The Silent Mother Project with Sam Richardson
Welcome to The Silent Mother Project with Sam Richardson, a storytelling podcast about breaking the silence around trauma, loss, and the stories we’re taught to keep to ourselves.
Sam became a mom at 18, lost her first daughter to congenital heart disease, survived trauma she never asked for, and built a life rooted in healing, advocacy, and speaking out, loudly.
What started as one mother’s voice has grown into something bigger.
This is her diary in podcast form - honest, messy, funny, painful, and real. A space where we talk about grief that doesn’t fit in a caption, identity after trauma, the weight of holding everything together, the chaos of life online, and what it means to keep going when life keeps rewriting the story.
Rooted in motherhood, but not limited by it, this podcast creates space for anyone who has ever felt voiceless, invisible, or like they’re drowning while holding everyone else up.
You’re not alone in what you’ve been carrying.
The Silent Mother Project with Sam Richardson
Call My Lawyer
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In this episode of Living Richardson, I take you behind the scenes of my first-ever experience hiring a lawyer. After being dragged into a legal battle with my neighbor, I found myself in uncharted territory, navigating the legal system with not just one attorney but two. Join me as I share how Bill, my first lawyer, and Eric, who was brought in by my home insurance, worked together to help me through one of the most stressful and overwhelming periods of my life.
From the emotional toll of the lawsuit to the importance of finding the right legal team, this episode explores the ups and downs of dealing with attorneys for the first time. Whether you're facing legal challenges or just curious about what it’s like to be in the middle of a real-life courtroom drama, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, trust, and the power of advocacy.
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