Generational Love and Pain: A Conversation With My Dad

Generational Love and Pain: A Conversation With My Dad

In this deeply personal episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love, Adell Coleman sits down with her father, Richard, affectionately known as "8 Ball," for an honest, unscripted conversation about family, grief, and the people who shape us. Together, they reflect on cherished memories, from family pool tournaments and spontaneous walks through Washington, D.C., to the playful wrestling matches and everyday moments that defined their relationship. Through laughter, storytelling, and reflection, they revisit the women who helped shape their family and the lessons that continue to guide them. The conversation also explores the profound losses that forever changed their family, including the devastating death of Dominique and the grief that followed. Adell and Richard speak candidly about what it means to lose the people who feel like our "main parts," the ways grief can ripple through generations, and how showing up for one another can make all the difference when life feels unbearable. This intimate father daughter conversation is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of heartbreak, love, vulnerability, and the stories we share can help us hold on, heal, and move forward together. To Katherine Simms, Domonique Coleman and Elaine Coleman 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: 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: The Truth I Had to Find:

In this bonus clip, Mo Love shares her journey of uncovering the truth about her mother's death from AIDS. She reflects on how stigma, grief, and a desire to protect loved ones may have influenced what family members chose to share or keep hidden. This candid conversation explores the lasting impact of silence, the search for answers, and the power of understanding one's own story. Check out the full episode: Tell Me Anyway Navigating Loss As A Child [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-anyway-navigating-loss-as-a-child/id1869451528?i=1000772019451&l=vi] Personal Reflection for Dolores Wade Simmons 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 1. iamadellcoleman [https://www.instagram.com/iamadellcoleman/] 2. echesofherpodcast.com [echesofherpodcast.com] 3. Echoes of Her Collective [https://www.instagram.com/echoesofhercollective/] Distribution: TCF Global

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