Mama Tales

What began as occasional storytelling on Instagram has grown into a full-fledged podcast connecting parents from all walks of life. Based in Nairobi, Mama Tales brings relatable, realistic, and insightful content for parents navigating the highs, lows, and everyday adventures of raising children. From the joys and challenges of early motherhood to the broader journey of parenting, each episode is designed to meet you where you are on your parenting path. Join host Sally and guests as they share stories, tips, and experiences that make the parenting journey a little less daunting and a lot more

EP 68: Mic Check, One Two! Mama Tales is Back in Action

After a much-needed break, Mama Tales is back! Plus with a new series —Raising Tiny Humans. Get ready for relatable stories, practical tips, and a community-driven journey through the ups and downs of parenthood. Plus, I’m calling on you to share your stories, questions, and episode ideas. New episodes drop every other week.  Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

11-19
05:12

EP 67: In Pursuit of Motherhood

Would you give up when everyone else around you thinks that you should - yet you did everything right? 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. Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

05-28
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 Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: sally@hadithicollective.com Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

05-14
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! 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! Check out their podcast on Spotify, Apple or Afripods Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

04-30
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. Check out her work: Mumsnest Kenya Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: sally@hadithicollective.com Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

04-23
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 You can Edna on Instagram at mothersvoiceke or on YouTube as Chef Myra Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

04-16
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 Reach out to her on her Instagram (@mothersvoiceke) Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: sally@hadithicollective.com Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

04-09
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? Support Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya Join us on the 26th of March for a sit down with Elsie and her doctor. REGISTER HERE Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

03-19
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. Elsie is the founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya Come hear her story live and learn more about he effects of Endometriosis on a woman's life - REGISTER HERE Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Want to share your story on the podcast? ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

03-12
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. Here's more on Athrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Check out her work : Screen 'N' Kids Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

03-05
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 You can find Penny at: https://screensnkids.com/ Here's the book: Childbirth without fear Register for the Endometriosis Event, March 26th: RSVP Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: sally@hadithicollective.com Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

02-27
32:14

a little update

It feels a little sad that I couldn't show up this week but things happen and I need to take a little pause See you next week

02-20
01:34

EP 57 (AUDIO): Qn - Why don't we prepare for C-Section births?

I was so prepared to deliver my kids vaginally. I did everything you were meant to do but I found myself in Theatre 24 hours after my labor started. I was in for an emergency c-section and for the first time in my pregnancy, I was not prepared Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

02-13
31:57

EP 57 (VIDEO): Question - Why Don't We Prepare Women For C-Sections?

THIS IS ORIGINALLY A VIDEO EPISODE YOU CAN FIND IT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL I was so prepared to deliver my kids vaginally. I did everything you were meant to do but I found myself in Theatre 24 hours after my labor started. I was in for an emergency c-section and for the first time in my pregnancy, I was not prepared VIDEO: Here is my little way of preparing you if this is in your future Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

02-12
30:54

EP 56: Ask A Family Lawyer: Co-Parenting in Kenya

If you missed our virtual event, worry not here's everything we learnt about the legal side of co-parenting from family lawyer, Ivy Kathungu. There is a giveaway running, so head on over to our YouTube channel to enter. This one is specific for new mums. Here's the YouTube video You can reach Ivy on Instagram @citybasedlawyer or email her on ivykathungu@gmail.com Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

02-06
01:06:29

EP 55:A Second Home Birth , Glamorising Motherhood

Nicole's back and this time, she talks about her second home birth story and her evolving thoughts on glamorising motherhood Check out her work :https://www.instagram.com/ruby.mamas/ Register for the Co-Parenting 101 session Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

01-30
34:51

EP 54: Leaking Milk Out Of A Hole On My Breast

Did you know that breast engormenrt could lead to surgery? I didn't and neither did Fridah. This is a cautionary tale my friends. Sign up for our upcoming event Ask The Family Lawyer (Co-parenting, maintenance and more): ⁠REGISTER FOR FREE: Feb 1st, 7pm Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: sally@hadithicollective.com Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here: Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

01-23
31:03

EP 53: Is This Really Montessori?

This week's episode looks like it's all about Montessori, but in reality it is all about being in touch with what your child really needs. Are you able to identify it? If you haven't listened to the first part of Gina's story, you might want to start there first. Check out her work: https://www.ourpracticallife.com/ Ask The Family Lawyer (Co-parenting, maintenance and more): REGISTER FOR FREE: Feb 1st, 7pm Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email:sally@hadithicollective.com Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

01-16
29:22

EP 52: Giving My Kids Better Than I Had

Gina had a difficult childhood and realised later on that she was neglected emotionally. This past might have had some impact on her journey into motherhood as she champions intentional parenting Check out her work: https://www.ourpracticallife.com/ Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

01-10
29:06

EP 51 - A Bit Of Self- Reflection

New year, new me-or so I hope. Here's a bit of self reflection. In It I finally understand why picking a school for my daughter is giving me a lot of anxiety, plus things I think I need to get a handle of as this new year begins. Happy 2024 folks! I hope it turns out to be exactly what you need. Here's the YearCompass Pod's links  Website: ⁠mamatalespodcast.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@mamatalespodcast⁠ & ⁠@sallymugure⁠  Newsletter [SUBSCRIBE]: ⁠Mama Tales - Behind The Mic⁠  YouTube: ⁠Mama Tales Podcast⁠  Email: mamatalespod@gmail.com  Share your story! ⁠Fill this out⁠ Got a topic you would like covered in this podcast, ⁠let me know⁠ Share your highlight of the week with us: Share here Consider donating to this podcast. MPESA Till no 8579738

01-02
12:46

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