The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
I'm Aisha O'Reilly and my mission is to have safe spaces for moms to share their truths.
We haven't been shown the full picture of motherhood, so this podcast is a collection of conversations with mothers sharing some of the untold stories of being a mom. Whether you're a first-time mom trying to figure out your new baby, a mommy to a toddler full of tantrums, trying to conceive, or a seasoned mom who parents her own way, know that you're not alone.
You're not the only mama who doesn't fit the image of a perfect mom.
LET'S CHAT on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @thewholemamaza
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**Theme music generously provided by ShabZi Madallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za
Episodes
45 episodes
Ep. 44: You're Not the Only Mama Who Counts Down Until Bedtime
In this fun and honest episode, our host, Aisha Mchumo O'Reilly, share what her current mothering challenge is: bedtime. How to overcome the mom guilt that sets in and also asks the mamas a mind boggling questionWATCH the episode on You...
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Episode 45
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Ep. 43: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Surviving Mental Health Challenges
In honour of October being Mental Health Awareness month, Aisha O'Reilly is sharing some of the many things society has gotten wrong about maternal mental health, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, PTSD and the general mental ...
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Ep. 43: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Been Judged
Welcome to SEASON 5 of The Whole Mama Show! It's been a little minute, but we're back with a slightly different format and more frequent schedule. Instead of 10 episodes per season and guests in every episode, we'll be having more of a mix of e...
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Episode 43
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Ep. 42: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Been Hit By Her Child
Welcome to SEASON 5 of The Whole Mama Show! It's been a little minute, but we're back with a slightly different format and more frequent schedule. Instead of 10 episodes per season and guests in every episode, we'll be having more of a mix of e...
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Ep. 41: You're Not the Only Mama Who Can't Let Go
Welcome to SEASON 5 of The Whole Mama Show!!! It's been a little minute, but we're back with a slightly different format and more frequent schedule. Instead of 10 episodes per season and guests in every episode, we'll be having more of a mix of...
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Ep. 40: You're Not the Only Mama Who Almost Died Giving Birth
Our host, Aisha O'Reilly, safely gave birth to her third child...or so she'd thought. She's finally sharing her traumatic birth story and how she's spent the past year healing.Watch the episode on YouTubeSave the Date for ...
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Ep. 39: You're Not the Only Step Mama
Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, host of Baby Brunch podcast is sharing her two-fold motherhood journey. The first of becoming a stepmother to her husband's two children and then as a biological mom to her daughters. Watch the episod...
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Ep 38: You're Not the Only Mama Who Had A Traumatic Birth
Yolenda Jawe was excited to meet her first baby, until her planned natural birth became a traumatic c-section. She's sharing how she experienced medical abuse by the nurses who were supposed to take care of her.Watch the episode on YouT...
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Ep. 37: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Had an Abortion
Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile is sharing what is one of the MOST UNTOLD STORY of motherhood: how and why she had two abortions between having her children.Watch the episode on YouTube.Please follow Gao on social media: Ins...
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55:43
Ep. 36: You're Not the Only Mama Who Felt Inadequate
For Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Nthabiseng Mathole is sharing her journey in first-time motherhood including how she, despite trying everything, had to stop breastfeeding her child earlier than she planned to.Watch the episode on You...
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Ep 35: You're Not the Only Mama Who Lost Herself in Motherhood
Sibulelo Manamatela did the exact thing everyone expects to show mother's love: she sacrificed herself for her children. She'd now finding herself after motherhood.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKh6I5flY5...
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55:28
Ep. 34: You're Not the Only Mama Who Healed Through Motherhood
Karabo Mokoena was surprised by quite a few things: her first pregnancy, postpartum care and how much of her own childhood trauma would resurface. She's sharing how she has to heal her inner child and mother wound while raising her own children...
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Episode 44
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46:56
Ep 33: You're Not the Only Mama Who Had An Ectopic Pregnancy
Rachel Wakesho was happily planning her dream wedding, when a surprise pregnancy rocked her world. She's sharing her shock, signs and symptoms of her ectopic pregnancy and how she healed from devastating loss.Watch the episode on YouTub...
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Ep 32: You're Not the Only Mama Challenged By Gentle Parenting
Joey Dlamini is a social worker, author, mother, wife and content creator. She's sharing how she used to use physical discipline with her children but has realised it's not a conscious way of raising her children. She is now a gentle parenting ...
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42:20
Ep 31: You're Not the Only Mama Who Didn't Have it All Together
Vongai Mapho is a well-known digital content creator and entrepreneur. She's a first-time mom, sharing her inspiring motherhood story including how she experienced heartbreaking pregnancy loss, dealing with postpartum anxiety, and taking care o...
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Ep 30: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic - Aisha
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Episode 30
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Ep 29: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic - Katlego
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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32:15
Ep 28: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic - Kachi
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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33:46
Ep 27: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic - Thando
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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44:46
Ep 26: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Rebecca
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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43:15
Ep 25: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Thato
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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43:19
Ep 24: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Anite
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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44:32
Ep 23: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Bianca
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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45:29
Ep 22: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Alpha
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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42:55
Ep 21: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Didi
Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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42:32