Mothers and Daughters Podcast

This week, we explore a very different Mother and Daughter relationship. It's 1971, Sue Currie, a successful model, found out she's pregnant (out of wedlock) at 18 years old. There weren't many options for women in this era, especially without family support. After giving birth to her daughter, Naomi, Sue held her briefly before she was adopted. Naomi grew up with her blended family knowing she was adopted and was surrounded by love, siblings and many sets of parents.

Sue's modelling career continued and she always had Naomi in the back of her mind, on her birthday, and wondering where she was. In 1990, Australia's adoption laws changed and Sue registered to be contacted. Little did she know, Naomi, who had grown up in both Australia and the USA had also registered with the law change. Before long, two were contacted to get in touch and arrange to meet up.

What followed, was a catch up on almost 20 years of lost time, and a new relationship bloomed. Noami and Sue are still extremely close, so much so, Sue was in the room when Naomi gave birth to her son, a full circle moment! Despite state distance, the two still have a close relationship and hope to see each other soon, with border restrictions lifting for Summer holidays.

We thank Sue & Naomi for being so open and honest about their relationship and history.

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For most people, April 2020 wouldn't be the ideal time to create a new business, but for Lauren & Kerrie, the timing couldn't have been better! And so Pod Organics was founded in lockdown, and only months after launch, Pod Organics has won countless awards for its family-friendly skincare.

Kerrie, spent her career in the beauty industry, in various roles at Estee Lauder. Beauty is in her blood and that has really helped her and Lauren with releasing their products in Australia. Lauren and her brother Nathan, together they were a team, and a unified family unit. Prior to Pod Organics, Lauren spent most of her career working in Marketing and sales prior to leaving work to be a stay-at-home mum. Lauren and Kerrie have always been passionate about skincare and the benefits of natural products and are really excited about working together to bring this amazing brand to life.

For Kerrie, founding Pod Organics with her daughter has been such a wonderful gift. They have always been close, they are best friends and business partners. Together they plan to build an amazing brand and wonderful business that produces natural products and makes a difference in the lives of others. It was such a joy to hear about the development of this new brand to the world and just how with a little bit of time and a LOT of support, anything is possible.

This week we spoke about MAID with Andie McDowell - let us know if you've seen it and what you think!

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Kasey Mathews, was 25 weeks pregnant when she started to feel labour pains, only halfway through her pregnancy. A few days later, after a dramatic, and almost traumatising birth Andie arrived. She was 84 days old before she returned home to her family after spending that time in the NICU and special nursery at the hospital. Kasey had to jungle life as a mother of a newborn in the NICU and a toddler at home. She credits her husband, and the village around her to get her through. When Andie was first born, her doctors didn't give her much of a chance in her development, but Kasey and her husband chose another route, to let Andie forge her own journey in life. Thankfully they did! Because today, Andie turns 21, she's at university and thriving in life.

Growing up, Andie was adventurous, reached milestone after milestone, despite her original prognosis. Kasey, after many years of feeling anxious, realised that she was holding onto her traumatic birth with Andie, so she decided to write about it, in 2012 she wrote Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and Motherhood. The Preemie book conveys the universal message that adversity is often an opportunity in disguise and the opportunity to witness a life transformation as a result. Whether you’re looking for a preemie book for yourself or are searching for the best gifts for preemie moms, “Preemie” can offer inspiration and hope during hard times.

Kasey is now an empty-nester, she continues to write and coach, while her children are at both University and flight school. Wishing Andie again a very happy 21st birthday!

We hope you enjoy this weeks episode. If you have a mother/daughter story to share, please send a DM via Instagram or email [email protected].

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Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, most recently The Younger Wife (out now). Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone.

Growing up, her mother Geraldine modelled what a strong female character looked like, and that allowed her to write about it, multiple times over with her books and also live it, being the breadwinner in her family. Sally has always had an attitude of dedication and determination, on that her mum shares when Sally was a student, she wasn't the most "dedicated" except for English, until Year 11 when Sally knew it would count.

Geraldine, Sally's mum is a recently retired teacher, she taught for 40 years, both English and History. She is also a published writer, having written several History Books. She's now a dedicated grandmother and the head of Sally's fan club. Having grown up with 4 sisters and 3 brothers, her family dynamic was helpful as research for Sally's books.

Sally is releasing her latest book, The Younger Wife, which she wrote while during their lockdown, in Melbourne with her three children at home. She credits her husband (@mr_sally_hepworth) for stepping back from his work and stepping up in the home to take on the homeschooling duties to allow Sally to write. Sally also gives us an update on her deal with Amy Poehler, who purchased the writes to her story "The Mother In Law".

To purchase Sally's latest book, The Younger Wife: https://www.sallyhepworthauthor.com/the-younger-wife (published by Pan MacMillian)

We hope you enjoy this weeks episode. If you have a mother/daughter story to share, please send a DM via Instagram or email [email protected].

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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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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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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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When you look at Briony Benjamin, she exudes joy, happiness and is the picture of health - bright lip, a smile on her face, a tan! But all of that was masking how she truly felt inside, and what went unnoticed for the better part of a year. After terrible night sweats and fatigue, her mother insisted she sees a specialist. Her mother intuition told her to fly down to Sydney for the appointment, thankfully she was there to hold Briony's hand when she received her diagnosis, Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Briony had been working at MamaMia as a video producer, a dream job, a million girls or boys would want. But she had to stop all of that after her diagnosis, to start an IVF plan, chemo to focus on herself and her health. Briony, along with Denise, decided to battle cancer with a smile, and a bold red lip, because WHY NOT?!

Years later, she is now CANCER FREE, and sharing her story with her new guide book 'Life Is Tough But So Are You' - we would highly recommend it, it will help get you through a health battle, a pandemic, homeschooling, the works!!!

We hope you enjoy, Briony and Denise.

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From what was supposed to be a career in Law, as Paula says, she turned left and entered the doors of Vogue magazine. The mecca, for anyone who wants to be in magazines. She started from the bottom and worked her way up to the top, she reminisces of the days when magazines were at their peak and how turning left again when the digital wave hit, was the best thing she did!

No surprise, her daughter, Ella, has found her passion in fashion, creating her own label, My Friends Are Yours. Selling out her first collection in minutes!! She's learned great life lessons from Paula's worth ethic, but also the fact that Paula was an extremely hands on mother, made their bond and relationship even stronger.

And of course, having been in magazines myself, we had to talk about The Devil Wears Prada, and forgive my fan-girl moments but Paula was an idol in the halls of ACP Magazines. This interview was a real JOY, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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Thanks for listening, please rate and review this episode, and don't forget to call your mum!!!

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Part 2 of our chat with Helen and Ariel, from The Babes Project.

Experiencing a crisis pregnancy would often render a young mother of 20 years old feeling helpless and alone. And for Helen, this could have been the case, if she didn't have the support of two women, they weren't mothers, but wanted to help. Helen turned this experience of support and kindness to return the favour to thousands of women around Australia. She started off helping at the hospital, where she gave birth to Ariel, but they soon realised this wasn't enough. And after years of working, having another baby, Ariel's sister Payton, in 2009 she founded The Babes Project. The Babes Project is changing the way Australians approach crisis pregnancy by supporting women in the perinatal period. They support mothers who have and are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, whether that is because of a lack of support, abuse, drug addiction and homelessness.

Ariel, 21, is now at university herself, studying politics and law, and has also joined the Babes Project, to help her mum and the team. She is extremely level headed and admits she helps focus her mums "cloud ideas"! She is also the driving force behind their social channels, getting her mum out of her comfort zone, for the greater good. Getting the message out there about The Babes Project, and taking away the stigma of having a younger mother.

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Have a lovely week, don't forget to call your mum!

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