Lessons From Our Mothers

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor, author and mother of four, Sarah Wright Olsen.

🌸 Sarah shares why she is a “get on the floor and play” kind of mum, how she balances work with raising four children, and the little things she does to make their childhood feel magical. She also opens up about losing her home in the 2025 Southern California wildfires, how her own mother parented her through her teenage years, and the inspiration behind her book, When I Am Not With You: How We’re Together Even When We’re Apart.

🌸 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.

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🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by one of Britain's best loved children's authors, Michael Morpurgo.

🌸 Michael reflects on the profound influence of his mother, who read to him every night as a child, and how those early stories shaped the author he would become. He shares his deep gratitude for his wife Clare, plus we hear the remarkable story of how an experience through their charity, Farms for City Children, inspired him to write one of his most famous stories, War Horse.

🌸 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.

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🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by entrepreneur, bestselling author and wellness advocate Poppy Jamie.

🌸 Poppy shares the inspiration behind her new book, opens up about growing up with a mother who is a witch, and explores how that unique upbringing shaped her relationship with intuition. Together, they discuss why so many of us have become disconnected from our inner voice, how to tune back into it, and why learning to trust ourselves can be one of life's greatest gifts.

🌸 Plus, Poppy has a very special surprise announcement that you won't want to miss...

🌸 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.

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🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by Dr Louise Newson, Leading Hormone expert, menopause specialist and best selling author.

🌸Louise discusses her mission to transform the conversation around women's health and shares insights from her latest book, The Power of Hormones: Break Free from Fear and Misinformation About Hormones and Harness Them for a Healthier, Happier Life.

She explains why she wants audiences to leave her theatre tour feeling angry and unpacks some of the biggest myths surrounding natural versus synthetic hormone treatment. She also highlights the hormone realted symptoms women should never ignore and the link between our changing hormones and our mental health.

🌸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.

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🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by Jennifer O'Connell, co-founder of the supplement brand, Sisterly. 

🌸Jennifer discusses the importance of women being properly represented in women's health research and science, and shares the inspiration behind Sisterly - a brand created to simplify wellness and take the mental load out of choosing the right supplements. She also talks openly about balancing motherhood with the demands of leading a growing business and reflects on the maternal figures who have guided her throughout her life. 

🌸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.

🌸If you want to support The Lady Garden Foundation through your SISTERLY purchase, use code LGF to give 15% of proceeds from every sale to this amazing cause. 

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🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by doctor, author and TikTok star Dr Karan. 

🌸Karan reflects on how growing up with a mum who was also a doctor shaped his path into medicine, he explores the often underestimated role grandparents play in a child’s development, and looks ahead to becoming a parent himself - opening up about the lessons he hopes to carry forward. He also shares practical and accessible health advice, including the importance of fibre in our diets and how small changes can have a big impact on overall wellbeing.

🌸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.

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 🌸 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. 

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🌸 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.

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🌸 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.

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🌸 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.