“Thank You, Mama” Podcast

In “Thank You, Mama”, Ana interviews women from all around the world about the most important lessons they learned from their mothers.

The grief of loss drove Ana to create her podcast: When her mother, iconic artist and actress Jagoda Kaloper, passed away, one of her biggest fears was forgetting the lessons she taught her. Talking with friends, it became obvious to Ana how important this topic is to women - but we never put it into words. This is why she decided to create a podcast as a global platform for women to share their mothers’ wisdom, and inspire other women through their mothers’ life-lessons - whatever lives they lived and whatever their relationships look like.

The podcast has reached the Top 10 Personal Journals on Apple Podcasts in 7 countries, won three international awards, and has an audience in over 80 countries. 

Author Sanaë Lemonie shares lessons from her Japanese mom who, in her third act, became happier she’s ever been.

Psychoanalyst and author of “Emotional Inheritance” Dr. Galit Atlas talks about the ways our ancestors' experiences shape our lives, and shares her Syrian/Israeli mom’s lessons.

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Best-selling author, book critic and journalist, Meredith Maran, shares a deeply inspiring story about how, after a lifetime of aversions, she and her mom became friends when Meredith was 69 and Rita 93.

Holistic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specialized in trauma-integration, Marcelle Little, talks about her American mom who nursed her husband during his battle with HIV and AIDS, and later fought her own battle with addiction.

Lawyer Ashura Kayupayupa talks about her Tanzanian mother who, after widowed, was disowned by her family and subjected to witch-hunt.

Molecular Biologist Dr. Özlem Yüce Petronczki talks about her Turkish mom who, herself illiterate, gently supported her three daughters to reach highest academic and professional achievements.

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Ana’s guests range from CEOs, professors, scientists, Hollywood actresses, stay-at-home moms and rock stars from 60 different countries. In our conversations, we talk about our mothers’ life stories and lessons, but also about critical issues such as women’s rights, racism, immigration, domestic violence, arranged marriages, addiction, sex education, and mental health.

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Whats The Word On “Thank You, Mama”

  • Definitely try this one! A wonderful tribute to mothers, and all the things they taught us directly and indirectly. Ana is a great host, with lots of interesting and diverse guests.

    JDesgran, 04/07/2022

  • Wonderful ! Ana creates a beautiful space for inspiring, deep, uplifting conversations. Such a wonderful way to celebrate mamas from all over the world.

    kat, 04/04/2022

  • "Great podcast!!!!! Love this concept and interviews! Ana is a wonderful host. So open and vulnerable with her guests"

    Barbara Steve, 04/01/2022

  • "Mothers play a role in making the world what it is - we already know this. But there's a beauty in the way Ana sets out to capture the stories of mothers - often through the lens of those who call them mothers..."

    Mo, 10/20/2021