Maternal Instinct

Maternal Instinct

From Stories From The Stage by GBH

December 22, 2025 · 28 min · Season 6 · Episode 14

About this episode

The episode explores themes of resilience in family dynamics through personal stories of loss and strength.

Joy proves that family is built through resilience as much as biology; Trish becomes both Mum and Dad after the sudden loss of her husband; and Julia finds strength in letting go after a pregnancy heartbreak.

People in this episode

Guests: Trish, Julia

Topics covered

  • family
  • resilience
  • loss
  • strength
  • letting go
  • parenting

Keywords

  • maternal instinct
  • family
  • resilience
  • loss
  • parenting
  • strength
  • letting go

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