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
113 episodes
Free To Be Me
What's holding you back from being free to be the best version of yourself possible? Do you have interests, hopes, and dreams that have been neglected? Sometimes our past can restrict the ability to discover who we are and grow to our potential...
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Episode 113
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16:18
If the Crown Fits
Childhood experiences may not get a label until well into adulthood. It may be years before we acquire the language to describe how our life has been impacted by our past. Even if the explanation is objectionable, it is tailor-made for us to we...
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Episode 112
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14:09
Journey to Healing II
Healing from the impact of loss is a cyclical journey. Instead of a destination we acquire new knowledge and skills to manage grief and become our best selves. This episode is the continuation of Dottie Menkhaus’ story. It encompasses the last ...
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Episode 111
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29:43
Journey to Healing I
Healing from the impact of loss is truly a journey. There is no destination when it comes to grief. Every experience is unique because of our individual circumstances. It is impossible to create a timeline for this process because it requ...
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Episode 110
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47:29
Journey Retreat Testimonies
Voices of experience are the best ones to share information about “The Journey Retreat.” Our flagship offering is designed to provide a personalized experience in a safe environment with women who understand. These four testimonies give a glimp...
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Episode 108
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17:50
Stepping Out of the Boat
Sometimes taking a step out in faith can be challenging and scary! Today’s episode focuses on following God out of our comfort zone and into what He is calling us to do. This can be hard for motherless daughters navigating grief. But, remaining...
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Episode 109
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12:03
The Journey Retreat Panel Interview
“The Journey Retreat’ is a residential retreat focusing on mother loss and its effect on your life. The evolution of this offering has created an experience that is transformative. This interview brings together individuals w...
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Episode 107
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49:26
The Hidden Picture
Grief often feels like something we wear every day that most people do not seem to notice. But, when you find someone who understands, they seem to notice right away. This episode is based on a blog post written by Sarah Lynn Wells, our Podcast...
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Episode 106
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13:22
Meet the Authors: April Cunningham
Our “Meet the Authors” series features writers who have published books focused on their mother loss stories. This episode features the work of Alice Cunningham, author of Daughters on the Journey
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Season 105
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43:08
Making Choices
Becoming motherless was not a choice, but everything after that becomes an opportunity to exercise that power. Making choices is not always an easy task. Our feelings, emotions, people, and circumstances get in the way. However, some fact...
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Episode 104
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15:26
Meet the Authors: Mershon Neisner
The “Meet the Author” series is an opportunity to connect with some wonderful authors in our community. You may have already read some of their work...
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Episode 103
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52:24
Mother Loss by Suicide
The Motherless Daughters Ministry serves women who have become motherless by any means. Most people think of a motherless daughter as one whose mother has passed away but rarely is suicide raised as a topic of discussion. This episode fea...
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Episode 102
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41:45
My New Year's Gift
As we start a new year, we are looking back at an insightful perspective shared by one of our talented blog writers, Christine Fishel, as she opened the door to 2018. It is a journey worthy of recall to help us avoid overlooking pearls in our m...
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Episode 101
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14:27
100th Episode
Happy New Year! We are starting the 2025 podcasts by celebrating our 100th episode! Listen in as our Podcast Administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells surveys the top five (5) episodes of 2024. Hear clips from each one. "Nurturing Words: Voices o...
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Episode 100
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22:26
Meet the Authors: Chelsea Ohlemiller
Today’s episode kicks off a new series, Meet the Authors. In this series, we will interview women who have written books about their mother-loss experiences. We will learn about their writing process and their mother-loss stories. Our first int...
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Episode 99
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40:54
Stacie's Story
The world of mother loss is filled with grief, a sea of emotions, confusion, pain, and sometimes hurt feelings. Whatever the cause of mother loss, it is never an easy journey. When it involves emotional absence, narcissism, and est...
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Episode 98
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32:54
Impatience is Pride
It’s almost the holiday season which means busy schedules and often lots of expectations. This season can be challenging to navigate for anyone, but especially those grieving a loss or coming to terms with estrangement/emotional abandonment fro...
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Episode 97
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20:39
What's Your Chicken Noodle Soup?
Chicken Soup has long been associated with comfort and healing. Its history goes back to the 2nd century BC. Medical and other healthcare personnel have written about its benefits in multiple areas of health. It can provide social, emotional, a...
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Episode 96
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17:58
Memories
Looking back at memories can give us a different perspective. When we are right in the center of experiences, it is hard to acknowledge educational value and silver linings. All our energy is needed to keep up with the changes. Hindsight can br...
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Episode 95
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16:37
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