Lessons From Our Mothers

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor Nazanin Boniadi, known for her roles in How I Met Your Mother, Homeland and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
🌸 In a conversation recorded just before the recent war, we spoke with Nazanin - an Iranian-born actress, activist, and a granddaughter in mourning - about the timeless wisdom of mothers. Reflecting on her own mother, her late grandmother, and the courageous mothers of Iran, she speaks about the love and resilience that endure even in the darkest times. Our hearts are with the people of Iran, and anyone affected in the region.
🌸 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 Karni, 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.
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🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by award-winning film director Gurinder Chadha. Best known for her 2002 hit Bend It Like Beckham, Gurinder has spent her career telling stories that explore identity, family and belonging.
🌸Gurinder shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Punjabi Sikh immigrants in Britain, and how she navigated her mother’s cultural expectations while carving out a path of her own. She reflects on the unexpected success of Bend It Like Beckham and shares the spiritual lessons her mother instilled in her that continue to guide her life and work today.
🌸 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 Anushka, 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.

💬 Raising three boys and honouring a mother’s courage to change.
🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by their sister - actor, grief counsellor and palliative care Soul Midwife, Gabriella Wilde.
🌸 Gabriella opens up about growing up with a mother battling addiction. She reflects on the duality of her childhood - a mother who was carefree and childlike in many ways, yet whose mental health struggles created instability. Gabriella also reflects on becoming a mother herself at 24, and how her work in grief and palliative care has shaped her understanding of motherhood - including how death and birth are intertwined.
🌸 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 Grace, 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.

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

💬 “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.