Podcasts about motherless daughters

Send us Fan MailWe can all tell you the day and time our lives changed forever. We became mother less in different ways, but ALL of us have had our lives forever changed by our loss – our relationships, our functioning at work, the way we handle situations, run our households and perceive the world. Healing from the impact of loss is unique to every individual. Many times it involves a flurry of activity and accomplishment, However, there comes a time when you need to simply stand still. Stop! Get off the merry-go-round. Be in the moment. Take stock of your situation, reassess.  This podcast shares a few ideas on how to approach that journey.                                                                 ResourcesPodcast Episode highlights:                                                                                                    Monday Morning Ministry Moments - July 2020Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/events/the-journey-retreat-residential/Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/  Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

What really happens to a woman when she loses her mother? How does she find her way back to herself?The New Feminist returns after a year away. Our host Jill Sorensen lost her own mother and is back this Mother's Day to speak with bestselling author and grief coach Hope Edelman. Hope's mother passed away when she was young, an experience that inspired her New York Times #1 bestselling book Motherless Daughters. It was an instant cultural phenomenon that changed the conversation about mother loss forever.Hope is the founder and CEO of Motherless Daughters and offers online support groups, webinars and in-person retreats reaching thousands of women annually.In this episode we talk about:The surprising lifelong impact of losing your mom — unlike any other loss — and how you find yourself after she is goneWhat happens when your mother passes away while you are young and you miss the blueprint on how to be a womanThe physical and emotional effects of mother lossHow to live alongside grief and honor her memoryWhether you lost your mom recently or decades ago, whether you never had her at all or whether you are a mom yourself — this conversation is for you.For more information on this episode go to our website The New Feminist.Connect with us:Follow the New Feminist on Instagram.Follow Jill Sorensen on Instagram.

Send us Fan MailLife events can send us reeling into club memberships we never wanted. These associations are not ones we want to acknowledge and highlight among our accomplishments. Our Founder, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, leads by example in tackling the hard work of processing the impact of loss. This episode recounts a real-time navigation of a life-changing experience initiating her into a new “club.” The takeaway is that it is possible to get through the difficult seasons of our life and discover  unexpected gifts along the way.                                                             Resources Podcast Episode highlights a blog post by Mary Ellen Collins:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2017/03/05/welcome-to-the-club/Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/ Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Send us Fan MailLife's hardest moments can feel even more isolated without a mother's presence, especially during experiences of grief, rejection, and major life milestones. This episode features a blog written by our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins. It highlights how the ministry creates a supportive sisterhood—“a raincoat in the storm”—where women show up for one another, offering empathy, shared understanding, and emotional shelter. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that healing happens in community, reminding listeners they don't have to face their pain alone.                                                                Resources Podcast Episode highlights a blog post by Mary Ellen Collins:                 https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2025/08/20/we-are-your-raincoat-in-the-storm/Want to learn more about our Connection & Conversation Circles? Find out more here:                                              https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/Ways to donate and give back:        https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Send us Fan MailThose who document historical events, also, have the power to drive perspective. As motherless daughters, our stories may have been muffled or muted to accommodate the authors of the “published” version.  Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, our Founder and Board Chair, cuts right to the chase with profound truths about our personal history that open the gates to healing. The powerful narrative of this episode challenges us to acknowledge the power of our personal story.                                                              Resources Podcast features blogs by Mary Ellen Collins:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2026/03/11/history-may-have-been-written-by-those-in-power/ Interested in coaching? Find out more here:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/coaching/Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

In the 1950's, two young women were born poor and motherless in rural Louisiana. From the cradle to adulthood, the two are bonded for life as each searches for love and belonging. “Kin,” the latest novel by author Tayari Jones, is the heartfelt and tender story of their unbreakable bond. It's our March selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” See Tayari Jones live at The Brattle Theatre on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m.! More information here: https://www.harvard.com/event/tayari-jones  Get your tickets now to our Bookmarked: LIVE! event at Lovestruck Books in Cambridge on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m.: https://bit.ly/miasosaUTR

Send us a textThis time of year many of us are considering making some changes in one or more areas of our lives. Maybe you've made New Years resolutions. Or maybe you've tried your hand at a ‘One Word” challenge. Today's episode looks at one motherless daughter's word of focus for the year and how that word could fit for our ministry as well! Podcast Episode highlights a Motherless Daughters Ministry blog post:           https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2018/01/03/one-word-2018/ Want to learn more about our New Connections and conversation Circles?   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/.  Coaching for Motherless Daughters:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/coaching/ Donate to our ministry:         https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/ Get involved in our ministry:     https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

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Send us a textThe Motherless Daughters Ministry is celebrating 25 years of helping motherless daughters. This episode features a discussion with Motherless Daughters Ministry founder, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, on the past, present, and future of the ministry. We are celebrating 25 years and looking ahead to the next 25. ResourcesWays to support MDM financially: : https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/Interested in coaching? Find out more here:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/coaching/Want to learn more about our support groups and courses? Find out more here:  ttps://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website at www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com .Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Send us a textMotherless daughters deal with grief in different ways. Today's episode focuses on a story from one of our blog writers, Dottie Menkhaus, who, at the time, struggled to face reality and deal with her grief. Instead, she tried to ignore it, as so many of us do! This episode focuses on the importance of dealing with our grief and discussing it with others in community.ResourcesPodcast Episode highlights a blog by Dottie Menkhaus: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2020/06/28/the-hidden-volcano/What We Offer:                       https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/Donate to our ministry:         https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/Get involved in our ministry:       https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website atwww.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Send us a textThe “holiday season”  is filled with traditions at every turn. While they anchor us and provide familiarity and predictability, they can also be the source of stress and trigger deep sadness and grief. However, because they create a sense of belonging, gradually introducing new activities can maintain the togetherness and provide needed support for healing. Joy and sadness coexist during the holidays while grieving a loss. The answer to this paradox could be in creating new traditions. It requires great creativity and innovation. Our Founder, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, gives us an example of both while sharing a personal dilemma for the Thanksgiving holiday. ResourcesPodcast Episode highlights a blog by Mary Ellen Collins:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2022/11/23/create-a-family-thanksgiving-starting-a-new-tradition-in-the-face-of-loss/Want to learn more about our New Connections and conversation Circles?  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/. Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website atwww.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Send us a textThe “holiday season” is characterized by family gatherings, festive decorations, gift-giving and feasts that include a large variety and amount of food. Minds and hearts are void of negativity and replaced by the spirit of kindness, generosity and good will. Great efforts are put forth and money spent to modify schedules, arrange travel and buy gifts. But there is an entirely different scenario for a large population of people that the media does not acknowledge. Christine Fishel shines a light on “Why It Can Be Hard to Go Home for the Holidays.”Resources Podcast Episode highlights a blog by Christine Fishel:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2015/11/25/why-it-can-be-hard-to-go-home-for-the-holidays/https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2015/12/20/family-drama-in-the-movie-home-for-the-holidays/Want to learn more about our support groups and courses? Find out more here:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Send us a textIt is natural for us to set up expectations. But when things don't go the way we expect, what determines how we respond?  It's different for everyone.  But the earlier we learn how to control that response, the better. This episode features Cathy DiBella's review of the book entitled “It's Not Supposed to Be This Way,” by Lisa TerKeurst. The book addresses walking through disappointment with a “biblical insight.” Cathy gives us an inspiring look at transforming the inevitable disappointments of life into a journey of discovery and hope through what she terms as “the living water of God's truth.”ResourcesPodcast episode features a blog post by Cathy DiBella:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2019/11/10/its-not-supposed-to-be-this-way/What We Offer:                       https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ Donate to our ministry:         https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/ Get involved in our ministry:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/ Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Danielle Snelling is the CEO and Founder of Motherless Daughters. They help to connect and support women, girls and families who experience the distress and lifelong impact caused by the loss of a mother. She joins Tony to talk about the buisness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our “Meet the Authors” series features writers who have published books focused on their mother loss stories. This episode features the work of Alice Cunningham, author of Daughters on the Journey. The book not only features her journey, but that of nine (9) other women. She provided a compassionate and safe environment to share their experiences, encourage other motherless daughters, and celebrate their mother's legacy. Their stories are all unique but share common threads that bind them in a cohesive sisterhood.  ResourcesApril Cunningham's organization, Daughters on the Journey, website: https://daughtersonthejourney.com/Link to April's book, Daughters on the Journey: https://buy.stripe.com/14k02ZewU2Y591e3cjContact MDM about being interviewed for Meet the Authors: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/contact/Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Becoming motherless was not a choice, but everything after that becomes an opportunity to exercise that power. Making choices is not always an easy task.  Our feelings, emotions, people, and circumstances get in the way. However, some factors can facilitate our decisions.Julie Thompson is a gifted blog writer who has contributed significantly to our library. She shared her experiences that others may find their way toward healing from the impact of loss. Her journey encouraged her to rely on God, not fear taking the next step, and choose to celebrate life.                                                          ResourcesPodcast Episode highlights blogs by Julie Thompson [LINKS]:https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2015/06/24/what-loss-taught-me-about-life/https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2016/06/15/how-god-surprised-me/The Journey Retreathttps://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

The “Meet the Author” series is an opportunity to connect with some wonderful authors in our community. You may have already read some of their work.  Attending the live interviews gives you an opportunity to submit your questions to be answered during the interview. You can hear information from these interviews when adapted for the podcast format. The show notes contain information about their work.We are pleased to introduce Mershon Neisner, author of Mom's Gone, Now What? Hear her mother loss story, information about her other books, her writing process, and more. Interviewed by Podcast Administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, Mershon opens the door to her unique perspective on mother loss issues and how this book came to be published. Subscribe to her newsletter at mershonneisner@gmail.com.Resources Mershon Neisner's Blog: https://motherloss.blog/blog/ Musings from Mershon: Email: mershonneisner@gmail.com Meet the Authors Series:https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/holistic-empowerment/meet-the-author/Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

I sit down with the beautiful Madi Rohan, who shares her deeply personal story of becoming her mum's primary carer during her teenage years. Madi opens up about her mother's battle with Huntington's disease, a progressive and devastating condition that affects both the body and mind. Through our conversation, Madi explains Huntington's disease to those unfamiliar and shares how it transformed her mum's daily life. Madi reflects on stepping into the carer role at such a young age, navigating immense challenges, and the emotional toll of watching her mum go through this disease. We delve into her road to healing and Madi offers invaluable advice for others in similar situations, highlights resources that can help families affected by Huntington's, and shares the lessons she's learned about grief, resilience, love, and hope. Whether Huntington's disease has touched you or you want to hear an incredible story of courage and learn more about the condition, this conversation will leave you feeling deeply moved! Find Madi : Instagram Resources we spoke about: Motherless Daughters & Huntington's Victoria

It's almost the holiday season which means busy schedules and often lots of expectations. This season can be challenging to navigate for anyone, but especially those grieving a loss or coming to terms with estrangement/emotional abandonment from a parent. Many end up struggling with a lack of patience during this “most wonderful time of the year”. This episode is based on a blog from Mary Ellen Collins, our Founder, and looks at some of the underlying causes of impatience and ways we can recognize when and how it affects our lives.ResourcesPodcast Episode highlights a blog post from Mary Ellen Collins:https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2018/04/15/impatience-is-pride-13-points-that-say-it-is/ “Age of Loss & Stages of Emotional Development:https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/calendar/session-1-age-of-loss-and-stages-of-emotional-development-introduction/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Hope Edelman is an author, ghostwriter, essayist, writing instructor and life coach. The through-line connecting much of her work, from the collaborations she's helped to write to her own best-selling memoirs, is the theme of parent-loss. “Navigating motherhood without your mom is like assembling a complex puzzle without the picture on the box,” she writes in a blog post on her website. She's been writing about the grief and loss in her own life since her best-selling 1994 memoir Motherless Daughters—a book she began as a graduate student at the University of Iowa, when she realized she was being called to write about her mother's death more than a decade earlier.  It's a calling that connects Hope to her ghostwriting clients as well. Her first collaboration, a dual memoir written with actors Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez—Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son—is informed by the death of Sheen's mother, when the actor was just 11 years old, while her current project, written with Owen Elliot-Kugell, the daughter of the late Cass Elliot—My Mama, Cass—finds its narrative drive in the sudden death of the author's mother, who died in her sleep in a London apartment nearly ten years after she shot to fame as a member of The Mamas & The Papas. The recipient of a Pushcart Prize for Creative Nonfiction, Hope has taught writing at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival, the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, the University of Iowa, and Antioch University-Los Angeles.  Join us for a compelling conversation on what it means to find a way to heal as you find your voice as a writer.    Learn more about Hope Edelman: Website Facebook Instagram Please support the sponsors who support our show: Ritani Jewelers Chelsea Devantez's I Shouldn't Be Telling You This Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog  Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

This week, we've been focusing on mother-daughter relationships.  One of the toughest things that can be faced by a girl or a woman of any age is the loss of her mother. Our guest, Hope Edelman, is an expert in the field of early mother loss and mother-daughter relationships. She's written extensively on those topics and is the author of "Motherless Daughters" and "Motherless Mothers", among others.   You can learn more about Hope on her website: http://hopeedelman.com.   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Rev Bill Crews talks to Danielle Snelling, Co-Founder and Executive Officer of Motherless Daughters Australia about how around 1.2 million Aussie women have lost their mother before the age of 44 , a world-first study is shedding light on the ongoing impacts of mother loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "club" we never wanted to be in, being a motherless daughter. Join me as I welcome back to the pod, the fabulous, spunky and always witty dynamo Kelly Burich, for a conversation about love, loss and grief. In honor of Mother's Day, we talk about our beloved mom's Pamela and Nancy. You won't want to miss this as we laugh and cry about our mama's. 

HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week's episodeMany motherless daughters or motherless mothers will have heard of Hope Edelman, who has written books to support bereaved women worldwide for many, many years. Her book Motherless Daughters was written almost 30 years ago and to this day it is being recommended to women, young or old, who are dealing with the loss of their mothers. More than that, I had the chance to meet Hope through mutual connections more than a year ago, and I've been touched by her gentleness and the passion with which she serves her community of bereaved women. 12 1/2 years ago I lost both my mother and my daughter in the time of 4 1/2 months. So, this upcoming conversation is very dear to my heart. About this week's guest Hope Edelman is the author of eight nonfiction books, including the bestsellers Motherless Daughters and Motherless Mothers, and The AfterGrief: Finding Your Way Along the Long Arc of Loss. Her books have been published in 17 countries and 11 languages and have sold over 1 million copies. Hope speaks at venues and conferences worldwide and has taught nonfiction writing for more than 25 years. Her articles and essays have been published widely, including in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, Parade, Real Simple, and CNN.com. She is a certified life coach with additional training in narrative therapy and trauma support services. In 2020 she was the recipient of the prestigious ADEC Community Educator award. As the founder and CEO of MotherlessDaughters.com, she creates and leads online support groups, in-person retreats, webinars, and Mother's Day programs that reach thousands of women each year.Website: www.hopeedelman.comIG: @hope_edelmanFB: www.facebook.com/hopeedelmanauthor Resources mentioned in this episode:Hope's book: Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of LossMother's Day Luncheon and Conference – Check info on Hope's website Support the showSupport the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

Motherless Daughters can experience a range of negative emotions as they process and work through their grief journey. For some, one of those negative emotions included in their grief is guilt. There can be a variety of reasons motherless daughters feel guilt, but no matter why it adds complication and pain to their grief. This episode explores ways to combat the guilt that sets in and how to surrender that and find healing in God. This podcast shares the blog, “When Guilt Sets In,” by Amanda Loduca about her experience with mother loss, guilt, and the peace she found.ResourcesPodcast Episode highlights a blog from Amanda Loduca:https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2017/10/01/when-guilt-sets-in/More information about volunteering with Motherless Daughters Ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

The one and only, Barri Leiner Grant is here. Barri is the Chief Grief Officer and a Certified Grief Coach with The Memory Circle, a space and place to be with your grief. When Barri's own beautiful mother died in 1993, there were no resources available to help her family through the pain. Nobody said grief or grieving. She knew motherless daughters deserved better. So, she created and opened a door where there wasn't one before and eventually started the memory circle.  Barri said “I want grief to be normalized. It needs a better place to live in modern day society. Let's work on becoming more grief literate in our daily lives.” In this episode, we chat about her mother's final days in a beach chair eating plums, writing to the dead, how to reframe big milestones in our lives, and menopause. Sign up for all the latest news around this podcast, yearly retreats and see behind the scenes content on our website. Follow us on Instagram.  And thank you to Chloe Baldwin for the social media support. Links mentioned in the episode  The Memory Circle - Barri's organization  Purchase Barri's “Remember and Reflect” Deck  David Kessler's book “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief”   Claire Bidwell Smith's book “Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief”  Steve Leder's book “The Beauty of What Remains”  Hope Edelman's book “Motherless Daughters” and others

In the days leading up to Mother's Day, we've been focusing on mother-daughter relationships.  One of the toughest things that can be faced by a girl or a woman of any age is the loss of her mother. Our guest, Hope Edelman, is an expert in the field of early mother loss and mother-daughter relationships. She's written extensively on those topics and is the author of "Motherless Daughters" and "Motherless Mothers", among others.   You can learn more about Hope on her website: http://hopeedelman.com.   We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual.  It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome.  Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.  Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut!  Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months.  Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

With Mothers Day just around the corner, we are chatting to Danielle Snelling from Motherless Daughters about a topic that isn't talked about enough - what Mothers Day is like for those who have lost their mum. Motherless Daughters is an organisation offering help and support to women who have lost their mothers, find out more and support Motherless Daughters HERE. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! HOSTS: Anna McEvoy (@annamcevoy21) & Matt Zukowski (@mattzukowski)  INSTAGRAM: @wheresyourheadatpod For partnership enquiries please contact alex@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl Strayed gets real about being a broke bestselling author, comparing herself to other moms, practicing self-compassion - and then struggling all over again when the pandemic threw her off her game. Claire offers a weekly practice for how to have more authentic interactions with the people in your life.    Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod   Resources from the show Listen to Nadia Bolz-Weber's Podcast, “The Confessional”: https://nadiabolzweber.com/podcast/  Check out Brené Brown's Book: “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead” - https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419   Try The Self Love Workbook for Women: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Workbook-Women-Self-Doubt-Self-Compassion/dp/1647397294  Read Hope Edelman's incredible book Motherless Daughters: https://hopeedelman.com   Learn more about today's guest:   Read more about Cheryl's life and career here Listen to Cheryl's Podcast "Dear Sugars"  on Apple Read Cheryl's first memoir: "Wild" that was chosen by Oprah Winfrey as her first selection for Oprah's Book Club 2.0.  Read Cheryl's self-help book: "Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar"     Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.   Did you try one of these weekly practices? We want to hear about it! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or email us newday@lemonnadamedia.com    To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/newday/ shortly after the air date.   Follow Claire on IG and FB @clairebidwellsmith or Twitter @clairebidwell and visit her website: www.clairebidwellsmith.com   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel was 8-years-old when she came home from church and was told her mom died in a car accident the night before. That day, her dad called her his brave little girl, and she lived up to that expectation. No one would see her cry until her dad's death. Rachel says that hearing about the passing of her mother is what made her human. It shaped her entire world view. Rachel highly recommends the books Motherless Daughters and The Aftergrief by Hope Edelman. Rachel's Take-Away: It's way harder to be 32-years-old without parents than it was as a child. Check on adult children. I didn't think about how hard it would be for the rest of my life. Forever is a very-long time. Adults think that grieving is step-by-step. Kids grieve differently. They may not cry. They may show it in other ways and little changes. You can learn a lot of things from kids when you pay attention to how they grieve. All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome! Would you like to talk about your grief journey? Sign up for a complimentary Connection Call by sending an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com For more information on my thoughts on grief, please visit my website, www.yourgriefjourney.com

Sadye's mom fought metastatic breast cancer for 6 years, and then she lost her mom when she was 12. Next she lost her dad when she was 23 to a heart attack. She's the youngest of 4 children, and even now, at 30, her grief and loss affect her significantly. Sadye recommends these resources for parent loss as a young adult: The Dinner Party (www.thedinnerparty.org), Motherless Daughters Group (www.motherlessdaughters.com/support-groups) and Hope Edelman's book, Motherless Daughters (hopeedelman.com/books/motherless-daughters) Sadye's Take-Away: Don't hide your emotions. Feel them and accept them. Grief is everlasting and unexpected. It's like the ocean, and the waves of grief can come and go. All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome! Would you like to talk about your grief journey? Sign up for a complimentary Connection Call here: https://calendly.com/daughterswithoutmoms/30-minute-connection-call For more information on my thoughts on grief, please visit my website, www.yourgriefjourney.com

Losing your mom at any age is hard, but when you begin to approach the age your mom was when she died, it has special significance. In this episode I'm joined by Hope Edelman, bestselling author and creator of the Motherless Daughters community, to talk about her work with women who have lost their mothers and why midlife can be a particularly fraught time for motherless women. Later in the show I'm joined by my sister Kathreen, who is about to turn 55 - the same age our mother was when she died - to talk about our experience losing our mom young, and how it has colored our view of motherhood, aging, and more. Sponsor Highlight Elevate your shoe game with cute styles + amazing comfort. Check out the Clarita Wedge , Meagan's go-to date night shoe. Try it on yourself with Vionic's 30 Day Wear Test – return any purchase within 30 days for a full refund, even if it's been worn outside. Get free shipping when you use code MOR at vionicshoes.com About Hope Edelman Hope Edelman is an internationally bestselling author who has been working in the bereavement field for more than 25 years. She has written eight books, including Motherless Daughters, Motherless Mothers, and her most recent, The AfterGrief: Finding Your Way Along the Long Arc of Loss. She offers in-person retreats, virtual support groups for women who lost mothers at any age, and online writing courses throughout the year, and has lectured and led workshops all over the U.S. as well as in Canada, the U.K., Australia, and Dubai. She lives in Los Angeles and Iowa City, Iowa. For more information, go to www.motherlessdaughters.com.  Episode Links: Interested in joining a private Mother of Reinvention community? Take this survey to tell us what you'd most like to see there! Instagram- (@hope_edelman) Facebook- Motherless Daughters | Facebook Facebook Group-  Motherless Daughters Support Group | Facebook Website- Motherless Daughters Other Resources- Rituals | The AfterGrief Episode 21 Featuring Meagan's Sister Kathreen: Thriving After Health Trauma With Kathreen Francis (Meagan's Sister!) - Mother of Reinvention (meaganfrancis.com)

Comedian, actor, and 9-time guest on The Tonight Show Cathy Ladman joins us! After the three women discover they all have lost their mothers, Kyle shares her fear of approaching the age her mom was when she passed. Cathy gets candid about her one woman show that took two decades to get to the stage. The topic: her eating disorder. While funny, honest, and fearless, her teen daughter is not into her doing stand-up about her. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week wants you to measure how much semen you take in to solve the abortion debate. Kyle ends on a story about racism and coffee.

Hara Allison is a storyteller through photography, design and her podcast, "See Beneath Your Beautiful." On her podcast, guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Hara embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness. One of her most impactful podcast episodes aired on 9/25/21: "Motherless Daughters." Hara interviewed a dozen women who lost their mothers about the impact the loss had on them. Hara has found that talking about one's pain can free us of it. Despite a traumatic childhood, including sexual abuse at a young age and her mother passing away at the age of 46, Hara finally found her worth and wishes that others see their own beauty and the light they were meant to shine. Hara said it took her 52 years to be able to confront her feelings of low self-worth. She also shared that, the more she parented, the more she was able to forgive her parents. Hara's clients believe in her ability to tell their story. From that vulnerability and trust comes honest images that make them feel understood and confident. She calls it an "honor, every single time" to photograph her clients. Her "See Me" photography series is a compilation of arresting photographs of women with the words they self-selected to describe themselves hand-painted on their skin. The 25 women photographed, many of whom she had never met, shared why they claimed the words they chose, and what they were willing to say out loud. Hara believes that is what is beautiful about a person is the light that shines through them, not their physical characteristics. It shows in her work, and particularly in the See Me series. She also has volunteered to photograph people who are dying. It was beyond her comfort zone, initially, but she wanted to witness them. "All I ever wanted was to be seen," she reflects. Most importantly, Hara is now open to not knowing. Hara questions everything she thinks she knows. "There could be another answer," Hara says. For more information, check out the links below. Photography: https://hara.photography/ Podcast: https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/SeeBeneathYourBeautifulPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/hara_allison_photography/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maria-leonard-olsen/support

One of the toughest things that can be faced by a girl or a woman of any age is the loss of her mother. Our guest, Hope Edelman, knows all about that. In fact, she knows more about it than most of us. Hope is an expert in the field of early mother loss and mother-daughter relationships. She's written extensively on those topics and is the author of "Motherless Daughters" and "Motherless Mothers", among others.   You can learn more about Hope on her website: http://hopeedelman.com. Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> AirMedCare Network: AirMedCare Network provides air ambulance services in the event of an emergency. If you're a member, you'll pay no out of pocket costs for the flight when transported by an AMCN provider. Were you aware that health insurance doesn't always cover the full cost of emergency air transport? AMCN Membership is financial protection for your entire household at an affordable price. Right now, AMCN is offering our listeners the chance to win 10,000 dollars and backyard prizes like a Blackstone griddle, a Solo Yukon firepit, an outdoor theater kit, and 100 dollar Costco gift card with their Summer Sizzle Sweepstakes. No purchase necessary to enter– but if you do decide to purchase a membership during this special promotion, all AMCN members will receive up to 200 bonus entries for their chances to win great prizes. Head to airmedcarenetwork.com before May 13 and enter your information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode has the potential to help someone who needs to hear it most.I'm joined by my good friend Lucinda Thomas, as she's kind enough to share her story about her beautiful mother who unfortunately passed away from cancer. During her hardest times, Lucinda was fortunate enough to come across an incredible foundation called Motherless Daughters Australia."Our aim is to help women, girls, and families navigate the emotional distress and lifelong impact caused by the loss of their mothers. We believe that with the right support, guidance and resources, motherless daughters feel less alone and more supported in their life journey".Every year, millions of Australian women spend Mother's Day without their mum, which is exactly why I wanted to share this episode with you all, to raise awareness and hopefully funds for those who can afford to do so, for such an incredible cause that will go to help those who need it most. My thoughts and prayers go to every single person who has lost someone the love.Thanks for listening. Show your support here: https://www.motherlessdaughters.com.au/@motherlessdaughtersau@lucindathomasClick Here To Become a VIP member (Join DK's coaching app here)SHOP DKFITNESS MERCH HEREwww.younifyactive.com DKFITNESS at checkout for 15% offUse code DJK10 on all EHPlabs supplements for 10% offUse code DK15 on all Athletikan Sneakers for 15% offIntro by Will Sparks.Find this episode helpful? Share it with a friend or post a screenshot to your social media.

Hope Edelman has been writing, speaking, and leading workshops and retreats in the bereavement field for more than 25 years. She was 17 when she lost her mother to breast cancer and 40 when her father died, events that inspired her to offer grief education and support to those who cannot otherwise receive it Hope's first book, Motherless Daughters, was a #1 New York Times bestseller and appeared on multiple bestseller lists worldwide. Hope's most recent book, The AfterGrief, offers an innovative new language for discussing the long arc of loss. She has published six additional books, including Motherless Mothers and the memoir, The Possibility of Everything. Her work has been translated into 14 languages and published in 11 countries. Hope has also published articles and essays in numerous publications and anthologies, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Real Simple, Parade, and CNN.com. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master's degree in nonfiction writing from the University of Iowa.  She is a certified Martha Beck Life Coach and has also done certificate training in narrative therapy

Danielle co-founded Motherless Daughters Australia, after her Mum died from a rare form of cancer, when Danielle was only 23 years old. Motherless Daughters is a not for profit organisation that informs, supports and connects women and girls whose Mums have died. In this interview Danielle speaks openly about her Mum's battle with cancer and the changing dynamic within her family during this time. She shares how she felt there was a lack of support for her following her Mum's passing and how this led to her co-founding Motherless Daughters Australia. She also shares some insights into what we can do to support someone who has lost their Mum and how to navigate events like Mother's Day. Connect with Motherless Daughters Australia Website: www.motherlessdaughters.com.au Facebook: motherlessdaughtersaustralia Instagram: @motherlessdaughtersau Podcast Details Website: inspirationaltales.com.au Instagram: @inspirationaltalespodcast

In Season 2, Episode 1, we welcome our very special first guest - author, speaker, coach, and facilitator, Hope Edelman! We invite Hope to share her story and her journey as an author of two extremely influential books, Motherless Daughters and The AfterGrief. We discuss the healing and connecting power of sharing our stories, ask Hope questions related to her life, her loss, and her books, and close with an offer of gratitude for each other and our listeners. Resources: Hope Edelman, Instagram: @hope_edelman Hope Edelman, Facebook: @hopeedelmanauthor Hope Edelman websites: hopeedelman.com & motherlessdaughters.com Books by Hope Edelman: Motherless Daughters The AfterGrief Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Jamie Yuenger interviews bestselling author and grief advocate Hope Edelman about her writing and work with motherless daughters. Hope speaks about universal themes of loss. Hope was 17 when she lost her mom to breast cancer and 40, when her father died. These events inspired her to offer grief education and support to those who couldn't otherwise receive it. Hope's first book Motherless Daughters was a number one New York Times bestseller and appeared on multiple bestseller lists worldwide. Hope's most recent book The AfterGrief offers an innovative new language for discussing the long arc of loss.Full Moon Women episodes are designed as couplets. The first episode each month is a long form story from a woman's inner life. The second is an interview with someone who can bring a wider context to the storytelling woman's story. In this episode, Hope reflects on Brinda van den Berg's experience of losing her mom when she was two. (See Episode 01, “Motherless Mother.”)Hope has published six books, including Motherless Mothers and her memoir The Possibility of Everything. Her work has been translated into 14 languages and published in 11 countries. She also hosts weekly calls for the Motherless Daughters Community. Hope has been published in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. She got her bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master's in nonfiction writing from the University of Iowa. She is also a certified Martha Beck life coach and has done certificate training in narrative therapy.www.hopeedelman.comJOIN US: Official members enjoy exclusive content and receive regular gifts and resources. Plus, you'll be helping us produce this show. Membership starts at $3/month. Join here.NEWSLETTER: Never miss a juicy episode! Sign upVOICE MEMO: If you want to share your experience or have a question for a guest (or us) click here to record your message REVIEW US: Leave us 5 stars and a written review on iTunes to help more listeners find us. TALK TO US: If you have a topic or guest idea you would like us to consider, send us a message. Or, connect with us on Instagram and Facebook. Visit our website https://ifyouknewme.showThis episode was produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our very first episode of Full Moon Women! We are so glad you're here. We publish episodes bi-monthly as couplets. The first episode of each month is a personal story from a woman's inner life. The follow-up episode is a conversation with someone who brings greater context – and hopefully greater appreciation – for the storytelling woman's story. Our first episode is titled "Motherless Mother" and it's the story of Brinda van den Berg. The next episode is with Hope Edelman, the author of the NYTimes #1 bestseller, “Motherless Daughters” and the new book “The Aftergrief.”Brinda lost her mother when she was only two-years old. Originally from India, she now lives in the Netherlands. Brinda shares her journey of becoming a mom without a proper role model and finding her way through grief.WATCH BRINDA'S CHAI VIDEO on PatreonJOIN US: Official members enjoy exclusive content and receive regular gifts and resources. Plus, you'll be helping us produce this show. Membership starts at $3/month. Join here.*Join us at $5/month before May 1, 2022 and you'll receive 8 original wallpaper designs for your phone or tablet. GET THE NEWSLETTER: You won't want to miss this…get our bi-monthly newsletter with ART for the soul, POETRY and new episode announcments. LEAVE A VOICE MEMO: If you want to share your experience or have a question for the guest, or for us, we would love to hear from you! Click here to record your message WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. TALK TO US: If you have a topic or guest idea you would like us to consider, send us an email at fullmoonwomenpodcast@gmail.com. Or, connect with us on Instagram and Facebook. Tag #fullmoonwomenpodcast and #lessalone to start the conversation. www.fullmoonwomen.com/podcastSign up for Our Newsletter.This episode was produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans.Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.Tags: grief, healing, motherless daughers, motherless mothers, motherhood, ex-pat, The Netherlands, grief journey, bereavement, loss, mother loss Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I'm inviting you into a practice of lament through a simple act of mercy toward yourself. I'm also sharing a little bit about The Restorative Grief Project, which is free, private, and open to anyone who wants to join. Links + Resources from this episode: Motherless Daughters and other books by Hope Edleman Snag a copy of my book Restorative Grief Connect with me on Twitter or Instagram @MandyCapehart Join The Restorative Grief Project, a private online grief coaching community --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandy-capehart/message

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.

Hey! Welcome back to another episode of Not So Linear, where I talk about my grief journey and the last 6 months of change since launching the podcast. This time I'm interviewed by my younger sister Lily, which is very special as it shows how much we've grown through our grief together.I talk honestly about how my relationship with my grief and my mum have evolved, as I have tried to make peace with my emotions and find ways to connect with her again. I also talk about the importance of finding a strong community of others who can help you feel less alone and I am so glad I found that in Motherless Daughters and within my own instagram page @tamsinmillardWe also talk about the impact that alcohol has on anxiety and how we live in a society that pressures us to tick off life events in order to be 'happy' - which is just unnecessary! I hope you feel less alone in  your journey by listening to mine. Don't forget to follow across apple and spotify to keep up to date with all of my latest episodes! Click here to become a Patron MemberSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-so-linear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“How can we help a grieving person if the other person who is meant to listen won't even give them five minutes of their own discomfort?” Tamsin Millard and Danielle Snelling talk about the power of peer support and the unique experience of processing complex grief as young motherless daughters.

Hey Girl, I felt it in my heart to bring you a word of encouragement. Are you an hija who grew up without a mom, and feel like you missed out. Do you feel like less of a mujer/woman because you didn't have that mother figure in your life? You didn't have a role model to teach you and nurture you. I can relate to that, because after I was 11 I lived with my dad. I had a big hole in my life, and felt like I would never have that special mother daughter relationship. Now that I have a daughter, I see how beautiful a truly special it is. I get to have what I didn't have so many years ago. I want to encourage you on this bonus episode that no matter if you didn't have that, God will bless you. SO to the Motherless Daughter, please know that you are loved and you are so worthy. Share this episode with your besties!Come be part of an amazing sisterhood, the Fearless Mujeres is a space for you to be empowered and inspired. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefearlessmujerConnect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessmujerpodcast/Have you been praying for a mentor who will walk side by side with you? Are you struggling with feeling like you're not good enough?Send me a message, I would love to connect with you! https://fearlessmujer.com/contact

In this episode we talk about Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman, aging, how to think about death, our views on religion, and why our best traits can sometimes be our worst. Follow us at Real Ballers Read on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realballersread/support

Bestselling author Hope Edelman discusses her latest book, The AfterGrief, Finding Your Way Along the Long Arc of Loss (pub. Oct. 2020) so we might better understand how grief impacts our lives even years beyond the death of a loved one.Episode Notes:We are becoming more accepting now that grief could feasibly last for the rest of our lives. Hope Edelman offers insight how our grief might change as time passes and how occasional upsurges can occur.HOPE EDELMAN has been writing, speaking, and leading workshops and retreats in the bereavement field for more than 25 years. She was 17 when she lost her mother to breast cancer and 40 when her father died, events that inspired her to offer grief education and support to those who cannot otherwise receive it.Her first book, Motherless Daughters, was a #1 New York Times bestseller and appeared on multiple bestseller lists worldwide. Her work has been translated into 14 languages and published in 11 countries. Hope is the author of seven additional nonfiction books, including Motherless Mothers and the memoir The Possibility of Everything. She was the recipient of the 2020 Community Educator Award from the Association for Death Education and Counseling and has won a Pushcart Prize for her creative nonfiction.In addition to writing and speaking, she is a certified Martha Beck Life Coach and also leads nonfiction workshops to help writers tell, revisit, and revise their stories of loss. Hope lives and works in Los Angeles and Iowa City.Contact Info:www.asiliveandgrieve.com info@asiliveandgrieve.com Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve To Contact Hope:www.hopeedelman.comwww.motherlessdaughters.com info@hopeedelman.com

At just 11 years old, one of my best friends, basically my sister, lost her mother to a brain tumor.  It flipped all of our worlds upside down and left Sarah and her little brother, motherless. Though she continued to have countless women in her life step up and support her, there is still nothing like the voice and advise of your mother.  It wasn't until Sarah became a mother herself, that she started to realize how much her own mother's passing had influenced her life. She became a motherless mother.  Listen to the story of how something so terrible turned into a lifelong journey of discovery, creativity and passion.  If any of you listening, are a motherless daughter or motherless mother, send me an email and I will connect you to Sarah. It is times like these that you need a village.    Show notes: Motherless Daughters by Hope Edleman Motherless Mothers by Hope Edleman   -Sarah's BLOG: Far Better Than Worse -Providence Mom's Blog- “Inside the Mind of a Motherless Mother” by Sarah Rizzo -Sarah's Birth Photography -Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahrizzophoto @farbetterthanworse ___________________________________________________ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://www.mamasintraining.com/reviews/new/ JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod  

Last week Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, leaving behind a trail of destruction, killing hundreds and affecting an estimated 2.6 million people. We hear from Sacha Myers, part of Save the Children's Emergency Health Unit who's currently in Central Mozambique about the current situation there . Plus Daphne Lagrou, Sexual and Reproductive Health advisor for Médecins Sans Frontières tells us why there's a bigger impact on women and children when disasters like this strike.Author Tomi Adeyemi talks about the impact of her first novel Children Of Blood and Bone which was hailed as a landmark publication in the very white and very male world of fantasy fiction. Losing your mum is a very difficult experience. It's especially hard at this time of year when we're bombarded with all the advertising and marketing ahead of Mother's Day. Three women who attended a symposium called Motherless Daughters - which aims to get women to open up about their loss and the impact it's had on them - share their stories.Director Carol Morley on her new film ‘Out of Blue' – a crime thriller adapted from Martin Amis's novel Night Train. What drew her to this neo-noir mystery ? and how have her own experiences influenced her directing? . Presenter Jane Garvey Producer Beverley PurcellGuest: Carol Morley Guest: Tomi Adeyemi Guest: Sacha Myers Guest: Daphne Lagrou Reporter: Georgina Hewes