This week, we welcome philosopher, bestselling author and founder of The School of Life, Alain de Botton to the podcast 🎙️ Alain joins us to explore the multifaceted, often contradictory nature of parental love, the impact of our childhood experiences on adult relationships, and the importance of emotional communication in parenting. We also delve into the complexities of expectations, communication and resilience in parenting, the desire to be a perfect parent rather than just a ‘good enough’ one, and how to nurture our children while also acknowledging their emotional and developmental needs. We hope you take away as much from this conversation as we did. Thank you Alain for speaking to us and bringing so much wisdom and insight! 💖 #alaindebotton #lessonsfromourmothers #parenthood #parenting #motherhood #mothers #mothering #maternalfigure #resilience #theschooloflife #philosophy #parentingphilosophy #childhood #childhoodexperiences #adultrelationships #maternallove #emotionalneeds
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
Life in October… New home. Old letters from my sisters found in boxes. Budgie girl… not the most helpful unpacking friend. A wonderful conversation with Chelsea Hirschhorn @cmrh, founder and CEO of Frida, on @lessonsfromourmothers (out soon). The unveiling of the first-of-its-kind postpartum statue by @rayvenndclark_art – now outside the Lindo Wing. Baby chick came too. Chats with @alantitchmarshcbe on LFOM (out soon). My sister @georgiana.anstruther_sculpt exhibition.. she smashed it, as always. Squashed sausage ears. A small person pressed to my heart. Loving this @arundhati433. The lads and Where’s Wally. Halloweening. 🐉 Thank you for the softest jumper @madeleinethompsoncashmere 💫
ALAN TITCHMARSH on his Yorkshire roots, his enduring passion for gardening and how his parents’ encouragement shaped his life and career 💖 This week, we are thrilled to be joined by renowned gardener, presenter, author and national treasure @alantitchmarshcbe 🪴 Alan reflects on what he calls a ‘blissful’ childhood in Yorkshire, the bullying that he experienced at school, and how the unwavering support and encouragement from his parents allowed him to follow his dream as a gardener. He also shares what it was like to lose both his parents, and why the support and values they instilled in him planted the seeds for his enduring success. Thank you so much, Alan, we loved speaking with you 💖 listen now, wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 #lessonsfromourmothers #motherhood #mothering #beingamother #parenting #parenthood #parentingpodcast #alantitchmarsh #gardener #gardenersworld #groundforce #gardening #yorkshire #nationaltreasure
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ALEX IKONN on finding gratitude through extreme challenges, reframing the difficult moments in life and why he created The Five Minute Journal 💫💖 This week, we are delighted to be speaking to Alex Ikonn, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Intelligent Change. Alex joins us to chat about his journey of personal growth and the transformative power of gratitude, which eventually led him to create the journal that he describes as ‘a toothbrush for your mind.’ In this heartfelt conversation, Alex reflects on spending his early years in Russia and starting again in the United States, how he navigated the devastating loss of his father and his own physical disabilities, and how the unconditional love and acceptance of his mother shaped his outlook on life. We also touch on parenting and the joy of seeing children experience the world for the first time, the importance of nurturing self-love, and the pursuit of a life aligned with one’s true desires. Settle down with a cup of tea and enjoy this episode! Thank you @alexikonn for speaking with us 💖 #lessonsfromourmothers #motherhood #mothering #podcast #parenting #parentpodcast #parentingpod #parentingpodcast #alexikonn #gratitude #thefiveminutejournal #entrepeneurlife #practicinggratitude #gratitudedaily #gratitudejournal
This week, we are talking to @mishalhusain, a journalist, broadcaster and author who has presented a range of BBC News programmes and written two books over her decades-long career 🎙️📖 A dear friend of our sister, Pandora, who we very sadly lost last year, Mishal joins us to chat about the unexpected maternal figures in our lives, how our mothers shape the values and attitudes that we take with us into adulthood, and the challenges that she faced trying to balance her career and being a mother to three young children. Mishal also reflects on the importance of capturing family history and storytelling through the generations, something that we find ourselves valuing more than ever as we grow older 💖 Thank you so much to Mishal for speaking so candidly about her friendship with Pandora and sharing so many wonderful anecdotes and lessons learned from her mother and grandmother. We hope you enjoy this very special conversation 🥰 #lessonsfromourmothers #motherhood #mothering #storytelling #storyteller #bbcnews #newsreader #mishalhusain #grandmother #friendship #maternalfigures #maternallove #sisterlove #bigsister #journalist #broadcaster
DONNA LANCASTER on the pain of being ‘unmothered’ & her journey back to love 💖 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by writer, teacher and spiritual mentor @donnalancs 🫶🏼 Donna shares her extraordinary journey of love, loss and motherhood, speaking openly about the complexities of her relationship with her own mother – a woman whose traumatic experience in a 1940s children’s home shaped her approach to parenting in the 60s and 70s. We speak about the importance of remothering oneself, navigating feelings of resentment and forgiveness, and the lessons Donna has learned from her children. Thank you Donna for taking the time to chat with us and sharing your story with such vulnerability 💖 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 #lessonsfromourmothers #motherhood #mothering #unmothered #parenting #beingamother #parenthood #mothers #love
