42 episodes
The Mother Of All Losses Anna Burtt, Emily Benita
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4.5 • 15 Ratings
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Emily Benita and Anna Burtt introduce The Mother Of All Losses, a podcast exploring the often unfathomable death of a mother.
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The Mother Of All Losses | Bonus Live Episode | The Death Festival with Amber Jeffrey
We have a bonus episode for you!
Anna and Emily have a catch up about what they've been up to and how their grief is in relation to big and exciting life events. Them, sit back and enjoy a live recording of Anna in conversation with the amazing Amber Jeffrey from The Grief Gang at the inaugural Death Festival in Brighton.
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The Mother Of All Losses | S4E10 | Round-Up
Anna and Emily check in for a quick update of how their grief is - at the time of recording! - then go on a whistle stop tour of the wonderful guests in S4.
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The Mother Of All Losses | S4E9 | Matt & Mary May Elaine
Anna and Emily are joined by writer Matt Ortile, who introduces his mom, Mary May Elaine. They discuss Mary May Elaine's elegance and class, dating while grieving and Matt's impending return to Manila, the first time since 2020 - and her death.
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The Mother Of All Losses | S4E8 | Karla Soumia & Julie
Anna and Emily are joined by Karla Soumia, who introduces her mum, Julie. They discuss the role faith has played in Karla Soumia's grief, the importance of feeling your feelings, as well as a phenomenal graveyard coincidence.
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The Mother Of All Losses | S4E7 | Heidi & Jean
CONTENT NOTE: Contains descriptions of abuse. Anna and Emily are joined by writer Heidi James who introduces her mum, Jean. They discuss the fierce highs and lows of their complicated relationship, the impact of that in Heidi's life and how Twitter can understand when no one else does.
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The Mother Of All Losses | S4E6 | Alice & Cathy
Anna and Emily are joined by Alice Williams, who introduces her mum, Cathy. They discuss an unlikely theme park connection, the beauty of tuna baguettes with chips, and the work Alice and Emily are doing together in the sobriety group for Let's Talk About Loss.
Customer Reviews
Frank, funny and true
The hosts of this podcast are really good company and the depth and intelligence and humour with which they discuss the impact of a mother’s death and how they and their guests manage such loss is heartening. Well worth your time.
Brilliant podcast
Great show and very comforting and funny, looking forward to future episodes and insights.
Open and honest conversation about grief
Anna and Emily have created a space for such important and interesting conversations about such a tender and often hidden part of life. So relatable, funny at times, moving in others. A must listen for everyone, especially those you are in the throes of grief, or know someone who is.