Rediscover Joy

Danielle Snelling's Journey: Building Motherless Daughters Australia (MDA)

Cait Wotherspoon Season 1 Episode 6

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Danielle Snelling, who faced the profound loss of her mother, Rosa, to cancer at 23. Struggling to find support tailored to daughters grieving maternal loss, Danielle co-founded Motherless Daughters Australia (MDA). This charity now connects over 13,000 women, offering a supportive community through online groups, programs, events, and resources. Danielle shares her personal journey, the impact of her mother’s death, and how MDA has become a lifeline for many.

Topics Covered:

  • Danielle’s Experience: An intimate discussion on maternal loss.
  • Impact on Daughters: Exploring unique grief challenges.
  • Motherless Daughters Australia: The founding story and mission.
  • How Grief Shows Up: Understanding varied expressions of grief.
  • Grief is Not a Mental Illness: Why grief is a natural process.
  • Mother’s Day: Reflecting on its origins and significance.
  • Resources & Events: Tools and events to support women.

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Hello, I'm Cait Wotherspoon, your host. My show is a compassionate space discussing often-taboo topics like death, dying, and grief. I provide a platform for both those experiencing grief and professionals supporting them. My mission is to normalize these conversations, encouraging deep dialogue about experiences and emotions usually kept private. This podcast aims to inspire deeper, meaningful conversations in your life.

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