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Lessons From Our Mothers

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

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52:15

Tilly Rose: My Mother’s Relentless Quest to Save my Life

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2026/02/15

💬 “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

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45:35

Julia Samuel: How a Therapist Deals with a Complex...

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2026/02/08

💬 “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

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46:42

Riley Keough: The Gift and Challenge of Finishing...

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2026/02/01

🌸 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

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Kate Winslet: From “Put Up and Shut Up” to Raising...

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2026/01/25

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

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51:12

India Rakusen: The surprising truths about motherhood...

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2025/12/14

🌸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

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Chelsea Hirschhorn: How her mother’s influence...

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2025/12/07

🌸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

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38:18

Alex Ikonn: How extreme challenge shaped his mindset,...

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2025/11/23

🌸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

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47:32

AlanTitchmarsh: From Yorkshire roots to national...

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2025/11/16

🌸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

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46:37

Donna Lancaster: The pain of being “unmothered” and...

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2025/11/09

🌸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

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38:38

Jamie Laing: How his mum shaped his life, business,...

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2025/11/02

🌸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

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45:29

Jo Woodhurst: How her mother’s cancer journey...

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2025/10/26

🌸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

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31:50

Tanya Burr: How A YouTube Star Navigates Motherhood...

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2025/10/19

🌸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

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38:10

Haemin Sunim: A Zen Buddhist monk’s guide to healing...

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2025/10/12

🌸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

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47:32

Parenting Differently: Donna Ashworth on embracing...

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2025/10/05

🌸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

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1:02:37

Elizabeth Day: How struggling to conceive made her...

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2025/09/28

🌸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

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37:44

Geri Horner-Halliwell: ”Motherhood is better than a...

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2025/06/15

🌸 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

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39:15

Sarah Hoover: “ I was allergic to being a mother. It...

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2025/06/08

🌸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

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47:18

Jonathan Haidt: “ All of these things are designed to...

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2025/06/01

🌸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,

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44:48

Camila Alves McConaughey: “Finding the balance of...

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2025/05/24

🌸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

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44:50

Mishal Husain: “She really liberated me - she said,...

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2025/05/17

🌸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

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