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Lessons From Our Mothers

Lessons From Our Mothers

Written 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
  • Kate Winslet: From “Put Up and Shut Up” to Raising Confident Children
    Jan 25 2026

    On breaking generational silence and raising children who know their voice matters.

    🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by the incredible, award-winning actor Kate Winslet.

    🌸 Kate discusses the launch of ‘Goodbye June’ - a moving film written by her son Joe, which she directed, produced and acted in. She opens up about the realities of experiencing an unexpected rise to fame at a young age - and the challenges it posed to her mother. And she explores her own approach to motherhood, from breaking generational cycles of self-doubt to keeping her children’s lives social media free.

    🌸 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 Tatiana, 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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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • India Rakusen: The surprising truths about motherhood uncovered making BBC’s ‘Child’
    Dec 14 2025

    🌸This week Cressida and Isabella are joined by journalist, documentary producer, presenter and award-winning podcaster India Rakusen.

    🌸India shares some of the fascinating insights she uncovered while making the second series of the BBC podcast Child - from the extraordinary complexity of toddler brains to understanding big emotions and unpacking the idea of “unconditional love”. India also reflects on her own early experiences and how they shaped her approach to storytelling. She also touches on how becoming a mother herself has transformed her perspective.

    🌸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 Fabiana, who shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s taken from her 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.

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    51 mins
  • Chelsea Hirschhorn: How her mother’s influence ignited a revolution in mothercare
    Dec 7 2025

    🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by Chelsea Hirschhorn, the founder and CEO of Frida.

    🌸Chelsea reflects on the lessons she learned from her mother - from resilience and empathy to courage and ambition - and how these shaped her journey as an entrepreneur. She shares how she has dedicated her life to living in service to mothers through her business, helping to support and empower mothers everywhere. And how her own mum helped her understand motherhood is part of your identity and not your whole identity.

    🌸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 Emerald, 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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    42 mins
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