Nurturing Words: Voices of Experience
Are you a motherless daughter? What if we told you we have 20 years’ worth of truth treasures, pearls of wisdom and diamonds of hope to help you with your mother loss? We do, and we share all things mother loss on Voices of Experience, the Motherless Daughters Ministry podcast. Give yourself some self-care and listen as we discuss grief, regret, anger, redemption, closure and so much more. Hit “Subscribe” and take the next step in the healing journey to your future.
Episodes
94 episodes
The World Doesn't Have Enough
When we experience the heartbreaking loss of a mother through death, emotional distance, or estrangement, it can be hard to figure out a path forward. The world offers many distractions or ways to drown the pain instead of processing it. ...
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Episode 94
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6:52
The Hole Only Jesus Could Fill
A motherless daughter can be defined in many different ways. Of course, some become motherless daughters when they lose their mother through death. But, others are motherless daughters through the loss of nurturing from a mother. This may happe...
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Episode 93
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17:35
A Distant Father
As motherless daughters, we tend to focus on the struggles of being without a mother. But, working through our grief is affected by relationships with other family members. Mother loss can highlight the benefits or deficits in those other conne...
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Episode 92
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12:25
Why Can't I Rest?
In our busy lives, rest is often something completely overlooked and undervalued. But rest and restoration are so important. Some of the essential components of getting rest are staying hydrated, restful sleep, and good nutritional intake. Rest...
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Episode 91
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14:02
Grieving for Summer
Fond memories of annual traditions can trigger grief. Mother loss may become a filter for everything that follows. This episode focuses on two motherless daughters sharing their summer traditions and memories. While they both deal with the chan...
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Episode 90
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12:11
The Sound of Peace
What does peace sound like? The answer is different for every individual. Each of us is unique and may find peace in a different way anytime it is needed. Our guest, Gina Ellis, is a blog writer and shares her unique story of finding peace when...
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Episode 89
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13:31
Testimony I
In our ministry, we are blessed to have the opportunity to work with so many women navigating their grief journey. Whether through emotional absence, narcissism, or death, the common denominator of mother loss creates a strong bond throughout o...
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Episode 88
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14:50
Navigating Relational Conflict
How we were raised has such a big influence on our relationships even into adulthood. For motherless daughters who experienced emotional absenceor chaos in their homes, this can be a difficult cycle to break. This week’s episode looks at le...
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Episode 87
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10:56
Just Get Over It
This week’s episode looks at the pressure so many of us put on ourselves to “move on” and be okay again. But, grief is a winding road and a lifelong journey. We explore ways we can aid ourselves in our healing journey. "Maya" is sharing part of...
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Episode 86
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11:03
Voices of Volunteers - Part 6
The Motherless Daughters Ministry is fortunate to have a team of great volunteers. This series highlights MDM podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, interviewing volunteers to learn more about their stories of getting involved with the minist...
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Episode 85
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11:47
The Motherless Mother - Our True Comforter
Some motherless daughters find parenting a challenge without their mother. Whether it is not having their mother physically there anymore or not having had a positive motherly role model it can feel lonely and overwhelming parenting as a mother...
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Episode 84
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12:28
Here It Comes - Mother's Day
Mother's Day can be a challenging day for motherless daughters. There are as many reasons for its challenging nature as there are individuals. Every situation is unique, but we all understand and identify with the impact on our lives. Regardles...
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9:53
I'm Fine, You're Fine, We're All Fine!
In our busy lives, it can be so easy to stuff our grief down and fill our minds with anything else. We live busy, fast-paced lives with many things that vie for our attention. All of those things can become the “anything else” that fills ...
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Episode 82
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12:54
Will I Ever Be Enough?
This week’s episode gives a review of the book, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of the Narcissistic Motherby Dr. Karyl McBride. Cathy DiBella, one of our volunteers who is a blog writer as well as a facilitator, share...
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Episode 81
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11:57
The Journey Retreat
The Motherless Daughters Ministry’s flagship offering is The “Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time.” It is designed to assist you in resuming, continuing, or starting the path to healing from the impact of...
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Episode 80
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14:05
Daughters Without Mothers
Motherless Daughters Minstry’s podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, interviewed Maryann Rousseau. Maryann has started a new platform, Daughters Without Mothers, which is a place to share stories of hope from women who have experienced mothe...
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Episode 79
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19:25
The Stories My Mom Shared with Me
Memories that bring a smile to your face are great tools to help through the grief journey. This week our episode focuses on how we can keep our mother’s memory alive for ourselves and others around us. Blog writer, Julie Thompson, shares...
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Episode 78
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9:23
Learning to Forgive
Being hurt by those you look to for nurturing and support is most painful. It is challenging to continue hoping to have expectations for a loving relationship fulfilled. Learning to forgive under these circumstances is even more challenging.&nb...
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Episode 77
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12:27
Voices of Volunteers - Part 5
The Motherless Daughters Ministry (MDM) is blessed to have an active team of volunteers. MDM podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, has conducted interviews to learn more about their stories of getting involved with the ministry. Each episode...
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Episode 76
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12:01
Season of Searching
A season can be defined as a period identified by a set of distinguishing characteristics. This episode features another blog by C.A. Bleu which reveals her journey into reflection on the past year of growth. Her “season of searching” included ...
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Episode 75
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10:43
Broken & Remade
A well-known quote says “It’s always darkest just before the dawn.” This episode shares one of the darkest nights in the life of author, C.A. Bleu. Out of the ashes of this experience arises a breakthrough to a new beginning on a firm fou...
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Episode 74
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15:31
Christmas Hope
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this episode is focused on gratitude. Both God’s Word and psychology point to the significant benefits of cultivating a practice of gratitude in our lives. When we are struggling with grief or pain, it can feel ha...
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Episode 73
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11:31
When the Holidays Are Bittersweet
There’s such pressure to enjoy and be happy during the holiday season. But, for a motherless daughter, it can feel more like the loneliest rather than a wonderful time of the year. This episode looks at Julie Thompson’s story of finding moments...
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Episode 72
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12:38
Cultivating Thankfulness That Can't Be Erased
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this episode is focused on gratitude. Both God’s word and psychology point to the significant benefits of cultivating a practice of gratitude in our life. When we are struggling with grief or pain in our life, it ...
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Episode 71
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9:24