Cathy and Laura as they sit down with Jane Hollier, the writer behind the poignant Substack series "Letters to My Dead Mum."

In this episode, Jane shares her journey through a conservative religious upbringing, the complexities of family estrangement, and the healing power of writing. 

Discover how Jane navigated her mother's remarriage, the blending of families, and her path to self-discovery.

Guest: Jane Hollier

Jane Hollier is the writer behind the sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and always awkward Substack, Letters to my Dead Mum. 

In this series Jane explores heartbreak, religion, blended families, and the complex grief of losing an estranged parent. Jane has been a freelance writer for 15 years. She has a daughter, two cats, and a beloved house plant called Donna. 

Read Jane’s Substack ‘Letters to My Dead Mum’

Follow Jane on Instagram

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Samantha Thomas https://www.instagram.com/samanthalthomas_/ 

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