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2025-04-231h 15
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New59. The primary responsibility to provide womb and board is apparent - exploring the motherhood journey w/ Sally Kuria - YesticleParenting is an extreme sport and the adventure of a lifetime. Are you game? Will you say yes when the time comes? Or have you already? For the Yes Girls, it's about time—at least for one of them.Claire Baker was indeed baking a human being by the time this Yesticle was due for recording, so it made perfect sense to bring in a friend of the podcast to participate in this huge conversation and offer some much-needed advice for a first-time Yes Girl boy-mom.So, joining the gi...
2024-04-2657 min
Mama TalesI Found Out I Was Pregnant At 8 MonthsSylvia 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 her to find something very different.
2023-08-081h 01Mama TalesA Tale of Solitude and Double JoyIn 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
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2023-07-2553 minMama TalesSingle Motherhood Doesn't Make Me DesperateThe 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.
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Website: mamatalespodcast.com
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2023-07-0446 minMama TalesA Dad Talking About FatherhoodIn 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 @growingfatherPod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email...
2023-06-201h 03Mama TalesLet's Talk About FoodFood 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 and 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...
2023-06-061h 06Mama TalesA Mother and Her Daughter - Part 2This 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 referral once you purchase a book! This r...
2023-05-2352 minMama TalesA Mother and Her Daughter - Part 1For 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 make many decisions...
2023-05-1653 minMama TalesKnocked Up and BrokeThe 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 linksWebsite: mamatalespodcast.comInstagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugureNewsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The MicYouTube: Mama Tales PodcastEmail: mamatalespod@gmail.comShare your story! Fill this outWould you like to advertise on the podcast? L...
2023-05-0944 minMama TalesNot Every Woman Is Meant To Be A MotherThis 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 parentsPod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com Would you...
2023-04-2551 minMama TalesWhat to Expect When You Are Expecting- Baby Akinyemi Part 1This 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 worthy YouTube channel: Chennai to Lagos Would you like to advertise on the podcast? Talk to mePod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.c...
2023-04-111h 00Mama TalesMy Three Year Old Takes ChargeOne 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 Newsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com
2023-03-2832 minMama TalesFinding the Courage To Do Things For Myself -Motherhood, Career Grief, RelocationNavigating 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.comShe also recently shared her birth story and all I have to say is that the Netherlands sounds like a really great place to give birth in! Read it here: Noah's Birth Story------------------------------------------Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com...
2023-03-1453 minMama TalesToday We Look Back - ReflectionsHeya!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 linkPod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com
2022-12-0359 minMama TalesRaising Emotionally Aware Kids Through Positive ParentingWhat 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 normal African home. Listen to this episode to demystify this thing, understand how to apply it and learn why it comes under so much criticism Follow Regy on Instagram (@regyasamom)! She shares...
2022-10-2152 minMama TalesMy Eight Year Long Journey To MotherhoodWhen 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.LinksNasrine's instagram: @motheringinnboPod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: mamatalespod...
2022-09-0649 minMama TalesLeaving My Son For a Year to Become a Better MumWe 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 herself mentally, financially and emotionally stable to be able to raise her son on her own.As you can imagine, this wasn't a popular decision and she faced pushback from everyone around he...
2022-07-3057 minMama TalesSecond Time Round - A Birth StoryI'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 links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: mamatalespod@gmail...
2022-07-091h 00Mama TalesI Am Not My MotherJane always wanted to become a mother. She wanted to become a mother so bad that she visited many doctors to make sure that all was right for her to conceive. Why was this important for her? Well, she knew motherhood wasn't a guarantee, but her biggest driving force was so that she can show that a mother doesn't have to be brutal, like the mother she grew up with. Pod's linksWebsite: mamatalespodcast.comInstagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugureNewsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The MicYouTube: Mama Tales PodcastEmail...
2022-04-261h 00Mama TalesThe Road to Finding YourselfMotherhood comes with its won share of struggles, and one that is often overlooked is how easy it is for us to lose ourselves and identity and instead focus on our children.Our story teller, Sly shares about her journey of self discovery and motherhood, that came with its own share of ups and downs. Link to her blog: https://vesseloflifesite.wordpress.com/Pod's linksWebsite: mamatalespodcast.comInstagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugureNewsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The MicYouTube: Mama Tales PodcastEmail: mamatalespod@gmail.com
2022-04-091h 06Mama TalesEpisode AnnouncementUnfortunately, there won't be a new episode out. I am working on a story that still requires bit of time, so please bear with me Pod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com Share your story! Fill this out
2022-03-2601 minMama TalesSPECIAL : What's The Fuss About Baby Led WeaningIn this first special episode, I explore the philosophy of baby led weaning by sharing my own journey with special help from Jenny Best, the founder of Solid Starts, a platform that teaches us how to introduce real food to our babies.Are you curious about BLW? The is the episode for you!Huge thanks to Jenny Best for sharing her time and expertise and agreeing to be part of this episode Check out Solid Starts for all you need to know about Baby Led Weaning and so much more. Follow them on...
2022-03-1250 minMama TalesPlay is the Work of the ChildToday's episode features a story from Zain Nasser, a long time marketing guru whose kids inspired her to start a play revolution, encouraging parents to allow their children to explore the world through play.Check out & follow Zain's instagram page : @playroom.kePod's links Website: mamatalespodcast.com Instagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugure Newsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The Mic YouTube: Mama Tales Podcast Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com Share your story! Fill this out
2022-02-261h 03Mama TalesTales of a Working MumHave you ever wondered how life is like for a working mum? This weeks episode features a story from Anita, a working mum who has had to struggle with chasing a career and caring for a daughter in an environment that isn't too considerate to women in her position- new mothers.Check her out on Instagram : @talesofaworkingmum_kePod's linksWebsite: mamatalespodcast.comInstagram: @mamatalespodcast & @sallymugureNewsletter: Mama Tales - Behind The MicYouTube: Mama Tales PodcastEmail: mamatalespod@gmail.comShare your s...
2022-02-121h 01Mama TalesFrom Early Age Motherhood to Being Locked Down in Wuhan, ChinaThe podcast is back!In this first episode, we hear from Mary Gititu, a mother & author who found herself pregnant at 19 and in what she thought was a stable relationship. In an effort to advance in her career later on in life, she found herself in being a long distance parent from Wuhan, China and her stay ultimately prolonged by this novel and deadly virus, COVID -19 that was later declared a global pandemic.Links:Mary's personal Instagram: @shirogitituMamma Toto's Instagram: @mamma_toto
2022-01-291h 07Mama TalesFROM THE BLOG: Why I Don't Weigh Myself AnymoreThis is a reading of a recent post published on my website : mamatalespodcast.comUnfortunately, a lot of us struggle with our weight during pregnancy and after birth. I know I did, and this story in how I went from being obsessed with my weight to understanding how insignificant it was in the grander scheme of thingsClick this to read it This is a bonus episode. More will be published here in due time as I work on season two. There will be no positing schedule for these bonus episodes so follow...
2021-10-2914 minMama TalesPregnancy Is A State Of Wellness - Part 2In this episode, we pick up from last time and listen to Nicole's home birth. Happy listeningTo contact me:Instagram@mamatalespodcast@sallymugureEmailmamatalespod@gmail.comWebsite:mamatalespodcast.com
2021-09-2541 minMama TalesPregnancy Is A State of Wellness - Part 1In this episode, we will hear from Nicole, a child birth educator and pain and fear management practitioner based in Nairobi Kenya. She also has a podcast, Back to Basics that shares refreshing and honest conversations to redefine motherhoodIn this first part of her story, she talks about following her passion of child birth and how that has led her to helping mothers trust their bodies during this transformative moment.In the next episode, we will hear her own pregnancy and birth journey, where she deliver her baby at home with her husband.
2021-09-1141 min
Back to Basics PodcastCreating A Life To Be Present For Your Family with Sally Kuria (Part 2)Send us a textToday we have part 2 and the final episode for season 1 with Sally Kuria. She shares about the shock of having to care for a little human. The complications she experienced once they got home, we talk about accepting that nipple exposure comes with the territory, breastfeeding covers and our experiences with baby's sleep. My daughter joins us for a feed and we chat about our plans for future kids.Thank you to all the guests who shared their time and their stories and thank you to anyone who listened and s...
2021-08-311h 08Mama TalesYou Only Struggle For A SeasonIn this week's episode, we get to hear from Edna. She is an amazing mum of two and she talks about how to navigate life when introducing a new child to the family.Want to share your story on the podcast? You can do that by filling out this short form:Contact me:Instagram: mamatalespodcast or sallymugureEmail: mamatalespod@gmail.com
2021-08-2852 minMama TalesThere is Nothing Singular About My JourneyIf this episode doesn't put a smile on your face, I'm not sure what will.In this episode, we get to hear from Christine Namara, a single mum raising a very confident and hilarious son. She had a very holistic pregnancy, choosing to go through it with a midwife and doula instead of going to a hospital. If you are interested in reaching out to her midwife, please check out Eve's MamaYou too can be part of the podcast, here's how:Fill out this quick form: Story submission formEmail: ma...
2021-08-1446 minMama TalesA Lonely Pregnancy, A Tough Recovery and Finding My Son's Voice - Part 2This episode shares the conclusion to Linda's Story. If you haven't listen to episode 7, I would advice you listen to that first, then come back here.SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTMama Tales has a website and Instagram page. Take sometime to look at them and join the community onlineWebsite: mamatalespodcast.comInstagram: @mamatalespodcastEmail: mamatalespod@gmail.comPersonal Insta: @sallymugureIf you want to share your story on the podcast, feel free to reach out on any of the channels listed above!
2021-07-3137 minMama TalesA Lonely Pregnancy, A Tough Recovery & Finding My Son's Voice - Part 1In this episode, we listen to Linda who looks back at her four year journey as a mother. She found out that she was pregnant unexpectedly, and like many mothers out there, abortion came to mind. This might be a trigger for some, so please have that in mind as you listen to this episode.In spite of having an 'easy' but lonely pregnancy, her recovery journey proved to be tougher than she expected. In addition to that, she had to help her son find his voice in a world that told him he could not...
2021-07-1745 minBack to Basics PodcastUmm... What The F Is A Mucus Plug? with Sally Kuria (Part 1)Send us a textToday we have mom, podcaster and communications consultant, Sally Kuria. She shares her birth and postpartum experience, as well as the hilarious way she navigated the effects of being pregnant during a pandemic. Planning for a baby and still being caught by surprise with the pregnancy.To connect with Sally: Podcast: Mama TalesInstagram: @sallymugureEmail: mamatalespod@gmail.com To connect with us:Email: rubymamas14@gmail.comInstagram: @ruby.mamas
2021-07-141h 02Mama TalesReflection: My Current Fears & AchievementsIn this episode, I reflect on a number of things that have been on my mind so far. I talk about my fears as a mum and the wins I feel I have achieved so far.I talk about sharing a recording I made about experiencing burnout, but when I was editing this episode, I listened back to it and I sounded so sad. I felt triggered sharing it. For now, let it sit pretty in my laptop until I feel like listening to it and sharing it, if necessary.Thanks for listening to this episode a...
2021-07-0343 minMama TalesFather's Day Special - Being a Present DadIn this episode, you will get to hear from my husband and father to our little girl. He talks about how much he values family, his fears around raising a girl and how the pandemic & working from home has given him the opportunity to be fully present in our daughter's life.Happy Father's Day to all dads out there!To contact me:Instagram DM : @sallymugureEmail: mamatalespod@gmail.com
2021-06-1938 minMama TalesFrom Severe Morning Sickness To Dealing With The UnexpectedIn this episode, we get to listen to Ruth, a mum whose journey into motherhood was not the smoothest. She shares on her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness) and having to deal with an unwell newborn.Resources & Links in the podThe Playroom Ke on InstagramYou too can share your story on the podcast, just reach out to me on:Instagram - @sallymugure Email - mamatalespod@gmail.com
2021-06-0552 minMama TalesMy Labor & Birth ExperienceIn this episode, I pick up the story from last time and talk about my labor and birth experience. This one was a hard one for me. There was quite a lot that happened unexpectedly and I had to deal with my body's struggle to heal after birthing an entire human being!Hope you enjoy it, let me know if you do..I thrive on feedbackHere are links to everything I mentioned in this episodeMy Mother's Day gift: Artwork by Wanja Githua , you can check out her work o...
2021-05-2259 minMama TalesMy Pregnancy JourneyTo celebrate Mother's Day and the launch of this podcast, I'll be talking about my journey into motherhood!In this episode, I talk about my struggle of trying to have it all. I go into the reasons I had to quit my full time job while also trying to find the perfect balance between a fulfilling career and raising a family as the primary care giver. I also talk about the guilt that I felt when I realised I'd be bringing my baby into a sick world #Pandemic!!Follow me on Instagram @sallymugure fo...
2021-05-0836 min
Mama TalesWhy relatable content is important!Cheers to the very first podcast episode of Mama Tales! In this episode, I talk about why relatable content is important as new mums try and navigate this journey.Who is Kaylah Nicole, here's the tweet!If you want to be part of the podcast, shoot me a DMTwitter: @mugurek_Insta: @sallymugureNew episodes every other Saturday
2021-04-2412 min