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The Motherless

The Motherless

The Motherless

Kelly Ford lost her mum Jill to ovarian cancer aged 15. Grief, as we know, never goes away, but after becoming a mother herself aged 36, Kelly found the questions her grief brought to the surface were questions no one could answer for her - because the only person she really wanted to hear from was Jill. Losing Jill had subtly informed a lot of Kelly’s previous broadcasting work, including The Everything Project, in which she talked to people about a broad range of life experiences, grief included. Now with 7 years experience broadcasting in radio and podcasts and expecting her second child in February 2021, Kelly’s questions felt more urgent than ever, and so she reached out to other mums in her position, mumming without a mum to support them. What emerged was a set of conversations with women from a range of backgrounds, who’d had a range of relationships - positive and negative - with their lost mums. The Motherless aims to start a positive conversation about parenting and grief and to create a warm and safe communal space where people who are looking for support and information can turn.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Motherless episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Motherless for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Motherless episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Motherless - 3: NNEKA CHEESE

3: NNEKA CHEESE

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05/04/21 • 24 min

In this episode I speak to Nneka and we remember Selma. Selma like me lost her Mum at age 15, in year 11. We talk about growing up with sadness, family relationships and then negotiating GCSE'S and leaving school straight after her mother passing.
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The Motherless - 1: HATTY ASHDOWN

1: HATTY ASHDOWN

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04/19/21 • 36 min

In this episode we speak to comedian and broadcaster Hatty Ashdown about her mum Pat. There is laughter and tears, a fitting tribute to our subject, a great mum and dealing with loss.
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The Motherless - 5: OLA PELOVANGU

5: OLA PELOVANGU

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05/18/21 • 34 min

Ola talks to Kelly about her childhood in Nigeria and she recalls growing up with her grandparents in a vicarage. Ola remembers her Mum Remi bringing back M & S tartan skirts from UK for her amongst other special items.
Remi passed away at 57 years old from a blood based disease TTP with no notice, Ola's daughter Mayah spent her last night with her before which is discussed. At the time Remi died Ola was 7 months pregnant with her second child Micah-Remi, who was born 2.5 months after Micah-Remi passed.
The conversation is extremely vulnerable and big thank you to Ola for holding such a brave space and telling us about her Mum, Remi and her onward parenting journey since her loss.
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The Motherless - 4: CARLY MOOSAH

4: CARLY MOOSAH

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05/11/21 • 21 min

This week I speak to entrepreneur Carly Moosah. We remember her mother Sharon and Carlys magical childhood growing up in a happy home full of laughter, parties, family memories and love.
Carly at the time of this interview was navigating her own breast cancer treatment and journey. We talk about her mothers battle breast cancer and how Carly has managed the battle against the disease that took her Mummo too soon.
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The Motherless - 2: GRACE WOODWARD

2: GRACE WOODWARD

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04/26/21 • 33 min

In our second episode I speak to campaigner, writer and communicator Grace Woodward. In this episode we remember Grace's mother Marianne. We discuss eating disorders, having an absent parent and dealing with a newborn who arrived 60 days before Marianne passed. This conversation is intimate, personal and emotive. Thank you Grace for sharing your story.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Motherless have?

The Motherless currently has 5 episodes available.

What topics does The Motherless cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary, Podcasts and Relationships.

What is the most popular episode on The Motherless?

The episode title '5: OLA PELOVANGU' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Motherless?

The average episode length on The Motherless is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Motherless released?

Episodes of The Motherless are typically released every 7 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of The Motherless?

The first episode of The Motherless was released on Apr 19, 2021.

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