Lessons From Our Mothers

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by entrepreneur, bestselling author and wellness advocate Poppy Jamie. 🌸 Poppy shares the inspiration behind her new book, opens up about growing up with a mother who is a witch, and explores how that unique upbringing shaped her relationship with intuition. Together, they discuss why so many of us have become disconnected from our inner voice, how to tune back...

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by Dr Louise Newson, Leading Hormone expert, menopause specialist and best selling author. 🌸Louise discusses her mission to transform the conversation around women's health and shares insights from her latest book, The Power of Hormones: Break Free from Fear and Misinformation About Hormones and Harness Them for a Healthier, Happier Life . She explains why she...

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by Jennifer O'Connell, co-founder of the supplement brand, Sisterly.  🌸Jennifer discusses the importance of women being properly represented in women's health research and science, and shares the inspiration behind Sisterly - a brand created to simplify wellness and take the mental load out of choosing the right supplements. She also talks openly about bal...

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by doctor, author and TikTok star Dr Karan.  🌸Karan reflects on how growing up with a mum who was also a doctor shaped his path into medicine, he explores the often underestimated role grandparents play in a child’s development, and looks ahead to becoming a parent himself - opening up about the lessons he hopes to carry forward. He also shares practical a...

 🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by singer and songwriter Natalie Imbruglia.  🌸 In this honest and reflective conversation, Natalie opens up about the whirlwind success of ‘Torn’ and the pressures that came with sudden global fame. She shares how her mum remained a constant source of strength despite living on the other side of the world, and how that support grounded her through th...

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot.  🌸 Nerina reflects on her relationship with her mother, including the challenges they faced during her teenage years, and the lessons she’s carried into parenting her own teenager today. She shares how motherhood has shaped her songwriting and creativity, and opens up about how she’s balanced family life with a successfu...

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor Jessica Brown Findlay, best known for her role as Lady Sybil Crawley in Downton Abbey .  🌸 Jessie shares what it was like growing up with dyslexia in a small village, guided by her mother and grandmother, and the impact an eating disorder had on her whole family. She reflects on how an injury changed the course of her life, disrupting the ballerin...

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by psychologist, author, and awe researcher Dacher Keltner, whose work explores the science of human emotion, connection, and the power of awe in everyday life. 🌸 Dacher shares how the loss of his younger brother inspired his exploration of awe, and reflects on what awe means to him personally. He opens up about the deep and meaningful relationship his mother f...

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by poet Jessica Urlichs, whose widely shared work captures the raw realities of modern motherhood. 🌸 Jessica opens up about her early days of motherhood and the postpartum anxiety that inspired her to start sharing her writing. She shares how poetry became a way to process all that comes with being a new mum - and how her words have gone on to resonate with hun...

🌸 And the secret to raising kids who still come home.  🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by fashion designer, writer and former singer Pearl Lowe, alongside her daughter - model and presenter Daisy Lowe. 🌸 In this heartfelt conversation between mother and daughter, Pearl reflects on becoming a mum at a very young age and the challenges she faced along the way, including her struggles with...

🌸 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 grandmo...

🌸 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 ou...

💬 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 hea...

💬 “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 c...

💬 “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...

🌸 This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor, filmmaker and producer Riley Keough. 🌸 Riley opens up about the extraordinary journey of finishing her mother Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir after her death - a process she describes as both a gift and the hardest thing she has ever done. Riley also shares what it was really like growing up as the oldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley. Plus, w...

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...

🌸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 refl...

🌸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 empow...

🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by Alex Ikonn, founder of Intelligent Change and creator of The Five Minute Journal. 🌸Alex reflects on how gratitude was born for him through extreme challenges. From escaping a murderous Uncle in Russia when he was young, to starting over in the United States, Alex watched his mother work tirelessly to build a new life for their family while somehow...

🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by gardening royalty, TV presenter and national treasure Alan Titchmarsh. 🌸 Alan reflects on what he calls a ‘blissful’ childhood in Yorkshire, and how the unwavering support of his parents allowed him to follow his passion for gardening. He also opens up about the tougher moments in life - from being bullied at school to coping with the death of his...

🌸This week, Cressida and Isabella are joined by writer, teacher and spiritual mentor Donna Lancaster. 🌸 Donna speaks openly about her complex relationship with her mother - a woman deeply affected by the trauma of growing up in a 1940s children’s home. She shares her powerful journey of healing, forgiveness, and ultimately repairing the bond with her mother shortly before her passing. She also r...

🌸This episode, Cressida and Isabella are joined by presenter, podcaster, and entrepreneur Jamie Laing. 🌸Jamie opens up about his anxieties around soon becoming a parent, sharing what he’s most looking forward to in this exciting new chapter of life. He reflects on his time at boarding school away from his mother, and how her approach to parenting - like not letting him eat sweets as a child - in...

🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by Jo Woodhurst, Director of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave.  🌸Jo shares how her mum’s dedication to nutrition, mindset, and holistic wellbeing helped her live ten years longer than doctors predicted, and how witnessing that journey inspired Jo to devote her own life to health, wellness, and the science of nourishment. 🌸Join Cressida Bonas and I...

🌸This episode Cressida and Isabella are joined by OG YouTuber and actor Tanya Burr. 🌸Tanya opens up about navigating motherhood while keeping her son (and husband) out of the public eye. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries around phone use and social media, despite it being her job. She explores the influences of her mum and nanny on her love of fashion and make-up. And she explai...