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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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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🌸This episode, Cressida and Isabella are joined by presenter, podcaster, and entrepreneur Jamie Laing.
🌸Jamie opens up about his anxieties around soon becoming a parent, sharing what he’s most looking forward to in this exciting new chapter of life. He reflects on his time at boarding school away from his mother, and how her approach to parenting - like not letting him eat sweets as a child - inspired him to create his own multi-million-pound confectionery business.
🌸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 Laura, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum.
🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.
📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.
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🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by Jo Woodhurst, Director of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave.
🌸Jo shares how her mum’s dedication to nutrition, mindset, and holistic wellbeing helped her live ten years longer than doctors predicted, and how witnessing that journey inspired Jo to devote her own life to health, wellness, and the science of nourishment.
🌸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 Georgia, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum.
🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.
📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.
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🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by OG YouTuber and actor Tanya Burr.
🌸Tanya opens up about navigating motherhood while keeping her son (and husband) out of the public eye. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries around phone use and social media, despite it being her job. She explores the influences of her mum and nanny on her love of fashion and make-up. And she explains how her family keeps her grounded, even with more than 4 million followers!
🌸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 Georgia, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum.
🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.
📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.
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🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by one of the most influential Zen Buddhist monks in the world, the best-selling author Haemin Sunim.
🌸 Haemin shares his gentle wisdom on how to speak to children about death, the importance of self-compassion, and how to foster emotional and spiritual well-being in our homes. He also speaks candidly about a childhood incident that left him with a deep fear of abandonment and how years of reflection and inner work helped him heal.
🌸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 Paul who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!
🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.
📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM or voice message on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.
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🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by best-selling Scottish poet and author Donna Ashworth.
🌸Donna opens up about her son’s autism and ADHD diagnoses and what they’ve taught her about embracing different ways of experiencing the world. She reflects on how humans have lost touch with their instincts and shares tips on how to look within ourselves for answers. Plus, she discusses how to cope with the loss of a mother.
🌸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 Max, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!
🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸Welcome back to season two of Lessons From Our Mother. In this episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by acclaimed novelist, journalist, and broadcaster Elizabeth Day.
🌸Elizabeth shares how her mother inspired her love of books, reading, and writing, and opens up about her own journey with motherhood. She talks candidly about reaching acceptance that she would not be a biological mother - and how she’s discovered many different, meaningful ways to mother in the world.
🌸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 Ed Taylor who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!
🌳 A massive thank you to our sponsor Ancient and Brave. Go to www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code LESSONS for 20% off your first order.
📱Have a lesson to share? Send us a DM on Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers.
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🎙️Music composed by Isabella and Waves Rush in and production by OG podcasts.
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🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by pop icon turned author, Geri Halliwell. The former Spice Girl reveals how she naturally took on a motherly role within the band, why she’ll always support her former bandmates, and we hear what her own mum thought of her fame. Geri also shares her experience of parenting a 19-year-old daughter, and her candid thoughts on screen time for kids and teens in today’s digital world.
🌸 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 Dr Vivek Murthy, former United States Surgeon-General, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸Cressida and Isabella are joined by bestselling author, Sarah Hoover who opens up about her path to motherhood, marked by birth trauma and the often-overlooked realities of postpartum depression. Sarah reflects on the complex lessons she inherited from her own mother - some she carries forward, others she’s chosen to leave behind. Plus we hear how her memoir, The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood, became both a creative outlet and a lifeline as it explores what it means to become a mother in the modern world.
🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they continue to 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.
❌ Trigger warning: This episode contains a discussion of birth trauma, postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts.
💬 Plus, hear from listener Karma, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸Cressida and Isabella are joined by social psychologist, bestselling author, and cultural commentator Jonathan Haidt. Known for his powerful insights into the modern world, Jonathan reveals how smartphones and screen time are reshaping childhood - and not for the better. He shares practical, research-backed advice for parents raising children in the digital age: from how to set healthy screen boundaries to helping kids build real-world resilience. Jonathan also reflects on his own childhood, sharing fond memories of his late mother.
🌸Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they continue to 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 Karine, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Brazilian-American model, designer, and entrepreneur Camila Alves McConaughey. Camila opens up about the complexities of her relationship with her mother, the balancing act of motherhood, her career and life alongside her husband, Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey. Plus, she shares her top tips for parenting teenagers with wisdom and humour.
🌸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 Nessie, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author Mishal Husain. Known for her work with the BBC and now Bloomberg, Mishal reflects on the powerful lessons she learned from her mother - and how those lessons have shaped both her journalism and her approach to motherhood.
📚Mishal also shares the inspiration behind her book, Broken Threads, which traces the lives of her four grandparents as they migrated to the newly formed Pakistan in the 1940s.
🌸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 102 year old listener Peter, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by philosopher, bestselling author and founder of The School of Life, Alain de Botton. In this episode, Alain explores the complexity of a mother’s love, how our relationships with our mothers shape us as adults, and why parenting doesn’t require perfection - just being “good enough”.
🌸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 Lucy, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸This week, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by two very special guests: Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie.
👑In this deeply personal and heartwarming conversation, the sisters share how they balance their roles in the public eye with being mothers and professionals. They explore their unique upbringing and how their mother has served as a guiding force throughout their lives. And they offer a moving tribute to their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, sharing the profound life lessons they’ve learnt from her.
🌸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 Richard, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/
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🌸This week on Lessons From Our Mothers, Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Giovanna Fletcher - bestselling author, actress, presenter, podcast host and founder of the Happy Mum Happy Baby community.
💡In this refreshingly honest conversation, Giovanna opens up about the real, unfiltered challenges of motherhood. She shares how she stays present with her children in the chaos of a busy schedule, and why motherhood has helped her care less about outside opinions and more about what truly matters.
🌸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 Emily, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/
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🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by psychologist and wisdom teacher Dr Shefali, who has been hailed by Oprah as ‘revolutionary’. She’s the best-selling author of Conscious Parenting and host of the podcast Parenting and You.
💡 In this episode they discuss what it means to step into your power as a conscious parent, and better understand how to let your child embody their truth. They explore how damaging it can be to try and shield your child from all of life’s dangers and difficulties - and how to stop your own insecurities from letting them grow courageously. And they chat about Dr Shefali’s own mum, whose kindness and essence has had a profound impact on her life.
🌸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 Tauri, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
🌸 A big thanks to Bugaboo for sponsoring this episode. Find the perfect strollers and parenting solutions at https://www.bugaboo.com/
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🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by the iconic food writer, chef, baker, and television presenter, Mary Berry. Mary opens up about her childhood, sharing fond memories of her mother and reflecting on the lessons she’s carried with her throughout her life. She also discusses how parenting has evolved since her own childhood and gives a deeply personal insight into the grief she experienced after the loss of her son 35 years ago.
🌸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 Poppy, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸 In this episode, hosts Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson are joined by Karl Lokko, a former gang leader turned activist and public speaker. Karl shares some of his earliest memories of his mother, how he credits her for leading him down the right path, and how despite multiple arrests, she never faltered in her love and support of him.
🌸 Join Cressida and Isabella 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 Gretel, who shares some of the most valuable lessons x taken from x mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by author Clover Stroud whose teenage years were shattered when her mum was left severely brain-damaged after a riding accident. Clover talks about the pain of losing her mum, how she navigated grief whilst raising her own children, and the huge influence her late mother has had on her life and work.
🌸 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 Ben, who shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s taken from his mum!
📱Have a lesson to share? Head over to Instagram @lessonsfromourmothers and send us a voice message.
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Have you ever stopped to think about the maternal figures in your life and how they have shaped who you are today? Have you ever asked them about their own experiences, or thought about the lessons that you have learned from them?
We are excited to share Lessons From Our Mothers, a series of conversations that celebrate motherhood and mothering in all its forms. When our own mum fell ill last year, we set out to ask her all the questions that we had never thought to ask - and now, we’re on a sisterly mission to find out the extraordinary stories of some special guests (and their mothers) through this podcast.
There’s been some laughter, some tears, wonderful stories and a lot of wisdom…and cake with Mary Berry, of course 🍰
Catch the very first episode on Sunday 30th March, wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧
Love Isabella and Cressida x
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