The Medz Mamas Podcast
Celebrating Armenian Grandmothers!
TheMedzMamas™ is a heartfelt space created to honor and celebrate our beautiful Armenian grandmothers from across the globe.
Founded in late 2020, TheMedzMamas was born from a deep desire to preserve and uplift the lives, stories, wisdom, and perspectives of Armenian grandmothers — a generation of women whose voices have so often gone undocumented, yet whose impact is immeasurable.
In 2023, we shifted from audio portraits to a podcast platform, opening the door to real conversations, richer storytelling, and moments that feel like sitting at your grandmother’s kitchen table.
At its heart, TheMedzMamas exists to amplify the voices of Armenian women, with a special focus on this cherished generation. Their resilience, humor, faith, traditions, and lived experiences form a vital thread in the fabric of Armenian identity and collective memory.
While we specifically feature Armenian grandmothers worldwide, these stories can be enjoyed by anyone. We aim to be a multi-generational experience that celebrates the value of Armenian grandmotherhood within the fabric of our collective humanity.
The Medz Mamas Podcast
Anahit Melkonyan
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Welcome Medz Mama Anahit Melkonyan!
Granddaughter Sona Melkonyan is proud to pay homage to her paternal grandmother as our featured Medz Mama!
Our Medz Mama Anahit takes us back to her roots in the village of Khoy, (Iran), then Jermuk City, Vayots Dzor, and Yerevan, Armenia. Her fondest memories are connected with her family and the mountainous landscape of Armenia. Medz Mama Anahit recalls joyful childhood adventures with her grandfather Apo, in Jermuk City.
Granddaughter Sona beautifully describes how her grandparents met on New Year’s Day. Medz Mama Anahit recalls the happiest days before 1993 when she worked professionally as a nurse, while her husband worked as a policeman. Side by side they raised three children. She goes on to describe the painful loss of her son Alik, who joined the army when the Karabagh movement began, in 1994. Medz Mama Anahit gracefully shares her wisdom with us and her hopes for the future generation of Armenians.
The strength of Medz Mama Anahit is heard in her love for her family, especially her granddaughter Sona, who carefully prepared the contents for this interview. In granddaughter Sona’s voice you will find love and admiration for her Medz Mama, which is deeply rooted in a strong and loving bond.
Special shout out to gifted musician Haig Ashod Beylerian, for permission to feature the song “Karabakh Im,” from his album “Armenian Folk Music For Guitar,” released in October 2020.
Created by: Anoush Bargamian
Story by: Anahit Melkonyan
Interviewer: Anoush Bargamian and Sona Melkonyan
Music by: Haig Beylerian
The Medz Mamas Podcast is a place to honor and celebrate our Armenian grandmothers all across the globe. Subscribe today and share TheMedzMamas™ with friends & family!
TheMedzMamas™ was established in late 2020 to celebrate and honor Armenian grandmothers' lives, stories, and perspectives.
TheMedzMamas™ aims to amplify the voices of Armenian women, with a focus on this particular generation of women.
While we specifically feature Armenian grandmothers worldwide, anyone can enjoy the collection of stories. We serve as a multi-generational experience that teaches the value of our unique Armenian grandmotherhood experience within the fabric of our collective humanity.