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Damn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, You Were Not Your AddictionOn this episode of DMR we meet Corrine who lost her mom in 2013. We had some really fruitful conversation this episode about our moms leaving us only when they know we're ready, forgiveness, mediums, past and future lives and so much more. Corrine's mother developed an addiction to alcohol as a direct response to the stress of trying to raise a family after the direct impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. There is a lot to be learned in this episode and as always, it's one you do not want to miss.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...2024-04-2953 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, How Am I Supposed to Do This Without You?In this episode of DMR, me and Nicole get real about intercultural grief and how it tends to make the process even harder. Nicole's mother transitioned when she was just a junior in high school and has just new started feeling "okay". Her perspective as a Kenyan American is interesting and really touches on how grief is viewed and handled differently from culture to culture. She'd often find herself asking her the same question we've all asked ourselves which is, "How Am I supposed to do this without you?", which explains the title. This episode of DMR tackles the...2024-04-1952 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, I'm Learning So MuchIn this episode of DMR, we meet Kam who lost her mother a year ago. Kam and my conversation was unique in the sense that she'd lost her mom so recently, but what I found most inspiring was the way she charged her depression and grief into positive action with the birth of her new business! In this episode we get real about what the loss of our mothers has done to us in romantic relationships, in terms of future planning, and in relation to our friends. Learn more about her and her story on this extremely prolific episode...2024-03-2940 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, You Brought the SunshineIn this episode of DMR, we meet Clarke who just honored the 5 year anniversary of her mother's passing. Although an emotional episode, it gives life to so many different things that we both have and have not discussed on the show, one being the question of how to make space for your partner who is ALSO grieving your transitioned mother. This is a great episode for anyone who has a partner/friend who has lost a mother that also meant so much to them. In this installment, we also talk about what it's like having a mother who is...2024-03-1953 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, This is a Labor of Love**please excuse the audio issues, we are looking for a new programmer*. On this episode of DMR, we meet Juliette, whose mom passed in 2020 from Cancer in the midst of international and collective grief, celebrities singing in their mansions and people making TikTok dances. In the midst of the hardest time in her life, she was also dealing with a pandemic! Furthermore, we discuss how the loss of her mom birthed the creation of her decorating business, Labor of Love, Family, how losing her mom tested her faith and more. In this jam-packed episode, we truly do get to...2024-03-0948 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, It's been 8 years and you're STILL gone?On this episode of DMR, I have Madelynn on who talks so lovingly about her mother's transition 8 years ago and also how time makes no sense. She recently lost her father and shares with us the difference in the way she's handling grief now that she's a bit older... In this vulnerable episode, we talk about how she came to believe in the spirit world as a result of losing her mother, how she felt tethered to a toxic relationship because of the shared loss of a mother, what it felt like feeling so alone in the process and...2024-02-1948 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn, A Mother's Love Never DiesOn this episode of DMR, fellow podcaster Deirdre Boswell drops enough gems to last a lifetime. When he mother passed away 10 years ago, she wasn't sure what she was going to do, but after an encounter with God, she decided to make a support group called "A Mother's Love Never Dies" on Facebook and then ultimately made a podcast that has been a space of healing for her. In this prolific episode we talked about locating the signs, what happens when God gives you a mission and how much her life has shifted since her mother's transition. Learn more...2024-01-2948 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, So You DID Love Me?Tatie lost her mother when she was 18 years old and it changed her life in more way's than one might think... Tatie, like many other people in the world, lost her mother as a result of alcoholism - As a child, she often had to fend for herself, worry about which version of her mother she would get on a specific day, but what is more, she also lived everyday knowing that her mother wouldn't live long. Their relationship was marred with unfortunate events due to her mothers alcoholism and subsequent health issues including schizophrenia, but she still remembers...2024-01-1948 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn, I Lost Two Mom's?Cydnei's experience with motherhood loss is so common which is why we're thrilled that she's our first episode of the new year. When she was 11, her mom passed after a months long battle with Cancer that left her both independent and under the care of her grandmother, who can be described as the personification of sunshine. The recollection of the losses of her grandmother and her mother offer interesting perspective into what loss means to an eleven year old who loses her mom and an adult who loses her 90 something year old grandmother. The conclusion is that irregardless of...2024-01-0944 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, I Need A HugWilton's honesty and storytelling brought his story to live in so many ways. On this episode of DMR, he really delves into what the last 9 years of his life has been like since losing his mom. Like in other episodes, Wilton mentions how he turned to substances as a way to cope. Furthermore, he really delves in to how hypermasculinity is harmful especially in regards to a Black man that's grieving and explains what men need when they are feeling grief and depression. His story is unique and yet the parameters of it reverberate and feel extremely familiar... To...2023-12-2956 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn Mom, I Lost You TooWhen Dag was a young boy, he lost his uncle, who could easily be described as the core of so many of his family members' lives. As a result of the grief, as in many other instances, the loss caused their family dynamic to change. Dag's mother, who viewed her younger brother as her "first baby/child", checked out almost completely as an effect of the overwhelming grief she held for her younger brother... In this episode of DMR, Dag talks about how his mother withdrawing from the traditional role of mother has effected his personal/interpersonal relationships and...2023-12-1944 minDamn Mom, Really?Damn GrandMom, Whose Gonna Make Me Laugh Now?In this episode, Alanna expresses the profound impact her grandmother had on her life. She delves into the Jewish perspective on loss and grieving, which includes the custom of sitting shiva for seven days following a loved one's funeral and the extraordinary assistance provided by the community during such difficult times. Alana shares her experiences dealing with sadness, including her emotions and the challenges she faced after losing her grandmother to cancer. She also discusses how, just before her grandmother passed away, she was able to find closure and share a special moment with her. Alana emphasizes the importance...2023-12-0945 min
Pridefinder: The Rainbow Road Trip PodcastAshlee - GeelongAshlee (she/her) is a lesbian woman who works as the Community Engagement Manager at Midsumma.In the final episode for this series, Ash discusses what it was like growing up as the daughter of arts practitioners and how this affected her coming out story. She speaks to the process of grieving your future and expectations that is entwined with coming out both for the individual and those receiving it. She also shares a little about her role at Midsumma, her hopes for the future and the ways that she is actively creating more safe spaces to...2023-11-0221 min
Pridefinder: The Rainbow Road Trip PodcastDonna - FitzroyDonna (she/her) is currently a singer in a band called The Lost Girls.In this episode, Donna shares a story about a time she visited Daylesford in 1981 to perform with a feminist band called Nice Girls Don't Spit. She shares about a negative experience she had then after a show and also reflects on a more recent tour to Daylesford and how far it has come to now be a very accepting rainbow community. This episode was recorded at the Victoria's Pride Street Party, so you may hear some of the festivities of the day in...2023-10-3009 min
Pridefinder: The Rainbow Road Trip PodcastGeorgi - SheppartonGeorgi (she/her) is a queer, cis-gender, endosex 33yr old who lives with a disability, loves labels and lives in Greater Shepparton. In this episode, Georgi shares what she loves about Shepparton and the work that she does supporting LGBTQIA+ young people in the community. Georgi is a passionate advocate, she discusses some small ways that she gives back to community by volunteering and practicing using neutral language. She is a strong believer that you can't be what you can't see, and so pride for Georgi is about living visibly to gift acceptance to others. Georgi also...2023-10-2625 min