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Lessons From Our Mothers

Lessons From Our Mothers

By: Cressida and Isabella
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What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt from your mum? How have the maternal figures in your life shaped you? In Lessons from Our Mothers, sisters Isabella and Cressida explore the wisdom, love, and lessons passed down through generations. They speak with remarkable people like Kate Winslett, Mary Berry, Alain de Botton and Dr Shefali about the maternal figures - biological or not - who influenced them. The life lessons they’ve carried forward, the things they’ve chosen to leave behind, and how certain experiences have informed the way they parent. Whether they had a strong relationship or a more complicated one, they reflect on how that bond - or absence of it - helped shape who they are today. Thoughtful and heartfelt, these conversations uncover the power and importance of motherhood in all its forms.



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Episodes
  • Tilly Rose: My Mother’s Relentless Quest to Save my Life
    Feb 15 2026

    💬 “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.

    🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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    52 mins
  • Julia Samuel: How a Therapist Deals with a Complex Maternal Relationship
    Feb 8 2026

    💬 “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.

    🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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

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    46 mins
  • Riley Keough: The Gift and Challenge of Finishing Lisa Marie Presley’s Memoir
    Feb 1 2026

    🌸 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.

    🎙️An OG Podcasts production.

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

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    47 mins
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