Ep48: Motherless Mothers x Mommy’s Boy: PJ Ellis on Grief and Losing Mum

In this episode, we sit down with PJ Ellis, former Big Brother housemate, charity founder, and now the creator of Mommy’s Boy, a brave new space for men grieving the loss of their mums.PJ, who grew up in Birmingham and has spent his life championing community through projects like LoveBrum, joins us on the podcast to explore what really happens when you lose a parent - how the grief doesn’t just break you, it reshapes you. Together, we talk about the layers that fall away after such a loss, the identity you slowly rebuild, and what it means to parent yourself when the person who is meant to be here, loving and championing you, is gone.With honesty, humour, and enormous heart, PJ shares why he created Mommy’s Boy: a space where men can finally speak openly about maternal loss, vulnerability, and the lifelong impact of living without the woman who raised them.This is a tender, powerful conversation about grief, resilience, and the brave work of rebuilding a life from the inside out.Love,Lou & AdinaWe’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.