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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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Ep38: Who am I without my mother?

The Motherless Mothers ·

2026/01/22

In this episode, Adina and Lou are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and community member Steph Bayan. As a motherless mother herself, Steph speaks to the layered identity shifts that happen when you become a mother without your own mum. Together, they explore how grief reshapes who we are, how it shows up in everyday parenting moments, and why community and shared ritual can be so healing. This is a conversation about loss, transformation, and learning to mother while carrying

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Ep37:Finding the Right Therapist After Mother Loss: A...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2026/01/15

In this episode we sit down with Helen, an adult counsellor and volunteer with our charity. Helen runs our estrangement drop-in sessions, creating safe, compassionate spaces for those navigating mother loss. We talk about what to look for when choosing a therapist, how to know if it’s the right fit, and why finding someone who understands grief can be so hard. Helen also shares what to expect from our drop-ins and how community healing complements one-to-one therapy. Whether you’re thinking about

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Ep36: Raising a family, campaigning and grieving for...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2026/01/08

Claire is a mum-of-three and became motherless on New Year’s Eve. She lost the mum she always knew and became her carer overnight - a role reversal no one can quite prepare you for, especially when 12-weeks pregnant. We sit down and talk campaigning, teen parenting and changing your whole career so you can pour your grief into something you love everyday. Claire says, "Now I'm a therapist specialising in grief and bereavement, and my work continues to be influenced by my mum every single

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Ep35: Navigating Loss Within Your Relationship with...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2026/01/02

Dave and Steph are married. Before that, they were boyfriend and girlfriend. Before that, they were friends who came together in COVID times to support one another. A love story just like the fairytales. But what people don't see is Steph and Dave's heartbreak at grieving Steph's mum (Janet) after a sudden illness, both as individuals and a couple. All while navigating life as newlyweds and growing their family. What is Dave's take on supporting a motherless mother? How is

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Ep34: The Mother I Miss, The Mother I’m Becoming:...

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2025/12/26

What happens when your old grief meets a new season of motherhood? Our guest lost her mum suddenly in her early twenties. Decades later, she’s raising teenage daughters and navigating the emotional storms of adolescence — and her own. In this conversation, we talk about what happens when you find yourself missing your mum all over again, and how grief can resurface in motherhood in surprising ways.Love,Adina & LouFind out more about TMM here.Follow us on IG here.

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Ep33: Get to Know TMM Founders Lou & Adina

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/12/18

Sit down and get to know the duo behind TMM, Lou and Adina. What are our worst habits? What gives us the ick? What makes us cry without fail? Join us for a relaxed chat as we delve a bit deeper into Lou and Adina’s worlds.Love,Lou & AdinaFollow us on IG here Learn more about TMM here.

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Ep32: Siblings and Parent Loss: A Conversation...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/12/11

Losing both parents young shapes every part of you. But what about your relationship as siblings? Sarah bears all in this episode as she shares her experience of weathering the storm as the middle child of two sisters and how it has changed their family, their sisterhood and the way they have existed together across the last 13 years.Love,Lou & AdinaFind out more about TMM ⁠here.⁠Follow us on IG ⁠here.

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Ep31: Team TMM Holiday Roundtable

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/12/04

In this special holiday episode, the whole TMM team — Adina, Lou, Anne, and Steph — come together to talk about what the festive season feels like when you’re grieving your mum. We share memories, traditions, and coping strategies for navigating a time that can bring both comfort and pain. From creating new rituals to giving yourself permission to skip the celebrations entirely, this is a warm, honest, and deeply relatable conversation for anyone missing their mum this December. You are not alone in

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Ep30: The Parentless Parenting Club: Zara’s Story

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/11/27

In this week’s episode of The Motherless Mothers Podcast, we speak with Zara, founder of Parentless Parenting Club — a growing online space for those navigating life and future parenthood after the loss of a parent. Zara isn’t a mother yet, but she’s thinking deeply about what it means to become one without her mum beside her. We talk about grief, fear, hope, and the longing for maternal guidance that doesn’t fade — even as we grow up. From starting her Instagram community to writing a book on the

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Ep29: Coriann's Story: Healing After Losing a Mother...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/11/20

What happens when you become a mother without your own mum and with the added weight of grief and mental health struggles? Our guest, Coriann (The Neurodivergent Mama), knows this journey intimately. After losing her mother to suicide in 2013, she is now walking the path of new motherhood, discovering both triggers and healing along the way. She speaks candidly about her story and the striking connection between parent loss and perinatal mental health struggles.Trigger warning: This episode includes

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Ep28: Are We Overcompensating As Mums?

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2025/11/13

Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the things for your kids—maybe even too much? From over-the-top birthdays to trying to make every moment magical, Lou and Adina unpack why motherless mothers often feel the pressure to overcompensate. They share their own stories, the fears behind the perfectionism, and how they’re learning to give themselves (and their kids) a little more grace.Love,Lou & AdinaFollow us on IG here.Find out more about TMM here.

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Ep27: Becoming a Mum After Losing Mine: Martine’s Story

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2025/11/06

Pregnancy after losing your mum is something no one prepares you for. Martine opens up about losing her mum to cancer, finding out she was pregnant months later, and why becoming a mother has deepened her grief. Love,Lou & AdinaFollow us on IG here.Check out The Motherless Mothers charity and community on our website here.

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Ep26: Motherhood, Loss, and Legacy: Bonnie’s Story

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/10/30

In this episode, we sit down with Bonnie — a doula, mother of two, and daughter who lost her own mum in her early 20s. She shares her story of navigating motherhood while grieving, and how her work supporting others at life’s most tender moments — birth and death — has been shaped by her own experiences of loss.Love,Adina & LouTo find out more about Bonnie's work as a doula, check out her site here. The Motherless Mothers website is here. Follow TMM on IG here.

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Ep25: Losing Mum, Becoming Mum: Ann-Marie’s Story of...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/10/24

For anyone who’s had to parent while grieving—or make heartbreaking care decisions for a parent—this conversation is for you. Ann-Marie opens up about the emotional complexity of losing her mum to cardiac amyloidosis while raising a newborn, the challenges of being an only child with no surviving parents, and the gratitude she still holds for the life she shared with her mum.Love,Lou & AdinaFor more info on TMM check out our website here.Follow TMM on IG here.

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Ep24: Mother Loss Awareness Day: A Monumental Moment

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/10/16

Something monumental is happening, and we can’t wait to tell you about it. In this episode, Lou and Adina share the behind-the-scenes of the very first Mother Loss Awareness Day taking place at the Houses of Parliament. We talk about why this moment matters, what you can expect on the day, and why it feels like Christmas Eve every time we think about gathering our community in person. From hugs and shared stories to making sure MPs, policymakers and businesses hear our voices, this day is about

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Ep23: Saving Babies, Supporting Mothers: Heidi’s...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/10/09

Pregnancy is a time filled with expectation—but it can also bring deep fears, especially for mothers who have experienced loss or are navigating motherhood without their own mum. In this episode, we sit down with Heidi, founder of MAMA Academy, to talk about her journey of turning pain into purpose and building a charity that works tirelessly to prevent stillbirth and support families through pregnancy after loss. We explore grief, what every parent should know about safer pregnancy, and the power

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Ep22: Writing to Heal: Beth on Creativity, Grief, and...

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2025/10/02

You don’t have to be a writer to write. You just need a story, and if you’ve experienced mother loss, you have one. In this episode, Beth—a motherless mother and published author—shares how creative writing can help us cope with grief, find clarity, and even rediscover ourselves after loss.Beth's upcoming creative writing workshop with TMM will take place on November 12th from 8-9pm UK time. To find out more, sign up to our newsletter on our website .Love,Lou and Adina

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Ep21: Mother-in-Laws: When You Don't Have a Mum

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2025/09/25

Navigating a relationship with your mother-in-law is tricky enough, but when you don’t have your own mother, it can feel even more complicated. In this episode, Lou and Adina share honest stories about expectations, boundaries, and those moments where you just wish things were different. Whether your MIL is amazing or… not so much, this is a conversation for anyone trying to balance grief, family dynamics, and motherhood.Love,Lou & AdinaFollow us on IG here.Find out more about TMM here.

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Ep20: From Birthkeeper to Griefkeeper: Jo’s Story of...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/09/18

Birth, death, and grief — three words that have defined Jo’s journey in the most profound ways. In this episode, Jo opens up about losing both her parents within 16 months, the lessons learnt through caregiving, and how she’s transforming her pain into purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how to hold joy and sorrow at the same time, this conversation is for you. Love,Lou & AdinaTo find out more about Jo and her work, check out her IG here. Want to connect with TMM? Have a look at our website here

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Ep19: How to Be the Parent You Wish You’d Had – with...

The Motherless Mothers ·

2025/09/11

What does it really take to break generational cycles and parent differently? In this episode, we sit down with Harriet Shearsmith, host of Unfollowing Mum and author of Unfollowing Mum: Break Unhealthy Habits and Be the Parent You Wish You’d Had. We talk about estrangement, setting boundaries, and why healing your inner child is key to raising the next generation.Love,Lou & AdinaFollow us on IG here.Find out more about TMM here.Follow Harriet on IG here.Find the Unfollowing Mum Podcast here

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