Podcast
Lessons From Our Mothers
Hosted by Cressida and Isabella · EN
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.
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Natalie Imbruglia: Fame, ‘Torn’ And Her Journey To Motherhood
4d ago00:43:08Tap to summarize 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by singer and songwriter Natalie Imbruglia. 🌸 In this honest and reflective conversation, Natalie opens up about the whirlwind success of ‘Torn’ and the pressures that came with sudden global fame. She shares how her mum remained a constant source of strength despite living on the other side of the world, and how that support grounded her through the highs and lows of her career. Natalie also speaks candidly about her journey to motherhood through IVF, and what becoming a mother later in life has meant to her. We also hear about Natalie’s new album, Algorithm. 🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Nerina Pallot: Lessons In Resilience, Rejection, and Finding Her Way
2w ago00:37:00Tap to summarize🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. 🌸 Nerina reflects on her relationship with her mother, including the challenges they faced during her teenage years, and the lessons she’s carried into parenting her own teenager today. She shares how motherhood has shaped her songwriting and creativity, and opens up about how she’s balanced family life with a successful music career. We also hear what it’s really like working with global stars like Kylie Minogue, navigating a long-distance relationship with her mum, and how her understanding of motherhood has evolved over time.🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Jessica Brown Findlay: Lessons From the Women Who Helped Me Find My Voice
3w ago00:47:31Tap to summarize🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor Jessica Brown Findlay, best known for her role as Lady Sybil Crawley in Downton Abbey. 🌸 Jessie shares what it was like growing up with dyslexia in a small village, guided by her mother and grandmother, and the impact an eating disorder had on her whole family. She reflects on how an injury changed the course of her life, disrupting the ballerina path she had planned for herself, plus how she navigated her IVF journey through connection with other women.🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Dacher Keltner: The Science Behind Awe and Where to Find It
4w ago00:39:30Tap to summarize🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by psychologist, author, and awe researcher Dacher Keltner, whose work explores the science of human emotion, connection, and the power of awe in everyday life.🌸 Dacher shares how the loss of his younger brother inspired his exploration of awe, and reflects on what awe means to him personally. He opens up about the deep and meaningful relationship his mother fostered with his brother - something he later tried to emulate when raising his own children. Dasher also shares why emotions like compassion, gratitude, and awe are essential to our wellbeing, plus shares his top tips for bringing more awe into everyday life through nature, music, and human connection. 🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Jessica Urlichs: The Poetry That Found Me in Motherhood
May 1000:37:51Tap to summarize🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by poet Jessica Urlichs, whose widely shared work captures the raw realities of modern motherhood.🌸 Jessica opens up about her early days of motherhood and the postpartum anxiety that inspired her to start sharing her writing. She shares how poetry became a way to process all that comes with being a new mum - and how her words have gone on to resonate with hundreds of thousands of women around the world. 🌸 Jessica also reflects on her own upbringing, exploring the lessons from her mum that she’s chosen to carry forward, and the patterns she’s consciously leaving behind - plus, she shares how welcoming her third child helped her let go of perfection, and live in the moment.🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Pearl & Daisy Lowe: An ADHD Diagnosis That Explained Everything
Mar 1500:49:34Tap to summarize🌸 And the secret to raising kids who still come home. 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by fashion designer, writer and former singer Pearl Lowe, alongside her daughter - model and presenter Daisy Lowe.🌸 In this heartfelt conversation between mother and daughter, Pearl reflects on becoming a mum at a very young age and the challenges she faced along the way, including her struggles with addiction and receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life. Daisy shares what it was like growing up with a rockstar mum, the lessons she took from her mother’s openness, and how those experiences are shaping the way she’s raising her own daughter today.🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.💬 Plus, hear from listener Sarah, who shares one of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum.📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Nazanin Boniadi: Raised by Women Who Refused to Be Silenced
Mar 800:48:09Tap to summarize🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor Nazanin Boniadi, known for her roles in How I Met Your Mother, Homeland and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.🌸 In a conversation recorded just before the recent war, we spoke with Nazanin - an Iranian-born actress, activist, and a granddaughter in mourning - about the timeless wisdom of mothers. Reflecting on her own mother, her late grandmother, and the courageous mothers of Iran, she speaks about the love and resilience that endure even in the darkest times. Our hearts are with the people of Iran, and anyone affected in the region. 🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.💬 Plus, hear from listener Karni, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Two Cultures. One Truth: Gurinder Chadha on Identity, Belonging & Owning Your Story
Mar 100:58:51Tap to summarize🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by award-winning film director Gurinder Chadha. Best known for her 2002 hit Bend It Like Beckham, Gurinder has spent her career telling stories that explore identity, family and belonging.🌸Gurinder shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Punjabi Sikh immigrants in Britain, and how she navigated her mother’s cultural expectations while carving out a path of her own. She reflects on the unexpected success of Bend It Like Beckham and shares the spiritual lessons her mother instilled in her that continue to guide her life and work today.🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.💬 Plus, hear from listener Anushka, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Gabriella Wilde: How My Mother Showed Me We Can Always Transform Ourselves For The Better
Feb 2200:49:07Tap to summarize💬 Raising three boys and honouring a mother’s courage to change.🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by their sister - actor, grief counsellor and palliative care Soul Midwife, Gabriella Wilde.🌸 Gabriella opens up about growing up with a mother battling addiction. She reflects on the duality of her childhood - a mother who was carefree and childlike in many ways, yet whose mental health struggles created instability. Gabriella also reflects on becoming a mother herself at 24, and how her work in grief and palliative care has shaped her understanding of motherhood - including how death and birth are intertwined.🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.💬 Plus, hear from listener Grace, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tilly Rose: My Mother’s Relentless Quest to Save my Life
Feb 1500:52:15Tap to summarize💬 “I got the worst luck medically, but all the luck getting her as my mum” ~ Tilly Rose🌸 This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by author and chronic illness advocate, Tilly Rose, whose life was saved by a mother who refused to stop searching for answers long after doctors had given up.🌸 For nearly 20 years, Tilly lived as a medical mystery. As her health deteriorated and clinicians failed to find a diagnosis, she was eventually placed on end-of-life care. It was an ending her mum simply would not accept. In this powerful conversation, Tilly shares how her mother made it her life’s work to solve her case, ultimately helping uncover a rare diagnosis after a viral social media post changed everything.🌸 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 maternal figures have had throughout their lives.💬 Plus, hear from listener Angie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.🎙️An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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