89. The grief for a mother who's still alive

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully · Apr 28, 2026 · 18m

Mother's Day is coming — and for some of us, it lands with a kind of grief that's almost impossible to explain. This episode was inspired by a deeply moving session with our Untethered alum group: a community of women navigating dysfunctional or estranged relationships with their moms. If you're a mom who has a hard relationship with your mom, this one's for you — and it might be the most important thing you share this season.

Key Points

What it means to be an "Apple" — and why having a space where you don't have to explain yourself is everything

The bucket that only your mother can fill…