Would you give up when everyone else around you thinks that you should - yet you did everything right? Here's a conversation I had with two amazing women in their late thirties and early forties on what it's like trying to become mothers at an age where society thinks they missed their chance. Pod's links Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠ Instagram: …

It's no lie that quality maternal care in Kenya can be very expensive to get in Kenya, so it was interesting to hear just how much we need to from a Kenyan who started her motherhood journey in Sweden Pod's links Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠ Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠ You…

Guess what! Someone actually thought I was an expert on Motherhood - who would be crazy enough to think that! Well, Akumu and Clair, the brilliant minds behind the Yes Girls podcast called me up to their studio to try prep Claire as she was on her journey to first time parenting - it was a blast! Check out their podcast on Spotify, Apple or Afripod…

To 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: ⁠mamatalespod…

This 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…

Edna 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…

How 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: ⁠Ma…

Motherhood 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 he…

This 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: ⁠@mamatales…

This 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, Marc…

It 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

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 Pod's links Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠ Newsletter [SU…

THIS 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 …

If 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 ivykat…

Nicole'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 Tal…

Did 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 News…

This 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-parent…

Gina 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 Newslett…

New 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: ⁠mamatale…

We 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 Yo…

The 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.autism…

According 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 Em…

Last 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 …

This 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: ⁠@mamatalesp…

That'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 ho…

Carol'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 d…

What 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: ⁠mamatales…

When 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: ⁠mamata…

When 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 looki…

In 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 [SUBSCRIB…

Michelle 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 - Beh…

Earlier 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 News…

In 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!

Sylvia 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 ha…

In 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 …

The 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 moth…

In 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 @growingf…

Food 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 l…

This 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 mot…

For 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 m…

The 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 & ⁠@sallymugu…

This episode is a little bit different. In it, I have a conversation with a friend of mine who doesn't have kids and is not planning on being a mother. We talk about how she came to this decision, the pushback she has received and her thoughts on motherhood. Take a listen! The reddit thread we are talking about: Regretful parents Pod's links Websit…

This is the first episode in a series I am calling "Baby Akinyemi" This series will follow a young couple in Kilifi Kenya who are about to become parents. In this episode, we meet Tomide and Kalpa and go on the journey they have been on since they met, to how they are preparing themselves for the birth of their first born Check out their binge wort…

One afternoon, Valentine found herself dealing with the worst pain in her life and she was all alone with her daughters: a toddler and a newborn baby. Listen to her story to see how our babies can step up and do more than we think they are capable of. Pod's links Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠ Newsle…

Navigating transition is always tough and for Nyachomba, big transitions have always happened around her pregnancies. In five years , she has become a mum of three, lived in three different countries and has had to find her purpose in a new career. Check out her work at nyachomba.com She also recently shared her birth story and all I have to say is…

Heya! In case you haven't noticed 2022 is coming to an end. Have you taken the time to look back at what you have gone through this year? I have, and so have thee other mums who join me in this episode to share how this past year has moulded our motherhood journey. Enter Malaica's Pregnancy Program Giveaway by clicking this link Pod's links Website…

What do you know about positive parenting? Do you understand the difference between discipline and punishment? What matters most to you? I sat down with Regina Njau, a mum who is obsessed with child development and how we chose to parent. She is a strong advocate of positive parenting, a style of parenting that does not seem too favoured in the nor…

When Nasrine got married, she wasn't trying to start a family, but she wasn't trying to prevent it either. After a number of years without so any sign, not even a pregnancy scare, they began to worry that something might be wrong. Take a listen to her journey of trying to overcome infertility to build a family with her husband. Links Nasrine's inst…

We always hear of fathers taking a step back and leaving most of the parental responsibility to the mother, especially in a broken relationship, but rarely do we hear of mother making the same choice. In this story, Cynthia shares on how she had to make a tough choice of leaving her son with his father for almost a year, as she worked on making her…

I'm back, and while I was away, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, my second born. This birth was different. I felt more in control and prepared for this new addition to my family. In this episode, I take you with me through my birth story through phone recordings that I kept for the first month of his life. Experience my story with me Pod's lin…