The Great Equalizer

This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam is overwhelmed and over it, Charlene is a FREE woman, and we play a little game called Never Would I Ever. Also, we went to October’s MamaMeetUp and we tell you ALL about it. #neverwilliever #neversaynever #momfails #liesitellmyself #worldsworstparent #mamameetupsa Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House (http://freemusicarchive.org...

In this episode of The Great Equalizer, Sam speaks to Pretoria-based graphic designer and illustrator, Megan Bird, whose work varies from quirky, intricate illustration to beautiful yet simple corporate identities. Megan has a passion for typography and started her journey as a freelance graphic designer through her first co-founded company, DRIEHOEK, which specialised in collaborative illustratio...

This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam is solo parenting (again), Charlene has had ENOUGH, and we talk about keeping and making friends after you become a mom. Also: WE HAVE A GIVEAWAY! So stay tuned till the end of the episode to see how you can WIN with The Great Equalizer. Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House (http://freemusicarchive.org) • Interlude: Only a Dream b...

This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam calls child services on her ass, Charlene takes stock of what’s important, and we chat about who you leave your child with when they’re not with you. Sam also chats to Charlene about this week’s sponsor, Littlies Nanny Agency: one less thing for mom to worry about. https://www.littliesnannyagency.com. Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Chi...

This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam gets a sneak peak of what’s to come, Charlene is drowning in her kids’ bodily fluids, and we chat about getting intimate. *Bow chicka wow wow* P.S. If you raised and/or gave birth to Sam and Charlene (or their spouses), now would be a good time to head on over to the safety of Episode 5. Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House...

This week on The Great Equalizer, Charlene wades through a sea of emotions and Sam gets her ducks in a row. Also, we are talking SELF CARE. Do you know what that is? Neither do we! Jokes aside, we come to realise that being the best versions of ourselves is not necessarily cosmetic… Who knew? Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House (http://freemusicarchive.org) •...

On this episode of The Great Equalizer, Sam doesn't know which way is up or down and Charlene's taking it One. Step. At. A. Time. We also talk about lowering our expectations as mothers. Could this be the coping mechanism we need to ease the pressure of "perfection"? To minimise disappointment and failure? Could setting the bar low make us happier in the long run? Show music: • Opening theme:...

On this first episode of The Great Equalizer, we give some insight into who we are, who we are as mothers, where we find ourselves in this crazy phase of life, and why we've decided to open up about it. We also mention a blog post by Janelle Hatchet of Renegade Mothering titled I Became a Mother and Died to Live: https://www.renegademothering.com/2013/02/09/i-became-a-mother-and-died-to-live/ Show...