Nurturing Words: Voices of Experience

Motherless Daughters Ministry
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Are you a motherless daughter? What if we told you we have 20 years’ worth of truth treasures, pearls of wisdom and diamonds of hope to help you with your mother loss? We do, and we share all things mother loss on Voices of Experience, the Motherless Daughters Ministry podcast. Give yourself some self-care and listen as we discuss grief, regret, anger, redemption, closure and so much more. Hit “Subscribe” and take the next step in the healing journey to your future.

  1. Jun 5

    The Hunger for Mother

    Send us Fan Mail Being motherless creates many deficits in the life of a daughter. The catalysts to our development may include any combination of influences throughout our lives.  In this podcast, Maika Lansing introduces us to the term “Mother Hunger,” the title of a book by author, Kelly McDaniel.  Unique concepts and encouragements from authors and significant figures emphasize the ability and value of a constellation of elements and people to fulfill the need of a nurturing mother. Healing from the impact of loss is unique to every individual. The Motherless Daughters Ministry seeks to provide resources that will encourage, inform, and support you in the healing journey. For information, access to our services, and community, visit  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/.                                                           Resources  Ministry offerings:               https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/  Podcast refers to author Kelly McDaniel:          https://kellymcdanieltherapy.com/kelly-mcdaniel/#credentials  Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?               https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/events/the-journey-retreat-residential/ Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/  Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

    11 min

  2. May 22

    Stand Still & Step Out

    Send us Fan Mail We can all tell you the day and time our lives changed forever. We became mother less in different ways, but ALL of us have had our lives forever changed by our loss – our relationships, our functioning at work, the way we handle situations, run our households and perceive the world.  Healing from the impact of loss is unique to every individual. Many times it involves a flurry of activity and accomplishment, However, there comes a time when you need to simply stand still. Stop! Get off the merry-go-round. Be in the moment. Take stock of your situation, reassess.  This podcast shares a few ideas on how to approach that journey.                                                                  Resources Podcast Episode highlights:                                                                                                    Monday Morning Ministry Moments - July 2020 Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/events/the-journey-retreat-residential/ Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/   Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

    13 min

  3. May 8

    Mother's Day

    Send us Fan Mail This episode reflects on how Mother’s Day brings a mix of emotions for those who have lost their mothers, blending grief with cherished memories. We share a story of a motherless daughter who honors her mother’s lasting influence, especially the practical wisdom, discipline, and care she modeled in raising children.   The Motherless Daughters Ministry seeks to provide resources that will encourage, inform, and support you in healing from the impact of loss. For information and access to our services, you are invited to explore our website and join our community at  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/.                                                            Resources  Podcast Episode highlights a blog post:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2024/05/22/on-mothers-day/ Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/ “You Say” by Lauren Daigle:                                            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpI Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

    13 min

  4. Apr 24

    Welcome to the Club, Revisited

    Send us Fan Mail Life events can send us reeling into club memberships we never wanted. These associations are not ones we want to acknowledge and highlight among our accomplishments. Our Founder, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, leads by example in tackling the hard work of processing the impact of loss. This episode recounts a real-time navigation of a life-changing experience initiating her into a new “club.” The takeaway is that it is possible to get through the difficult seasons of our life and discover  unexpected gifts along the way.                                                              Resources  Podcast Episode highlights a blog post by Mary Ellen Collins:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2017/03/05/welcome-to-the-club/ Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/  Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/ Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

    21 min

  5. Apr 10

    Raincoat in the Storm

    Send us Fan Mail Life’s hardest moments can feel even more isolated without a mother’s presence, especially during experiences of grief, rejection, and major life milestones. This episode features a blog written by our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins. It highlights how the ministry creates a supportive sisterhood—“a raincoat in the storm”—where women show up for one another, offering empathy, shared understanding, and emotional shelter. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that healing happens in community, reminding listeners they don’t have to face their pain alone.                                                                 Resources  Podcast Episode highlights a blog post by Mary Ellen Collins:                 https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2025/08/20/we-are-your-raincoat-in-the-storm/ Want to learn more about our Connection & Conversation Circles? Find out more here:                                              https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/ Ways to donate and give back:        https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/ Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

    17 min

  6. Mar 27

    The Power of Your (Hi)Story

    Send us Fan Mail Those who document historical events, also, have the power to drive perspective. As motherless daughters, our stories may have been muffled or muted to accommodate the authors of the “published” version.  Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, our Founder and Board Chair, cuts right to the chase with profound truths about our personal history that open the gates to healing. The powerful narrative of this episode challenges us to acknowledge the power of our personal story.                                                               Resources  Podcast features blogs by Mary Ellen Collins:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2026/03/11/history-may-have-been-written-by-those-in-power/  Interested in coaching? Find out more here:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/coaching/ Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

    15 min

  7. Mar 13

    Connection & Conversation Circle Interview

    Send us Fan Mail The Motherless Daughters Ministry (MDM) strives to provide a variety of avenues for women to explore any concerns regarding mother loss and discover their unique path to healing. In this podcast, Maika Lansing interviews Danyetta Najoli, MDM Executive Director, about our Connection & Conversation Circles. This new opportunity offers participants a safe environment to find community with other women who share similar experiences. Each four (4) week Circle focuses on a specific type of loss. The origin, design, and purpose of these Circles are meant to meet you where you are.                                                           Resources Want to learn more about our Connection & Conversation Circles? Find out  more here:                    https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/ Interested in coaching? Find out more here: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/coaching/ Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/  Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com     Support the show Thanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

    25 min

  8. Feb 27

    Losing My Mother

    Send us Fan Mail Mother loss comes in many forms, but most people do not think about dementia.  Learning the different forms of mother loss besides death  is an eye-opening experience.  Many of us never understood that we were motherless daughters until we heard the explanation. General conversations rarely include language that articulates that experience. Dementia holds a category all its own. In this episode Kris Fisher shares her journey of discovery.                                                                    Resources  Podcast features blogs by Khris Fisher:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2016/08/10/im-losing-mother/   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2016/08/28/whats-going-mind/ Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/  Farther Along” lyrics               https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Farther_Along/  Want to learn more about our support groups and courses? Find out more here:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/  Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

    19 min
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Are you a motherless daughter? What if we told you we have 20 years’ worth of truth treasures, pearls of wisdom and diamonds of hope to help you with your mother loss? We do, and we share all things mother loss on Voices of Experience, the Motherless Daughters Ministry podcast. Give yourself some self-care and listen as we discuss grief, regret, anger, redemption, closure and so much more. Hit “Subscribe” and take the next step in the healing journey to your future.

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  • Creator
    Motherless Daughters Ministry
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Nurturing Words: Voices of Experience
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