Thank You, Mama
Ana Tajder
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Jojo Mehta is a co-founder of “Stop Ecocide”, the global campaign to make ecocide (destroying the environment) a crime at the International Criminal Court. Jojo shares lessons she had learned from her mother, singer and poet Jehanne Mehta, whose work is deeply connected to nature and her Celtic roots, but also lessons she had learned from Mother Earth. From Jehanne, we learn about grounding and finding joy in connecting with our land and planet Earth; about writing and love of language; and the fine balance of simultaneously liberating and supporting our children. From Mother Earth, we learn to recognize that we are part of a whole; that life is cyclical and comes in seasons; that we can regenerate if we allow ourselves time and peace; and that we need to keep a large perspective in mind, not get bogged down by little dramas. Jojo also talks about her inspiring work, tells us how to take action - and together, we celebrate a huge milestone: a day before our conversation, EU criminalized environmental damage “comparable to ecocide.”
You can learn more about Jojo and "Stop Ecocide", and take action here.
To learn more about Jojo's mom Jehanne Mehta, please visit her website.
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Born Feminist
Thank You, Mama
02/15/22 • 35 min
Norway’s most famous feminist, Marta Breen, is the author of many books including “How to be a Feminist” and “Women in Battle”. She travels the world talking about equality and feminism, especially its Scandinavian model. In this episode, Marta talks about her mom Elisabeth who took part in Norway’s feminist movement in the ‘70s and shares her lessons on the importance of getting involved as an activist, on self-sufficiency, and on teaching our children by modeling ethics. We also learn about Norway’s recent history, its communist movement in the ‘70s, and its current ways of supporting women.
You can find Marta's graphic novel on history of feminism "Fearless Females" here.
To learn more about Marta, please visit her Wikipedia page.
To contact Ana, please send your mail to: [email protected]
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Mom’s First Hug at 69
Thank You, Mama
02/01/22 • 38 min
To learn more about Meredith, and to read the article she wrote "O Magazine" about her and Rita becoming friends late in life, please go here.
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Thank You, Mama
03/08/20 • 1 min
Our mothers’ lessons are an immense treasure, which so many of us never articulate. This podcast does just that: award-winning author and journalist Ana Tajder talks to women of different backgrounds, nationalities, ages and professions who share the most valuable lessons they learned from their mothers. This weekly trip around the world should allow the colorful experiences and wisdom of global mothers to inspire, motivate, and maybe teach the listeners a lesson or two.
The Engineer’s Kitchen
Thank You, Mama
01/11/22 • 39 min
Ivona Brandić is a Professor for High Performance Computing Systems at the University of Vienna. She shares lessons she learned from her Bosnian mom Manda about not being afraid to follow a career in tech & science, making life plans but not sticking to them, the value of hard work, focusing on good things in life, and how cooking skills translate to computer sciences. Ivona also shares lessons she learned through her experiences of being a teenage war refugee, starting a life in a new country, and being successful in a male-dominated field: always have the courage to try something new, and always trust your own skills and abilities.
You can learn more about Ivona's work here and here.
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With my Witches
Thank You, Mama
03/01/22 • 46 min
TV Presenter and Voice Coach, Jasmin Gonzales, just published her first book “We are the Daughters of the Witches You Couldn’t Burn”. Jasmin had a very difficult childhood, marked by physical and psychological abuse, alcoholism and mental disease. In this episode, she talks openly about her German mom Greta Marie, who suffered from manic depression, and shares lessons she learned from her. We learn about the importance of self-care, especially of taking care of one’s mental health; about why it’s important to follow your dreams, especially as a mother; and about asking for help being a sign of strength, not weakness. Jasmin also talks about the witch hunt, both throughout the history, and in current times. As you will hear, in spite of all the challenges Jasmin met in life, her optimism, strength and joy are contagious.
You can learn more about Jasmin and her book on her website, or find her on social media.
To contact Ana, please send your mail to: [email protected]
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Loving With Wisdom
Thank You, Mama
03/15/22 • 40 min
Marcelle Little is an Executive Coach and a Holistic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma-integration and spiritual psychology. Marcelle’s American mama Claudette nursed her husband during his battle with HIV and AIDS, and later fought her own battle with alcohol, which she did with the help of AA. Marcelle shares Claudette’s lessons on loving with wisdom, without attachments and self-sacrifice; seeking support when needed; not allowing trauma to define you; and surrounding to the source. Marcelle also talks about compassion burnout, inherited family trauma, codependence, finding the right support, and soul psychology.
You can learn more about Marcelle and her work on her wesbite.
To contact Ana, please send your mail to: [email protected]
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Staying Calm Under Pressure
Thank You, Mama
03/29/22 • 41 min
A single mother of an autistic son, Alessandra Bester is the CEO and founder of NONO, a functional food company. She invented functional chocolate for her son who has autism, celiac, epilepsy and various allergies, and started NONO after other parents asked her to make some for their children with special needs. Alessandra shares her Polish mom Regina’s lessons on caring for others without giving up oneself; moms taking care of themselves, so children don’t feel like they must; the possibility of a happy new life after decades of challenges; the importance of addressing issues in the family; purposeful neglect; and surviving extreme circumstances by staying calm. At NONO, Alessandra employs people with autism, single mothers, and autistic women artists. And right now, instead of increasing prices due to inflation, she decreased prices to help with the increased cost of living. You can learn more about NONO here.
To contact Ana, please send your mail to: [email protected]
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Happy Holidays!
Thank You, Mama
12/21/21 • 7 min
In this mini episode, I'd like to wish you happy holidays and let you know how grateful I am for you, share exciting news about "Thank You, Mama" workshops and book, and - as a special holiday treat - let you listen to the whole "Thank You, Mama" song composed with love by Oliver Kraus. Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a fantastic 2022!
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Yours,
Ana
In this beautiful Christmas special, we’re learning from the most famous of all mothers: Mary, the Mother of God. My guest Christine Valters Paintner is the author of “Birthing the Holy: Wisdom from Mary to Nurture Creativity and Renewal”. Christine has a PhD in Christian Spirituality, is an abbess and the author of over twenty books on spirituality. Christine tells us about her American mother Suzanne, a United Nations employee, who struggled with rheumatoid arthritis but turned her suffering into a gift for others as she earned an MA in social studies to became an advocate for people with disabilities. Suzanne teaches us to empower other people, to not be victims but turn challenges into gifts for others, and to embrace the power that comes with older age. In the second part of the episode, we talked about Holy Mary and her lessons: to show up in the world, to accept the calling to create, to embrace the power of the sacred feminine (such as the intuition, creativity, dreams, gestation), and to be a loving and present witness both in birth and death, positive and negative. Suzanne also talked about one of the most important lessons for most women: that we’re not responsible for everything, and that sometimes, we also need to be taken care of. Finally, she talked about healing our ancestors by healing ourselves. And I invite you to think about Mary and her presence, and what she represents to you, during these holidays. I wish you, dear listeners, blessed holidays and a happy 2024!
To learn more about Christine, please visit the Abbey of the Arts website.
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To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: [email protected]
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How many episodes does Thank You, Mama have?
Thank You, Mama currently has 168 episodes available.
What topics does Thank You, Mama cover?
The podcast is about Learning, International, Society & Culture, Parenting, Selfimprovement, Lessons, Kids & Family, Motherhood, Personal Journals, Podcasts and Global.
What is the most popular episode on Thank You, Mama?
The episode title 'Replay - You Choose: Dr. Özlem Yüce Petronczki on Overcoming Boundaries and Supporting Your Children to Greatness' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Thank You, Mama?
The average episode length on Thank You, Mama is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Thank You, Mama released?
Episodes of Thank You, Mama are typically released every 13 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of Thank You, Mama?
The first episode of Thank You, Mama was released on Mar 8, 2020.
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