The Motherless Mothers

In this deeply moving and vulnerable episode of The Motherless Mothers, Lou and Adina sit down with Vikki, who lost her mum to breast cancer when she was just 11 years old. Growing up, Vikki found herself in a silent grief, her family avoided speaking about her mum, each trying to protect the others from more pain. Now, Vikki opens up about her journey. With her mum’s birthday on July 15th, this conversation, airing just one day before, feels especially poignant. Vikki’s story is a beautiful reminder of the importance of making space for grief, for memory, and for the love that never leaves us.If you've ever struggled with the silence that often follows loss, this one is for you. Love,Lou & AdinaFor more information on The Motherless Mothers check out our website here.

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. This could not be truer of co-founder Lou’s friendship with Sacha, a bond spanning over two decades. Their childhood friendship has seen the highest of highs as they welcomed their babies into the world only six weeks apart last summer. But also the lowest of lows - weathering the storm of the loss of both of Lou’s parents at only 20-years-old. Lou and Sacha sit down to talk about the intersection of friendship and motherlessness. How has mother loss changed their friendship? How has Sacha learnt to support Lou when mother loss feels too heavy to carry? What has Sacha learnt about supporting a motherless friend?This conversation shines a light on the magic of a sisterhood, not by DNA, but by memories, choice, and supporting one another through it all. For the friends who are behind the scenes. For the friends who want to do more to support a motherless friend. For the friends who are new to this world of motherlessness, this is for all of you. 

In this special episode, TMM Co-Founder Adina sits down with her husband and two teenage children to talk about what it’s really like to be in a motherless mother’s family. This is a conversation for all the motherless mothers, for their partners and children, and for anyone who wants to better understand the invisible layers of grief and resilience that shape so many of our families. You’ll hear us reflect on what’s hard, what’s surprising, what makes us strong, and where we find the joy. Real talk, real love — and a few laughs too. We hope it helps you feel a little less alone.Love,Adina & LouTo find out more about TMM check out our website here.

In this deeply moving conversation, Adina sits down with Katie to talk about what it means to navigate motherhood in the wake of profound, unexpected loss. While the grief is real and raw, this episode is also a tribute to the beauty that can emerge even in heartbreak. Katie shares the incredible story of the unmistakable sign her mum sent at the birth of her second child—an experience that left Adina with chills and something she’ll never forget.  You don't want to miss it.Love,Adina & LouFor more information on TMM and our community check out our website here.

In this conversation, co-founder Lou sits down with her husband Dan to reflect on being a husband to a motherless mother. Their story started as friends when they met on a postgraduate university course. Before they were a couple, Lou remembers telling Dan her parents had died and feeling embarrassed, self-conscious and different. Little did she know it would be one of the things that brought them together and in love.Dan is the reason Lou feels she can dedicate time to TMM. The reason she can record podcasts, host groups, have meetings. He sits silently behind her and their family; the husband of a motherless mother. But what is it like to walk in his shoes?An honest, important conversation on how the other half feel about motherlessness and how the impact of mother loss really does affect the whole family.An important listen for partners – we see you too. Love,Lou & Adina For more information on The Motherless Mothers, check out our website here.

On this episode of The Motherless Mother Podcast, Lou and Adina talk with Sarah about what it was like to lose both of her parents in the same year she became a mother. She speaks honestly about navigating early motherhood while grieving and what helped her cope when everything felt overwhelming. Sarah shares some genuinely helpful advice for anyone facing big life changes and loss at the same time. It’s an honest and hopeful conversation you won’t want to miss.X Lou & Adina Want to know more about TMM? Check out our website here.

What happens when you become a mother without your mum by your side? In this episode, we sit down with grief psychotherapist and researcher Mandy Gosling to discuss the lifelong ripple effects of losing a parent as a child. From identity and attachment to the emotional landmines of parenting, we explore what it means to mother through absence and how early loss shapes us in ways we’re still uncovering. It’s honest, tender, and full of recognition for anyone who's felt the ache of grief while trying to show up for their own children.Hope you find this helpful. Love, Lou & AdinaTo find out more about Mandy Gosling and her research on ABCs check out her website here. Follow TMM on IG here. Check out our website here where you'll find loads of resources and can sign up to our community and what's app group too!

In this powerful episode, Lou and Adina sit down with Laura to explore a type of mother loss that often goes unnamed: estrangement. Laura became a mother in 2005 while still in contact with her own mother, navigating years of parenting with someone in her life who couldn't show up in the way she needed. She shares what it was like to feel deeply alone while technically “not alone” and how setting boundaries—eventually leading to full estrangement in 2021—brought clarity, peace, and a surprising kind of healing. Together, we talk about the grief of unmet needs, the freedom of going no contact and the strength it takes to mother yourself while mothering your children.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating a complicated mother-daughter relationship while trying to show up as the parent they needed for themselves.Love, Lou and Adina To find out more about TMM check out our website here. Follow TMM on IG here. Adina mentions Kelly McDaniel's book Mother Hunger in this episode. Adina doesn't receive payment or sponsorship for this recommendation; it's simply a book she finds helpful for women on this subject.

This week, we’re joined by Anna, a doula and motherless mother, to talk about the role doulas play in supporting people through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — especially for those navigating the journey without their own mothers. We discuss how grief can resurface during motherhood, what to look for in a doula as a motherless mother, and the powerful impact of shared experience.Let us know what you thought.Love, Lou and Adina Follow us on IG and see what we're up to. To find out more about our work, check out our website here. Join our private community here. You can check out Anna's website here.Anna's IG is here. The Doula UK website is here.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Emily—a motherless mother whose mum is still alive but lost to early-onset Alzheimer’s. Emily opens up about what it means to grieve someone who’s physically present but emotionally and relationally gone.She shares the heartbreak of stepping into a caregiving role while her motherhood journey began, the jealousy and isolation she’s felt watching others be mothered, and the healing power of finding a community that truly sees her. Together, we explore the complexity of ambiguous loss, the ache of unspoken goodbyes, and the strength it takes to mother without a mother.This conversation is raw, honest, and full of the kind of connection that reminds us we’re not alone—even in the most invisible kinds of grief.Love, Lou & Adina xFind our private motherless mothers community here. Join us at our next free monthly drop-in call on May 14th by registering here. You can find out more about The Motherless Mothers organisation here. Follow TMM on IG here. We're on LinkedIn. TikTok and Reddit.

When Steph became a mother, she was already in the thick of another life-defining moment—losing her own. In this deeply moving and powerful conversation, Steph shares her story: her mum’s sudden brain tumour diagnosis during her pregnancy, her death just five months later, and what it’s been like to raise two children without the woman who raised her. If you’re grieving, newly motherless, or holding space for someone who is, this one’s for you.Love, Lou & Adina x Join our private motherless mothers community here. Join us at our next free monthly drop-in call on May 14th by registering here. You can find out more about the motherless mothers here. Follow TMM on IG here. We're on LinkedIn. TikTok and Reddit.

This week on the Motherless Mothers Podcast, hosts Lou and Adina — both founders of the Motherless Mothers community — sit down with Mary for a deeply personal conversation on early mother loss.Together, we explore what it means to grow up without a mother, how that loss shapes the way we mother now, and the lifelong ripple effects of grief that start in childhood. Mary shares her story with honesty, offering insight, comfort, and solidarity to anyone who's walked a similar path.Whether you lost your mother young or are just beginning to process the impact of that loss in adulthood, this episode is for you.Love, Lou and Adina x Join our private motherless mothers community here. We're on WhatsApp! Join the community here. You can register for our next free monthly drop-in on May 14th here. Want to find out more about who we are and what we do? Check out our website here. Follow us on IG here. Find us on Reddit here. LinkedIn here.

Mother’s Day can be a complicated and painful day for motherless mothers. In this episode, we explore the complex emotions that come with this day — the grief, the longing, and the bittersweetness of being a mother without having one. You’re not alone.

Hello and welcome back to The Motherless Mothers podcast. The only online community and platform dedicated to supporting motherless mothers. On this episode, Co-Founders Lou and Adina talk about the festive holidays and all the things that come along with them for motherless mothers. Love, The Motherless Mothers

Hello and welcome back to the The Motherless Mothers podcast, the only online community and platform dedicated to supporting motherless mothers. We’re here to empower motherless mothers with the support, community, and resources you deserve—because your journey matters. Today, we want to take some time to let you get to know the four of us a little better. It’s going to be conversational, light, and hopefully inspiring. So grab a cup of tea, coffee, or whatever you need, and let’s dive in! Love, Lou, Adina, Anne and EmmaYou can find out more about the online community and platform by visiting our website here.Follow us on instagram here.