About Your Mother

Jennifer Griffith
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About Your Mother Podcast

About Your Mother is a monthly podcast hosted by writer Jennifer Griffith. Each podcast features a conversation with a dynamic guest exploring the influence their mothers had on the trajectory of their life.

  1. 27 JUN

    When Cultures Collide | Susan Blumberg-Kason

    Immersing ourselves in a culture is exhilarating and can change our view of the world. What happens when you are an American marrying into a Chinese family? What could go wrong? Good Chinese Wife is a memoir that explores Susan Blumberg-Kason's life integrating into a Chinese family and her thrilling search for agency.Connect with Susansusanbkason.comGood Chinese WifeLearn more about the podcast at byjennifergriffith.com/category/podcast

    1h 6m
  2. The Secrets We Carry | Adrienne Brodeur

    9 MAY

    The Secrets We Carry | Adrienne Brodeur

    Life changing conversations can happen at any time in our lives—but what if you are 14 and your mother reveals a secret that upends your adolescence and sends you on a decades long journey to untangle from the world she brought you in, the world you were happy to be a part of? Adrienne Brodeur's best selling book, Wild Game, examines the price she paid to be her mother's confidant and helper in an epic affair with her husband's closest friend. The story doesn't end there. Connect with Ad...

    42 min

  3. 30 APR

    The Door to Freedom | Agata Izabela Brewer

    The experiences of our ancestors are passed down through generations. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in our connection with our mothers. Our mothers carry us, and we carry them in some ways. For Agata Izabela Brewer, it was living with her alcoholic mother that inspired a desire to know how hunger and trauma several generations ago shaped her mother's attitude toward nurturing.In her memoir, The Hunger Book from Communist Poland, Agata brings us into the harsh reality of living with a mo...

    47 min
  4. The Fire Within Us | Christy Warren

    24 JAN

    The Fire Within Us | Christy Warren

    Christy Warren never imagined the unexpected twist her career would take. The weight of her experiences as a firefighter ultimately led to an unexpected battle with PTSD, but her resilience and honesty shed light on the often overlooked emotional toll that many frontline workers face. As she opens up about her journey, Christy's raw account brings to light the urgent need for comprehensive mental health support within the first responder community. Listen in as Christy's story sparks a greate...

    57 min
  5. Love, Loss, and Family Resilience | Charlotte Maya

    14/12/2023

    Love, Loss, and Family Resilience | Charlotte Maya

    In the blink of an eye, Charlotte Maya's life took an unexpected turn when she lost her husband by suicide, leaving her grappling with a series of emotions. From empathy to rage to overwhelming guilt, she found herself navigating uncharted territory in the wake of tragedy.Maya's story is one of resilience and hope, highlighting how being honest with our experience can help others heal. Amidst the darkness, a guiding light emerged, offering a poignant realization that shifted the course of her...

    40 min
  6. A Journey to Sobriety | Laura McKowen

    26/10/2023

    A Journey to Sobriety | Laura McKowen

    Do you long for the freedom of a sober lifestyle in a world that constantly celebrates alcohol? Laura McKowen joins us in this conversation to share her own experience and journey to sobriety. By unraveling the complexities of societal pressures, Laura will guide you towards a life of clarity, strength, and sobriety. Get ready to discover the solution that will empower you to thrive in a society that may not fully understand the beauty of living alcohol-free.Connect with Laurawww.lauramckowen...

    43 min
  7. Mother’s Day Reflection

    13/05/2023

    Mother’s Day Reflection

    On this Mother's Day, I want to celebrate not only my guests, but also the lessons I've learned from having my show for almost two years. In my dozens of interviews with guests and casual conversations with people, I have learned that our mothers are the beginning of our identity, who we are is inherently linked to the woman who carried us directly and indirectly. The decisions they made in their lives shape our early existence, which determines who we become. If we're lucky, our mother'...

    15 min
  8. Defending Identity | Keshia Adeniyi-Dorsey

    05/05/2023

    Defending Identity | Keshia Adeniyi-Dorsey

    Keshia Adeniyi-Dorsey is a family defender, educator, and activist who brings her experience with the foster care system into the heart of her work as a family defense attorney. Keshia tirelessly advocates for parents who risk losing their children to the system.Past episodes in our What Happened Then series highlighted a time in history— at risk of returning— where primarily white single women were forced to relinquish their children. Often, we fail to realize similar systems are still in pl...

    51 min
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About Your Mother is a monthly podcast hosted by writer Jennifer Griffith. Each podcast features a conversation with a dynamic guest exploring the influence their mothers had on the trajectory of their life.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Griffith
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 About Your Mother
  • Show Website
    About Your Mother

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