60 acast.com Lessons From Our Mothers https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers en Sophie Chamieh Mothers,Motherhood ,Nurturing ,Lessons ,Stories,Mums,Relationships Cressida and Isabella What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt from your mum? How have the maternal figures in your life shaped you? In Lessons from Our Mothers, sisters Isabella and Cressida explore the wisdom, love, and lessons passed down through generations. They speak with remarkable people like Kate Winslett, Mary Berry, Alain de Botton and Dr Shefali about the maternal figures - biological or not - who influenced them. The life lessons they’ve carried forward, the things they’ve chosen to leave behind, and how certain experiences have informed the way they parent. Whether they had a strong relationship or a more complicated one, they reflect on how that bond - or absence of it - helped shape who they are today. Thoughtful and heartfelt, these conversations uncover the power and importance of motherhood in all its forms.



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]]> What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt from your mum? How have the maternal figures in your life shaped you? In Lessons from Our Mothers, sisters Isabella and Cressida explore the wisdom, love, and lessons passed down through generations. They speak with remarkable people like Kate Winslett, Mary Berry, Alain de Botton and Dr Shefali about the maternal figures - biological or not - who influenced them. The life lessons they’ve carried forward, the things they’ve chosen to leave behind, and how certain experiences have informed the way they parent. Whether they had a strong relationship or a more complicated one, they reflect on how that bond - or absence of it - helped shape who they are today. Thoughtful and heartfelt, these conversations uncover the power and importance of motherhood in all its forms.



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]]> false Cressida and Isabella info+67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a@mg-eu.acast.com 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a lessons-from-our-mothers episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1742292632119-250950a8-174b-43ff-a42c-dcb224b8f7b4.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers Lessons From Our Mothers Nazanin Boniadi: Raised by Women Who Refused to Be Silenced Nazanin Boniadi: Raised by Women Who Refused to Be Silenced Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT 48:09 69aadbfa7036d73902fcac93 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/nazanin-boniadi 69aadbfa7036d73902fcac93 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a nazanin-boniadi full 3 7 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor Nazanin Boniadi, known for her roles in How I Met Your Mother, Homeland and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

🌸 In a conversation recorded just before the recent war, we spoke with Nazanin - an Iranian-born actress, activist, and a granddaughter in mourning - about the timeless wisdom of mothers. Reflecting on her own mother, her late grandmother, and the courageous mothers of Iran, she speaks about the love and resilience that endure even in the darkest times. Our hearts are with the people of Iran, and anyone affected in the region. 

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Karni, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor Nazanin Boniadi, known for her roles in How I Met Your Mother, Homeland and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

🌸 In a conversation recorded just before the recent war, we spoke with Nazanin - an Iranian-born actress, activist, and a granddaughter in mourning - about the timeless wisdom of mothers. Reflecting on her own mother, her late grandmother, and the courageous mothers of Iran, she speaks about the love and resilience that endure even in the darkest times. Our hearts are with the people of Iran, and anyone affected in the region. 

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Karni, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> <![CDATA[Two Cultures. One Truth: Gurinder Chadha on Identity, Belonging & Owning Your Story]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT 58:51 69a1aa911432e4060339085d false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/gurinder-chadha 69a1aa911432e4060339085d 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a gurinder-chadha full 3 6 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by award-winning film director Gurinder Chadha. Best known for her 2002 hit Bend It Like Beckham, Gurinder has spent her career telling stories that explore identity, family and belonging.

🌸Gurinder shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Punjabi Sikh immigrants in Britain, and how she navigated her mother’s cultural expectations while carving out a path of her own. She reflects on the unexpected success of Bend It Like Beckham and shares the spiritual lessons her mother instilled in her that continue to guide her life and work today.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Anushka, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by award-winning film director Gurinder Chadha. Best known for her 2002 hit Bend It Like Beckham, Gurinder has spent her career telling stories that explore identity, family and belonging.

🌸Gurinder shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Punjabi Sikh immigrants in Britain, and how she navigated her mother’s cultural expectations while carving out a path of her own. She reflects on the unexpected success of Bend It Like Beckham and shares the spiritual lessons her mother instilled in her that continue to guide her life and work today.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Anushka, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> Gabriella Wilde: How My Mother Showed Me We Can Always Transform Ourselves For The Better Gabriella Wilde: How My Mother Showed Me We Can Always Transform Ourselves For The Better Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT 49:07 699879b5240b4a2d75c4a970 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/gabriella-wilde 699879b5240b4a2d75c4a970 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a gabriella-wilde full 3 5 💬 Raising three boys and honouring a mother’s courage to change.

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by their sister - actor, grief counsellor and palliative care Soul Midwife, Gabriella Wilde.

🌸 Gabriella opens up about growing up with a mother battling addiction. She reflects on the duality of her childhood - a mother who was carefree and childlike in many ways, yet whose mental health struggles created instability. Gabriella also reflects on becoming a mother herself at 24, and how her work in grief and palliative care has shaped her understanding of motherhood - including how death and birth are intertwined.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Grace, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 💬 Raising three boys and honouring a mother’s courage to change.

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by their sister - actor, grief counsellor and palliative care Soul Midwife, Gabriella Wilde.

🌸 Gabriella opens up about growing up with a mother battling addiction. She reflects on the duality of her childhood - a mother who was carefree and childlike in many ways, yet whose mental health struggles created instability. Gabriella also reflects on becoming a mother herself at 24, and how her work in grief and palliative care has shaped her understanding of motherhood - including how death and birth are intertwined.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Grace, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> Tilly Rose: My Mother’s Relentless Quest to Save my Life Tilly Rose: My Mother’s Relentless Quest to Save my Life Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT 52:15 698c6c96e66282a739bc8055 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/tilly-rose 698c6c96e66282a739bc8055 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a tilly-rose full 3 4 💬 “I got the worst luck medically, but all the luck getting her as my mum” ~ Tilly Rose

🌸 This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by author and chronic illness advocate, Tilly Rose, whose life was saved by a mother who refused to stop searching for answers long after doctors had given up.

🌸 For nearly 20 years, Tilly lived as a medical mystery. As her health deteriorated and clinicians failed to find a diagnosis, she was eventually placed on end-of-life care. It was an ending her mum simply would not accept. In this powerful conversation, Tilly shares how her mother made it her life’s work to solve her case, ultimately helping uncover a rare diagnosis after a viral social media post changed everything.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Angie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 💬 “I got the worst luck medically, but all the luck getting her as my mum” ~ Tilly Rose

🌸 This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by author and chronic illness advocate, Tilly Rose, whose life was saved by a mother who refused to stop searching for answers long after doctors had given up.

🌸 For nearly 20 years, Tilly lived as a medical mystery. As her health deteriorated and clinicians failed to find a diagnosis, she was eventually placed on end-of-life care. It was an ending her mum simply would not accept. In this powerful conversation, Tilly shares how her mother made it her life’s work to solve her case, ultimately helping uncover a rare diagnosis after a viral social media post changed everything.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Angie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> Julia Samuel: How a Therapist Deals with a Complex Maternal Relationship Julia Samuel: How a Therapist Deals with a Complex Maternal Relationship Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT 45:35 69849bfd0ee6c7cf9bf567eb false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/julia-samuel 69849bfd0ee6c7cf9bf567eb 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a julia-samuel full 3 3 💬 “When someone dies, you can always write to them” ~Julia Samuel

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by psychotherapist, author, and mother of 4 Julia Samuel.

🌸 Julia explores the very complex relationship she had with her mother - whose old fashioned parenting style had knock-on effects throughout her life. She discusses the pain of being separated from her twin brother from a young age. She’s also especially skilled at guiding people through grief and loss - and shares her best lessons as a psychotherapist.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Louisa, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 💬 “When someone dies, you can always write to them” ~Julia Samuel

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by psychotherapist, author, and mother of 4 Julia Samuel.

🌸 Julia explores the very complex relationship she had with her mother - whose old fashioned parenting style had knock-on effects throughout her life. She discusses the pain of being separated from her twin brother from a young age. She’s also especially skilled at guiding people through grief and loss - and shares her best lessons as a psychotherapist.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Louisa, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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]]> Riley Keough: The Gift and Challenge of Finishing Lisa Marie Presley’s Memoir Riley Keough: The Gift and Challenge of Finishing Lisa Marie Presley’s Memoir Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT 46:42 69399bf034867e026d37f384 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/riley-keough 69399bf034867e026d37f384 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a riley-keough full 3 2 🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor, filmmaker and producer Riley Keough.

🌸 Riley opens up about the extraordinary journey of finishing her mother Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir after her death - a process she describes as both a gift and the hardest thing she has ever done. Riley also shares what it was really like growing up as the oldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley. Plus, we hear how she coped with the unexpected loss of her brother Benjamin.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Harry, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor, filmmaker and producer Riley Keough.

🌸 Riley opens up about the extraordinary journey of finishing her mother Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir after her death - a process she describes as both a gift and the hardest thing she has ever done. Riley also shares what it was really like growing up as the oldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley. Plus, we hear how she coped with the unexpected loss of her brother Benjamin.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Harry, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> Kate Winslet: From “Put Up and Shut Up” to Raising Confident Children Kate Winslet: From “Put Up and Shut Up” to Raising Confident Children Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:05:00 GMT 1:04:40 69734567b2d74ff84342e3e6 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/kate-winslet 69734567b2d74ff84342e3e6 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a kate-winslet full 3 1 On breaking generational silence and raising children who know their voice matters.

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by the incredible, award-winning actor Kate Winslet.

🌸 Kate discusses the launch of ‘Goodbye June’ - a moving film written by her son Joe, which she directed, produced and acted in. She opens up about the realities of experiencing an unexpected rise to fame at a young age - and the challenges it posed to her mother. And she explores her own approach to motherhood, from breaking generational cycles of self-doubt to keeping her children’s lives social media free.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Tatiana, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> On breaking generational silence and raising children who know their voice matters.

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by the incredible, award-winning actor Kate Winslet.

🌸 Kate discusses the launch of ‘Goodbye June’ - a moving film written by her son Joe, which she directed, produced and acted in. She opens up about the realities of experiencing an unexpected rise to fame at a young age - and the challenges it posed to her mother. And she explores her own approach to motherhood, from breaking generational cycles of self-doubt to keeping her children’s lives social media free.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Tatiana, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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]]> India Rakusen: The surprising truths about motherhood uncovered making BBC’s ‘Child’ India Rakusen: The surprising truths about motherhood uncovered making BBC’s ‘Child’ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT 51:12 69369e5838a11f5f3ee31aca false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/india-rakusen 69369e5838a11f5f3ee31aca 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a india-rakusen full 2 11 🌸This week Cressida and Isabella are joined by journalist, documentary producer, presenter and award-winning podcaster India Rakusen.

🌸India shares some of the fascinating insights she uncovered while making the second series of the BBC podcast Child - from the extraordinary complexity of toddler brains to understanding big emotions and unpacking the idea of “unconditional love”. India also reflects on her own early experiences and how they shaped her approach to storytelling. She also touches on how becoming a mother herself has transformed her perspective.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Fabiana, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸This week Cressida and Isabella are joined by journalist, documentary producer, presenter and award-winning podcaster India Rakusen.

🌸India shares some of the fascinating insights she uncovered while making the second series of the BBC podcast Child - from the extraordinary complexity of toddler brains to understanding big emotions and unpacking the idea of “unconditional love”. India also reflects on her own early experiences and how they shaped her approach to storytelling. She also touches on how becoming a mother herself has transformed her perspective.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Fabiana, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> Chelsea Hirschhorn: How her mother’s influence ignited a revolution in mothercare Chelsea Hirschhorn: How her mother’s influence ignited a revolution in mothercare Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT 41:43 69136f18c1ed8717c5fbeae9 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/chelsea-hirschhorn 69136f18c1ed8717c5fbeae9 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a chelsea-hirschhorn full 2 10 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by Chelsea Hirschhorn, the founder and CEO of Frida. 

🌸Chelsea reflects on the lessons she learned from her mother - from resilience and empathy to courage and ambition - and how these shaped her journey as an entrepreneur. She shares how she has dedicated her life to living in service to mothers through her business, helping to support and empower mothers everywhere. And how her own mum helped her understand motherhood is part of your identity and not your whole identity. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Emerald, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by Chelsea Hirschhorn, the founder and CEO of Frida. 

🌸Chelsea reflects on the lessons she learned from her mother - from resilience and empathy to courage and ambition - and how these shaped her journey as an entrepreneur. She shares how she has dedicated her life to living in service to mothers through her business, helping to support and empower mothers everywhere. And how her own mum helped her understand motherhood is part of your identity and not your whole identity. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Emerald, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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]]> Alex Ikonn: How extreme challenge shaped his mindset, attitude and choices Alex Ikonn: How extreme challenge shaped his mindset, attitude and choices Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT 38:18 691f3ad8d35aa096b5515cc5 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/alex-ikonn-how-extreme-challenge-shaped-his-mindset-attitude 691f3ad8d35aa096b5515cc5 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a alex-ikonn-how-extreme-challenge-shaped-his-mindset-attitude full 2 9 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by Alex Ikonn, founder of Intelligent Change and creator of The Five Minute Journal.

🌸Alex reflects on how gratitude was born for him through extreme challenges. From escaping a murderous Uncle in Russia when he was young, to starting over in the United States, Alex watched his mother work tirelessly to build a new life for their family while somehow staying positive throughout.

🌸Alex shares how reframing difficulty became the foundation for course-correcting his life when he found himself headed down the wrong path. He explains how just a few minutes of gratitude journaling each day can shift your entire perspective on life.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Fabiana, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by Alex Ikonn, founder of Intelligent Change and creator of The Five Minute Journal.

🌸Alex reflects on how gratitude was born for him through extreme challenges. From escaping a murderous Uncle in Russia when he was young, to starting over in the United States, Alex watched his mother work tirelessly to build a new life for their family while somehow staying positive throughout.

🌸Alex shares how reframing difficulty became the foundation for course-correcting his life when he found himself headed down the wrong path. He explains how just a few minutes of gratitude journaling each day can shift your entire perspective on life.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Fabiana, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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]]> Alan Titchmarsh: From Yorkshire roots to national treasure Alan Titchmarsh: From Yorkshire roots to national treasure Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:53:24 GMT 47:32 69136ea8a17ebcde88ab9714 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/alan-titchmarsh 69136ea8a17ebcde88ab9714 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a alan-titchmarsh full 2 8 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by gardening royalty, TV presenter and national treasure Alan Titchmarsh.

🌸 Alan reflects on what he calls a ‘blissful’ childhood in Yorkshire, and how the unwavering support of his parents allowed him to follow his passion for gardening. He also opens up about the tougher moments in life - from being bullied at school to coping with the death of his parents. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Ant, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by gardening royalty, TV presenter and national treasure Alan Titchmarsh.

🌸 Alan reflects on what he calls a ‘blissful’ childhood in Yorkshire, and how the unwavering support of his parents allowed him to follow his passion for gardening. He also opens up about the tougher moments in life - from being bullied at school to coping with the death of his parents. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Ant, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Donna Lancaster: The pain of being “unmothered” and the journey back to love Donna Lancaster: The pain of being “unmothered” and the journey back to love Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT 46:37 68f8eec053978989ad657159 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/donna-lancaster 68f8eec053978989ad657159 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a donna-lancaster full 2 7 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by writer, teacher and spiritual mentor Donna Lancaster.

🌸 Donna speaks openly about her complex relationship with her mother - a woman deeply affected by the trauma of growing up in a 1940s children’s home. She shares her powerful journey of healing, forgiveness, and ultimately repairing the bond with her mother shortly before her passing. She also reflects on the lessons she’s learned from mothering her own daughter, and the importance of not hiding our imperfections from our children.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Jodie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by writer, teacher and spiritual mentor Donna Lancaster.

🌸 Donna speaks openly about her complex relationship with her mother - a woman deeply affected by the trauma of growing up in a 1940s children’s home. She shares her powerful journey of healing, forgiveness, and ultimately repairing the bond with her mother shortly before her passing. She also reflects on the lessons she’s learned from mothering her own daughter, and the importance of not hiding our imperfections from our children.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Jodie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Jamie Laing: How his mum shaped his life, business, and views on parenthood Jamie Laing: How his mum shaped his life, business, and views on parenthood Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT 38:38 68f8edaa1e894a8fb6113b44 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/jamie-laing 68f8edaa1e894a8fb6113b44 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a jamie-laing full 2 6 🌸This episode, Cressida and Isabella are joined by presenter, podcaster, and entrepreneur Jamie Laing.

🌸Jamie opens up about his anxieties around soon becoming a parent, sharing what he’s most looking forward to in this exciting new chapter of life. He reflects on his time at boarding school away from his mother, and how her approach to parenting - like not letting him eat sweets as a child - inspired him to create his own multi-million-pound confectionery business.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Laura, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum. 

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.


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]]> 🌸This episode, Cressida and Isabella are joined by presenter, podcaster, and entrepreneur Jamie Laing.

🌸Jamie opens up about his anxieties around soon becoming a parent, sharing what he’s most looking forward to in this exciting new chapter of life. He reflects on his time at boarding school away from his mother, and how her approach to parenting - like not letting him eat sweets as a child - inspired him to create his own multi-million-pound confectionery business.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Laura, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum. 

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.


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]]> Jo Woodhurst: How her mother’s cancer journey inspired a life of wellness Jo Woodhurst: How her mother’s cancer journey inspired a life of wellness Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 45:29 68f0bbab1a1c560821edb1a3 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/jo-woodhurst 68f0bbab1a1c560821edb1a3 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a jo-woodhurst full 2 5 🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by Jo Woodhurst, Director of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave. 

🌸Jo shares how her mum’s dedication to nutrition, mindset, and holistic wellbeing helped her live ten years longer than doctors predicted, and how witnessing that journey inspired Jo to devote her own life to health, wellness, and the science of nourishment.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Georgia, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum.

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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]]> 🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by Jo Woodhurst, Director of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave. 

🌸Jo shares how her mum’s dedication to nutrition, mindset, and holistic wellbeing helped her live ten years longer than doctors predicted, and how witnessing that journey inspired Jo to devote her own life to health, wellness, and the science of nourishment.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Georgia, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum.

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Tanya Burr: How A YouTube Star Navigates Motherhood in the Public Eye Tanya Burr: How A YouTube Star Navigates Motherhood in the Public Eye Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 31:50 68f0bafdb80639f4c5256529 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/tanya-burr 68f0bafdb80639f4c5256529 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a tanya-burr full 2 4 🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by OG YouTuber and actor Tanya Burr.

🌸Tanya opens up about navigating motherhood while keeping her son (and husband) out of the public eye. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries around phone use and social media, despite it being her job. She explores the influences of her mum and nanny on her love of fashion and make-up. And she explains how her family keeps her grounded, even with more than 4 million followers! 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Ollie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum.

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by OG YouTuber and actor Tanya Burr.

🌸Tanya opens up about navigating motherhood while keeping her son (and husband) out of the public eye. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries around phone use and social media, despite it being her job. She explores the influences of her mum and nanny on her love of fashion and make-up. And she explains how her family keeps her grounded, even with more than 4 million followers! 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Ollie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum.

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Haemin Sunim: A Zen Buddhist monk’s guide to healing old wounds and finding inner peace Haemin Sunim: A Zen Buddhist monk’s guide to healing old wounds and finding inner peace Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 38:10 68dd2981d5c8a1f9b3643eaf false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/haemin-sunim 68dd2981d5c8a1f9b3643eaf 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a haemin-sunim full 2 3 🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by one of the most influential Zen Buddhist monks in the world, the best-selling author Haemin Sunim. 

🌸 Haemin shares his gentle wisdom on how to speak to children about death, the importance of self-compassion, and how to foster emotional and spiritual well-being in our homes. He also speaks candidly about a childhood incident that left him with a deep fear of abandonment and how years of reflection and inner work helped him heal.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from Paul who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by one of the most influential Zen Buddhist monks in the world, the best-selling author Haemin Sunim. 

🌸 Haemin shares his gentle wisdom on how to speak to children about death, the importance of self-compassion, and how to foster emotional and spiritual well-being in our homes. He also speaks candidly about a childhood incident that left him with a deep fear of abandonment and how years of reflection and inner work helped him heal.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from Paul who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Parenting Differently: Donna Ashworth on embracing neurodiversity Parenting Differently: Donna Ashworth on embracing neurodiversity Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 47:32 68d69aef099369ce42f3bed2 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/donna-ashworth 68d69aef099369ce42f3bed2 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a donna-ashworth full 2 2 🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by best-selling Scottish poet and author Donna Ashworth.

🌸Donna opens up about her son’s autism and ADHD diagnoses and what they’ve taught her about embracing different ways of experiencing the world. She reflects on how humans have lost touch with their instincts and shares tips on how to look within ourselves for answers. Plus, she discusses how to cope with the loss of a mother. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Max, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by best-selling Scottish poet and author Donna Ashworth.

🌸Donna opens up about her son’s autism and ADHD diagnoses and what they’ve taught her about embracing different ways of experiencing the world. She reflects on how humans have lost touch with their instincts and shares tips on how to look within ourselves for answers. Plus, she discusses how to cope with the loss of a mother. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Max, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Elizabeth Day: How struggling to conceive made her reimagine motherhood Elizabeth Day: How struggling to conceive made her reimagine motherhood Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1:02:37 68d69a9860e4b2ea7d26ed20 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/elizabeth-day 68d69a9860e4b2ea7d26ed20 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a elizabeth-day full 2 1 🌸Welcome back to season two of Lessons From Our Mother. In this episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by acclaimed novelist, journalist, and broadcaster Elizabeth Day.

🌸Elizabeth shares how her mother inspired her love of books, reading, and writing, and opens up about her own journey with motherhood. She talks candidly about reaching acceptance that she would not be a biological mother - and how she’s discovered many different, meaningful ways to mother in the world.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from Ed Taylor who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

✅ Please consider subscribing to the show, leaving a review and sharing the podcast with a friend.

🎙️Music composed by Isabella and Waves Rush in and production by OG podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 🌸Welcome back to season two of Lessons From Our Mother. In this episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by acclaimed novelist, journalist, and broadcaster Elizabeth Day.

🌸Elizabeth shares how her mother inspired her love of books, reading, and writing, and opens up about her own journey with motherhood. She talks candidly about reaching acceptance that she would not be a biological mother - and how she’s discovered many different, meaningful ways to mother in the world.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from Ed Taylor who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

✅ Please consider subscribing to the show, leaving a review and sharing the podcast with a friend.

🎙️Music composed by Isabella and Waves Rush in and production by OG podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Geri Horner-Halliwell:  "Motherhood is better than a number one record"]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 37:44 6836daa8944c948b9aab0130 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/geri-halliwell 6836daa8944c948b9aab0130 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a geri-halliwell full 1 12 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by pop icon turned author, Geri Halliwell. The former Spice Girl reveals how she naturally took on a motherly role within the band, why she’ll always support her former bandmates, and we hear what her own mum thought of her fame. Geri also shares her experience of parenting a 19-year-old daughter, and her candid thoughts on screen time for kids and teens in today’s digital world.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from Dr Vivek Murthy, former United States Surgeon-General, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production. On site production but Tristam Kaye.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by pop icon turned author, Geri Halliwell. The former Spice Girl reveals how she naturally took on a motherly role within the band, why she’ll always support her former bandmates, and we hear what her own mum thought of her fame. Geri also shares her experience of parenting a 19-year-old daughter, and her candid thoughts on screen time for kids and teens in today’s digital world.

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from Dr Vivek Murthy, former United States Surgeon-General, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production. On site production but Tristam Kaye.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Sarah Hoover: “ I was allergic to being a mother. It was the worst thing that could have happened to me, and I felt monstrous for thinking that way” Sarah Hoover: “ I was allergic to being a mother. It was the worst thing that could have happened to me, and I felt monstrous for thinking that way” Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 39:15 6842d30e6604f43e34ce565e false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/sarah-hoover 6842d30e6604f43e34ce565e 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a sarah-hoover full 1 11 🌸Cressida and Isabella are joined by bestselling author, Sarah Hoover who opens up about her path to motherhood, marked by birth trauma and the often-overlooked realities of postpartum depression. Sarah reflects on the complex lessons she inherited from her own mother - some she carries forward, others she’s chosen to leave behind. Plus we hear how her memoir, The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood, became both a creative outlet and a lifeline as it explores what it means to become a mother in the modern world.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they continue to explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

❌ Trigger warning: This episode contains a discussion of birth trauma, postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Karma, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 🌸Cressida and Isabella are joined by bestselling author, Sarah Hoover who opens up about her path to motherhood, marked by birth trauma and the often-overlooked realities of postpartum depression. Sarah reflects on the complex lessons she inherited from her own mother - some she carries forward, others she’s chosen to leave behind. Plus we hear how her memoir, The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood, became both a creative outlet and a lifeline as it explores what it means to become a mother in the modern world.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they continue to explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

❌ Trigger warning: This episode contains a discussion of birth trauma, postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts.

💬 Plus, hear from listener Karma, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Jonathan Haidt: “All of these things are designed to take over your child's life”]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 47:18 683a0be82780b226c7a7e83c false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/jonathan-haidt 683a0be82780b226c7a7e83c 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a jonathan-haidt full 1 10 🌸Cressida and Isabella are joined by social psychologist, bestselling author, and cultural commentator Jonathan Haidt. Known for his powerful insights into the modern world, Jonathan reveals how smartphones and screen time are reshaping childhood - and not for the better. He shares practical, research-backed advice for parents raising children in the digital age: from how to set healthy screen boundaries to helping kids build real-world resilience. Jonathan also reflects on his own childhood, sharing fond memories of his late mother. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they continue to explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Karine, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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]]> 🌸Cressida and Isabella are joined by social psychologist, bestselling author, and cultural commentator Jonathan Haidt. Known for his powerful insights into the modern world, Jonathan reveals how smartphones and screen time are reshaping childhood - and not for the better. He shares practical, research-backed advice for parents raising children in the digital age: from how to set healthy screen boundaries to helping kids build real-world resilience. Jonathan also reflects on his own childhood, sharing fond memories of his late mother. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they continue to explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Karine, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

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]]> Camila Alves McConaughey: “Finding the balance of giving them everything I think they deserve and also what I think I deserve, is a challenge” Camila Alves McConaughey: “Finding the balance of giving them everything I think they deserve and also what I think I deserve, is a challenge” Sat, 24 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 44:48 682f4fa7bb5485eb946272a8 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/camila-alves-mcconaughey 682f4fa7bb5485eb946272a8 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a camila-alves-mcconaughey full 1 9 🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Brazilian-American model, designer, and entrepreneur Camila Alves McConaughey. Camila opens up about the complexities of her relationship with her mother, the balancing act of motherhood, her career and life alongside her husband, Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey. Plus, she shares her top tips for parenting teenagers with wisdom and humour.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Nessie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Brazilian-American model, designer, and entrepreneur Camila Alves McConaughey. Camila opens up about the complexities of her relationship with her mother, the balancing act of motherhood, her career and life alongside her husband, Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey. Plus, she shares her top tips for parenting teenagers with wisdom and humour.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Nessie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

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]]> <![CDATA[Mishal Husain: “She really liberated me - she said, your life is completely different from mine, you've got to pursue the talents God's given you”]]> Sat, 17 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 44:50 6824af8b15d5c17e0571f9b9 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/mishal-husain 6824af8b15d5c17e0571f9b9 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a mishal-husain full 1 8 🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author Mishal Husain. Known for her work with the BBC and now Bloomberg, Mishal reflects on the powerful lessons she learned from her mother - and how those lessons have shaped both her journalism and her approach to motherhood.

📚Mishal also shares the inspiration behind her book, Broken Threads, which traces the lives of her four grandparents as they migrated to the newly formed Pakistan in the 1940s. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from 102 year old listener Peter, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author Mishal Husain. Known for her work with the BBC and now Bloomberg, Mishal reflects on the powerful lessons she learned from her mother - and how those lessons have shaped both her journalism and her approach to motherhood.

📚Mishal also shares the inspiration behind her book, Broken Threads, which traces the lives of her four grandparents as they migrated to the newly formed Pakistan in the 1940s. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from 102 year old listener Peter, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Alain de Botton: “Children will smell their parents' compromises, neuroses - to force the parent towards maturity"]]> Sat, 10 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 41:32 681246ac6ac0e5213b9879c3 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/alain-de-botton 681246ac6ac0e5213b9879c3 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a alain-de-botton full 1 7 🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by  philosopher, bestselling author and founder of The School of Life, Alain de Botton. In this episode, Alain explores the complexity of a mother’s love, how our relationships with our mothers shape us as adults, and why parenting doesn’t require perfection - just being “good enough”.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Lucy, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by  philosopher, bestselling author and founder of The School of Life, Alain de Botton. In this episode, Alain explores the complexity of a mother’s love, how our relationships with our mothers shape us as adults, and why parenting doesn’t require perfection - just being “good enough”.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Lucy, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice: “We'd have to do 10 of these recordings to really get into the many different things she's done for us”]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 40:18 6812464f9704d99f8467e714 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/princesses-eugenie-and-beatrice 6812464f9704d99f8467e714 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a princesses-eugenie-and-beatrice full 1 6 🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by two very special guests: Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie.

👑In this deeply personal and heartwarming conversation, the sisters share how they balance their roles in the public eye with being mothers and professionals. They explore their unique upbringing and how their mother has served as a guiding force throughout their lives. And they offer a moving tribute to their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, sharing the profound life lessons they’ve learnt from her.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Richard, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by two very special guests: Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie.

👑In this deeply personal and heartwarming conversation, the sisters share how they balance their roles in the public eye with being mothers and professionals. They explore their unique upbringing and how their mother has served as a guiding force throughout their lives. And they offer a moving tribute to their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, sharing the profound life lessons they’ve learnt from her.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Richard, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Giovanna Fletcher: “I don't remember my mum playing with us…you might not be the one chasing kids around, but you are creating their safe spaces”]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:14:30 GMT 50:33 680de76692c5c49bd16abf92 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/giovanna-fletcher-i-dont-remember-my-mum-playing-with-usyou- 680de76692c5c49bd16abf92 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a giovanna-fletcher-i-dont-remember-my-mum-playing-with-usyou- full 1 5 🌸This week on Lessons From Our Mothers, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Giovanna Fletcher - bestselling author, actress, presenter, podcast host and founder of the Happy Mum Happy Baby community.

💡In this refreshingly honest conversation, Giovanna opens up about the real, unfiltered challenges of motherhood. She shares how she stays present with her children in the chaos of a busy schedule, and why motherhood has helped her care less about outside opinions and more about what truly matters.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Emily, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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]]> 🌸This week on Lessons From Our Mothers, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Giovanna Fletcher - bestselling author, actress, presenter, podcast host and founder of the Happy Mum Happy Baby community.

💡In this refreshingly honest conversation, Giovanna opens up about the real, unfiltered challenges of motherhood. She shares how she stays present with her children in the chaos of a busy schedule, and why motherhood has helped her care less about outside opinions and more about what truly matters.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Emily, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/

🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Dr Shefali: “Allow your child to be who it is they are” Dr Shefali: “Allow your child to be who it is they are” Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT 47:06 68034bb01aabee4d38326d20 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/dr-shefali 68034bb01aabee4d38326d20 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a dr-shefali full 1 4 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by psychologist and wisdom teacher Dr Shefali, who has been hailed by Oprah as ‘revolutionary’. She’s the best-selling author of Conscious Parenting and host of the podcast Parenting and You.

💡 In this episode they discuss what it means to step into your power as a conscious parent, and better understand how to let your child embody their truth. They explore how damaging it can be to try and shield your child from all of life’s dangers and difficulties - and how to stop your own insecurities from letting them grow courageously. And they chat about Dr Shefali’s own mum, whose kindness and essence has had a profound impact on her life. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Tauri, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/

🎙️An OG Podcasts production

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by psychologist and wisdom teacher Dr Shefali, who has been hailed by Oprah as ‘revolutionary’. She’s the best-selling author of Conscious Parenting and host of the podcast Parenting and You.

💡 In this episode they discuss what it means to step into your power as a conscious parent, and better understand how to let your child embody their truth. They explore how damaging it can be to try and shield your child from all of life’s dangers and difficulties - and how to stop your own insecurities from letting them grow courageously. And they chat about Dr Shefali’s own mum, whose kindness and essence has had a profound impact on her life. 

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Tauri, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/

🎙️An OG Podcasts production

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Mary Berry: “ She died at 105, and how lucky was I that she still had her mind?” Mary Berry: “ She died at 105, and how lucky was I that she still had her mind?” Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 34:33 67f6384d6a2126524dbbe7ff false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/mary-berry 67f6384d6a2126524dbbe7ff 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a mary-berry full 1 3 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by the iconic food writer, chef, baker, and television presenter, Mary Berry. Mary opens up about her childhood, sharing fond memories of her mother and reflecting on the lessons she’s carried with her throughout her life. She also discusses how parenting has evolved since her own childhood and gives a deeply personal insight into the grief she experienced after the loss of her son 35 years ago.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Poppy, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

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]]> 🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by the iconic food writer, chef, baker, and television presenter, Mary Berry. Mary opens up about her childhood, sharing fond memories of her mother and reflecting on the lessons she’s carried with her throughout her life. She also discusses how parenting has evolved since her own childhood and gives a deeply personal insight into the grief she experienced after the loss of her son 35 years ago.

🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Poppy, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production

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]]> Karl Lokko: “I started to understand the mother I had the first time I got arrested” Karl Lokko: “I started to understand the mother I had the first time I got arrested” Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT 42:56 67ed0b73d4b40d7b30caa964 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/karl-lokko 67ed0b73d4b40d7b30caa964 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a karl-lokko full 1 2 🌸 In this episode, hosts Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Karl Lokko, a former gang leader turned activist and public speaker. Karl shares some of his earliest memories of his mother, how he credits her for leading him down the right path, and how despite multiple arrests, she never faltered in her love and support of him. 

🌸 Join Cressida and Isabella as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Gretel, who shares some of the most valuable lessons x taken from x mum!  

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

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]]> 🌸 In this episode, hosts Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Karl Lokko, a former gang leader turned activist and public speaker. Karl shares some of his earliest memories of his mother, how he credits her for leading him down the right path, and how despite multiple arrests, she never faltered in her love and support of him. 

🌸 Join Cressida and Isabella as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Gretel, who shares some of the most valuable lessons x taken from x mum!  

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️An OG Podcasts production

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Clover Stroud: "Motherhood destroys who you are, yet completely makes you"]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT 55:56 67e43d17d6912226b5ba8eaa false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/clover-stroud 67e43d17d6912226b5ba8eaa 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a clover-stroud full 1 1 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by author Clover Stroud whose teenage years were shattered when her mum was left severely brain-damaged after a riding accident. Clover talks about the pain of losing her mum, how she navigated grief whilst raising her own children, and the huge influence her late mother has had on her life and work. 

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Ben, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

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]]> 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by author Clover Stroud whose teenage years were shattered when her mum was left severely brain-damaged after a riding accident. Clover talks about the pain of losing her mum, how she navigated grief whilst raising her own children, and the huge influence her late mother has had on her life and work. 

🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Ben, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!

📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.

🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Trailer: Lessons From Our Mothers Trailer: Lessons From Our Mothers Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:35:17 GMT 2:20 67d985f7d79e9e1991f0c5b3 false https://shows.acast.com/lessons-from-our-mothers/episodes/trailer 67d985f7d79e9e1991f0c5b3 67d94893d79e9e1991dd958a trailer full Have you ever stopped to think about the maternal figures in your life and how they have shaped who you are today? Have you ever asked them about their own experiences, or thought about the lessons that you have learned from them?

We are excited to share Lessons From Our Mothers, a series of conversations that celebrate motherhood and mothering in all its forms. When our own mum fell ill last year, we set out to ask her all the questions that we had never thought to ask - and now, we’re on a sisterly mission to find out the extraordinary stories of some special guests (and their mothers) through this podcast.

There’s been some laughter, some tears, wonderful stories and a lot of wisdom…and cake with Mary Berry, of course 🍰

Catch the very first episode on Sunday 30th March, wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

Love Isabella and Cressida x

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]]> Have you ever stopped to think about the maternal figures in your life and how they have shaped who you are today? Have you ever asked them about their own experiences, or thought about the lessons that you have learned from them?

We are excited to share Lessons From Our Mothers, a series of conversations that celebrate motherhood and mothering in all its forms. When our own mum fell ill last year, we set out to ask her all the questions that we had never thought to ask - and now, we’re on a sisterly mission to find out the extraordinary stories of some special guests (and their mothers) through this podcast.

There’s been some laughter, some tears, wonderful stories and a lot of wisdom…and cake with Mary Berry, of course 🍰

Catch the very first episode on Sunday 30th March, wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

Love Isabella and Cressida x

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