The Motherless Mothers

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 that resists easy understanding—shock, unanswered questions, and the search for meaning in something that feels inherently senseless.What began as note-taking became something deeper. Through writing—and through unexpected experiences that followed—Sam began to piece together not just her mother’s story but also her own.In this conversation, we explore mother loss through suicide, the complexity of grief without answers, and what it means to lose your voice—and slowly find your way back to it.This is a conversation about silence, identity, and the courage to step out of the shadows.We’re honored to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.LoveLou & Adina You can find Sam’s book Giving Up the Ghost here.Sam’s website is here.Find Sam on IG here.Follow TMM on IG here, and our website is here. 

We’ve told our stories before, but this feels like a different conversation. More about where we are now, what’s changed with our grief, what’s still the same and how being in this work is shaping our own experience of grief in ways we didn’t necessarily expect. TMM is two years old, and we are working so hard to bring this dream to life – but what does that feel like for us and our own experiences of losing our mothers? We realised we’ve never really sat down and had this conversation—just us. Not about what happened, but about what it feels like now. In this episode, we talk about the reality of living with mother loss at different stages of life, how it shows up in our motherhood, and how doing this work has shaped our own grief in ways we didn’t expect. It’s a conversation about difference, overlap, and everything that’s still evolving.Love,Adina & Lou

Clare has experienced a form of grief and loss that started in childhood. She felt unsupported growing up, which developed into her feelings towards her mum being invalidated by the rest of her family. Clare has journeyed a painful path, but one that she has also led to empowerment as she focuses on raising her own two grown-up boys. Clare talks to us today to set the record straight on that impossible choice of cutting contact, a choice only few people seem to understand, making it an often lonely path to journey.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.

Geraldine’s experience of mother loss didn’t come through death, but through the painful decision to walk away.After years of being her mother’s carer from the age of 12, Geraldine found herself in a deeply enmeshed and emotionally harmful relationship. As she grew older and began building a life and family of her own, the dynamic intensified—control, manipulation, and isolation became part of her reality.Eight years ago, she made the difficult decision to go no-contact.In this episode, we explore estrangement as a form of mother loss—something rarely spoken about, yet deeply felt. Geraldine shares what it means to grieve someone who is still alive, how that loss shaped her identity, and the impact it had on her own journey into motherhood.We talk about boundaries, guilt, healing, and what it takes to rebuild yourself after growing up in enmeshment.This is a conversation about a different kind of loss—the kind that doesn’t always get recognised but changes everything.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.

Geri is mum to two boys and a mum-influencer with over 30,000 followers. She’s musical and cares deeply for young people, a love that led her to run London Music Box, a musical school for students on the Autism Spectrum and mainstream students. But what Geri doesn’t always share is that she lost her best friend seven years ago, her mum. Even saying her name brings tears to Geri’s eyes.We’re chatting with Geri about what first-time pregnancy without a mum in Covid looked like; the truth about living with postpartum psychosis and how Geri overcame this; and why being a motherless mum will always shape everything she stands for in motherhood.Love, Lou & AdinaFind out more about The Motherless Mothers Charity here

Sophie lost her mother as a teenager—a loss that shaped not just her grief but the woman, mother, and leader she would become. Now a mother of two young sons, Sophie reflects on what it means to grow up without a mother while raising children of her own and how that early loss continues to echo through everyday moments of motherhood.In this episode, we explore losing your mother during your formative years, how grief evolves from adolescence into adulthood, parenting without a maternal reference point, the ongoing impact of mother loss across life stages, and building something meaningful because of what you’ve lostSophie isn’t just a community member; she helps shape The Motherless Mothers charity into what it is becoming today. Sophie supports the charity behind the scenes as a trustee and was instrumental in bringing the TMM community from online into real life—even co-hosting our very first London supper club and helping create spaces where women can connect face-to-face in their grief.This is a conversation about legacy—not just what we lose, but what we go on to build.Love,Adina & LouWe’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

 Lou is a woman in business - she owns her own business, she’s a creative director and has been shaping businesses from the ground up since 2004. In recent years, she has embraced personal healing, creating space from her mum to reflect, grow and reconnect with herself. We sit down with Lou today to talk estrangement, making the right choices for you and how creativity has played a part in her story. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

In February 2022, everything changed in a matter of thirty-five days. Our guest today joins us to discuss the reality of a pancreatic cancer diagnosis that left no room for long goodbyes. While her daughter was just two and a half, she was forced to navigate the sharp end of grief and the constant demands of early motherhood at the same time. Today, we talk about what happens when you don't get a "heads up," how motherhood feels when it’s interrupted by sudden loss, and the different ways we all find ourselves standing in the "motherless" space.Love, Adina & LouFind out more about The Motherless Mothers charity here.Follow TMM on IG. Find out more about Lindsay's work here. Follow Lindsay on IGThe book Lindsay referenced is called Signs by Laura Lynn Jackson, found here on Amazon.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

In this episode, TMM co-founders Lou and Adina come together to reflect and share what’s going on behind the scenes at The Motherless Mothers.Although their work now spans different spaces - Lou in workplace research, marketing and PR, and Adina in NHS research, group therapy and TMM’s counselling and antenatal support offerings, their shared mission remains the same: to make motherhood for women without a mum feel visible and understood.They talk open about what they’re learning from their work, the gaps they continue to see in systems designed to support women and why community support is more vital than ever.  Optional to include: The conversation also opens up a wider discussion about fundraising - what it enables, why it matters and how collective support helps to ensure that no woman has to do this alone.Whether you’re a part of this community, a supporter or someone curious to understand this often invisible grief, plug in and listen in. We’re excited to chat! Love,Adina & LouFind out more about TMM here.

What do you do when your world ends and begins in the same breath? This week, Adina sits down with Megan, who lost her mother just six weeks before discovering she was pregnant with her first child. Megan opens up about the raw, often "taboo" side of grief: the stinging jealousy of seeing siblings’ children with their grandmother, the crushing isolation of local playgroups, and the "charity case" looks she wishes she could escape. Join us for a deeply honest conversation on surviving the earliest days of motherhood while navigating the heaviest of losses.Love, Adina & LouWant to know more about The Motherless Mothers charity and community? Check out our website here.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

What does it mean to lose your mom before you even know her? In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with Miranda Malone, aka Dead Mom Therapist, about the lifelong impact of losing a mother at just five months old. We delve into identity, relationships, self-worth and not getting over the grief. Ever. This episode is for anyone who has experienced losing a mum young, loves someone who has, or wants to better understand the invisible ways this level of grief shapes our lives.Love,Lou & AdinaCheck out our website here. Follow Miranda on IG here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

Abigail’s story is one of deep contradiction: anger and grief, motherhood and loss. When Abigail’s mother died unexpectedly during her pregnancy, their relationship was already complicated. Years of on-and-off estrangement, unresolved conflict, and longing for a different kind of mother left her grieving not just the woman she lost—but the one she never had. In the weeks after her mother’s death, Abigail navigated a baby shower without her, comments from others that missed the mark, and the quiet, confusing relief that came with the end of a painful dynamic. Then her daughter was born—and joy collided with grief in ways she couldn’t have anticipated.In this episode, Abigail shares what it means to grieve a mother you had a complicated relationship with, becoming a mother while questioning your own childhood, navigating postpartum while carrying unresolved loss and searching for understanding when even you don’t understand your grief. Now a core member of The Motherless Mothers team and the voice behind much of our Instagram presence, Abigail also shares how community, storytelling, and validation helped her begin to make sense of the impossible. This conversation is for anyone whose grief doesn’t fit neatly into a box—and who is learning, slowly, how to live alongside it.Love,Adina & LouTo find out more about TMM check out our website here.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

Mum-of-three Sarah lost her mum suddenly a week before Christmas when she was only 15 years old.Years later, when Sarah became a mum herself, the absence of her mum brought new layers of grief, alongside birth trauma and postnatal struggles that were often misunderstood.In this honest chat, Sarah shares how motherhood without her own mum has shaped the fabric of her life, how being a highly sensitive person intensifies her experience of grief and love, and her search for a community of women who truly get it. A powerful conversation on early loss, resilience, and the lifelong impact of losing your mum too soon. Love,Lou & AdinaCheck out the TMM website here.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

In this special episode, we share a conversation originally recorded on the Jess Press Play podcast, now brought to The Motherless Mothers listeners. Lou, Adina, and Jess explore their experiences as motherless mothers—how grief shaped their lives, the inspiration behind building The Motherless Mothers, and the ways they’ve turned loss into a supportive, global community.From personal stories and mental health struggles to advocacy, creative projects, and building resources for motherless mothers everywhere, this episode is a heartfelt discussion on resilience, connection, and hope.If you’ve ever felt alone in your grief or wondered how others navigate life as a motherless mother, this conversation is for you.The two books Adina mentions (not ads or sponsored)are:The Signs: Trust Your Instincts and Live Without LimitsBook by Dr Tara SwartSigns: The Secret Language of the UniverseBook by Laura Lynne JacksonLove,Adina & LouTo find out more about TMM check out our website here. Follow us on IG here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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.

Last summer, Liv found us on Instagram with one simple but powerful truth – parenting without your own mother is different, and meeting other motherless mothers changed everything.In this episode, she shares what it really looks like to raise children while carrying your own grief. The quiet moments no one sees. The milestones that sting. The strength you build because you have to. We talk about why finding women who get it can shift your entire parenting experience and why this experience changes us in ways others may never fully understand.If you’re doing this without her, you are never alone. Love,Lou & AdinaFind out more about the motherless mothers here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

*Trigger warning – this episode talks about suicide.Some losses leave us with stories. Others leave us with silence. In this episode, we're joined by Ashton about becoming a motherless mum through suicide and what it means to mother while carrying grief that doesn’t resolve neatly. Together they reflect on survival, community, and finding meaning through service and connection.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.

Health anxiety isn’t something you’re taught to deal with as a first-time mum. But after Sophie became a mum in 2023, three years after her mum died, she finds herself confronting a relationship with health worries. What does this look like? When did it start? Why is it so difficult to live with? Sophie bears all in this honest chat about toddler mumming without her.  We know you'll enjoy this one.Love,Lou & AdinaFollow TMM on IG here.Check out our website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

When Megan first got in touch, we genuinely got chills after reading her email. Honest, raw and had a way of describing motherhood we’d never heard before - “We can see our friends and family on their islands, they’re waving and asking how we are, but they can’t quite reach us. And I can see them on their islands, with connecting bridges to their Mums’ islands. So while we are loved by many, it’s just not the same.” We delve into life without her mum around, and why our island will never be quite the same as anyone else’s.Love,Adina & LouFind out more about TMM here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

Sydney lost her mum to cancer three years ago and is now navigating motherhood with her little girl while carrying the weight of that loss. A dedicated volunteer for TMM, she bravely spoke out on Mother Loss Awareness Day about being denied mental health services because her grief wasn’t seen as “severe enough”, and therefore, she didn’t meet the threshold. In this episode, Sydney shares her experience of grieving as a daughter and mother, advocating for better support, and finding connection through her loss. Love,Lou & AdinaFind out more about TMM here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

In this episode, we speak with Evodia, a twin mum whose mother died during childbirth. She opens up about growing up motherless, how becoming a mother changed her relationship with loss, and why she now works as a coach for motherless mothers. It's a heartbreaking and beautiful episode you won't want to miss. Love,Lou & AdinaTo find out more about Evodia's coaching for motherless mothers, check out her website here. Want to join the TMM community and find out more about the work we do? Check out our website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

Losing your mum before her time is never something you see in life’s plan. Losing her slowly, piece by piece, is on another level. In today’s episode, Kennedy steps up to talk about what a genetic form of dementia did to her mum, how mother loss can be slow, scary, and unexpected, and how she mothers her two girls while missing her mum. For anyone whose mum has dementia or who is working through the grief of losing her to a memory disorder, we hope you feel seen, heard, and supported in this episode. Love,Adina & LouFollow us on IG here.Check out our website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

Ann is the founder of Full Feedings, a community member, and a motherless mother raising three children. In this episode, she joins Adina to talk about losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, navigating divorce and single motherhood, and building a business in the depths of grief. Together, they explore how creation can be a lifeline and how mothers keep going when there is no one to catch them.Love,Adina & LouWant to connect with TMM? Check out our website here.The Full Feedings Method® is for parents who want to naturally support sleep for their baby — without “sleep training” to find out more check out the website here.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

Alex Bollen is many things: a researcher, a postnatal practitioner, author of Motherdom: Breaking Free of Bad Science and Good Mother Myths and Adina’s neighbour. As three motherless mothers, they explore how grief reshapes motherhood, how cultural narratives fail women, and why community matters more than perfection. Drawing on research, postnatal work, and lived experience, Alex offers insight into what truly supports mothers, especially those doing it without their own. We know you'll enjoy this one! We sure did!Love,Lou & AdinaTo find out more about The Motherless Mothers check out our website here.Want to find out more about Alex Bollen? Check out her website here.You can purchase her book here.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 absence.Love,Lou & AdinaWant to know more about TMM? Have a look at our website.Follow TMM on IG here.Check out Steph's website here.Follow Steph on IG here.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 starting therapy or just need reassurance that you’re not alone in your healing journey, this episode is full of warmth, guidance, and hope.Love,Lou & AdinaTo find out more about TMM, check out our website here. Follow us on IG here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 day. Being a mother without a mother is a journey I’m still on, sometimes strong, sometimes messy, always shaped by love and absence in equal measure."Love,Adina & LouTo find out more about TMM, visit our website here.To find out more about Claire's private practice and get in touch with her, check out her website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 Steph's mum's presence felt through his eyes? What has their relationship looked like pre and post Janet’ss death? The partners who support us to keep going, but also the partners who are grieving too. Dave and Steph bear all in this honest, emotional chat about love, loss and heartbreak through the years. We hope you enjoy this episode!Lots of love,Lou & AdinaCheck out TMM's website here.Find us on IG here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 this.Love,Lou, Adina, Anne & StephTo find out more about TMM, go to our website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 subject, Zara’s story is a reminder that healing is a journey — and that we can mother ourselves, and each other, along the way.Love,Adina & LouTo follow TMM on IG go here.Check out TMMs website here. Follow and connect with Zara here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. Please take care of yourself while listening. If these topics are difficult for you, you might want to pause, come back later, or listen with a friend. And if you are struggling right now, we encourage you to reach out for support. Love, Lou & AdinaFollow TMM on IG here.Check out the TMM website here.Follow and connect with Coriann here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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.We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 connection and change. With our partners at Peanut, we’re putting mother loss on the map in a way that’s never been done before. Over 70 of you are already signed up, and there’s still space for more. Will you join us?Love,Lou & AdinaFind out more about TMM here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 of community in the hardest moments.It's Baby Loss Awareness Week here in the UK, and TMM wants to shine a light on the incredible work Heidi is doing at MAMA Academy to reduce stillbirth and promote safer pregnancies.Love,Lou & AdinaTo find out more about Heidi and MAMA Academy, check out the website here. Find The Motherless Mothers website here. Follow TMM on IG here. Email us at [email protected]’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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 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.

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. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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. Follow TMM on IG here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

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. Harriet's book is available on Amazon here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

We’re back, and we’re glad you’re here. In this first episode of season two, we reconnect — with each other, and with you. We talk about what’s been stirring, what’s shifted, and what we’re hoping for in the months ahead. For every motherless mother listening: you are not alone. You belong here.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.

It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since we started this podcast—and even harder to believe we’ve built all of this without ever meeting in person! In this special season finale, Lou and Adina reflect on an unforgettable year of growth, vulnerability, and community.Together, they share the highs, the raw moments, and the surprising lessons learnt while building TMM across time zones, WhatsApp voice notes, emails, and countless Zoom calls. From hosting their first event at the Houses of Parliament to seeing over 90 countries engage with their work, this milestone is a testament to the power of connection.They’ll chat about their favourite moments, the stories that changed them, the wildest things they Googled while figuring out how to run a charity, and their biggest, boldest dreams for the year ahead. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or this is your first listen, thank you for being part of this growing, global movement of motherless mothers.We’re just getting started.Love,Lou & Adina To find out more about TMM check out our website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

In this deeply moving and vulnerable episode of The Motherless Mothers, Lou and Adina sit down with Vikki, who lost her mum to breast cancer when she was just 11 years old. Growing up, Vikki found herself in a silent grief, her family avoided speaking about her mum, each trying to protect the others from more pain. Now, Vikki opens up about her journey. With her mum’s birthday on July 15th, this conversation, airing just one day before, feels especially poignant. Vikki’s story is a beautiful reminder of the importance of making space for grief, for memory, and for the love that never leaves us.If you've ever struggled with the silence that often follows loss, this one is for you. Love,Lou & AdinaFor more information on The Motherless Mothers check out our website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. This could not be truer of co-founder Lou’s friendship with Sacha, a bond spanning over two decades. Their childhood friendship has seen the highest of highs as they welcomed their babies into the world only six weeks apart last summer. But also the lowest of lows - weathering the storm of the loss of both of Lou’s parents at only 20-years-old. Lou and Sacha sit down to talk about the intersection of friendship and motherlessness. How has mother loss changed their friendship? How has Sacha learnt to support Lou when mother loss feels too heavy to carry? What has Sacha learnt about supporting a motherless friend?This conversation shines a light on the magic of a sisterhood, not by DNA, but by memories, choice, and supporting one another through it all. For the friends who are behind the scenes. For the friends who want to do more to support a motherless friend. For the friends who are new to this world of motherlessness, this is for all of you. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

In this special episode, TMM Co-Founder Adina sits down with her husband and two teenage children to talk about what it’s really like to be in a motherless mother’s family. This is a conversation for all the motherless mothers, for their partners and children, and for anyone who wants to better understand the invisible layers of grief and resilience that shape so many of our families. You’ll hear us reflect on what’s hard, what’s surprising, what makes us strong, and where we find the joy. Real talk, real love — and a few laughs too. We hope it helps you feel a little less alone.Love,Adina & LouTo find out more about TMM check out our website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.

In this deeply moving conversation, Adina sits down with Katie to talk about what it means to navigate motherhood in the wake of profound, unexpected loss. While the grief is real and raw, this episode is also a tribute to the beauty that can emerge even in heartbreak. Katie shares the incredible story of the unmistakable sign her mum sent at the birth of her second child—an experience that left Adina with chills and something she’ll never forget.  You don't want to miss it.Love,Adina & LouFor more information on TMM and our community check out our website here. We’re honoured to share these community voices—what’s shared reflects personal views, and we can’t take responsibility for the accuracy or content.