Episode Title Options:

• Should We Listen to Our Mothers? A Legacy of Love and Strength with Jackie Tantillo
• The Golden Thread of Motherhood: Lessons from a Large Family with Jackie Tantillo
• Rewriting the Mother Code Through Communication and Forgiveness with Jackie Tantillo
• Growing Up with Seven Siblings: A Story of Family, Creativity, and Connection with Jackie Tantillo

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jackie Tantillo, the host and executive producer of the award-winning podcast,

Should Have Listen to My Mother. Jackie shares the beautiful and dynamic story of her upbringing as the youngest of seven children and the profound impact of her mother, Linda—a trailblazing, creative, and forward-thinking woman who worked for the Rockefeller Foundation in Peru before raising her family.

Our conversation explores the "golden thread" that connects us all through our relationship with our mothers, whether that bond was a source of strength or a challenge to overcome. Jackie reflects on how her mother’s love for music and conversation inspired her own four-decade career in broadcasting. We also discuss the vital importance of family rituals, the lessons learned from having five older sisters, and how her mother modeled challenging the status quo, both in her community and her faith. After six seasons of her podcast, Jackie shares her biggest takeaways on motherhood, forgiveness, and the power of truly listening.

You'll also hear about:

• (04:32) How Jackie's mother, Linda, and a house filled with music inspired her career in radio.
• (07:09) The incredible story of Jackie's mother, a forward-thinking linguist and world traveler who raised seven children.
• (13:34) The common paradigm of mothers who encourage their children but struggle to give themselves the same love and support.
• (24:14) The power of nightly family dinners (with no TV!) to foster deep connection and conversation.
• (32:45) What it was like growing up with five older sisters who acted as "second mothers".
• (37:21) Key lessons Jackie has learned after six seasons of listening to guests share stories about their mothers.
• (45:39) Jackie’s powerful interpretation of "Rewrite the Mother Code" and the importance of apologizing to your children.

Don't miss this heartwarming and insightful exploration of family, legacy, and the enduring influence of our mothers.

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