Tell Me Anyway: Navigating Loss As A Child

Tell Me Anyway: Navigating Loss As A Child

What happens when the people around you try to protect you from the truth, but all you want is honesty? In this powerful episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom With Love, Mo Love reflects on losing her mother, Lillian Dolores Wade Simmons, at just ten years old and the challenges of navigating grief as a child. She shares her frustration with the adults around her who withheld information, believing they were protecting her from pain. Instead, their silence left her with unanswered questions and a deeper sense of confusion. Mo explains why children deserve honest, age-appropriate conversations about loss and why, sometimes, the most compassionate thing we can do is simply tell them anyway. Mo also reflects on growing up and discovering new layers of her mother's story. Through memories shared by family, friends, and community members, she learned that her mother was not only a loving parent and professional but also a vibrant, outgoing woman who touched countless lives. This heartfelt conversation explores childhood grief, truth-telling, healing, family legacy, and the importance of allowing children to be part of their own grief journey.s To Lillian Dolores Wade Simmon with Love Host: Adell Coleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/?hl=en] Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: IG: molovethegemini [https://www.instagram.com/molovethegemimi/] Adell's info Social media : IG * iamadellcoleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/] Join the Collective * Echoes Of Her Collective [https://www.instagram.com/echoesofhercollective/?hl=zh-hk] Website * echoesofherpodcast.com [https://www.echoesofherpodcast.com/] Read the Blog: On My Momma [https://iamadellelaine.substack.com/] Distribution: TCF Global

Bonus: My Momma told me to Call His Momma

In this special bonus episode of Echoes of Her, Adell Coleman and her aunt, Gwen Gaston Gray, reflect on the powerful connection between motherhood, memory, and generational wisdom. Gwen shares her emotional childbirth experience, including the frightening onset of preeclampsia, and the care and guidance she received from both her mother and mother-in-law during that vulnerable time. Together, they discuss how the lessons, instincts, and love passed down from the women who raised them continue to shape how they mother today. This intimate conversation is a touching reminder that even after loss, a mother’s voice and influence never truly leave us. Check out the full episode The Music Within [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-music-within/id1869451528?i=1000769823026] Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/?hl=en] Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: Guest Gwen Gaston-Gray Social: @gwen8187 [https://www.instagram.com/gwen8197/] Adell's info Social media : IG * iamadellcoleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/] Join the Collective * Echoes Of Her Collective [https://www.instagram.com/echoesofhercollective/?hl=zh-hk] Website * echoesofherpodcast.com [https://www.echoesofherpodcast.com/] Read the Blog: On My Momma [https://iamadellelaine.substack.com/] Distribution: TCF Global

The Music Within

In this heartfelt episode of Echoes of Her, host Adell Coleman speaks with her aunt, Gwen Gaston Gray, about the life and legacy of her mother, Mary Genell Adams Gaston. Gwen reflects on how her mother was truly meant to be a mother, nurturing, intuitive, loving, and deeply devoted to her children and family. Music is at the center of their bond, serving as a source of joy, healing, and connection across generations. From Mary’s time as lead singer of the Adams Sisters to the powerful moment the family sang together at her bedside as she took her final breath, Gwen shares how music continues to keep her mother’s spirit alive. The conversation explores grief, resilience, and the enduring legacy of love carried through both family and song. Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. To Mary Genell Gaston with Love Host: Adell Coleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/?hl=en] Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: IG: @gwen8197 [https://www.instagram.com/gwen8197/] Adell's info Social media : IG * iamadellcoleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/] Join the Collective * Echoes Of Her Collective [https://www.instagram.com/echoesofhercollective/?hl=zh-hk] Website * echoesofherpodcast.com [https://www.echoesofherpodcast.com/] Read the Blog: On My Momma [https://iamadellelaine.substack.com/] Distribution: TCF Global

Ready Or Not...Grief Will Find You Anyway

In this episode, Adell chats with Ke'Shawn Hill-Adamson Certified Grief Coach, Educator, and author of the book MY LOVE LETTERS TO THE GRIEVING: YOU ARE NOT ALONE [https://unstuckworldwide.com/books/] They explore what it means to finally give your pain a voice. Through an honest and reflective conversation, they discuss the ways people carry silent struggles while still showing up for the world, chasing success, and reaching major milestones. Beneath the achievements, however, can be unspoken hurt, isolation, and emotional exhaustion that often go unseen. This episode is a reminder that healing begins when we stop suffering in silence and allow ourselves to be heard. It’s a powerful conversation about vulnerability, emotional honesty, and the courage it takes to acknowledge pain while navigating life, career, and personal growth. Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. To Minnie Ruth with Love Host: Adell Coleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/?hl=en] Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: Grief.com [https://grief.com/]. Dougy Center [https://www.dougy.org/] Guest Ke'Shawn Hill-Adamson Get the Book:My Love Letters to the Grieving: You Are Not Alone [Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: Guest Marisa Renee Lee Get the Book: Waiting for Dawn Marissa's Substack: Holding Both Visit Marisa's website marisareneelee.com IG: MarissaReneeLee Adell's info Social media : IG iamadellcoleman Join the Collective Echoes Of Her Collective Website echoesofherpodcast.com Read the Blog: On My Momma Distribution: TCF Global] Visit Ke'Shawns website unstuckworldwide.com [https://unstuckworldwide.com/] IG: unstuck_worldwide [https://www.instagram.com/unstuck_worldwide/] Adell's info Social media : IG * iamadellcoleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/] Join the Collective * Echoes Of Her Collective [https://www.instagram.com/echoesofhercollective/?hl=zh-hk] Website * echoesofherpodcast.com [https://www.echoesofherpodcast.com/] Read the Blog: On My Momma [https://iamadellelaine.substack.com/] Distribution: TCF Global

Good Night Nana: Convos with My 5 Year Old

Adell Coleman shares a warm and heartfelt conversation with her daughter, Zora (Coco), as they talk about family, memories, and the grandmother Zora knows through stories. Filled with humor, curiosity, and genuine love, this episode offers a touching look at how family stories can keep connections strong across generations. Blending meaningful reflection with lighthearted moments, Echoes of Her creates space for honest conversations about love, legacy, and healing. This episode invites listeners into a beautiful journey of remembering, sharing, and celebrating the people who continue to shape our lives. Host: Adell Coleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/?hl=en] Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Adell's info Social media : IG * iamadellcoleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/] Join the Collective * Echoes Of Her Collective [https://www.instagram.com/echoesofhercollective/?hl=zh-hk] Website * echoesofherpodcast.com [https://www.echoesofherpodcast.com/] Read the Blog: On My Momma [https://iamadellelaine.substack.com/] Distribution TCF Global