Echoes Of Her

Adell Coleman

Echoes of Her is a storytelling podcast that honors the lives of mothers and motherly figures who they were, how they loved, and the impact they left behind. Through intimate conversations, personal reflections, and shared memories, guests speak honestly about grief, loss, and remembrance. Each episode creates space to celebrate stories that deserve to be remembered, even when the people who lived them are no longer here to tell them themselves. We talk with everyday people and experts alike exploring how to navigate grief, how to have honest conversations with ourselves and our children, and where to find resources, books, and support along the way. And yes, sometimes we laugh because joy, memory, and healing often live side by side. Every episode closes with “To Mom, with Love” a letter where guests speak directly to the mothers and mother figures who shaped them. This is not a sad podcast. It’s an encouraging one. Echoes of Her is about community, honesty, and connection reminding us that everyone has lost someone, and none of us have to carry it alone.

  1. Nana Did What? Learning About Her Grandma She Never Met

    Episode 1

    Nana Did What? Learning About Her Grandma She Never Met

    In this episode of Echoes of Her, I share an honest, unscripted conversation with my daughter, affectionately known as Beans, as we explore grief, family stories, and her grandmother's life. With genuine curiosity, she asks questions about my mother’s experiences, and I share stories, reflections, and memories.. Some questions lead us into emotions that are hard for a child to navigate, while others spark laughter as we celebrate the joy, love, and legacy left behind. This mother-and-daughter conversation reminds us that grief isn’t linear, and that sharing family stories and creating meaningful memories is how we grow, heal, and connect. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about loss, love, and the power of storytelling across generations. To: Elaine Coleman with love! Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: iamadellcolmanechoesofherpodcast.com Echoes Of Her Collective Distribution TCF Global

    31 min
  2. Mama I Made It: Speaking Success Into the Silence Left by My Mother

    Episode 2

    Mama I Made It: Speaking Success Into the Silence Left by My Mother

    When Andrea Cambron lost her mother, Linda Louise Durham, she didn't just lose a parent she lost her compass, her confidant, and her biggest champion. In this deeply moving conversation, Andrea opens up about navigating the raw, uncharted territory of life without her mom. From the lessons Linda instilled to the complicated family dynamics that surfaced after her passing, Andrea shares the honest, messy reality of grief that many daughters face but few talk about openly. She reveals how she's learning to honor her mother's legacy while forging her own path forward, and why celebrating the women who shaped us matters more than ever. If you've ever felt the weight of loss, struggled with family tension during grief, or wondered how to keep your mother's memory alive while moving forward, this episode is for you. Oh and she's an Emmy winner too! To: Linda Louise Durham with love! Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: iamadellcolmanechoesofherpodcast.com Echoes Of Her Collective Distribution TCF Global

    40 min
  3. Five Feet of Fury: A Daughter’s Story of Love, Loss, and a Fierce Mother

    Episode 3

    Five Feet of Fury: A Daughter’s Story of Love, Loss, and a Fierce Mother

    In this powerful and unflinching episode, Nikki reflects on the complicated, loving, and painful relationship she shared with her mother, Ann, a woman she describes as five feet of fury. Through stories filled with humor, tenderness, and truth, Nikki opens up about growing up in the shadow of trauma, navigating abuse, and learning as an adult to see her mother not only as a parent, but as a woman shaped by her own wounds. This conversation explores what it means to grieve someone you loved deeply, even when the relationship was fractured, and how grace, understanding, and perspective can emerge long after loss. Nikki shares memories of her mother’s fierceness, kindness, contradictions, and unforgettable spirit, along with the heartbreak of realizing just how much her absence would change her life. Content warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. To: Elizabeth Ann Shelton with love! Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: iamadellcolmanechoesofherpodcast.com Echoes Of Her Collective Distribution TCF Global

    40 min
  4. Please Send Help: Marriage, Motherhood, and the Man in the Middle

    Episode 4

    Please Send Help: Marriage, Motherhood, and the Man in the Middle

    In this episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love, I talk with my husband, Mike, about loving and building a life together while grieving someone he never got to know my mom. We explore how her loss shapes our marriage, the ways it influences how we parent, and how grief can touch both the person who lived the relationship and the one who didn’t. This is a raw, honest conversation about Black love, generational legacy, mother-daughter bonds, and navigating loss when it impacts the whole family even those who never knew her. What would she have thought about her son in law? How would my relationship with my own in-laws have differed if my mother were here? We tackle that and more. To Elaine Coleman with love! Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: iamadellcolmanechoesofherpodcast.com Echoes Of Her Collective Distribution: TCF Global

    59 min
  5. A Mother’s Wildest Dream: Gentle Love That Raised a Strong Woman

    Episode 5

    A Mother’s Wildest Dream: Gentle Love That Raised a Strong Woman

    Kenda Lawson joins me to reflect on what it means to grow up in a big family shaped by love, loss, and resilience. One of eight daughters, Kenda shares vivid memories of her mother, Brenda a gentle, non-violent presence who believed deeply in dreams, empathy, and the wisdom of children. Through stories both tender and humorous, she honors the quiet strength that held their family together while navigating trauma, toxic relationships, and the realities of life after loss. Kenda opens up about the anger that can live alongside grief, the challenge of setting boundaries, and the journey toward healing without losing compassion. Together, she and I explore how family dynamics shape emotional health, how vulnerability becomes a pathway to freedom, and why community matters when carrying heavy memories. This conversation is a tribute to the mothers who love softly yet raise strong daughters and to the ongoing work of becoming who they believed we could be To Brenda with love! Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: iamadellcolmanechoesofherpodcast.com Echoes Of Her Collective Distribution: TCF Global

    38 min
  6. Grief Doesn't End...It Changes: Waiting for Dawn

    Episode 6

    Grief Doesn't End...It Changes: Waiting for Dawn

    What if grief is not just about death but about loss in all its forms In this episode, I sit down with Marissa Renee Lee for an honest conversation that does not shy away from the impact of trauma and what it really means to live with grief. We talk about how loss shows up beyond death, from identity to relationships to the life we thought we would have. Marissa shares from her new book Waiting for Dawn, a must read, and together we dissect excerpts that open up deeper conversations around grief, love, and healing. We also talk about writing through grief and the pressure to make meaning out of pain, making space for the truth that it is okay to take your time. There is no timeline for healing and no right way to move through it. Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: Guest Marisa Renee Lee Get the Book: Waiting for Dawn Marissa's Substack: Holding Both Visit Marisa's website marisareneelee.com IG: MarissaReneeLee Adell's info Social media : IG iamadellcoleman Join the Collective Echoes Of Her Collective Website echoesofherpodcast.com Read the Blog: On My Momma Distribution: TCF Global

    41 min
  7. Simple Talks...Big Impact Navigating Grief and Kids

    Episode 7

    Simple Talks...Big Impact Navigating Grief and Kids

    This is the conversation you didn’t know you needed about how children navigate grief and how we can better show up for them. In this episode, Jaina DeCristofaro, a grief support expert at the Dougy Center, shares what she’s learned from over two decades of helping children and teens process loss. We talk about how to speak to kids about death with honesty and care, why clear and age-appropriate language matters, and how to answer their questions in ways that reduce fear instead of adding to it. We explore what children really need when they’re grieving, from having their feelings validated to being given space to express themselves beyond words. Jaina also offers guidance on navigating difficult conversations, supporting kids through traumatic loss, and showing up during milestones, holidays, and anniversaries. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone who loves a child, this episode will help you feel more confident in supporting children through grief so they feel safe, heard, and not alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: Check out the Dougy Center Listen to Jana's podcast Grief Out Loud Support for grieving children: Camp Erin National Alliance of Children's Grief Follow on Social Media: @TheDougyCenter Adell's info Social media : IG iamadellcoleman Join the Collective Echoes Of Her Collective Website echoesofherpodcast.com Read the Blog: On My Momma Distribution TCF Global

    39 min
  8. Good Night Nana: Convos with My 5 Year Old

    Episode 8

    Good Night Nana: Convos with My 5 Year Old

    Adell Coleman shares a warm and heartfelt conversation with her daughter, Zora (Coco), as they talk about family, memories, and the grandmother Zora knows through stories. Filled with humor, curiosity, and genuine love, this episode offers a touching look at how family stories can keep connections strong across generations. Blending meaningful reflection with lighthearted moments, Echoes of Her creates space for honest conversations about love, legacy, and healing. This episode invites listeners into a beautiful journey of remembering, sharing, and celebrating the people who continue to shape our lives. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Adell's info Social media : IG iamadellcoleman Join the Collective Echoes Of Her Collective Website echoesofherpodcast.com Read the Blog: On My Momma Distribution TCF Global

    19 min
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Echoes of Her is a storytelling podcast that honors the lives of mothers and motherly figures who they were, how they loved, and the impact they left behind. Through intimate conversations, personal reflections, and shared memories, guests speak honestly about grief, loss, and remembrance. Each episode creates space to celebrate stories that deserve to be remembered, even when the people who lived them are no longer here to tell them themselves. We talk with everyday people and experts alike exploring how to navigate grief, how to have honest conversations with ourselves and our children, and where to find resources, books, and support along the way. And yes, sometimes we laugh because joy, memory, and healing often live side by side. Every episode closes with “To Mom, with Love” a letter where guests speak directly to the mothers and mother figures who shaped them. This is not a sad podcast. It’s an encouraging one. Echoes of Her is about community, honesty, and connection reminding us that everyone has lost someone, and none of us have to carry it alone.

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  • Creator
    Adell Coleman
  • Episodes
    19
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Adell Coleman
  • Show Website
    Echoes Of Her