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The Motherless Mothers

Hosted by Adina and Lou, Founders of TMM Community

Welcome to The Motherless Mothers Podcast, where we explore the unique and often untold experiences of women navigating motherhood without the support of their mothers. Hosted by Lou and Adina, our podcast features everything from our community of motherless mothers to experts in psychology, grief, and personal development. We offer a space for heartfelt conversations, shared stories, and expert insights. We discuss the challenges, triumphs, and emotional complexities of raising children while

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Episode 12: Grief, Love, and Raising a Family...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/06/15

In this conversation, co-founder Lou sits down with her husband Dan to reflect on being a husband to a motherless mother. Their story started as friends when they met on a postgraduate university course. Before they were a couple, Lou remembers telling Dan her parents had died and feeling embarrassed, self-conscious and different. Little did she know it would be one of the things that brought them together and in love.Dan is the reason Lou feels she can dedicate time to TMM. The reason she can

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Episode 11: Sarah's Story: Two Losses, One Beginning

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/06/09

On this episode of The Motherless Mother Podcast, Lou and Adina talk with Sarah about what it was like to lose both of her parents in the same year she became a mother. She speaks honestly about navigating early motherhood while grieving and what helped her cope when everything felt overwhelming. Sarah shares some genuinely helpful advice for anyone facing big life changes and loss at the same time. It’s an honest and hopeful conversation you won’t want to miss.X Lou & Adina Want to know more

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Episode 10: Grief That Grows With You: A Conversation...

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2025/05/29

What happens when you become a mother without your mum by your side? In this episode, we sit down with grief psychotherapist and researcher Mandy Gosling to discuss the lifelong ripple effects of losing a parent as a child. From identity and attachment to the emotional landmines of parenting, we explore what it means to mother through absence and how early loss shapes us in ways we’re still uncovering. It’s honest, tender, and full of recognition for anyone who's felt the ache of grief while trying

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Episode 9: Mothering Through Estrangement: Laura’s Story

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2025/05/22

In this powerful episode, Lou and Adina sit down with Laura to explore a type of mother loss that often goes unnamed: estrangement. Laura became a mother in 2005 while still in contact with her own mother, navigating years of parenting with someone in her life who couldn't show up in the way she needed. She shares what it was like to feel deeply alone while technically “not alone” and how setting boundaries—eventually leading to full estrangement in 2021—brought clarity, peace, and a surprising kind

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Episode 8: Doula Support for the Motherless Mother...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/05/15

This week, we’re joined by Anna, a doula and motherless mother, to talk about the role doulas play in supporting people through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — especially for those navigating the journey without their own mothers. We discuss how grief can resurface during motherhood, what to look for in a doula as a motherless mother, and the powerful impact of shared experience.Let us know what you thought.Love, Lou and Adina Follow us on IG and see what we're up to. To find out more about our

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Episode 7: Emily's Story of Grieving a Mother Who's...

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2025/05/06

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Emily—a motherless mother whose mum is still alive but lost to early-onset Alzheimer’s. Emily opens up about what it means to grieve someone who’s physically present but emotionally and relationally gone.She shares the heartbreak of stepping into a caregiving role while her motherhood journey began, the jealousy and isolation she’s felt watching others be mothered, and the healing power of finding a community that truly sees her. Together, we explore

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Episode 6: Steph’s Story of Losing Her Mum While...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/04/24

When Steph became a mother, she was already in the thick of another life-defining moment—losing her own. In this deeply moving and powerful conversation, Steph shares her story: her mum’s sudden brain tumour diagnosis during her pregnancy, her death just five months later, and what it’s been like to raise two children without the woman who raised her. If you’re grieving, newly motherless, or holding space for someone who is, this one’s for you.Love, Lou & Adina x Join our private motherless

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Episode 5: Growing Up Without Her: Early Mother Loss...

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2025/04/21

This week on the Motherless Mothers Podcast, hosts Lou and Adina — both founders of the Motherless Mothers community — sit down with Mary for a deeply personal conversation on early mother loss.Together, we explore what it means to grow up without a mother, how that loss shapes the way we mother now, and the lifelong ripple effects of grief that start in childhood. Mary shares her story with honesty, offering insight, comfort, and solidarity to anyone who's walked a similar path.Whether you lost

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Episode 4: Mother's Day Without a Mother

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2025/03/20

Mother’s Day can be a complicated and painful day for motherless mothers. In this episode, we explore the complex emotions that come with this day — the grief, the longing, and the bittersweetness of being a mother without having one. You’re not alone.

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Episode 3: Motherlessness- The Holiday Edition

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2024/12/12

Hello and welcome back to The Motherless Mothers podcast. The only online community and platform dedicated to supporting motherless mothers. On this episode, Co-Founders Lou and Adina talk about the festive holidays and all the things that come along with them for motherless mothers. Love, The Motherless Mothers

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Episode 2: Meet the team behind The Motherless Mothers

The Motherless Mothers ·

2024/10/11

Hello and welcome back to the The Motherless Mothers podcast, the only online community and platform dedicated to supporting motherless mothers. We’re here to empower motherless mothers with the support, community, and resources you deserve—because your journey matters. Today, we want to take some time to let you get to know the four of us a little better. It’s going to be conversational, light, and hopefully inspiring. So grab a cup of tea, coffee, or whatever you need, and let’s dive in! Love,

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Episode 1: Welcome to TMM

The Motherless Mothers ·

2024/10/02

The Motherless Mothers Podcast is a heartfelt and empowering space dedicated to the unique journey of women navigating motherhood without their own mothers. Hosted by motherless mothers, this podcast offers a blend of personal stories, expert insights, and practical guidance on how to mother, heal, and grow while carrying the weight of loss. Whether you’ve experienced early mother loss, are coping with grief, or are seeking support in understanding your own identity as a mother, we’re here to

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