Best Monicah Remmy Jane Podcasts (2024)

We are almost one year too late to this challenge, but either way we are jumping on the wagon. Join us on this episode for a good laugh and thought provoking insights.

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Rasism at work 1:46:14

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Something awkward has happened or has been said at work with regards to race. You understand that it's wrong but you don't have the words to describe it. How do you go about the situation? Who do you report to?

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Period stigma 1:00:29

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Today we are relieving some of the 'traumas' around menstruation that we have gone through over the years. Sadly the taboo around menstruation and menstrual hygiene continues, but we hope that by sharing our experience openly we can play a role in ending the stigma.

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Prenups! 1:01:38

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To sign or not to sign?

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Raising multicultural kids 1:04:06

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It's one thing torn between 2 cultures as an adult, then the kids come along and there is a whole new set of challenges. This week we are joined by a special guest as we discuss how we are navigating cultural differences as we raise our kids.

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What's the worst lie you've ever told? 1:14:55

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The title says it all! This week we are sharing our petty lies, so get ready for a good laugh.

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Raising multilingual kids 1:12:12

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How many languages can you speak fluently? Now imagine having to teach your kids your mother tongue in a 'foreign' country and with limited resources. This week we are discussing the ups and downs we face in our journey of raising multilingual kids.

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Ep.37 F.W.B: a candid conversation 1:05:56

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Our S.2 debut will arouse your emotions, drop your jaw open and have you rolling on the floor with laughter. Join us as we discuss the rules of engagement of friends with benefits relationships.

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Ep.36: Labour migration in Finland 1:08:32

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Statistics show that the working age group in Finland is rapidly ageing. It is also a fact that Finland needs immigrants to support it’s workforce. As foreigners living and working in Finland we cannot help but wonder, how is Finland going to achieve this goal with all the ’roadblocks’ that immigrants face while pursuing their careers in Finland?…

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Ep.35: Questioning relationship norms. 56:22

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Is there a right way to love or be loved? On this episode we are discussing different aspects of relationships. We all have different needs yet we are conditioned to believe that there is only one right way in a relationship.

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Ep.34:Transactional relationships with parents 49:18

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Do you owe your parents financially for raising you? Why do some parents demand a randsome for the cost of upbringing their children? It’s high time we set bounderies with our parents, especially when it comes to money.

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Ep.33: Stereotyping 54:12

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How do you feel when people make assumptions of you based on how you look, where you come from, your name…? Have you found yourself doing the same? Join us and hear our experiences and how we are trying to do and be better with regards to stereotyping.

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Ep.32: Money money money. 1:09:48

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Can we all agree that money can and will buy you happiness? Then why is there a taboo about liking money and talking openly about it?

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Ep.31: Who's dumber now? 58:02

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We are taking it easy with some fun facts. Get ready to be informed and have a good dose of laughter.

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Ep.30: War is bad 55:51

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We do not condone war in any form. Every person in a war torn country deserves to be helped. However, there are some things we need to set straight... Join us on this weeks episode as we give out take on the issues around the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

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Ep.29: Would you pay for sex? 1:10:21

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Why is commercial sex still a taboo yet we are ok with accepting favours and gifts in exchange for sexual pleasure? Join us this week as we discuss our views on commercial sex.

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Ep. 29: Success is... 45:27

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What does success mean to you? Is it having material wealth, a good education or is it synonymous to happiness? Join us as we discuss how we define success.

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Ep. 27: Women, are we our own worst enemy? 55:41

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With all the gender disparities in the world, could it be that women are the catalyst to the inequalities? We need to unite as women and stop waiting for the men to save us.

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Ep. 26: Things we are unlearning: lacking boundaries. 1:02:30

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Do you find yourself having difficulties setting boundaries? Find out what we are unlearning on this weeks episode.

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Ep. 25: Torn between 2 homes. 51:27

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So we've lived in Finland for so long and as expected, there are things we still miss about Kenya. But on the other hand, there are things in Finland we just wish we could have when we are in Kenya. Can you relate?

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Ep. 24: We are done with this sh*t! 1:06:39

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This week we are discussing the things we went through growing up that we would want to end with our generation.

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Ep.23: The workplace: Toxicity at work. 1:15:04

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We are starting a short series about the work environment. To kick off we discuss the unhealthy work place. The things that we feel that make a work place toxic.

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Ep. 22: We wouldn’t have it any other way. 53:30

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This week we are discussing the values we got from our upbringing that we would want to carry forward to the next generation.

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Ep. 21: The pressure to get married. 1:00:23

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Join us this week as we discuss the pressure that women are constantly under when it comes to marriage. Can we/society stop doing this to women!

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Ep. 20: We are tired of the pandemic! 1:17:56

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It's been 3 years since 'Rona' arrived. How has it shaped your life? What are your thoughts (then vs now) on the progress of the pandemic? Will this rollercoaster ever come to an end?

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Ep. 19: Best friends...is it still a thing? 1:17:11

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It's valentine's season and this week we are talking about friendships. What is it that you bring to the friendship table and how have your friendships evolved over the years?

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Ep. 18: Dr. Dre among other stories. 54:34

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Have you heard of Drake's alleged story of sperm theft? Have you heard of spermjacking and would you do it to your partner? And what do you think of sex before marriage?

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Ep. 17: Death and Dying. 1:08:30

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This week are talking about death. Something so natural yet so uncomfortable to talk about. Shouldn't we normalize talking about and preparing for death before it even happens?

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Ep. 16: Things we are unlearning: Invalidating feelings. 59:04

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Have you/has anyone ever tried to disregard your feelings by telling you that the situation could have been worse or others have it worse? Why do we do this to each other? Is it something that we have learnt over the years and accepted it to be appropriate? Join us in the discussion as we unlearn the unhealthy habit of invalidating feelings.…

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Ep. 15: Catching up. 51:57

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Happy new year guys. 2022 is here and we are excited that you are here with us. What have you been up to over Christmas and what are you aspiring for 2022? Join us on the first episode of the year and find out what we have been up to.

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Ep. 14: What is Christmas? 54:17

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It's that time of the year again when we are putting up lights, spending money ridiculously and everyone is merry, but the real question is what does Christmas really mean to you?

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Ep. 13: Reproductive Health 1:15:03

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On this episode we discuss Reproductive health which is the ability to have responsible, satisfying and safe sex life. We will be demystifying misconceptions around contraceptives and the right to enjoy sex. NB: this episode includes insights from Ruth Kamau, a sexual and reproductive health and rights advocate based in Kenya. You can connect with …

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Ep. 12: Unpopular opinions 57:22

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This week we are taking a break from the heavy topics and bringing some laughter to the conversations. Join us as we discuss some of our unpopular opinions.

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Ep. 11: 'Dowry' 1:17:25

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Today we talk about bride price or bride token commonly known as dowry in the Kenyan society. As we discuss our contradictive opinions on 'dowry', we are joined by our very first guest who gives insights on the history and traditional aspects of the topic.

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Ep. 10: Chit Chat. 45:49

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Gossip will be the end of us! This week we are having random discussions: From the most known Kenyan blogger to uncouth 'pastors' to touching on serious issues that we need to unlearn.

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Ep. 9: What is masculinity? 55:38

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Can a man be more manly or less manly? What makes a man a man? Join us this week as we ponder on this from our own perspectives.

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21 questions game. 1:02:20

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This week we get to discover things about each other that we did not know before. From weird dreams to the small lies we tell.

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Living abroad: Discrimination. 1:07:00

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As we continue with our series of living abroad, this week we look at the ugly side of Finland and specifically discrimination. We are discussing our encounters with different forms of discrimination and how we have dealt with them.

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Recording gone wrong! 51:06

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We sat down to record an episode but ended up having a random conversation about the latest 'gossip' in Kenya. This is what we ended up with.

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Sex education in kids. 47:16

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Do you remember how awkward it was talking about anything around sex and sexuality when growing up? We want to do it different with our kids, but how? When is it the right time to teach them how to wear a condom and start taking contraceptives? When is it even the right age to start engaging in sex?

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Moral Dilemmas in Friendships (part 2) 47:35

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This week we continue to discuss moral dilemmas that we have had to deal with in our platonic relationships.

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Moral Dilemmas in Friendships (part 1) 36:42

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Have you ever been caught in a situation in your relationship with friends that you don't know what is the right thing to do? Moral dilemmas! In this episode we will be going through some of the "what would you do" situations that we have had to deal with in our platonic relationships.

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Living abroad: Culture shock. 1:04:35

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Have you travelled/lived abroad? What was your first flight like? Join us as we reminisce on our journey to Finland and the culture shocks we experienced.

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Infidelity. 48:05

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So you are in an exclusive relationship…can we talk about infidelity! Have you set your boundaries? Is flirting allowed? What would you do if you found out that your friend is cheating on their partner or vice versa? Catch this and more on our debut episode.

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