The Motherless Mother

Over the past few weeks, you've heard me talk about my mother.This week, you finally get to meet her.Her name was Lillian Scott. To my children, she was Dra.In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of the woman who insisted nobody was going to call her "Grammy"—and then became the kind of grandmother who rearranged her life around the grandchildren she adored.Through memories of family dinners, surprise visits, breakfast stops before school, Ring Pops, swim-practice dreams, and the stories shared by my niece and nephew, you'll meet the woman who quietly taught all of us that love isn't just something you say—it's something you do.If you're navigating motherhood after losing your mother, this episode is also an invitation to think about the stories your children know about the woman who raised you. Because even when our mothers are no longer here, their love can continue shaping the next generation through the stories we tell.In this episode, we discuss:What my mother was really like as a grandmotherThe story behind the name "Dra"How ordinary acts of love become a lasting legacyIntroducing our children to the grandmothers they may never have knownWhy storytelling is one of the greatest gifts motherless mothers can give their families💌 I'd love to hear your story.Visit themotherlessmother.com to join the community, receive Letters from The Motherless Mother, or send me a note. Some listener letters may be featured in future episodes.If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another motherless mother who might need this conversation.

Who have you become since your mother died?In this episode of The Motherless Mother Podcast, Tishka Moss reflects on the woman she has become since losing her mother—and the bittersweet realization that her mother will never meet the future versions of her still to come. Inspired by her parents' wedding anniversary, this conversation explores motherhood after losing your mother, identity after grief, faith, personal growth, and what it means to keep becoming while carrying the love of the woman who shaped you. For many motherless mothers, grief isn't only about who we've lost. It's also about the milestones our mothers never witnessed, the conversations we'll never have, and the women we're still becoming.Whether you lost your mother before your children were born, while they were still young, years into motherhood, or you're grieving the gradual loss of the mother you once knew, this episode is an invitation to reflect on the versions of yourself she never got to meet—and the ones she never will.In this episode: How losing a mother changes your sense of identity  Becoming a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and woman without her  Wrestling honestly with resentment, faith, and unfairness  Why grief continues to evolve as we do  The realization that our mothers miss not only who we've become—but every future version still to come Because every motherless daughter eventually becomes someone her mother never got to meet.🌿 I'd love to hear your story.If this episode stirred something in you—a memory, a thought, or simply something you've never said out loud before—you can email me at [email protected]. I read every message personally, and it would mean so much to hear from you.If this episode resonated with you, I'd be honored if you'd follow or subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another motherless mother.

Sometimes I miss being someone's child.Not in a childish way.Not because I want fewer responsibilities or someone else to solve my problems.But because there was once someone in the world whose role it was to worry about me, check on me, notice when I was carrying too much, and remind me that I didn't have to hold everything alone.In this episode of The Motherless Mother Podcast, Tishka Moss explores one of the quieter realities of motherhood after losing your mother: missing the person who knew you first.For many motherless mothers, grief isn't only about missing a parent. It's about missing the one relationship where you didn't have to explain yourself, perform, or carry everyone else's needs before your own. It's about longing for the woman who noticed when you were tired, checked in without being asked, and loved every version of you.Whether you've lost your mother, are grieving the gradual loss of the mother you once knew, or are navigating motherhood without the mothering you needed, this conversation is for you.In this episode:• What it really means to miss being someone's child • Why motherhood can make the absence of our mothers feel more visible • The hidden weight of always being the one who holds everything together • Missing the person who knew every version of you • Why strong, capable women still need care too • The unique intersection of grief, daughterhood, and motherhoodIf you've ever found yourself thinking, "I wish I could call my mom," this episode will likely feel familiar.🌿 If this podcast has started to feel like a place where you can exhale a little, I'd love for you to follow or subscribe so you'll know when a new episode is waiting for you each Tuesday.🌿 Taking 30 seconds to leave a quick review helps other motherless mothers find the podcast too.🌿 And if you know another motherless mother who might need this conversation, I would be honored if you'd share it with her.🌿 I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at [email protected] and tell me a little about your story, share a thought about an episode, or simply say hello.Every message is read by me personally.

Have you ever heard yourself say something and immediately thought:"Oh no. That was my mother."In this episode of The Motherless Mother Podcast, we explore one of the most unexpected parts of motherhood: realizing how much of our mothers lives on in us.From inherited phrases and familiar habits to the instincts we never consciously learned, motherhood has a way of revealing the women who came before us.Whether you're grieving the loss of your mother, navigating motherhood without her support, grieving the gradual loss of the mother you once knew, or simply finding yourself missing her in new ways, this episode offers a gentle reminder that our mothers continue to shape us long after childhood.In this episode:• The phrases and habits we swore we'd never repeat• How motherhood helps us understand our mothers differently• A four-generation story about prayer, inheritance, and family traditions• What our children may be quietly learning from us right nowBecause sometimes becoming a mother means discovering just how much of her you carry with you.If this episode resonated with you, I'd be honored if you'd follow/subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and share it with another motherless mother.🌿 I’d love to hear from you.You can email me at [email protected] and tell me a little about your story, share a thought about an episode, or simply say hello.Every message is read by me personally.

In the first episode of The Motherless Mother Podcast, Tishka Moss reflects on an ordinary Sunday morning and the surprising ways motherhood after losing her mother has helped her understand her own mother more deeply.For many motherless mothers, grief doesn't only show up during major milestones. It often appears in ordinary moments: preparing meals, managing family routines, carrying the invisible mental load, and realizing how much our mothers were doing all along.If you're navigating motherhood after losing your mother, parenting without your mother's support, grieving the gradual loss of the mother you once knew, or finding yourself missing your mother in unexpected moments, this episode will remind you that you're not alone.In this episode:• How motherhood changed the way I see my mother• The invisible work mothers carry every day• Why grief often appears in ordinary moments• Understanding our mothers through our own experience of motherhood• The connection between motherhood, memory, and loveBecause sometimes motherhood doesn't just change us.Sometimes it helps us see our mothers more clearly.If this episode resonated with you, I'd be honored if you'd follow/subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and share it with another motherless mother.🌿 I’d love to hear from you.You can email me at [email protected] and tell me a little about your story, share a thought about an episode, or simply say hello.Every message is read by me personally.

If you're navigating motherhood without your mother, you're in the right place.In this short trailer, host Tishka Moss shares the heart behind The Motherless Mother Podcast and who it's for.Whether you lost your mother before becoming a mother yourself, while your children were still young, or are grieving the gradual loss of the mother you once knew, this podcast is a space for the realities of motherhood without her.We'll explore the ordinary moments that catch us off guard, the questions we have no one left to ask, and the things we feel but never name.Some episodes will be practical.Some will be deeply personal.Some will make you laugh.Some may bring a few tears.But above all, this is a place to be reminded that you are not alone.