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Memories

The Podcast team | October 27, 2024

Looking back at memories can give us a different perspective. When we are right in the center of experiences, it . . . Read More

A Distant Father

The Podcast team | September 14, 2024

As motherless daughters, we tend to focus on the struggles of being without a mother. But, working through our grief . . . Read More

Grieving for Summer

Sarah Lynn Wells | August 16, 2024

Fond memories of annual traditions can become triggers for grief. It is possible that mother loss will become a filter . . . Read More

The Sound of Peace

The Podcast Team | August 2, 2024

What does peace sound like? The answer is different for every individual. Each of us is unique and may find . . . Read More

Navigating Relational Conflict

The Podcast Team | July 5, 2024

How we were raised has such a big influence on our relationships even into adulthood. For motherless daughters who experienced . . . Read More

Just Get Over It

Sarah Lynn Wells | June 21, 2024

This week’s episode looks at the pressure so many of us put on ourselves to “move on” and be okay . . . Read More

The Motherless Mother – Our True Comforter

Sarah Lynn Wells | June 16, 2024

The Motherless Daughters Ministry is fortunate to have a team of great volunteers. This series highlights MDM podcast administrator, Sarah . . . Read More

The Motherless Mother – Our True Comforter

Sarah Lynn Wells | May 24, 2024

One challenge for some motherless daughters is parenting without their mother. Whether it is not having their mother physically there . . . Read More

Here it Comes-Mother's Day!

The Podcast Team | May 10, 2024

Mother’s Day can be a challenging day for motherless daughters. There are as many reasons for its challenging nature as . . . Read More

I’m Fine, You’re Fine, We’re All Fine

The Podcast Team | April 26, 2024

In our busy lives, it can be so easy to stuff our grief down and fill our mind with anything . . . Read More

Will I Ever Be Enough?

The Podcast Team | April 12, 2024

This week’s episode gives a review of the book, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of the . . . Read More

The Journey Retreat

The Podcast Team | March 30, 2024

The Motherless Daughters Ministry’s flagship offering is  The “Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a . . . Read More

Daughters Without Mothers

The Podcast Team | March 15, 2024

Motherless Daughters Minstry’s podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, interviews Maryann Rousseau. Maryann has started a new platform, Daughters Without Mothers, . . . Read More

Stories My Mom Shared with Me

The Podcast Team | March 1, 2024

Memories that bring a smile to your face are great tools to help through the grief journey. The path has . . . Read More

Learning to Forgive

The Podcast Team | February 16, 2024

Being hurt by those you look to for nurturing and support is most painful. It is challenging to continue hoping . . . Read More

Broken & Remade

The Podcast Team | January 5, 2024

A well-known quote says “It’s always darkest just before the dawn.” This episode shares one of the darkest nights in . . . Read More

When the Holidays Are Bittersweet

Sarah Lynn Wells | December 8, 2023

There’s such a pressure to enjoy and be happy during the holiday season. But, for a motherless daughter, it can . . . Read More

Cultivating Thankfulness That Can’t Be Erased

Sarah Lynn Wells | November 24, 2023

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this episode is focused on gratitude. Both God’s word and psychology point to the significant . . . Read More

Voices of Volunteers-Part 4

Sarah Lynn Wells | November 10, 2023

The fourth episode of a series highlighting Motherless Daughters Ministry volunteers. MDM podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, interviews volunteers to . . . Read More

When Guilt Sets In

Sarah Lynn Wells | October 27, 2023

Motherless Daughters can experience a range of negative emotions as they process and work through their grief journey. For some, . . . Read More

Finding True Rest

Sarah Lynn Wells | October 13, 2023

In our world, busy-ness is often praised and valued. But as motherless daughters, we often find that a constant busy-ness . . . Read More

Voices of Volunteers - #3

The Podcast Team | September 29, 2023

The Motherless Daughters Ministry is fortunate to have a team of great volunteers. This new series highlights MDM podcast administrator, . . . Read More

From Ashes to Beauty

The Podcast Team | September 1, 2023

Ashes are what remain after something has been destroyed by fire. There appears to be no hope for restoration or . . . Read More

The Value of “The EAM"

The Podcast Team | August 18, 2023

The EAM” is “The Emotionally Absent Mother” course offered by The Motherless Daughters Ministry. Our guest writer shared what this . . . Read More

Voices of Volunteers – Part 2

The Podcast Team | August 4, 2023

Our new series highlights The Motherless Daughters Ministry volunteers. MDM podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, interviews volunteers to learn more . . . Read More

Mothering Without a Mother

The Podcast Team | July 22, 2023

Motherhood is a challenge under the best circumstances to say nothing of doing it without your own mother. This is . . . Read More

True Freedom

The Podcast Team | July 8, 2023

During the Independence Day holiday our thoughts turn to all those who dedicated their lives to the cost of freedom. . . . Read More

Survival Mode

The Podcast Team | June 23, 2023

How much time have you spent living in survival mode?  The pain of grief can be buried so deep that . . . Read More

Voices of Volunteers - M.E.Collins

The Podcast Team | June 9, 2023

Who are the people doing the work behind the scenes for the Motherless Daughters Ministry? This episode is the first . . . Read More

Who We Truly Are

The Podcast Team | May 23, 2023

Who are you? Where do you get your identity? Are you defined by the negative experiences that have shaped your . . . Read More

Surviving Mother's Day

The Podcast Team | May 5, 2023

Mother’s Day is a challenge for the motherless daughters’ community. It brings about a bag of mixed emotions. The different . . . Read More

Flowers and Frisch’s Hot Fudge Cake

The Podcast Team | April 21, 2023

The Motherless Daughters Ministry blogger and volunteer podcast team member, Dottie Menkhaus, shares her reflections on two decades of journeying . . . Read More

My Path to "The Journey"

The Podcast Team | April 7, 2023

“The Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time” was inspired by God and designed . . . Read More

Waves of Grief

The Podcast Team | March 24, 2023

Even when we are overwhelmed with burdens, we can cling to the promises God has given us in His Word. . . . Read More

Dear Strong Woman

The Podcast Team | March 10, 2023

In recognition of Women’s History Month, this podcast authored by MDM blogger, Chris Fischel, shares the touching story of a . . . Read More

Beginning the Rest of My Life

The Podcast Team | January 13, 2023

There comes a time when we need to start again. We need to accept the blunt truth: I am a . . . Read More

F.E.A.R. Revisited

Gladys Bell | December 30, 2022

Dictionaries define fear as a strong, unpleasant and distressing emotion caused by the anticipation or awareness of danger, evil or . . . Read More

Ages & Stages of Loss: 0-6 Revisited

Gladys Bell | December 16, 2022

From birth to 6 years of age is the most significant period for brain development. It has a lasting effect . . . Read More

Ages & Stages of Loss: The 20's - Revisited

Gladys Bell | December 2, 2022

If you experienced mother loss in your 20’s, there may be lasting effects that impact the ability o accomplish goals. . . . Read More

Healing From the Traumas of the Past - Revisited

Gladys Bell | November 18, 2022

In this not-to-be-missed episode Dottie Menkhaus hosts Kristin Mitchener in a discussion about healing from trauma.  That process includes surfacing . . . Read More

The Last Goodbye - Revisited

Gladys Bell | November 4, 2022

If you know a teen who has experienced mother loss, please share this episode. While the Motherless Daughters Ministry target . . . Read More

Ages & Stages of Loss: 6-12 Revisited

Gladys Bell | October 21, 2022

Ages & Stages of Loss: 6-12 Revisited If you experienced mother loss between the ages of 6 and 12, this . . . Read More

Ages & Stages of Loss Introduction - Revisited

Gladys Bell | October 7, 2022

Did you know that you already have the key to understanding the impact mother loss has had on your life? . . . Read More

Who Is a Motherless Daughter? - Revisited 

Gladys Bell | September 23, 2022

Our second most popular podcast brought you 5 voices of experience …..real women, real situations, members of this ministry…telling their . . . Read More

The Beginning of a Ministry - Revisited

Gladys Bell | September 9, 2022

The most popular episode of the first year of our podcast was the story of how the ministry began.  While . . . Read More

Light at the Endo of the Tunnel

Gladys Bell | August 26, 2022

If you cannot see any light at the end of the tunnel, it is practically impossible to even know there . . . Read More

The Risk of Forgiveness

Gladys Bell | August 12, 2022

Learning to live again after a significant loss involves a maze of feelings and emotions. Somewhere under the surface of . . . Read More

F.E.A.R.

Gladys Bell | July 29, 2022

Many of the restrictions have been lifted, but we are still navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its . . . Read More

Families: More Than Just Blood Relatives

Gladys Bell | July 15, 2022

How do you define “family?” Who do you consider a part of your family circle? Who are the people who . . . Read More

Remembering My Safe Haven

Gladys Bell | July 1, 2022

The memories of a painful past are still painful as we recall the experience. But the fact that you survived . . . Read More

The Phone Call That Changed My Life

Gladys Bell | June 17, 2022

We remember, in detail, those moments that changed our lives. When triggered, those feelings and emotions wash over us like . . . Read More

The Best Seat in the House

Gladys Bell | June 3, 2022

Those who have provided the secure foundation of our development and lit our pathway will forever remain in our hearts. . . . Read More

Getting Through the Neon Year

Gladys Bell | May 20, 2022

A neon sign cannot be missed. It demands attention and won’t be ignored. In the same way, the neon year . . . Read More

Remembering My Mother

Gladys Bell | May 6, 2022

Mother’s Day brings a lifetime of memories to the forefront. We are bombarded by enticements to spend lots of money . . . Read More

Chasing Turtles

Gladys Bell | April 22, 2022

“I spent my entire life, checking off goal after goal with the unrealistic expectation of becoming the new improved” me. . . . Read More

Dear Childhood Home

Gladys Bell | April 8, 2022

Saying “Goodbye” to your childhood home can be an emotional experience.  Whether you are leaving for the first time or . . . Read More

Getting Rid of the Roots

Gladys Bell | March 25, 2022

Healing is a process. When one suffers trauma such as mother loss at a young age seeds are sown, roots . . . Read More

The Comfort of a Mother

Gladys Bell | March 12, 2022

We never outlive our desire for the comfort of mother. In its absence we seek a replacement. This episode recounts . . . Read More

The Power of Presence

Gladys Bell | February 25, 2022

Emotional presence is a powerful tool for those yielding support to anyone who is in need. It is especially effective . . . Read More

Celebrating Our Black Sisters

Gladys Bell | February 11, 2022

“It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one who is most . . . Read More

Double Loss

Gladys Bell | January 28, 2022

Podcast Losing your mom to death becomes the second round when you have already lost her to a health or . . . Read More

Healing from the Traumas of our Past

Kristin Mitchener | January 14, 2022

Navigating trauma as a motherless daughter can feel like you are drowning in an ocean of grief and shame with . . . Read More

Reflections by a Motherless Daughter

Gladys Bell | December 31, 2021

Podcast On the eve of a new year we, typically, look back on what we came through during the past . . . Read More

Holidays as a Motherless Daughter

Gladys Bell | December 17, 2021

What’s your experience as a motherless daughter? There is no one who has a story identical to yours. But ALL . . . Read More

I Want My Mom

Gladys Bell | December 3, 2021

Surviving the holiday season when you are grieving takes forethought and planning. Regardless of the circumstances around how you become . . . Read More

Please Just Let Me Cry

Gladys Bell | November 5, 2021

Ages & Stages of Loss: The 60’s  The series about, “Ages & Stages of Loss,” ends with the poem below, but there is . . . Read More

I Am Meant to Keep Going

Gladys Bell | October 22, 2021

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, which affects memory, thinking, language and behavior. As it progresses, it . . . Read More

The Age & Stage of Loss: The 50’s

Gladys Bell | October 8, 2021

Although experiencing mother loss in your 50’s is a more common occurrence, it still brings challenges. Life is even more . . . Read More

The Age & Stage of Loss: The 40’s

Gladys Bell | September 24, 2021

New Podcast – Experiencing mother loss in your 40’s brings yet another unique set of circumstances.  Although like the 30’s, . . . Read More

New Podcast - The Last Goodbye

Gladys Bell | September 10, 2021

Our featured special guest for this episode! Dottie Menkhaus is a Motherless Daughters Ministry volunteer, project team member and contributing . . . Read More

New Podcast - Ages & Stages of Loss: The 30's

Gladys Bell | August 27, 2021

Did you experience mother loss in your 30’s. If so, there are lots of women who understand your journey. The . . . Read More

New Podcast - The Age & Stage of Loss: The 20's

Gladys Bell | August 13, 2021

If you experienced mother loss while in your 20’s, there may be lasting effects on the accomplishment of goals. Just . . . Read More