The Momma Happy Hour Podcast

I will be talking about the journey of going back to self with Lebo. It's important to talk about this because when you first become a momma, the whirlwind of new experiences can be both exhilarating and challenging. As time goes on, you begin to find your way back to the person you were before, integrating your new role as a mother into your identity. It's a journey of self-discovery, self-accept...

The motherhood journey has its ups and downs but nothing can ever prepare you for the loss of a child. On this episode I speak to Phume , A momma who has experienced loss that I couldn't comprehend. I'm so grateful that she approached me to share her story. If you have experienced any type of loss pertaining motherhood this story will encourage you, will uplift you and let you know that y0u are no...

There is such a huge difference of the care you get as a pregnant woman than after birth. Most of the time the attention focuses on the babies and the mothers just supposed to sort themselves out. And for the longest time society has shunned or looked down upon women who look like they are not cooping which is not okay. This is why I brought Eseza to the momma happy hour . She is a momma of twins...

We have heard women say that they didn't know they were pregnant. I always wondered how that could happen. In this episode we talk to Nandi a young mom who did not know she was pregnant, we talk about how she handles the news , the stigma of being a young momma and how she is learning to navigate motherhood. Find her on the socials here: https://www.instagram.com/sarazulu_/

As a mother my primary thought is to always properly care and protect my child. This applies to even when I am not around. Securing my child's future is so important to me. This is why I reached out to a fellow momma and Lifestyle protection specialist Maryann to break down the importance of having an insurance cover for your child and family. When it comes to life insurance we always come across...

One of the biggest challenge for mother's after birth is how our body changes. Our organs literally shift to accommodate the baby, there is always to our bodies during and even after birth. On this episode I chat to my fellow momma Mpho about body positivity and motherhood. She shares her experience as a mom of two on the on the importance of loving your body and yourself after birth. I know its e...

In this episode we are diving into the importance of being aware and taking care of your mental health especially as a mother. My guest Dr Muthoni Karanja is a momma and a qualified psychiatrist. We talk about all aspects of mental health from before motherhood, pregnancy and after birth. Not only does she share her qualified experience of this but she is not afraid to tell her own story about her...

In this episode I speak to Aisha about Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries. She walks us through her journey of motherhood while having P...

Welcome to the intro episode of the momma happy hour podcast. I am your host Wakesho and this where I share with you my origin story, the real reason I felt the need to put together the podcast. Over here I am being open and vulnerable with you about my motherhood journey and I hope this gives you a reason to listen to the other episodes featuring my amazing momma guests. Find me here on the socia...