Lessons From Our Mothers

Cressida and Isabella
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Lessons From Our Mothers

What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt from your mum? How have the maternal figures in your life shaped you? In Lessons from Our Mothers, sisters Isabella and Cressida explore the wisdom, love, and lessons passed down through generations. They speak with remarkable people like Kate Winslett, Mary Berry, Alain de Botton and Dr Shefali about the maternal figures - biological or not - who influenced them. The life lessons they’ve carried forward, the things they’ve chosen to leave behind, and how certain experiences have informed the way they parent. Whether they had a strong relationship or a more complicated one, they reflect on how that bond - or absence of it - helped shape who they are today. Thoughtful and heartfelt, these conversations uncover the power and importance of motherhood in all its forms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Mary Berry: “ She died at 105, and how lucky was I that she still had her mind?”

    🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by the iconic food writer, chef, baker, and television presenter, Mary Berry. Mary opens up about her childhood, sharing fond memories of her mother and reflecting on the lessons she’s carried with her throughout her life. She also discusses how parenting has evolved since her own childhood and gives a deeply personal insight into the grief she experienced after the loss of her son 35 years ago. 🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives.  💬 Plus, hear from listener Poppy, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!  📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message. 🎙️An OG Podcasts production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  2. APR 6

    Karl Lokko: “ I started to understand the mother I had the first time I got arrested”

    🌸 In this episode, hosts Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Karl Lokko, a former gang leader turned activist and public speaker. Karl shares some of his earliest memories of his mother, how he credits her for leading him down the right path, and how despite multiple arrests, she never faltered in her love and support of him.  🌸 Join Cressida and Isabella as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives.  💬 Plus, hear from listener Gretel, who shares some of the most valuable lessons x taken from x mum!   📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message. 🎙️An OG Podcasts production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  3. MAR 30

    Clover Stroud: "Motherhood destroys who you are, yet completely makes you"

    🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by author Clover Stroud whose teenage years were shattered when her mum was left severely brain-damaged after a riding accident. Clover talks about the pain of losing her mum, how she navigated grief whilst raising her own children, and the huge influence her late mother has had on her life and work.  🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they’ve carried forward, those they’ve left behind, and the profound impact their maternal figures have had throughout their lives.  💬 Plus, hear from listener Ben, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message. 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  4. MAR 19

    Trailer: Lessons From Our Mothers

    Have you ever stopped to think about the maternal figures in your life and how they have shaped who you are today? Have you ever asked them about their own experiences, or thought about the lessons that you have learned from them? We are excited to share Lessons From Our Mothers, a series of conversations that celebrate motherhood and mothering in all its forms. When our own mum fell ill last year, we set out to ask her all the questions that we had never thought to ask - and now, we’re on a sisterly mission to find out the extraordinary stories of some special guests (and their mothers) through this podcast. There’s been some laughter, some tears, wonderful stories and a lot of wisdom…and cake with Mary Berry, of course 🍰 Catch the very first episode on Sunday 30th March, wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Love Isabella and Cressida x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  • 4 Episodes

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About

What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt from your mum? How have the maternal figures in your life shaped you? In Lessons from Our Mothers, sisters Isabella and Cressida explore the wisdom, love, and lessons passed down through generations. They speak with remarkable people like Kate Winslett, Mary Berry, Alain de Botton and Dr Shefali about the maternal figures - biological or not - who influenced them. The life lessons they’ve carried forward, the things they’ve chosen to leave behind, and how certain experiences have informed the way they parent. Whether they had a strong relationship or a more complicated one, they reflect on how that bond - or absence of it - helped shape who they are today. Thoughtful and heartfelt, these conversations uncover the power and importance of motherhood in all its forms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Cressida and Isabella
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sophie Chamieh
  • Show Website
    Lessons From Our Mothers

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