Danielle Snelling: Finding New Female Connections After Losing A Mother

10/11/21 • 73 min

When Danielle Snelling was 21 years old, instead of engaging in University life, she became her mother's carer, who had been diagnosed with a rare and sadly aggressive cancer. Two years later, her mum passed away. She threw herself into a relationship to avoid her grief and it took her months to realise what she needed was someone who understood her. So she searching on Facebook and found Eloise. They both lost their mothers early in their lives, and after a 7-hour-first-meeting have been life-long friends and co-founders of Motherless Daughters.

Danielle and I (mum wasn't on this recording, for obvious reasons) talk about her journey as well as how to help others who have or are going through loss. You might have a friend whose mother has recently passed, or is in palliative care, and you're not sure how to best navigate the situation. We all have the best intentions when it comes to the people we love, but sometimes we just don't know the right thing to do or say. Danielle shares what helps during these times, and what doesn't!

Motherless Daughters Australia, aims to help women and girls navigate the emotional distress and impact caused by losing their mothers. With a deep commitment to honouring this significant loss, they bring expertise, shared experiences and a unique perspective on one of life's most precious and enduring relationships. Their mission is to connect and inform women and girls whose mothers have died, by supporting them through life’s journey as they navigate every day, including life’s milestones, without their mum. They are a NFP, that has continued to work tirelessly through the pandemic, to ensure they continue to grow their reach to the millions of women who are without their mothers.

This week we also wanted to highlight another great cause (as mentioned in our preamble), from our former guest, Erin. She and her husband Dave are taking part in the City 2 Surf raising money for Epilepsy Australia. To donate visit lululoveproject.com.

For those in NSW, enjoy freedom week. Being reunited with your loved ones and friends.

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For those in NSW, enjoy freedom week. Being reunited with your loved ones and friends.

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Previous Episode

Zara Seidler & Debbie Seidler: Strong Women Through The Generations

This week we sit down with Zara Seidler, Co-Founder of The Daily Aus, and her mother Debbie. The two strong women share their stories and relationship with us! Zara is the youngest of 4, with 3 older brothers, and has always been assertive, independent and proud of her family heritage. Debbie, a practising lawyer, raised her children to be great thinkers, push the envelope, and always remember their family unit.

Zara's career started in politics and then took a slight turn, seeing a gap in the market to bring news to millennials! Short, sharp and to the point, with a focus on getting young people engaged in news and current affairs, over the usual mediums of the nightly news or newspapers (even digital versions). Debbie was behind Zara all the way, knowing that whatever she set out to achieve she would. The backbone of their strength and drive comes from Debbie's mother, three generations of strong Hungarian Women, who aren't afraid to speak their minds!

We also speak about Zara's time away in Washington DC, and well as the rising success of The Daily Aus.

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Don't forget to call your mum!

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Rikki Stern & Deanna Stern: The OG Cancer Chick & Her Superhero Mum

Rikki Stern was 20 when after a routine check of her sore throat turned out to be Hodgkins Lymphoma. What followed? IVF, Chemo and recovery. Deanna, her mother, gave up her pursuit of a new career as a landscape designer, she deferred her studies to be her primary carer/nurse/therapist/comedian and shoulder, to cry on. As a mother of 3 kids, it's not the first sacrifice she made for her kids. And if she could do it all again, she wouldn't change a thing!

Rikki, in spite of her diagnosis, made a concerted effort to go into her treatment with a positive attitude and not sweating the small stuff. Turning her hair loss into a shaving party, aptly called, "Shave the Date". While going through chemo and then recovery Rikki decided to start Cancer Chicks Australia, after having such a great experience with Cancer Chicks UK.

Cancer Chicks Australia has supported hundreds of women through their cancer battles, the wins and the losses. Pre-COVID, the Chicks went on a well-earned retreat, one Rikki hopes to continue, once restrictions ease. If you have recently been diagnosed with Cancer, please join their Facebook Page or donate to their cause, it would mean the world to them!

During the episode, Rikki talks about her friend, Natasha Stuart from the Voice, here is a link to her music page.

If you have a Mother/Daughter story to share - send us an email at [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram.

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