Our Mothers Ourselves podcast

Our Mothers Ourselves

Katie Hafner -- longtime New York Times reporter and author of "Mother Daughter Me" -- interviews the offspring of one extraordinary mother. The concept is simple. And sometimes simple turns profound.

Katie Hafner -- longtime New York Times reporter and author of "Mother Daughter Me" -- interviews the offspring of one extraordinary mother. The concept is simple. And sometimes simple turns profound.

 

#60

Happy Mother's Day: Nancy Adler, Who Mastered the Balancing Act of Work and Motherhood

Nancy Adler was a renowned health psychologist who documented the powerful role that educa... more

12 May 2024

37 MINS

37:46

12 May 2024


#59

The "Relentlessly Positive" Yvonne Young Clark – A Conversation with Carol Lawson

A companion interview to Season 3 of <a href='http://www.lostwomenofscience.org'>Lost Wome... more

27 Oct 2022

32 MINS

32:13

27 Oct 2022


#58

For Father's Day. Talmadge Everett King Sr.: "If Your Father Builds a Wooden House...."

Two years ago, to mark Father’s Day, I sat in the closet I’m sitting in now (which you can... more

19 Jun 2022

39 MINS

39:39

19 Jun 2022


#57

Eve Metz's Hidden History. A conversation with Julie Metz

Several years ago, Julie Metz found something in the back of a drawer among her mother's s... more

27 Apr 2022

35 MINS

35:26

27 Apr 2022


#56

Mary Trageser, Self-Deprecating Matriarch. A Conversation with Charlie Trageser

Mary Trageser is about to celebrate her 100th birthday this April, but she doesn't want an... more

03 Feb 2022

30 MINS

30:53

03 Feb 2022


#55

Gladys Barry, aka Omaha Gigi, Grandma Poker Player. A Conversation With Michele Barry

Some women take up crafting or knitting or volunteering in their later years. For Gladys B... more

25 Jan 2022

30 MINS

30:19

25 Jan 2022


#54

Dorothy Nayer, Brave Survivor. A conversation with Louise Nayer

Dorothy Nayer was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania and into her twenties, life bumped along. ... more

06 Jan 2022

36 MINS

36:08

06 Jan 2022


#53

Joy Liasson, whose warmth carries on. A conversation with Mara Liasson

Joy Liasson was born in Pittsburgh in 1926, a child of the Depression.  She was an aspirin... more

03 Dec 2021

35 MINS

35:21

03 Dec 2021


#52

Ginny Hughes, Unflappable Mom. A Conversation with Mallory Woodruff

When Ginny Hughes's oldest daughter, Mallory, was born, she  knew something was terribly w... more

04 Nov 2021

39 MINS

39:06

04 Nov 2021


#51

Barbara Van Dusen, the Jackpot of Moms. A Conversation With Lisa Van Dusen

I've known Lisa Van Dusen for nearly 40 years, and I've always loved the way Lisa talks ab... more

07 Oct 2021

35 MINS

35:33

07 Oct 2021


#50

Valerie Jarrett, Political Rock Star and Rock-Stable Mom. A Conversation With Laura Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett  needs very little introduction. She's been a political force since the 19... more

09 Sep 2021

36 MINS

36:12

09 Sep 2021


#49

Benter Akoth, Determined to Educate Girls. A Conversation with Enos Magaga.

Benter Akoth was born and lives in Kenya, where education is often seen as an opportunity ... more

26 Aug 2021

30 MINS

30:44

26 Aug 2021


#48

Rita Kelly Mullan, Agent of Peaceable Change. A Conversation With Bronagh Hanley

Rita Kelly Mullan worked as a nurse, founded the nonprofit <a href='http://www.irishnation... more

12 Aug 2021

33 MINS

33:46

12 Aug 2021


#47

Molly Luther, Passionate Composer. A Conversation with Meg Luther Lindholm

In her late 30s Molly Luther went back to school to become a composer. It was the 1950s an... more

29 Jul 2021

30 MINS

30:28

29 Jul 2021


#46

Alice Davidson, Send-Back Queen. A Conversation with Sara Davidson

Author and journalist <a href='https://www.saradavidson.com/'>Sara Davidson</a> is an awar... more

15 Jul 2021

32 MINS

32:20

15 Jul 2021


#45

Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Religious Leader. A Conversation with Erin Prophet

There is so much fascination around cults and extreme religions in popular culture, with m... more

01 Jul 2021

32 MINS

32:35

01 Jul 2021


#44

Where is Mother Mine?

We've heard from some of you that having Mother Mine episodes mixed in with Our Mothers Ou... more

25 Jun 2021

00 MINS

00:36

25 Jun 2021


#43

Luca Di Pietro: Creating community around food. A Conversation with Isabella Di Pietro

Although we usually celebrate mothers here on Our Mothers Ourselves, once a year for Fathe... more

20 Jun 2021

31 MINS

31:06

20 Jun 2021


#42

Parental Alienation: When Divorcing Parents Go Too Far

Divorce is hard on anyone, and sometimes the children of divorce become pawns in their par... more

03 Jun 2021

30 MINS

30:40

03 Jun 2021


#41

Linda Heidenreich, A Life Fully Lived. A Conversation with Brittany Zaccagnini

This week, Katie Semro, from the <a href='https://www.outofmanypresents.org/mothermine'>Mo... more

20 May 2021

30 MINS

30:35

20 May 2021