I Hear You Mama

This Episode is dedicated to November, primarily focusing on Men's health awareness. We are graced with the opportunity to have two amazing Father's/ Papa's - Our HusBae's join us to discuss matters pertaining to Fatherhood, Manhood and more.

TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ This is episode features conversations which are of a highly sensitive nature. Topics such as; premature birth, birthing trauma and baby loss are discussed, which may be triggering for some individuals. November is Prematurity Awareness Month with the 17th November being "prematurity awareness day". As you may already know, pregnancy may be unpredictable. Some little bundles are in such a hurry to meet us, they come way before they are due. In this episode, we explore Mama Jessica's experience of a premature labour and mothering a premature baby. We discuss her journey from labour to parenting, the physical and emotional journey and how she coped with an unexpected delivery.

On this episode, we talk candidly with Mama Esther (@eshoes - Instagram & TikTok) on a wide range of topics ranging from; losing yourself during post partum, living with sickle cell, strange things we find interesting and our cultural parenting traditions.

In this episode we have a right ol' chat with Ophelia a.k.a 'Mama O' We discuss becoming a mum at a young age, the daily dilemmas of the 'school run', the saga of 'wash day' and how to keep the kids occupied during the holidays. We also breakdown some 'Hear Me Out Mama' scenario's and share our thoughts

On this episode we go through and discuss different scenarios that some Mama's are facing in real life! We share our thoughts and opinions and we want to know yours too. Leave your feedback below, when you have heard these Mama's out.

Join us as we have a fun filled chat with Aunty Hawa Kamara - A bubbly, hilarious mama who describes herself as a 'Multi-talented Human Joy Provider'. In this episode, she transparently shares her experiences of work life and teenage pregnancy. We discuss the pro's and con's of co - parenting from a mother's perspective with a present father. We also delve into the importance of having a village around you when raising a child and the value that it adds to the child. We also touch on the experience of dating as a mother who is single and the difficulties in finding romance and companionship. Enjoy

And we are back! On this episode, we have a great chat with 'Mother Umu' - A beautiful mama who has navigated her own journey of self discovery following a relationship breakdown. This journey has given rise to many great achievements in her life which she delves into, sharing how she has turned her pain into purpose. Follow Mother Umu on Instagram : https://instagram.com/mother_umu?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

In our 7th episode, we take a laid back approach to our conversations around our parenting journey. We discuss the day to day norms that contribute to us feeling overwhelmed, content and reflective. We also express our feelings by associating songs that best reflect our feelings in the moment. Motherhood is a collection of simultaneous emotions which we have been able to capture during our conversation.

In this episode, we discuss our experiences of change through becoming a mother and how we have adapted to our new identities without totally losing ourselves. We explore the term 'Matresence' - 'The process of becoming a mother ' and how it presents itself in our own transitions into parenthood. How has motherhood changed you?

Maternal Mental health Awareness 1 May - 7 May 2023 On this episode we discuss perinatal mental health and share our thoughts and experiences on the matter at hand. It is important for all mamas to know and remember that it is okay NOT to be okay, and it is vital to acknowledge when these times occur, so that we can get the right support for our mental health and overall well being. As the saying goes...'a problem shared is a problem halved'. Let somebody know what you are going through, there is always help and support out there if and when you need it