# The Moth Podcast: More Mothers

An episode of [The Moth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/275699983), 16 May 2025, 26 min.

Audio: https://pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/pscrb.fm/rss/p/serve.castfire.com/audio/8209179/8209179_2026-04-13-035619.192.mp3?rssID=6066

On this episode… more mothers.. A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Mama Bears” - where we shared some stories about the archetype of protective mothers. But, for Mother’s Day, we’re expanding that category… with stories about how being a mom, and having a mom, can be a lot. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson. Storytellers: Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man. Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues. Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom. Podcast # 918

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