Not Us Podcast

The holidays aren’t always holly-jolly, even for people who adore Christmas. In this festive episode, sisters Angela and Samantha explore what it really takes to survive the season: the joy, the chaos, the emotional landmines and the quiet moments in between. They unpack: Hosting Christmas in a new home and new relationship Family dynamics and shifting guest lists Christmas as a newly single woman...

Join Angela and Samantha on the Not Us Podcast, where they dive deep into the significance of World AIDS Day. In this episode, the sisters discuss the importance of raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, debunk common myths, and reflect on their own experiences growing up in South Africa. They emphasize the relevance of continuing the conversation around HIV/AIDS in today’s world, addressing the stigma...

Navigating Modern Dating - Insights and Experiences from 2025 Welcome to 'Not Us,' a podcast hosted by sisters Angela and Sam, where they discuss everyday challenges and celebrate life's journey. In this episode, they are joined by guests Petra and Chloe to dive into the world of dating in 2025. Topics include the evolution of dating norms, dating after long-term relationships, coping...

Navigating Gratitude: Insights and Reflections from Not US Podcast In this episode of Not US Podcast, hosts Angela and Sam dive deep into the theme of gratitude. Stemming from an initial disagreement about Thanksgiving, the sisters explore how gratitude shapes their lives. They share personal stories, scientific insights, and heartfelt quotes from friends and family about what gratitude means to t...

In this heartfelt episode of the Not Us Podcast, hosted by sisters Angela and Sam, the duo dives into their unique family dynamic influenced by adoption. Angela shares her emotional journey of finding her birth mother and reconnecting with her biological family after being adopted as a baby. The episode candidly discusses the complexities of adoption, the nature versus nurture debate, the impact o...

Navigating Menopause: Awareness, Advocacy, and Personal ExperiencesWelcome to Not As Podcast with your hosts, sisters Angela and Samantha. In this episode, we dive into the topic of menopause, exploring everything from pre-menopause, perimenopause, to post-menopause. This discussion is sparked by a listener's request and aims at raising awareness and educating our community on one of the most...

Birthday Celebrations, and the Beauty of AgingJoin Angela and Samantha on the latest episode of the Not Us Podcast as they discuss the nuances of celebrating birthdays, a little dive into their astrology, and the beauty and challenges of aging. As they prepare for Angela's birthday, the sisters delve into how their celebrations have transformed over the years and what birthdays mean to them no...

In this candid episode of Not Us, sisters Angela and Samantha unpack the beautiful, annoying puzzle of adult friendships: how to make them, how to keep them, and when to let them go. From moving countries and starting over to navigating energy exchange, nervous system safety, boundaries, jealousy, and outgrowing people, this conversation gets real about what friendship looks like after the tequila...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Not Us, sisters Angela and Samantha open up about Angela’s real-life cancer journey - from diagnosis and treatment to healing and hope. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Angela shares her story of being diagnosed with cervical cancer, navigating choices between natural healing and medical treatment, and discovering what it truly means to rebu...

Discover why we have decided to start a podcast, because it wasn't on either of our dance cards for the year. We explore why we are doing this - in a world with 5 million podcasts already in existence. We didn't grow up together - we have learnt to sister while being adults. Join us as we have conversations and tell stories.