We're Grieving Our Moms: A Conversation with Robyn Isman
Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who WorryShow Notes
Robin and Lynn are joined by fellow anxiety therapist Robyn Isman, not to talk about anxiety, but about the grief over losing their moms. Listeners of the pod know that Robin’s mom died in 2010 and Lynn’s mom died in August 2025, following the death of her dad the previous June. Robyn’s mom died of metastatic breast cancer in November 2024. What’s it like to parent, work, and show up for others while managing such a loss?
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For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
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