Mama Tales
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat started on my Instagram as an occasional storytelling session on life as a new mum has turned into a podcast where more mothers can share their stories and experiences as they navigate motherhood. Mama Tales is here to bring relatable and realistic content to parents adjusting to this new journey!
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EP 64: Different Doesn't Mean Less
April 23, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBTo wrap up our celebration of Autism Awareness Month, I share a conversation I had with Becca, a mum of two navigating life with a son on the spectrum. She shares her unique journey with us on Instagram and through this work, she supports more families dealing with the diagnosis. Check out her work: Mumsnest Kenya Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Pod...
EP 63: The Spectrum - The Cost of Racing an Autistic Child in Kenya
April 16, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis is the second part of Edna's story. For context, make sure you listen to episode 62 before this one You can Edna on Instagram at mothersvoiceke or on YouTube as Chef Myra Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, let me know...
EP 63: The Spectrum - The Cost of Raising an Autistic Child in Kenya
April 16, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis is the second part of Edna's story. For context, make sure you listen to episode 62 before this one You can Edna on Instagram at mothersvoiceke or on YouTube as Chef Myra Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, let me know...
EP 62: The Spectrum- A Mother's Journey with Autism - Part 1
April 09, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBEdna had no idea she was pregnant, but went on to have a beautiful baby girl. When her daughter started walking, they realised that her unique quirks were early signs of autism Reach out to her on her Instagram (@mothersvoiceke) Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got a t...
EP 61: Getting Unstuck - A Story on Fighting Pain and Finding Hope Part 2
March 19, 2024 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHow much do you think it costs to manage Endometriosis in Kenya? Support Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya Join us on the 26th of March for a sit down with Elsie and her doctor. REGISTER HERE Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got a topic you would like covered in this podc...
EP 60:Getting Unstuck - A Story on Fighting Pain and Finding Hope
March 12, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMotherhood came when Elsie was not ready, and when she finally was, a condition within her would make it almost impossible for her to become a mum. She thought that pregnancy would help her finally conquer her painful periods but there was much more to that than she thought. Elsie is the founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya Come hear her story live and learn more about he effects of Endometriosis on a woman's life - REGISTER HERE Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com ...
EP 59: Born Sleeping - A Story of Loss and Rainbows -Part 2
March 05, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBThis is the second and final part of Penny's story, a mum of five (three earth bound and two in heaven) who shares her story on experiencing pregnancy loss at 8 weeks and a still birth at 24 weeks. Here's more on Athrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Check out her work : Screen 'N' Kids Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: mamatalespod@gma...
EP 58: Born Sleeping: A Story of Loss And Rainbows - Part 1
February 27, 2024 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThis episode features a powerful story from Penny, a mum of five who has two babies in heaven. She shares about tow profound losses that happened in her motherhood journey, one at eight weeks and the other at 24 weeks You can find Penny at: https://screensnkids.com/ Here's the book: Childbirth without fear Register for the Endometriosis Event, March 26th: RSVP Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama T...
a little update
February 20, 2024 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBIt feels a little sad that I couldn't show up this week but things happen and I need to take a little pause See you next week
EP 57 (AUDIO): Qn - Why don't we prepare for C-Section births?
February 13, 2024 03:06 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBI was so prepared to deliver my kids vaginally. I did everything you were meant to do but I found myself in Theatre 24 hours after my labor started. I was in for an emergency c-section and for the first time in my pregnancy, I was not prepared Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out...
EP 57 (VIDEO): Question - Why Don't We Prepare Women For C-Sections?
February 12, 2024 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBTHIS IS ORIGINALLY A VIDEO EPISODE YOU CAN FIND IT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL I was so prepared to deliver my kids vaginally. I did everything you were meant to do but I found myself in Theatre 24 hours after my labor started. I was in for an emergency c-section and for the first time in my pregnancy, I was not prepared VIDEO: Here is my little way of preparing you if this is in your future Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure News...
EP 57: Question - Why Don't We Prepare Women For C-Sections?
February 12, 2024 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBI was so prepared to deliver my kids vaginally. I did everything you were meant to do but I found myself in Theatre 24 hours after my labor started. I was in for an emergency c-section and for the first time in my pregnancy, I was not prepared Here is my little way of preparing you if this is in your future Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast ...
EP 56: Ask A Family Lawyer: Co-Parenting in Kenya
February 06, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIf you missed our virtual event, worry not here's everything we learnt about the legal side of co-parenting from family lawyer, Ivy Kathungu. There is a giveaway running, so head on over to our YouTube channel to enter. This one is specific for new mums. Here's the YouTube video You can reach Ivy on Instagram @citybasedlawyer or email her on [email protected] Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mam...
EP 55:A Second Home Birth , Glamorising Motherhood
January 30, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBNicole's back and this time, she talks about her second home birth story and her evolving thoughts on glamorising motherhood Check out her work :https://www.instagram.com/ruby.mamas/ Register for the Co-Parenting 101 session Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got a topic yo...
EP 54: Leaking Milk Out Of A Hole On My Breast
January 23, 2024 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBDid you know that breast engormenrt could lead to surgery? I didn't and neither did Fridah. This is a cautionary tale my friends. Sign up for our upcoming event Ask The Family Lawyer (Co-parenting, maintenance and more): REGISTER FOR FREE: Feb 1st, 7pm Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story...
EP 53: Is This Really Montessori?
January 16, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week's episode looks like it's all about Montessori, but in reality it is all about being in touch with what your child really needs. Are you able to identify it? If you haven't listened to the first part of Gina's story, you might want to start there first. Check out her work: https://www.ourpracticallife.com/ Ask The Family Lawyer (Co-parenting, maintenance and more): REGISTER FOR FREE: Feb 1st, 7pm Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast &...
EP 52: Giving My Kids Better Than I Had
January 10, 2024 09:31 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBGina had a difficult childhood and realised later on that she was neglected emotionally. This past might have had some impact on her journey into motherhood as she champions intentional parenting Check out her work: https://www.ourpracticallife.com/ Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill th...
EP 51 - A Bit Of Self- Reflection
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBNew year, new me-or so I hope. Here's a bit of self reflection. In It I finally understand why picking a school for my daughter is giving me a lot of anxiety, plus things I think I need to get a handle of as this new year begins. Happy 2024 folks! I hope it turns out to be exactly what you need. Here's the YearCompass Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Ta...
EP 50: Things I Shouldn't Have Freaked Out About - Holiday Survival Guide #5
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBWe made it to the end of the year and in this special 50th episode, I and a number of listens look back at the year to reflect on the things we worried about but probably shouldn't have Happy holidays! Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got a topic you would like covered in t...
EP 49: Holidays On The Spectrum - Holiday Survival Guide #4
December 19, 2023 10:26 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe holidays can be overwhelming for everyone but imagine how much more it could be for kids who are on the autistic spectrum? This time of year comes with new sounds, change of schedules, many new faces and new environments. How should parents help their kids navigate these overwhelming time of the year Check out Dr Lema's work: https://www.autismvoiceforchildren.com/ Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]...
EP 48: The Legal Side of Co-Parenting- Holiday Survival Guide #3
December 12, 2023 10:20 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBAccording to research, approximately 30% of children in Kenya live with one biological parent. How then can co- parents best equip themselves when navigating this reality? Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, let me know Sh...
EP 47: The Daughter In Law - Holiday Survival Guide #2
December 05, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBLast year in December, I made a video that I haven't watched since then. In it, I talk about my experience as a daughter in law. I think I had underestimated the toll of joining a new family, especially when their traditions are different from what you grew up knowing and doing for the better part of your life. Leo Tunapika: Check her out on Insta Latest Newsie: When Your Mind Fails Your Body Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure ...
EP 46: School's Out, Now What? Holiday Survival Guide #1
November 28, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis is the first in a series of episodes called "The Holiday Survival Guide" that will run till the end of 2023. This first instalment goes into your child's development needs when they are on school break... or any other time really. Dig in... Here's Mercy's and Cynthia's episode Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: sally@hadithico...
EP 45: How Do Kenyan Doctors Make Money? Home Birth vs Hospital Birth
November 22, 2023 08:51 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBThat's the question our guest today found herself asking when she went round looking for a hospital to give birth. Ofentse's first option was to give birth at home, but just in case that did't work out, she needed a plan B. That is when she discovered the discrepancies between what she would pay in Kenya versus acquiring the same services in her home country, South Africa Check out her work: https://www.instagram.com/ofentsetsipa/ Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram...
Ep 44: A Mother's Guide to Discussing Death with Children
November 14, 2023 14:55 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBCarol's relationship with her mother heavily influenced her to get kids on her own. What she didn't know was that her mother was not going to be there long enough to watch her grandkids grow In spite of her loss, Carol is making sure that her mother's memory will live on in her kids life and through these conversations, she can help them navigate death and grief Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind...
EP 43: Getting Laid Off After Maternity Leave
November 14, 2023 08:56 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBWhat would you do if you lost your job right after you had your baby? This was Mercy's reality. She was doing her masters, her husband was jobless and they were new parents to a three month old. Her's is a story, of reliance of trust and of triumph Check out her work here: https://beingwithmercymandela.wordpress.com/ Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales...
EP 42: How One Month Turned Into Ten Years
October 31, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWhen Sharon went for a work trip to Uganda in her early twenties, she had no idea that she was going to make this place her second home. From the insane party life, to the calm and collected people, she felt at home and found her forever family there. This is the story of that some times difficult journey of integration Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Ta...
EP 41: Baby Akinyemi Part 2: Five Weeks In
October 30, 2023 16:28 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWhen we first met Tom (Nigerian) and Kalpa(Indian) in episode 28, they were heavily pregnant and anxious to bring in their little boy into the world. In this episode, I catch up with them five weeks after his birth to see how they are settling in to the role of parents. Gone are their anxieties of how he would fit into the world. All they are looking forward to now is simple things like him holding his neck up by himself. Check out their YouTube channel: Chennai to Lagos Pod's links Web...
Baby Akinyemi Part 2: Five Weeks In
October 24, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWhen we first met Tom (Nigerian) and Kalpa(Indian) in episode 28, they were heavily pregnant and anxious to bring in their little boy into the world. In this episode, I catch up with them five weeks after his birth to see how they are settling in to the role of parents. Gone are their anxieties of how he would fit into the world. All they are looking forward to now is simple things like him holding his neck up by himself. Check out their YouTube channel: Chennai to Lagos Pod's links Web...
EP 40: How Well Do You Know Your Mum?
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode, I share a conversation I had with June and Ciku, authors of a journal that seeks to take us on a journey of deepening our relationships with our mothers You can find the journal at:https://www.instagram.com/hiistoryyetu/ Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got...
EP 40: How Well Do you Know Your Mum?
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode, I share a conversation I had with June and Ciku author of a journal that seeks on taking us on a journey of deepening our relationships with our mothers You can find the journal at:https://www.instagram.com/hiistoryyetu/ Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got...
EP 39: If I Don't Do It, Nobody Can
October 10, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBMichelle is a young mother in Nairobi working hard to do it all. Be a present and able mum, become CEO soon and have a thriving career. This chase has been anything but smooth, but she chooses to push through anyway. Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fill this out Got a topic you would lik...
EP 38: What Mistakes Will We Make As Parents
October 03, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBEarlier this year, I sat down with parents and shared about the fears and potential mistakes we were afraid of making. We did this to help us label our potential pitfalls and in doing so, hopefully work at avoiding them. This is a product of that event. Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your story! Fi...
This Is Why Mama Tales Exists
September 26, 2023 17:38 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBIn a world that underestimates the impact of motherhood, this is the space where moments of self discovery, love and vulnerability are celebrated. When a mum shares her tale, magic happens!
EP 37: I Found Out I Was Pregnant At 8 Months
August 08, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBSylvia was your typical 20 something year old woman in campus. She enjoyed spending Time with her friends, she loved going out clubbing, she was in a relationship with a man that she considered her best friend. Life was good! However, there was a nagging feeling that things weren’t right. She couldn’t quite put her finger on it but something was happening in her body. Convinced that she might be suffering from Stomach cancer, her parents accompanied her to a clinic to get check out only for...
I Found Out I Was Pregnant At 8 Months
August 08, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBSylvia was your typical 20 something year old woman in campus. She enjoyed spending Time with her friends, she loved going out clubbing, she was in a relationship with a man that she considered her best friend. Life was good! However, there was a nagging feeling that things weren’t right. She couldn’t quite put her finger on it but something was happening in her body. Convinced that she might be suffering from Stomach cancer, her parents accompanied her to a clinic to get check out only for...
A Tale of Solitude and Double Joy
July 25, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIn this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Esther, a courageous young woman who received life-altering news - she was expecting twins. Amid the excitement of double blessings, she found herself navigating through a tough and lonely pregnancy, facing unique challenges and emotions on her own. VOTE FOR THE PODCAST: Rising Talent of the Year - Mama Tales By Sally Kuria Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter ...
EP 36: A Tale of Solitude and Double Joy
July 25, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIn this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Esther, a courageous young woman who received life-altering news - she was expecting twins. Amid the excitement of double blessings, she found herself navigating through a tough and lonely pregnancy, facing unique challenges and emotions on her own. VOTE FOR THE PODCAST: Rising Talent of the Year - Mama Tales By Sally Kuria Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter ...
EP 35: Single Motherhood Doesn't Make Me Desperate
July 04, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe last thing Angela thought she would be at 22 is a mother. Motherhood forced her to grow up fast as her son would need her. Soon after his birth, she found herself single and had to reconcile with the fact that her life took a path different than what she envisioned for herself. In her story, she talks about the reality faced by many single mothers trying to build a family for their kids in a world that doesn't necessarily welcome them. Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com I...
Single Motherhood Doesn't Make Me Desperate
July 04, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe last thing Angela thought she would be at 22 is a mother. Motherhood forced her to grow up fast as her son would need her. Soon after his birth, she found herself single and had to reconcile with the fact that her life took a path different than what she envisioned for herself. In her story, she talks about the reality faced by many single mothers trying to build a family for their kids in a world that doesn't necessarily welcome them. Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com I...
A Dad Talking About Fatherhood
June 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn honour of Father's Day this year, I talk to a dad who had no intention on ever having kids, but found himself with two. He talks about the hopelessness that fatherhood sometimes brings, the joy of seeing his kids and how society - and at one point his son would not allow him to be the father he needs to be. Check out his instagram page @growingfather Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behi...
EP 34: A Dad Talking About Fatherhood
June 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn honour of Father's Day this year, I talk to a dad who had no intention on ever having kids, but found himself with two. He talks about the hopelessness that fatherhood sometimes brings, the joy of seeing his kids and how society - and at one point his son would not allow him to be the father he needs to be. Check out his instagram page @growingfather Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behi...
EP 33: Let's Talk About Food
June 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBFood is such big part of our motherhood journey. What you eat can prepare your body to conceive. Figuring out what to eat when you are pregnant can be all consuming. Is eating for two really a thing? Let's not even talk about all the things we are expected to eat or not eat once the baby comes. I sit down with a nutritionist to learn or unlearn a lot of ideas I had around food and motherhood. I hope this episode turns out to be a useful resource to you too. Check out KulaZuri Nutrition here ...
Let's Talk About Food
June 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBFood is such big part of our motherhood journey. What you eat can prepare your body to conceive. Figuring out what to eat when you are pregnant can be all consuming. Is eating for two really a thing? Let's not even talk about all the things we are expected to eat or not eat once the baby comes. I sit down with a nutritionist to learn or unlearn a lot of ideas I had around food and motherhood. I hope this episode turns out to be a useful resource to you too. Check out KulaZuri Nutrition here ...
A Mother and Her Daughter - Part 2
May 23, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis is part two of my mother's parenting journey- an exercise using a journal called " My Remarkable Mum, This is Your Story" by Ciku and Jane (HiiStory Yetu) For the second part she talks about the any similarities we could have shared as kids, moments I made her proud and those I disappointed her. She also shares about the tough times in her motherhood journey and the things she could have done differently Check out the book here: https://www.instagram.com/hiistoryyetu/ Kindly mention my...
EP 32: A Mother and Her Daughter - Part 2
May 23, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis is part two of my mother's parenting journey- an exercise using a journal called " My Remarkable Mum, This is Your Story" by Ciku and Jane (HiiStory Yetu) For the second part she talks about the any similarities we could have shared as kids, moments I made her proud and those I disappointed her. She also shares about the tough times in her motherhood journey and the things she could have done differently Check out the book here: https://www.instagram.com/hiistoryyetu/ Kindly mention my...
A Mother and Her Daughter - Part 1
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBFor Mother's Day this year, I feature someone very special, my mother. I have an interesting relationship with my mother. We talk almost every day, we have little secrets between us but one thing I always say is that we are different. I probably say this because I do not really know her. All I know about her life is the little she has shared with me over the years. I know she had a tough upbringing, with no relationship with her parents. I know losing my father eight years ago has made her ...
EP 31: A Mother and Her Daughter - Part 1
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBFor Mother's Day this year, I feature someone very special, my mother. I have an interesting relationship with my mother. We talk almost every day, we have little secrets between us but one thing I always say is that we are different. I probably say this because I do not really know her. All I know about her life is the little she has shared with me over the years. I know she had a tough upbringing, with no relationship with her parents. I know losing my father eight years ago has made her ...
EP 30: Knocked Up and Broke
May 09, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThe last thing Vanessa thought she would be doing at 23 is preparing for the birth of her son. Instead of hiding in a corner, panicking about the drastic change coming her way., she shared her journey on YouTube, which is where I first met her-and I was hooked. Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your sto...
Knocked Up and Broke
May 09, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThe last thing Vanessa thought she would be doing at 23 is preparing for the birth of her son. Instead of hiding in a corner, panicking about the drastic change coming her way., she shared her journey on YouTube, which is where I first met her-and I was hooked. Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: [email protected] Share your sto...