EP 67: In Pursuit of Motherhood

Would you give up when everyone else around you thinks that you should - yet you did everything right?</p> <br /></p> 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.</p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> <br /></p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com </p> <br /></p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p> <br /></p> <br /></p>

01:05:30

EP 66: If Only It Was Free - Kenya vs Sweden

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</p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> <br /></p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: sally@hadithicollective.com</p> <br /></p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p>

00:26:03

EP 65: The Motherhood 'Expert'

Guess what! Someone actually thought I was an expert on Motherhood - who would be crazy enough to think that!</p> <br /></p> 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!</p> <br /></p> Check out their podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2yAqJtkJnlXJ23Z5A229hR?si=10b52cecb11c480c" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-girls-podcast/id1560933330" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank"> Apple</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-girls-podcast/id1560933330" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Afripods</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> <br /></p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com </p> <br /></p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p>

00:57:49

EP 64: Different Doesn't Mean Less

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.</p> <br /></p> Check out her work: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mumsnestkenya/" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Mumsnest Kenya</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: sally@hadithicollective.com</p> <br /></p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a><br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p>

00:39:47

EP 63: The Spectrum - The Cost of Raising an Autistic Child in Kenya

This is the second part of Edna's story. For context, make sure you listen to episode 62 before this one</p> <br /></p> You can Edna on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mothersvoiceke/" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">mothersvoiceke</a> or on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChefMyra1" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">YouTube as Chef Myra</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> <br /></p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com </p> <br /></p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Share your highlight of the week with us:<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJEMNwkjA-5CrT1zvAhBABfc5XQ8oQZGEr-lRb8tbMt4s51A/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank"> Share here</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p>

00:49:17

EP 62: The Spectrum- A Mother's Journey with Autism - Part 1

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 </p> <br /></p> Reach out to her on her Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mothersvoiceke/" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">@mothersvoiceke</a>)</p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: sally@hadithicollective.com</p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a><br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Share your highlight of the week with us: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJEMNwkjA-5CrT1zvAhBABfc5XQ8oQZGEr-lRb8tbMt4s51A/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Share here</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p>

00:29:34

EP 61: Getting Unstuck - A Story on Fighting Pain and Finding Hope Part 2

How much do you think it costs to manage Endometriosis in Kenya? </p> <br /></p> Support<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Endometriosiskenya/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank"> Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya</a></p> <br /></p> Join us on the 26th of March for a sit down with Elsie and her doctor. <a href="https://forms.gle/bGUQq6oDoKxkEi7H7" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> <br /></p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com </p> <br /></p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p> </p>

00:42:01

EP 60:Getting Unstuck - A Story on Fighting Pain and Finding Hope

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.</p> <br /></p> Elsie is the founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya</p> <br /></p> Come hear her story live and learn more about he effects of Endometriosis on a woman's life - <a href="https://forms.gle/1MhHHdbGS4wx1uXH8" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE </a></p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> <br /></p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com </p> <br /></p> Want to share your story on the podcast? <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a><br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p>

00:26:29

EP 59: Born Sleeping - A Story of Loss and Rainbows -Part 2

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.</p> <br /></p> Here's more on <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23190-arthrogryposis" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Athrogryposis Multiplex Congenita</a></p> Check out her work : <a href="https://screensnkids.com" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Screen 'N' Kids</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com </p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a><br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> Share your highlight of the week with us: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJEMNwkjA-5CrT1zvAhBABfc5XQ8oQZGEr-lRb8tbMt4s51A/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Share here</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p> <br /></p>

00:36:49

EP 58: Born Sleeping: A Story of Loss And Rainbows - Part 1

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</p> You can find Penny at: <a href="https://screensnkids.com/">https://screensnkids.com/</a></p> <br /></p> Here's the book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Childbirth-Without-Fear-Principles-Practice/dp/1780660553" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Childbirth without fear</a></p> Register for the Endometriosis Event, March 26th: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft1_X1tcLJXUqw8pCTaqBjUB_jwPGIAtpzhhCBpMCIy41YRA/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>Pod's links</strong> </p> Website: <a href="https://mamatalespodcast.com/">⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠</a> </p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamatalespodcast/">⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallymugure/">⁠@sallymugure⁠</a> </p> Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: <a href="https://mamatalesafterhours.substack.com/">⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠</a> </p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW005KqLkgz-Ka66EWCqng">⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠</a> </p> Email: sally@hadithicollective.com</p> Share your story! <a href="https://forms.gle/Xi8rxJ2eTkXziAte9">⁠Fill this out⁠</a><br /></p> Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqajHuOrM-KvEi1jI0k42Bd-DpVFSs6VRzGvq-TsMfY5nZA/viewform?usp=sf_link">⁠let me know⁠</a></p> <br /></p> Share your highlight of the week with us:<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJEMNwkjA-5CrT1zvAhBABfc5XQ8oQZGEr-lRb8tbMt4s51A/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank"> Share here</a></p> <br /></p> Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738</p>

00:32:14