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A comprehensive, compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one—from an award-winning journalist who is also a Certified Financial Planner Have you just gotten the dreaded phone call—a parent or loved one has taken a turn for the...

Divorce Court star Judge Lynn Toler shares her mother's wisdom for learning to conquer anger and become immune to insult. Toler credits her mother's "rules" for life - a life that saw her grow up the daughter of a poor teen mother and endure a husband who suffered mental illness and alcoholism - with providing the grounding for her own success and happiness. Toler shows how the mindset of "a black woman who knew how to make things work" taught her the power of knowing how to manage one's emotional business - lessons that this book offers in wrenching stories....

When Nancy Friday began her research for My Mother/My Self in the early 1970s no work existed that explored the unique interaction between mother and daughter. Today psychotherapists throughout the world acknowledge that if women are to be able to love without possessing, to find work that fulfills them, and to discover their full sexuality, they must first acknowledge their identity as separate from their mother’s. Nancy Friday’s book played a major role in that acceptance.

With eloquent simplicity, one of the world's last Native American medicine men demonstrates how traditional tribal wisdom can help us maintain spiritual and physical health in today's world. 

A 35-year-old unsolved murder. Mary’s murder gripped the town of Partick for years after her death. A cold case reawakened because of the Daily Record with women at the heart of it. The victim, the daughter, the detective, the forensic scientist, the reporter. For 35 years Gina McGavin hunted...

Elizabeth Stern was just two and a half years old when her family emigrated from Poland to Pittsburgh. My Mother and I tells the poignant story of Sterns journey of Americanization, revealing how this transformation ultimately estranged her from her parents. Sterns father, a traditional village rabbi, imposes strict expectations on her, enrolling her in Hebrew lessons at the tender age of four to prepare her for a future as the wife of a rabbi or scholar, while opposing her education in high school. Meanwhile, her mother strives to open doors for Elizabeth, although she herself struggles to ...

My Mother Made Me is a series from Radiotopia Presents, where writer Jason Reynolds and his mother, Isabell, explore their shared history, how she raised him, and what they’re teaching each other. It’s a love letter to their connection, an homage to parent-child friendship, and a testament to how growth can be perpetual, despite age or circumstance. Across four episodes, Jason and Isabell go deep – into birth, death and spirituality… but they also keep it light: pushing a cart through Costco, birthday lunches, and hitting the casino together. That’s just how they do.My Mother Made Me...

'A revelatory honest read . . . She writes with clear-eyed insight . . . There's no doubt that the book will make an impact and enable young girls to question the boxes society places them in and to dream bigger than the previous generation thought possible.' YOU Magazine 'A tale of honesty and...

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"Welcome to '"My Mother: The Person and the Patient," a deeply personal journey into the life of Timiro Mohamed as she bravely faces the challenges of living with Alzheimer's disease. In this intimate and heartfelt podcast, I delve into her story, both before and after the diagnosis, to shed light on the impact of Alzheimer's on individuals and their families.Join me as we explore the rich tapestry of Timiro's life, sharing her experiences, memories, and accomplishments before the disease took hold. I'll celebrate her achievements, highlight the relationships that have shaped her, and reflect ...

A motivational podcast that highlights life, love and fundamental lessons I learnt from my mother.

Daphne Caruana Galizia spent her career uncovering corruption at the highest levels of politics on the Mediterranean island of Malta. As an investigative journalist in this tiny, tightly-knit country her surname became redundant – she was known simply as Daphne. She stood out as a lone voice in an increasingly hostile environment. She endured arson attacks and arrests, until October 2017, when she was murdered in a car bomb attack. In this series, her son Paul Caruana Galizia, returns home to make sense of what led to his mother’s murder. But within a day of returning, events take an ...

A motivational podcast that highlights life, love and fundamental lessons I learnt from my mother.

My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren. She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota. From her college days in California, to her service as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold. These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now. This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our country’s history. Her name was Lorraine. I hope you enjoy her journey. Writing a letter to someone ...

We are two addicts in recovery who also happen to be a mother and daughter podcasting team! At some points in our relationship, we didn’t speak and at other times we were completely codependent but toxic. Though through getting sober, we were able to heal our relationship and form a bond we never thought possible. So, tune in as we share our journey. Hang on while we dig in and confront past traumas and memories. And hopefully, relate when we discuss the craziness of addiction and all that goes along with it! Our promise to you is, to be genuine, real, and raw!

Things I could never tell my mother and other things like notes for my friends.

Wanjiku Mwaura talks candidly with her mother about pregnancy, womanhood, and motherhood. This podcast is special because Wanjiku, who lives in Germany, dials up her mother for advice in Kenya. The show is raw and honest. Enjoy.

"The Short Life of My Mother’s Garden" is from the March 27, 2016, Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Kaitlyn Greenidge and narrated by Caroline Miller.

A memoir and conversation podcast full of bold, funny, vulnerable moments about the loss of our complex mothers, and not just in death. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you tired of your in-laws? Well then we have the show for you! Unfortunately, we can't make your next family gathering any less turbulent than the last, but, you can forget about those worries and come hang out with the most awesome Son-in-Law, Mother-in-Law duo on the face of this earth: DumpTruck and Trixie! DumpTruck recently got engaged to Trixie's daughter, Tootsie (who helps produce this show), and our lives are anything but boring! Join us as we discuss our own crazy adventures, attempt to plan an EPIC wedding, and work to understand the worlds oldest question: Why in the hell does ...