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Welcome to The Motherless Mothers, a podcast for women navigating motherhood without their mum, in all its forms. Whether through bereavement, dementia, estrangement, loss, or a relationship that was complicated or unavailable, this is a space where you’re understood. Join honest conversations about grief, identity, mental health, motherhood, and healing, with real stories, expert guidance, and a ... more

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We're back! In this first episode of Season 3, it's just the two of us, Lou and Adina, taking a moment to catch up after the summer and share where we're at.

We talk about what's changing this season, including moving to video and two episodes a mon... more

This is the final episode of Season 2, and before we dive into a brand new season, we're taking a moment to pause and reflect.

Over the past year, we've had so many honest conversations about what it means to mother without your own mum. We've explo... more

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Nafisah, founder of Nest to Nurture, to explore her journey of losing her mum at just 15 years old – and how that loss has shaped her life, her motherhood and her career.

Together, we unpack the cultur... more

In this episode, we’re joined by Sam Rose—Emmy Award-winning TV producer, NY Times bestselling ghostwriter, and author of the memoir Giving Up the Ghost.

After losing her mother to suicide in 2020, Sam found herself grappling with a kind of grief th... more

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Miranda Malone
Dead Mom Therapist, advocate for grief integration
Grievers; Dead Mom Club
Episode: Ep52: Miranda Malone: Losing My Mom at Five Months Old and Creating The Dead Mom Club
Abigail Goggin
Member of The Motherless Mothers community and team
Episode: Ep51: Holding My Baby, Holding My Grief: Abigail’s Story
Jess Press Play
Guest from the Jess Press Play podcast
Episode: Ep49: Our Stories, Our Community: Motherless Mothers x Jess Press Play
PJ Ellis
Founder of Mommy's Boy and co-presenter in this episode
Mommy's Boy
Episode: Ep48: Motherless Mothers x Mommy’s Boy: PJ Ellis on Grief and Losing Mum
Sidney (Sydney)
Mother of Teddy; volunteer at The Motherless Mothers
The Motherless Mothers
Episode: Ep43: Sydney and her Mum Michelle: An Unbreakable Bond
Ann Marks
Mother to three children; business owner; talks about her mother Elaine and her journey through terminal illness and loss
Independent speaker; founder of Full Feedings
Episode: Ep40: What we build after loss, a conversation with Ann from Full Feedings
Alex Bollen
Author of Motherdom; researcher; postnatal practitioner
Author of Motherdom; Postnatal Practitioner
Episode: Ep39: A Conversation with Motherless Mother Alex Bollen, Author of Motherdom
Steph Bayan
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; motherless mother and advocate
Private practice / Steph Bayan Therapy
Episode: Ep38: Who am I without my mother?
Claire Irene
Grief and bereavement therapist
Independent therapist; campaign founder
Episode: Ep36: Raising a family, campaigning and grieving for the mum I’m missing: Claire’s Story

Hosts

Lou
Co-host and host focusing on estrangement, motherhood, and community healing; co-founder of the community.
Adina
Co-host and host, co-founder, and central organizer focused on grief, community-building, and support for motherless mothers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • A healing podcast

    Listening to these strong women who are also in the motherless club has helped me feel seen and heard. ❤️‍🩹 my mother died 11 years ago but it feels so much harder now that I became a mother and I am trying to navigate this journey without her. Hugs to all of the women who can relate.✨

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    Kmarielp
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate authentic, deeply personal stories from motherless mothers.
The conversations can be intense but feel safe and validating for those navigating loss.
Content is supportive and hopeful, with actionable tips like journaling and boundary-setting.
Guests are often people with lived experience who also bring professional expertise in health, social work, or community building.
The show blends grief, motherhood, and practical guidance with a strong sense of community.

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Ep59: Choosing Distance: Mother Loss Through Estrangement, Geraldine’s Story
Q: What advice would you give someone considering distance or no contact?
Pause to find stillness, set firm boundaries, and prioritize healing and peace for oneself; recognize that safety and empowerment often come before forgiveness and that there is a life beyond the wound.",
Ep59: Choosing Distance: Mother Loss Through Estrangement, Geraldine’s Story
Q: What was your relationship with your mother like growing up, and how did it evolve?
The guest describes enmeshment, manipulation, and moments of intense emotional dependence, followed by recognition of harm and the decision to cut contact for the sake of her own healing and her children's safety.
Ep59: Choosing Distance: Mother Loss Through Estrangement, Geraldine’s Story
Q: Can you tell us about your motherhood journey to where you are now?
She details growing up with a mother who was caring and inspiring but ultimately unreliable and controlling, becoming her carer at a young age, and how this shaped her path to independence, education choices, and eventual estrangement to preserve safety and well-being for her children.
Ep58: Lockdown Pregnancy, Postpartum Psychosis and No Mum: Geri’s Story
Q: What was it like giving birth during the COVID restrictions, and how did that affect you emotionally and practically?
Giving birth with a mask, without my husband, and feeling unprepared was incredibly isolating, yet the medical team helped me push through and I ended up with a different birth experience than I feared, which taught me resilience.
Ep58: Lockdown Pregnancy, Postpartum Psychosis and No Mum: Geri’s Story
Q: Can you tell us about the early weeks after your mum's death and how grief showed up for you as a new mother?
Grief felt like a complete collapse of my world; it was a minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour process, with constant fear and a sense of being utterly overwhelmed, but I learned to keep going for my boys.

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2. Abigail Goggin
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