Spotlight: Women Sharing Their Stories with Mimi & Dobra

A Mother to Mother Podcast
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Welcome to Spotlight, a Mother-to-Mother podcast, hosted by Mimi and Dobra! You will meet women sharing their stories of struggle, triumph, and hope. Our aim is to ensure that no woman ever feels alone. Through their brave storytelling, these women become lifelines for others on their own journeys. So join us as we dive into the incredible stories that inspire and empower. Please email podcast@mtom.org.uk if you would like to do a podcast with us or sponsor an episode. www.mtom.org.uk This podcast is designed for women. It is intended for a mature audience and contains sensitive topics.

  1. Mothering Without a Mother: A Journey through Loss, Survival and Motherhood with Shiri Elias

    1D AGO

    Mothering Without a Mother: A Journey through Loss, Survival and Motherhood with Shiri Elias

    In this deeply moving episode, Shiri shares her journey through losing her mother, battling anorexia, and navigating profound grief and loneliness. Just as life began to brighten with a loving husband and a baby, she faced the bittersweet reality of learning to mother without her own mother. With honesty and incredible strength, Shiri opens up about the highs and lows of rebuilding her life. A truly inspiring episode you won’t want to miss. ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Thank you to our episode sponsor: ChocoDrizzle: Chocodrizzle by Gila is a local business creating beautiful chocolate-dipped arrangements - we're talking chocolate covered pretzels, personalised lollies, Oreos, personalised chocolate discs  - dipped and decorated in gorgeous colours and designs of your choice!We offer a wide range of options - gift boxes, wooden boards, acrylic stands in loads of sizes, colours and mixes! Great for any occasion - Sholom Zochors, kiddush, bar/bas mitzva’s, aufrufs and also just because!!With Purim coming up, if you're still thinking about shalach manos, Chocodrizzle has seasonal arrangements that make the perfect gift - something that truly stands out and shows you put thought into it! Corporate orders welcome! Check out our WhatsApp catalogue on 07515863646 WhatsApp, call or text! Or Instagram chocodrizzle_by_gilafor a hassle free order - delivery process!! We offer local delivery or collection from Golders Green!!

    1h 14m
  2. I Went from No Sleep with Twins, to Helping over 2000 Mothers and Babies

    JAN 14

    I Went from No Sleep with Twins, to Helping over 2000 Mothers and Babies

    The reality of sleepless nights with twins is no joke. Join Riki as she shares her journey from navigating the exhausting early months of motherhood to building Baby Sleep Maven, which has helped over 2,000 mothers and babies finally get the sleep they need.♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch.♦️Thank you our episode sponsors Leons Fruit and Kosher Kingdom. We appreciate your support. ♦️Links for Baby Sleep Maven: babysleepmaven.com Email hello@babysleepmaven.com WhatsApp https://wa.me/message/JEFRHUIHCAWFB1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babysleepmaven/ Newsletter https://babysleepmaven.com/newsletter-opt-in 3 reasons cry it out won’t work for you https://babysleepmaven.com/freebie-cio-won-t-work Safer bedsharing guide https://babysleepmaven.com/freebie-bedsharing 10 tools for better sleep without sleep training https://babysleepmaven.com/freebie-without-sleep-training

    1h 19m
  3. Living With Down Syndrome. Two Perspectives, One Story (Feat; Debbie and Mrs Rosten)

    12/17/2025

    Living With Down Syndrome. Two Perspectives, One Story (Feat; Debbie and Mrs Rosten)

    Debbie, a 42-year-old woman with Down syndrome, radiates contagious positivity and joy. Speaking to Mrs Rosten afterward reveals exactly where it comes from. This episode will blow you away and inspire you like it has us. ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Proudly in partnership with Kef: KEF is a London-based charity supporting the lives of children and young adults with physical and learning disabilities and their families.KEF is dedicated to offering friendship and fun to its participants, giving them opportunities that help them to thrive, whilst providing their parents and families with much needed respite. KEF provides out-of -school-activities, recreational events and residential trips including summer and winter sleep-away camps. https://kefkids.org/♦️Thank you to our Sponsor Rocoetch: Get your office tech ready for 2026 and make sure your secure with Rocotech. They customise to make sure your getting the correct tech for your needs at the budget that suits you https://rocotech.co.uk

    1h 51m
  4. Torn Between Hospital and Home: A Mothers' Journey of Advocacy and Resilience (Feat Judy Fagelman)

    11/19/2025

    Torn Between Hospital and Home: A Mothers' Journey of Advocacy and Resilience (Feat Judy Fagelman)

    Join Judy as she shares her journey through her son Ikey’s medical crisis. Torn between her kids at home and advocating for her son in hospital, she offers raw strength and inspiration to women facing their own challenges. ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch.♦️Proudly in partnership with Camp Simcha: Camp Simcha vision is that no Jewish family, anywhere in the UK, with a child affected by serious illness should have to suffer without our support. Their mission is to provide bespoke, unconditional, practical and emotional support to Jewish families where there is serious childhood illness. They bring hope and joy by providing powerful, positive experiences.♦️Thank you to our sponsor: Courierpoint Courierpoint.com helps businesses and individuals ship parcels easily — across the UK and to more than 200 countries worldwide.Partnering with leading carriers like DHL, UPS, and FedEx, we offer global delivery with local prices — saving our customers time, money, and hassle.Courierpoint: send smarter, pay less. Contact them today! +44 20 8731 8653, https://www.courierpoint.com/

    1h 29m
  5. My Birth Trauma Caused Post-Traumatic Growth

    10/29/2025

    My Birth Trauma Caused Post-Traumatic Growth

    Join Tsippy Kraus as she shares her journey through pregnancy and the birth of her twins. From medical uncertainty and unexpected challenges, she transformed her own birth trauma into a mission to help others heal. ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Thank you to our sponsors of this episode: Courierpoint.com helps businesses and individuals ship parcels easily across the UK and to more than 200 countries worldwide.Partnering with leading carriers like DHL, UPS, and FedEx, we offer global delivery with local prices — saving our customers time, money, and hassle.Courierpoint: send smarter, pay less!♦️More about Tsippy Kraus: Tsippy Kraus is a wife and mother of 7 bah. She works as a Childbirth educator and Birth Trauma Release practitioner and is a co-founder of Menucha and founder of Birth Journeys online. She currently runs in-person London based childbirth preparation courses and online pre-recorded courses which are available worldwide. Check out her website www.birthjourneysonline.com She invites you to access her free childbirth masterclass www.birthjourneysonline.com/course If you are suffering from birth trauma you are welcome to find out more on her website and book in a free consultation to discuss whether she can help you. www.birthjourneysonline.com/birth-trauma

    1h 8m
  6. Not Your Average Motherhood Story (Feat: Efrat Barzel)

    09/17/2025

    Not Your Average Motherhood Story (Feat: Efrat Barzel)

    Efrat Barzel, daughter of Israeli radio hosts, grew up secular until everything changed. Faith, marriage, and her fight for motherhood is a story like no other.♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch.♦️Thank you to our sponsors of this episode: Marilia Breastfeeding Support. Visit Marilia.co.uk Project Mesorah. To find out more about their upcoming trip contact 845-570-1943

    1h 25m
  7. I Was Born Upon the Ashes of the Holocaust: A conversation with Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff

    07/30/2025

    I Was Born Upon the Ashes of the Holocaust: A conversation with Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff. We explore her post-WWII upbringing, her distinguished parents and grandparents, and end with practical guidance for facing today’s challenges after October 7th. Wishing everyone a meaningful Tisha B’Av.  ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Thank you to our anonymous sponsors, we really appreciate your support

    1h 7m
  8. Bullied, But Not Broken - an anonymous account

    07/02/2025

    Bullied, But Not Broken - an anonymous account

    Join us on a raw and emotional journey as one brave listener shares how she was bullied throughout school - and how it still shapes her life today. ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Thank you to our sponsors:♦️Thank you to our cooperate sponsor JM Valuation Group - we really appreciate your support .♦️Thank you to Leon’s Fruit & Veg for sponsoring this episode and being a true supporter of Mother to Mother! For top-quality produce and outstanding service—in store or delivered right to your door—visit them at 5 Russell Parade, Golders Green, or online at ⁠leonsfruitshop.co.uk⁠!

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Welcome to Spotlight, a Mother-to-Mother podcast, hosted by Mimi and Dobra! You will meet women sharing their stories of struggle, triumph, and hope. Our aim is to ensure that no woman ever feels alone. Through their brave storytelling, these women become lifelines for others on their own journeys. So join us as we dive into the incredible stories that inspire and empower. Please email podcast@mtom.org.uk if you would like to do a podcast with us or sponsor an episode. www.mtom.org.uk This podcast is designed for women. It is intended for a mature audience and contains sensitive topics.

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