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 state of new mothers. As a survivor of both postpartum depression and PTSD, Aisha has a deep passion for raising awareness and sharing truths on behalf of mothers, for the wellbeing of mothers and children. WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.b...
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 everything. We also have a brand new Whole Mama couch, so check that out on our socials and YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@thewholemamaza ----- Aisha Mchumo O'Reilly is reacting to a viral mom shaming video and sharing her honest thoughts. Have you ev...
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 everything. We also have a brand new Whole Mama couch, so check that out on our socials and YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@thewholemamaza ----- Have you been hit by your toddler or older child? Aisha Mchumo O'Reilly is sharing her vulnerable experienc...
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 everything. We also have a brand new Whole Mama couch, so check that out on our socials and YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@thewholemamaza ----- This first episode is our host, Aisha Mchumo O'Reilly, was inspired by a podcast episode by Michelle...
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 episode and behind the scenes on YouTube. Please follow Elana on social media: Instagram: @elanaafrika ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three childr...
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 YouTube: Please follow Nthabiseng on social media: Instagram: @nthabisengmathole YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nthabisengmathole ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content ...
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=lKh6I5flY5E Please follow Sibulelo on social media: Instagram: @sibsmans YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sibsmans ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three ch...
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. Watch the episode & extras on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OpH4T0cKLMw Please follow Karabo on social media: Instagram: @blackmomchronicles_sa Podcast: @breakingcyclespodcast_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZOL1sj6ZNrz0BHiuBbUp4Q...
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 advocate. Please follow her on social media: @Joeydlamini | @UnlearningwithJoey Instagram: @joeydlamini https://www.joeydlamini.com Her book The Teen Top 25 - Foundational life lessons for a thriving journey to Adulthood is available here: https://www...
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 of her maternal mental health. Please follow her on social media: @Vongai.Mapho Her store is Dream Apparel: https://vongaimapho.com ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, I'm sharing the my whole story of having my son in 202...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, I'm chatting to South African mom Katlego, who gave bi...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, I'm chatting to Nigerian mom Kachi, who gave birth to ...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, I'm chatting to South African mom Thando, who gave bir...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, Botswanan mom Rebecca is sharing her experience of bei...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, South African mom Thato, is sharing her experien...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, Anite from the USA is sharing her experience of contra...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, Bianca from South Africa is sharing her experience of ...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, Alpha from The Netherlands is sharing her experience o...
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 pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need to be documented and this season is a collection of our testimonies. In this episode, Didi from South Africa is sharing her experience of be...