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.
Episodes
38 episodes
Who Would I Be Without My Trauma
Who would I be if trauma had never touched my life?It's a question I've been sitting with lately, and one that led to a much bigger realization. So many of the topics I've been asked to talk about—grief, motherhood, child loss, CPTSD, he...
Three Tired Moms Trying To Make A Difference
Three tired moms, one microphone, and a whole lot of truth.In this episode, you'll meet my friends Addy and Lauren. We talk about burnout, motherhood, mental health, community, and why The Silent Mother Project is becoming so much more ...
Not Everything Happens Online
A lot has happened since I last hit record.In this episode, I’m catching you up on everything, the chaos, the burnout, the online noise, the personal growth, and the reason I knew something had to change. I’m sharing where I’ve been men...
I Am the Silent Mother
Welcome to Season Three: Life Unmuted.In this opening episode, Sam breaks down the origins of Living Richardson and The Silent Mother Project, and why she’s done shrinking herself to be taken seriously. She speaks candidly about...
When Freedom of Speech Becomes Fear
In this episode of Living Richardson, Sam unpacks what it feels like when the right to speak stops feeling safe. From the murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, to a lo...
Scorched Earth Hysterics
They’ve called me hysterical. They’ve accused me of having a “scorched earth policy.” And most recently, they tried to brand me with “scorched earth hysterics.” But what the world labels as hysteria is often survival.In this episode, I r...
From Survival to Storytelling
In this deeply personal episode, Samantha Richardson pulls back the curtain on her journey - from being the “too much” kid raised in chaos, to surviving childhood abuse and the loss of her first daughter, to building Living Richardson ...
When Healing Feels Like Losing: How I Found Myself In Motherhood
What if healing doesn’t feel like peace, but like grief?In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sam opens up about what it really looks like to heal while mothering. From losing old identities to outgrowing relationships that only valued he...
Turning Pain into Purpose
In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the journey that started sixteen years ago, when I lost my daughter, Kaydance, at just six weeks old. What followed was a lifetime’s worth of grief, growth, silence, survival… and eventually, healing...
Walking Away From My Mother
In this deeply personal episode, I share the moment I realized I had to walk away from my mother, not out of anger, but out of survival. For years, I held on to hope that she would change, that she would finally choose me the way ...
Breaking Free from Shame & Living Authentically with Mo Gandhi
Shame. It’s something so many of us carry—whether it comes from religion, societal expectations, or just the fear of not being "good enough." But what if we could let it go?In this episode, I sit down with Mohammed Gandhi, co-foun...
Finding My Voice: How TikTok Changed My Life
In this episode of Living Richardson, Sam dives into her journey as a creator and how TikTok helped her find her voice and build an incredible community. Sam explores the duality of social media—acknowledging its flaws but ...
CPTSD, Loss, and Survival: Protecting My Family
In today’s episode of Living Richardson, I open up about the deeply personal and emotional toll the defamation lawsuit took on me, especially as someone living with Complex PTSD. I share how the loss of my daughter Kaydance shape...
Call My Lawyer
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 syste...
Podcast Trailer
Welcome to Living Richardson, where life gets real and nothing is off-limits. I’m Sam Richardson—mom, wife, and your go-to for unfiltered conversations about motherhood, marriage, and navigating the unexpected. From battling a de...
Who Is Sam Richardson?
For Lennette.In this season opener of Living Richardson, Sam Richardson is back and ready to catch you up on everything that’s been happening in her world. From the conclusion of a two-year lawsuit to a wild FBI...
Let Them Talk
We have finally reach the season one finale! Sam talks about her most viral panic attack and how she copes with the online hate she receives.
Life After Loss
Trigger Warning: Child LossToday's episode is definitely not for the faint of heart. March 21 was the 14th anniversary of Sam's daughter's (Kaydance) passing. Listen as she opens up and shares her raw feelings about life after loss.
Menstruation & PMDD
Sam explains the menstrual cycle, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and her personal experience.
Keepin' It Spicy
Taken from her personal experience, Sam answer's the popular question, "How to keep your sex life a thing when you have kids?" Listen, as she discusses the struggles and offers advice on the subject.
Living Richardson Live!
A live night out with Sam Richardson, Francine Parr, and Ivy Johnson!
Mental Health & Social Media
The passing of Twitch has left a lot of us feeling shocked, confused, and even angry. Today, Sam dives into her personal experience with her mental health while indulging in social media and being in the limelight.
Q & A with Evangeline
Today's episode features a special guest, Samantha's oldest daughter, Evangeline. The mother daughter duo discuss life as a tween and what it's been like having a influencer mom.