The Yes Theory Podcast Ep. 1 Losing My Mother - Thomas and Staffan discuss Thomas’s loss, grief and courage through the pain
Sep 14, 2025
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Helena's Way Of Truly Seeing People
- Thomas describes his mother Helena as deeply perceptive, loving, and uniquely able to make people feel seen.
- He credits her curiosity and emotional presence for shaping his family and his own life.
Learning As A Ritual, Not Punishment
- Helena taught Thomas learning techniques like mind maps and turned homework into playful rituals.
- Small creative systems helped him overcome dyslexia and feel safe while learning.
The Day The Diagnosis Arrived
- Thomas recounts the day his mother was diagnosed and the household's immediate shock and pain.
- He recalls the room's domino of family members learning the news and going into denial and panic.