🌸 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

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🌸 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.

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🌸 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.

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💬 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.

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💬 “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.

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💬 “When someone dies, you can always write to them” ~Julia Samuel

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by psychotherapist, author, and mother of 4 Julia Samuel.

🌸 Julia explores the very complex relationship she had with her mother - whose old fashioned parenting style had knock-on effects throughout her life. She discusses the pain of being separated from her twin brother from a young age. She’s also especially skilled at guiding people through grief and loss - and shares her best lessons as a psychotherapist.

🌸 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 Louisa, 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.

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🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor, filmmaker and producer Riley Keough.

🌸 Riley opens up about the extraordinary journey of finishing her mother Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir after her death - a process she describes as both a gift and the hardest thing she has ever done. Riley also shares what it was really like growing up as the oldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley. Plus, we hear how she coped with the unexpected loss of her brother Benjamin.

🌸 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 Harry, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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On breaking generational silence and raising children who know their voice matters.

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by the incredible, award-winning actor Kate Winslet.

🌸 Kate discusses the launch of ‘Goodbye June’ - a moving film written by her son Joe, which she directed, produced and acted in. She opens up about the realities of experiencing an unexpected rise to fame at a young age - and the challenges it posed to her mother. And she explores her own approach to motherhood, from breaking generational cycles of self-doubt to keeping her children’s lives social media free.

🌸 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 Tatiana, 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.

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🌸This week Cressida and Isabella are joined by journalist, documentary producer, presenter and award-winning podcaster India Rakusen.

🌸India shares some of the fascinating insights she uncovered while making the second series of the BBC podcast Child - from the extraordinary complexity of toddler brains to understanding big emotions and unpacking the idea of “unconditional love”. India also reflects on her own early experiences and how they shaped her approach to storytelling. She also touches on how becoming a mother herself has transformed her perspective.

🌸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 their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Fabiana, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum! 

💍 And a huge thanks to our sponsor Philippa Herbert. Discover their range at https://philippaherbert.co.uk/

📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.

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🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by Chelsea Hirschhorn, the founder and CEO of Frida. 

🌸Chelsea reflects on the lessons she learned from her mother - from resilience and empathy to courage and ambition - and how these shaped her journey as an entrepreneur. She shares how she has dedicated her life to living in service to mothers through her business, helping to support and empower mothers everywhere. And how her own mum helped her understand motherhood is part of your identity and not your whole identity. 

🌸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 their maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 

💬 Plus, hear from listener Emerald, 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.

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.