many sets of parents.Sue's modelling career continued and she always had Naomi in the back of her mind, on her birthday, and wondering where she was. In 1990, Australia's adoption laws changed and Sue registered to be contacted. Little did she know, Naomi, who had grown up in both Australia and the USA had also registered with the law change. Before long, two were contacted to get in touch and arrange to meet up. What followed, was a catch up on almost 20 years of lost time, and a new relationship bloomed. Noami and Sue are still extremely close, so much so, Sue was in the room when Naomi gave birth to her son, a full circle moment! Despite state distance, the two still have a close relationship and hope to see each other soon, with border restrictions lifting for Summer holidays. We thank Sue & Naomi for being so open and honest about their relationship and history.If you have a mother/daughter story you would like to share. Please DM on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For most people, April 2020 wouldn't be the ideal time to create a new business, but for Lauren & Kerrie, the timing couldn't have been better! And so Pod Organics was founded in lockdown, and only months after launch, Pod Organics has won countless awards for its family-friendly skincare. Kerrie, spent her career in the beauty industry, in various roles at Estee Lauder. Beauty is in her blood and that has really helped her and Lauren with releasing their products in Australia. Lauren and her brother Nathan, together they were a team, and a unified family unit. Prior to Pod Organics, Lauren spent most of her career working in Marketing and sales prior to leaving work to be a stay-at-home mum. Lauren and Kerrie have always been passionate about skincare and the benefits of natural products and are really excited about working together to bring this amazing brand to life. For Kerrie, founding Pod Organics with her daughter has been such a wonderful gift. They have always been close, they are best friends and business partners. Together they plan to build an amazing brand and wonderful business that produces natural products and makes a difference in the lives of others. It was such a joy to hear about the development of this new brand to the world and just how with a little bit of time and a LOT of support, anything is possible. This week we spoke about MAID with Andie McDowell - let us know if you've seen it and what you think! If you have a mother and daughter story to share with us, DM on Instagram or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kasey Mathews, was 25 weeks pregnant when she started to feel labour pains, only halfway through her pregnancy. A few days later, after a dramatic, and almost traumatising birth Andie arrived. She was 84 days old before she returned home to her family after spending that time in the NICU and special nursery at the hospital. Kasey had to jungle life as a mother of a newborn in the NICU and a toddler at home. She credits her husband, and the village around her to get her through. When Andie was first born, her doctors didn't give her much of a chance in her development, but Kasey and her husband chose another route, to let Andie forge her own journey in life. Thankfully they did! Because today, Andie turns 21, she's at university and thriving in life. Growing up, Andie was adventurous, reached milestone after milestone, despite her original prognosis. Kasey, after many years of feeling anxious, realised that she was holding onto her traumatic birth with Andie, so she decided to write about it, in 2012 she wrote Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and Motherhood. The Preemie book conveys the universal message that adversity is often an opportunity in disguise and the opportunity to witness a life transformation as a result. Whether you're looking for a preemie book for yourself or are searching for the best gifts for preemie moms, “Preemie” can offer inspiration and hope during hard times.Kasey is now an empty-nester, she continues to write and coach, while her children are at both University and flight school. Wishing Andie again a very happy 21st birthday! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode. If you have a mother/daughter story to share, please send a DM via Instagram or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, most recently The Younger Wife (out now). Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone.Growing up, her mother Geraldine modelled what a strong female character looked like, and that allowed her to write about it, multiple times over with her books and also live it, being the breadwinner in her family. Sally has always had an attitude of dedication and determination, on that her mum shares when Sally was a student, she wasn't the most "dedicated" except for English, until Year 11 when Sally knew it would count.Geraldine, Sally's mum is a recently retired teacher, she taught for 40 years, both English and History. She is also a published writer, having written several History Books. She's now a dedicated grandmother and the head of Sally's fan club. Having grown up with 4 sisters and 3 brothers, her family dynamic was helpful as research for Sally's books.Sally is releasing her latest book, The Younger Wife, which she wrote while during their lockdown, in Melbourne with her three children at home. She credits her husband (@mr_sally_hepworth) for stepping back from his work and stepping up in the home to take on the homeschooling duties to allow Sally to write. Sally also gives us an update on her deal with Amy Poehler, who purchased the writes to her story "The Mother In Law".To purchase Sally's latest book, The Younger Wife: https://www.sallyhepworthauthor.com/the-younger-wife (published by Pan MacMillian)We hope you enjoy this weeks episode. If you have a mother/daughter story to share, please send a DM via Instagram or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rikki Stern was 20 when after a routine check of her sore throat turned out to be Hodgkins Lymphoma. What followed? IVF, Chemo and recovery. Deanna, her mother, gave up her pursuit of a new career as a landscape designer, she deferred her studies to be her primary carer/nurse/therapist/comedian and shoulder, to cry on. As a mother of 3 kids, it's not the first sacrifice she made for her kids. And if she could do it all again, she wouldn't change a thing! Rikki, in spite of her diagnosis, made a concerted effort to go into her treatment with a positive attitude and not sweating the small stuff. Turning her hair loss into a shaving party, aptly called, "Shave the Date". While going through chemo and then recovery Rikki decided to start Cancer Chicks Australia, after having such a great experience with Cancer Chicks UK.Cancer Chicks Australia has supported hundreds of women through their cancer battles, the wins and the losses. Pre-COVID, the Chicks went on a well-earned retreat, one Rikki hopes to continue, once restrictions ease. If you have recently been diagnosed with Cancer, please join their Facebook Page or donate to their cause, it would mean the world to them! During the episode, Rikki talks about her friend, Natasha Stuart from the Voice, here is a link to her music page. If you have a Mother/Daughter story to share - send us an email at mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Danielle Snelling was 21 years old, instead of engaging in University life, she became her mother's carer, who had been diagnosed with a rare and sadly aggressive cancer. Two years later, her mum passed away. She threw herself into a relationship to avoid her grief and it took her months to realise what she needed was someone who understood her. So she searching on Facebook and found Eloise. They both lost their mothers early in their lives, and after a 7-hour-first-meeting have been life-long friends and co-founders of Motherless Daughters.Danielle and I (mum wasn't on this recording, for obvious reasons) talk about her journey as well as how to help others who have or are going through loss. You might have a friend whose mother has recently passed, or is in palliative care, and you're not sure how to best navigate the situation. We all have the best intentions when it comes to the people we love, but sometimes we just don't know the right thing to do or say. Danielle shares what helps during these times, and what doesn't! Motherless Daughters Australia, aims to help women and girls navigate the emotional distress and impact caused by losing their mothers. With a deep commitment to honouring this significant loss, they bring expertise, shared experiences and a unique perspective on one of life's most precious and enduring relationships. Their mission is to connect and inform women and girls whose mothers have died, by supporting them through life's journey as they navigate every day, including life's milestones, without their mum. They are a NFP, that has continued to work tirelessly through the pandemic, to ensure they continue to grow their reach to the millions of women who are without their mothers.This week we also wanted to highlight another great cause (as mentioned in our preamble), from our former guest, Erin. She and her husband Dave are taking part in the City 2 Surf raising money for Epilepsy Australia. To donate visit lululoveproject.com.For those in NSW, enjoy freedom week. Being reunited with your loved ones and friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we sit down with Zara Seidler, Co-Founder of The Daily Aus, and her mother Debbie. The two strong women share their stories and relationship with us! Zara is the youngest of 4, with 3 older brothers, and has always been assertive, independent and proud of her family heritage. Debbie, a practising lawyer, raised her children to be great thinkers, push the envelope, and always remember their family unit. Zara's career started in politics and then took a slight turn, seeing a gap in the market to bring news to millennials! Short, sharp and to the point, with a focus on getting young people engaged in news and current affairs, over the usual mediums of the nightly news or newspapers (even digital versions). Debbie was behind Zara all the way, knowing that whatever she set out to achieve she would. The backbone of their strength and drive comes from Debbie's mother, three generations of strong Hungarian Women, who aren't afraid to speak their minds! We also speak about Zara's time away in Washington DC, and well as the rising success of The Daily Aus. Be sure to follow @mothersanddaughterspod on Instagram and if you have a Mother/Daughter story you would like to share, DM or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com. Don't forget to call your mum! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you look at Briony Benjamin, she exudes joy, happiness and is the picture of health - bright lip, a smile on her face, a tan! But all of that was masking how she truly felt inside, and what went unnoticed for the better part of a year. After terrible night sweats and fatigue, her mother insisted she sees a specialist. Her mother intuition told her to fly down to Sydney for the appointment, thankfully she was there to hold Briony's hand when she received her diagnosis, Hodgkin's lymphoma. Briony had been working at MamaMia as a video producer, a dream job, a million girls or boys would want. But she had to stop all of that after her diagnosis, to start an IVF plan, chemo to focus on herself and her health. Briony, along with Denise, decided to battle cancer with a smile, and a bold red lip, because WHY NOT?! Years later, she is now CANCER FREE, and sharing her story with her new guide book 'Life Is Tough But So Are You' - we would highly recommend it, it will help get you through a health battle, a pandemic, homeschooling, the works!!! We hope you enjoy, Briony and Denise. Follow us on Instagram and don't forget to DM if you have a story that you would like to share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paula Joye, is an icon in the publishing world...she was at the helm of some of Australia's biggest fashion and beauty magazines, Cleo, Shop til You Drop, Madison magazines. She knows a thing or two about style and beauty, but more importantly, she knows how to have fun! As she continues her career as a digital creator for her website, The Joye. This week, we had the joy, pun intended to speak with Paula and her eldest daughter Ella. From what was supposed to be a career in Law, as Paula says, she turned left and entered the doors of Vogue magazine. The mecca, for anyone who wants to be in magazines. She started from the bottom and worked her way up to the top, she reminisces of the days when magazines were at their peak and how turning left again when the digital wave hit, was the best thing she did! No surprise, her daughter, Ella, has found her passion in fashion, creating her own label, My Friends Are Yours. Selling out her first collection in minutes!! She's learned great life lessons from Paula's worth ethic, but also the fact that Paula was an extremely hands on mother, made their bond and relationship even stronger. And of course, having been in magazines myself, we had to talk about The Devil Wears Prada, and forgive my fan-girl moments but Paula was an idol in the halls of ACP Magazines. This interview was a real JOY, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! If you have a great mother/daughter relationship you would like to share, please send us a DM on Instagram @mothersanddaughterspod or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.comThanks for listening, please rate and review this episode, and don't forget to call your mum!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 of our chat with Helen and Ariel, from The Babes Project. Experiencing a crisis pregnancy would often render a young mother of 20 years old feeling helpless and alone. And for Helen, this could have been the case, if she didn't have the support of two women, they weren't mothers, but wanted to help. Helen turned this experience of support and kindness to return the favour to thousands of women around Australia. She started off helping at the hospital, where she gave birth to Ariel, but they soon realised this wasn't enough. And after years of working, having another baby, Ariel's sister Payton, in 2009 she founded The Babes Project. The Babes Project is changing the way Australians approach crisis pregnancy by supporting women in the perinatal period. They support mothers who have and are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, whether that is because of a lack of support, abuse, drug addiction and homelessness.Ariel, 21, is now at university herself, studying politics and law, and has also joined the Babes Project, to help her mum and the team. She is extremely level headed and admits she helps focus her mums "cloud ideas"! She is also the driving force behind their social channels, getting her mum out of her comfort zone, for the greater good. Getting the message out there about The Babes Project, and taking away the stigma of having a younger mother.If you have a Mother/Daughter story you would like to share, please head to our Instagram page and send us a DM or you can email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com.Have a lovely week, don't forget to call your mum! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PART ONE: This week, we chat with Helen Parker OAM and her daughter Ariel. Helen's university experience took a turn when in her first year, aged 19, she realised she was pregnant. She didn't have the support from family at the time, so turned to two women who themselves hadn't been mothers but helped Helen through her pregnancy, birth and for many months after Ariel was born. Her experience as a young mum, and experiencing a crisis pregnancy made her realise that there were other mothers in her position and she wanted to do what she could to help. She started off helping at the hospital, where she gave birth to Ariel, but they soon realised this wasn't enough. And after years of working, having another baby, Ariel's sister Payton, in 2009 she founded The Babes Project. The Babes Project is changing the way Australians approach crisis pregnancy by supporting women in the perinatal period. They support mothers who have and are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, whether that is because of a lack of support, abuse, drug addiction and homelessness. Ariel, 21, is now at university herself, studying politics and law, and has also joined the Babes Project, to help her mum and the team. She is extremely level headed and admits she helps focus her mums "cloud ideas"! She is also the driving force behind their social channels, getting her mum out of her comfort zone, for the greater good. Getting the message out there about The Babes Project, and taking away the stigma of having a younger mother. If you want to learn more about or donate to The Babes Project, follow this LINK. Part 2 of our chat with Helen & Ariel will drop Monday, September 13. If you have a Mother/Daughter story you would like to share, please head to our Instagram page and send us a DM or you can email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com. Have a lovely week, don't forget to call your mum! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we sit down together, just the two of us to answer the burning questions you had for us! We start off by answering "How and Why we came up with the Mothers and Daughters podcast?" The biggest reason is that Deanne was always the sounding board for Jordana, who was always desperate to have her own podcast. So who better to join her than her number one hype-woman her mum. So far we've had a ball speaking with other mothers and daughters about their ups and downs, successes and bounce-backs from falling. The biggest takeaway is being able to connect mothers and daughters during lockdown, who haven't had a chance to have a really deep and meaningful conversation with their mother. We chat through everything from our favourite movies to some of the tougher questions, like "what is the hardest time we have ever gone through" - thank you for submitting your questions and of course, for LISTENING, RATING, REVIEWING and SUBSCRIBING. We didn't expect the overwhelmingly positive feedback and joy this brings to people and we thank you and hope you continue on our journey. If you have a story you would like to share, please DM via @mothersanddaughterspod or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many of you will be familiar with The Wiggles, whether it's from your childhood, your kids or your grandkids, and this week we got to chat with Emma Watkins aka Emma Wiggle and her mum Kathryn. She joined the lineup many years ago as the Yellow Wiggle! We hear all about Emma's childhood, the families love of animals, their connection to the matriarch of the family, Kathryn's mother and more! Emma truly is as calming in person (virtually) as she is on the screen or stage. There is no wonder children across the globe love her and want to be her! Kathryn, the always positive mother, supported Emma's dreams to be on the stage and screen. Turning rejection into a laughing and teachable moment, which helped Emma pick herself up and try again. Even though Emma missed out on her dream to be in the theatre production of Cats, she landed on her feet and became the first female Wiggle, paving the way for the Wiggles to now grow their family even further! Both Emma & Kathryn were extremely open about Emma's diagnosis and surgery due to endometriosis! She was back in the Wiggles studio after 6 weeks - with Kathryn bringing her soup and sitting by her bedside, along with her sister. Despite the geographical distance between them, they connect, do the quiz from the paper via zoom, and exchange dog and horse photos.It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Emma & Kathryn - we're now BFFs with Kathryn - and will have them back on with Emma's sister very soon! If you have a Mother/Daughter relationship you would like to share, please reach out via Instagram or on the website! We'd love to hear from you. Stay Safe and don't forget to call your mum xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cass Spies started her career in Financial Services, but when she became a mother, she completely took a complete twist on what she was doing. Realising there were no healthy treats for her to share with her daughter, and so she developed Twisted, healthy treats that are loved by hundreds of thousands of families from Australia through to the US. All while surrounded by strong supportive women and having three, yes three kids! Her mother Brownyn is the proud mother of 3 gorgeous women including Cass and devoted ‘Nanna' to 3 grandchildren. Bronwyn worked in high schools in the Food Technology arena for 20 years (it was called Home Economics in her day..!) Bronwyn, has recently retired from her work, after 28 years as a volunteer board member for Ronald McDonald Children's and was awarded an OAM in 2015 for her services. These women are honest and open will us, they are driven, motivated and have a great relationship of compassion, understanding and friendship. We had a great time talking to them, learning about how Cass has grown her business in the USA despite COVID! And although Bronwyn is now retired, she still works tirelessly to spend time with her grandkids, in the kitchen, giving them advice over the phone and supporting the work of Ronald McDonald house. This weeks episode is sponsored by Sand Dune Sunsets, gorgeous picnic baskets that will give your insta-style picnic. For 15% off your own picnic basket, enter code MUMDAUGHTER15 at checkout. Don't forget to take your mum for a picnic, when we can!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week is the conclusion to our chat with Bahar Etminan and her mother Mina. They are the antithesis of positivity and resilience. From leaving war-torn Iran to immigrate to Australia, they had to learn a new language, make new friends, and start over again. All the while with a smile and gratitude for everything they had! Mina started her career as a teacher in Iran and pivoted to become a successful Real Estate Agent in Canberra, where she and her husband Hashem now reside. Bahar, is the beauty queen starting her career with Givenchy and then went onto GM of Gucci at a very young age, at Estee Lauder GM for both Bobbi Brown & Origins. Over the years she has earned her stripes and has taken on mentors everywhere she has gone. She now owns and runs rescu.com.au, as well as hosting her own podcast Ageless.The life lessons, positivity and stories of triumph will leave you feeling lighter and ready to face any challenge you might be facing, whether it's lockdown, homeschooling, a difficult boss or the workplace.If you have an amazing story to share with us, please DM or email. If you would like to be a sponsor, please email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.comThanks for tuning in, stay safe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we speak to the most beautiful women both inside and out! Bahar Etminan and her mother Mina. They are the antithesis of positivity and resilience. From leaving war-torn Iran to immigrate to Australia, they had to learn a new language, make new friends, and start over again. All the while with a smile and gratitude for everything they had! Mina started her career as a teacher in Iran and pivoted to become a successful Real Estate Agent in Canberra, where she and her husband Hashem now reside. Bahar, is the beauty queen starting her career with Givenchy and then went onto GM of Gucci at a very young age, at Estee Lauder GM for both Bobbi Brown & Origins. Over the years she has earned her stripes and has taken on mentors everywhere she has gone. She now owns and runs rescu, as well as hosting her own podcast Ageless.The life lessons, positivity and stories of triumph will leave you feeling lighter and ready to face any challenge you might be facing, whether it's lockdown, homeschooling, a difficult boss or the workplace.Tune in next week for the conclusion of our chat with Bahar and Mina.If you have an amazing story to share with us, please DM or email. If you would like to be a sponsor, please email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.comThanks for tuning in, stay safe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mikayla Holmgren was born premmie, having her chord wrapped around her neck, her doctors said that she would never walk or talk. But seeing her today, she is determined, confident and exudes happiness! She is the first woman with Down Syndrome to run in a state Miss USA pageant. She wasn't successful in 2020, but looks back on it with suck joy and admiration, and is back in the running in 2021. She has taken her capabilities and brought joy and levity to the pageant world. After her run for Miss Minnesota, she decided to enter Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, after starting to model from an early age. Her success and achievements are supported by her mum and family, they have given her the love and opportunity to model and enter pageants, never letting her disability stop her. Sandi is the most incredible mother, who finds such joy and pride in watching Mikayla on stage. Sandi acknowledges that she had wonderful women around her to help embrace Mikayla's abilities. She also didn't realise that the pageant Mikayla had entered was in fact the Miss USA pageant, assuming that due to Mikayla disability, they wouldn't take her on. Mikayla never gave up and never wanted to quit, learning to walk in heels, and learning dance routines.Backstage, what was really inspiring, Mikayla was lifting them up and encouraging them through their disappointments. She brings her smile to every stage she's on and when she has a setback she says, "there's always next year." We are waiting for the results of this year's pageant to see how Mikayla will do in the Miss USA pageant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part2: Erin gives an update on Luella's current condition, we delve into the relationship and support Erin and Wendy give to each other. Erin is the mother of Luella, a gorgeous 18-month-old who suffers from West Syndrome. What gets her through her day, is the support she receives from her mum, Wendy. Luella has a rare type of epilepsy called West syndrome which causes her to suffer through hundreds of seizures/spasms a day. She is making meeting milestones that, in her original prognosis, wasn't possible thanks in large part to Erin and the wonderful intense therapies she goes to at NAPA.Wendy is a very hands-on grandmother and mother, which has helped Erin through her postnatal depression. She allows Erin and her husband Dave, a night off now and again, which is essential for any parent, let alone parents who have to manage the added stresses of Luella's condition. As Erin says "Luella isn't a burden, it's her seizures that are a burden!"There were many tears during this episode, but Erin has always been happy to push through the tears, so that, as a mum, and also as Luella's voice, she is heard. There needs to be more research and funding into West Syndrome and give parents and guardians more support through NDIS.This conversation is a two-part episode, tune in next week for the second half of this conversation with an amazing mother and daughter. Thank you again to Erin and Wendy for sharing their story and being the most amazing advocates for Luella.If you have an amazing story to share with us, please DM or email. If you would like to be a sponsor, please email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.comThanks for tuning in, stay safe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin is the mother of Luella, a gorgeous 18-month-old who suffers from West Syndrome. What gets her through her day, is the support she receives from her mum, Wendy. Luella has a rare type of epilepsy called West syndrome which causes her to suffer through hundreds of seizures/spasms a day. She is making meeting milestones that, in her original prognosis, wasn't possible thanks in large part to Erin and the wonderful intense therapies she goes to at NAPA. Wendy is a very hands-on grandmother and mother, which has helped Erin through her postnatal depression, allows Erin and her husband Dave, a night off every now and again, which is really essential for any parent, let alone parents who have to manage the added stresses of Luella's condition. As Erin says "Luella isn't a burden, it's her seizures that are a burden!" There were many tears during this episode, but Erin has always been happy to push through the tears, so that, as a mum, and also as Luella's voice, she is heard. There needs to be more research and funding into West Syndrome, as well as giving parents and guardians more support through NDIS. This conversation is a two-part episode, tune in next week for the second half of this conversation with an amazing mother and daughter. Thank you again to Erin and Wendy for sharing their story and being the most amazing advocates for Luella. If you have an amazing story to share with us, please DM or email. If you would like to be a sponsor, please email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.comThanks for tuning in, stay safe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When hearing what Erin Molan does in a day, you have to ask, I don't know how she does it? Her childhood alone, involved attending 16 schools, as her father Jim Molan was station around the world. Spending a great deal of time in Indonesia as a young girl, she leant from an early age about giving back to the community and thanks to her mother, Anne's guidance, an appreciation for what they were lucky to have. Anne, put her career aside, to raise her 4 kids, quite often single-handedly. But she never complained, she appreciated the roof that the army had put over their heads! Despite her "rebellious" phase, borrowing her dad's army vehicle, getting caught smoking. Erin has a heart of gold and goes into battle for those who need her. Erin, has recently taken her Online Bullying Bill to parliament and it passed, so now those bullies, who post online, can be held accountable for their actions. All while doing morning radio on TodayFM, Sports Commentating on Channel 9, running a kids-clothing brand, and raising her daughter Eliza. All in a day's work for Erin. After Sarah (Erin's sister) cancer battle, the Molan family are truly a family unit, and now they have come back together again to support her father, Jim's cancer battle. This chat gets a bit emotional towards the end. If you have a story you want to share, want to sponsor a show, send us a DM via Instagram or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PART TWO: We continue our chat with, Loris and Tracey, and bonus we had her granddaughters join as well. Loris was very open about her struggles with fertility in the 50s and 60s, and after finally giving birth, she dealt with Post Natal Depression (PND). Despite all of this, she made sure to pick herself up and become THE MOST incredible mother, grandmother and now great-grandmother. Tracey and Loris both have given back in their lives to multiple charities, worked hard, and their bond has never been unbroken.The three generations have at times lived under one roof together, bringing the bond of Loris and her grandkids to a closeness that most grandchildren don't get to experience.We were so grateful for Loris & Tracey for their time and honesty when this subject matter wouldn't have been a topic of conversation during the 1960s.Tune in next week for the conclusion of this amazing chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PART ONE: In this episode, we celebrated a very special birthday, our guest, Loris, who turns 96, and her Tracey, and bonus we had her granddaughters join as well. Loris was very open about her struggles with fertility in the 50s and 60s, and after finally giving birth, she dealt with Post Natal Depression (PND). Despite all of this, she made sure to pick herself up and become THE MOST incredible mother, grandmother and now great-grandmother. Tracey and Loris both have given back in their lives to multiple charities, worked hard, and their bond has never been unbroken. The three generations have at times lived under one roof together, bringing the bond of Loris and her grandkids to a closeness that most grandchildren don't get to experience. We were so grateful for Loris & Tracey for their time and honesty when this subject matter wouldn't have been a topic of conversation during the 1960s. Tune in next week for the conclusion of this amazing chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Michelle & Tam, a mother and daughter who have a close and connected bond. Raised in Perth, Tam now calls Sydney home. COVID made it very difficult for their families to get together, but thankfully Tam's wedding to Jono in April of this year brought their family back together. WARNING: this conversation does get emotional, especially if you have been separated from your mother or daughter for an extended period of time. We also debrief about 'Just Like That' the reboot of Sex and the City, our favourite show. Tam holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and has trained at prestigious clinics in Beverly Hills, California, while simultaneously seeing dozens of clients weekly in private practice in Los Angeles. Prior to this, Tam worked in branding and social media and ran brand media endorsements for talent such as the Kardashians and Jenners. Fascinated by the human condition, and the Psyche of the Soul, Tam possesses a strong will to support each female individual on their journey, and meet them wherever they are on their path. Tam offers one-on-one sessions which weave the wisdom of many modalities. Michelle still lives in Perth, her three girls, live in Sydney, Melbourne and London. She keeps busy as a pilates instructor; while also being a huge support for her girls and grandkids albeit virtually, for now. Thank you for all your support, don't forget to rate and review the show. Send us a DM if you have a mother/daughter relationship you'd like to share. Don't forget to call your mum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's no other way of describing these two other than, OG Foodies! Their passion for cooking (and teaching!) started from a very early age for both Railea and Melissa. They both taught home economics at TAFE and have always had a love of food, which they share with their families, and the wider community. They have always been adventurous when it comes to food, in their cooking, but also where they eat out...not to give it away, but Mel's kids started solids at Yum Cha! Even after having children, both Railea and Melissa found a way to keep their passion for cooking alive. Melissa started Mia Cucina (miacucina.com.au), which initially started as cooking classes from her kitchen, now runs food tours from exploring Vietnamese foods to Turkish delights. Railea has only recently retired, due to COVID, but after this chat, we think she should write a cookbook as a family heirloom! Full disclosure and you will know from the outset that we know Railea and Mel very well. Railea is Deanne's Aunty, and over the years, we quite often will ask them for advice and recipes!Thanks for listening and don't forget to rate and review. If you have a mother and daughter story you'd like to share, please send us a DM via Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we speak with Jaimie Bloch from Mind Movers Psychology, a group and individual therapist. We wanted to chat with her to help our listeners who might be going through a rough patch with their mother, daughter, mother-in-law, or daughter-in-law. There are times that mothers and daughters find themselves in conflict, and sadly the longer the rift goes on, the harder it can be to resolve. We hope that this sheds some light on how to take the first step to resolution. Truthfully, the techniques that Jaimie talks through can be applied to any family conflicts. If you've been separated from your mum or daughter because of the pandemic and you're unable to travel, Jaimie also has great advice to ensure your bond stays strong during these times where we can't physically be together. Thank you to our listeners who submitted their questions for Jaimie. If you would like her to come back to answer some more of your questions, please send us a DM on Instagram. We find her methods and voice extremely calming!Thank you again for listening, we are so grateful that you do. Don't forget to rate and review. See you next week. Deanne & Jordana xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twenty-seven years ago, Mary & Monika suffered a terrible loss. Fred, Monika's father passed away. She was 10 years old, and Mary was left to be a double-parent for her two girls. These two didn't crumble, they picked themselves up, and stayed tighter and more connected than ever. These two have such a unique bond that helped them both recover from their grief.If this loss wasn't enough, 3 years ago, Monika was diagnosed with MS. It put their relationship to the test again, but in true Lydamore style, they have faced their challenges head-on with plenty of love and laughter in between.Monika, after selling The Nail Lab, a successful nail salon in Darlinghurst is now focusing her attention on raising her two kids and staying healthy. Mary is a full-time counsellor to help other families navigate their grief, while also being super hands-on as a grandmother.Thank you for listening. Be sure to rate and review this episode and listen to our previous weeks. If you have a Mother/Daughter relationship that you would like to share, send us an email or DM.Don't forget to call your mum xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you're running your own business as a mum of young kids...it can often turn into a family affair. For Louise, founder of Wax & Polish, that's exactly what she did. She brought her daughter, Chelsea, to work with her, from the age of 1. A couple of decades later, Chelsea followed her love of music, but her passion for the beauty industry was much stronger. She's now working alongside Louise, running a successful business while still maintaining a close mother-daughter relationship. If you're thinking about working with your mum or daughter, this episode will inspire you to go ahead with your business idea or side hustle. Because working with your mum can be so rewarding, and Chelsea and Louise have shown that. We also talk about how important it is to communicate and be honest during the all-important teenage years, it's possible to work through it and come out on the other side. During the episode, we mention Chelsea's amazing parties, if you want to check it out head to our Instagram @mothersanddaughterspod where we've posted a few in our stories.If you have a Mother/Daughter relationship that you would like to share, send us an email or DM. Don't forget to call your mum xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The mothers and Daughters podcast is brought to you by Jordana Shell & Deanne Rooz. We have a close bond as mother & daughter, and we wanted to explore other unique bonds between mothers and daughters and share their stories with you. In our first episode, we sit down with Wendy Strehlow and her daughter Sophie Hensser, they both found their passions for acting at a young age, and have since gone on to great successes. Wendy is best known for her role in A Country Practice and was awarded a Logie in 1985. She has also appeared in, E Street, Blue Heelers, McLeod's Daughters, Home and Away, A Step in the Right Direction and The Saddle Club. She has appeared in numerous stage productions including, The Greening of Grace, Henry IV, The Memory of Water, Travesties and the Pulitzer prize-winning production, Clybourne Park. Sophie, in 2009, began appearing in a guest role on Home and Away, followed by other Australian shows such as All Saints, Underbelly, Crownies and Tricky Business. More recently, she had a lead role in Love Child. Sophie is a mum of two, and both are still acting on both the silver screen and in theatre. They appeared on screen together in The Saddle Club and The Snip. We also read out your Mother's Day messages to your mums. Wishing you and your mums a happy Mother's Day. We hope you love this episode, be sure to follow us on Instagram, @mothersanddaughterspod.If you have a Mother/Daughter relationship that you would like to share, send us an email or DM. Don't forget to call your mum xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Mothers and Daughters!! We are so excited to have you join us on this journey. We are your hosts, Deanne (mother) and Jordana (daughter), we have a close bond and wonderful relationship, as mother and daughter, but we also consider each other, our best friends. Each week, we will bring you stories from other Mothers and Daughters, who have a bond worth sharing. I'm Deanne a mum of 2 and "Dede" (grandmother) of 2. I've been an interior designer for over 40 years, both residential and commercial. Despite working full-time, when my daughter, Jordana, told me about her podcast, I was so excited about it, and even more excited when I realised I was going to co-host! I'm Jordana, a mum to two boys, Cooper and Mason, starting a podcast has been a dream for many years, and when I finally came up with the idea of Mothers and Daughters I couldn't wait to start! With a background in journalism and social media management, this was the perfect fit. And what made it even better? That I could co-host with (one of) my favourite people, my mum! Follow us on Instagram @mothersanddaughterspod. If you have a Mother/Daughter relationship that you would like to share, send us a DM or email with your story! Don't forget to call your Mum!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We can't wait for you to hear more of Mothers and Daughters podcast. Launching May 7th. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.