The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood

In this engaging conversation, Sadie Torquato shares her journey into motherhood, discusses the importance of support in relationships, the pressures of societal expectations, and the need to accept the motherhood mental load.  Sadie reflects on her experiences as a mother of three, the dynamics of parenting different ages, and the significance of commitment in building a family. She emphasises th...

In this engaging conversation, Aisha O'Reilly speaks with Ophela Mhlauli (FitOphela) about her journey into motherhood, her holistic approach to fitness, and the challenges and triumphs of being a new mom. Ophela shares her initial reluctance towards motherhood, her unexpected pregnancy, and how she has embraced her role as a mother while also pursuing her passion for fitness. The discussion...

n this conversation, Aisha O'Reilly and Amanda Ndlangisa explore the complexities of motherhood, particularly focusing on Amanda's journey as a young mother. They discuss the challenges of navigating early motherhood, the importance of support systems, and the impact of absent fathers. Amanda shares her experiences of feeling unprepared for motherhood and the societal expectations placed...

Aisha Mchumo O'Reilly is reacting to the Ayesha Curry Call Her Daddy interview that went viral for Ayesha's comments on motherhood and marriage. WATCH the episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@thewholemamaza FOLLOW The Whole Mama on social media:  Instagram & TikTok: @thewholemamaza YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewholemamaza ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha Mchumo O&...

In this fun and honest episode, our host, Aisha Mchumo O'Reilly, share what her current mothering challenge is: bedtime. How to overcome the mom guilt that sets in and also asks the mamas a mind boggling question WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Q6ZcWsU_HE?si=3bQU06qBrMyqv1Au FOLLOW The Whole Mama on social media:  Instagram & TikTok: @thewholemamaza YouTube: www.youtube.co...

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...

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 -...

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 -...

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/@thewholemamaz...

Our host, Aisha O'Reilly,  safely gave birth to her third child...or so she'd thought. She's finally sharing her traumatic birth story and how she's spent the past year healing. Watch the episode on YouTube Save the Date for the first The Whole Mama event: Sunday, 12th November 2023 in Johannesburg . ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a crea...

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'Reill...

Yolenda Jawe was excited to meet her first baby, until her planned natural birth became a traumatic c-section. She's sharing how she experienced medical abuse by the nurses who were supposed to take care of her. Watch the episode on YouTube Please follow Yolenda on social media:  Instagram, Threads, TikTok, X: @yolzchannel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yolzchannel ----- The Whole Mama Sho...

Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile is sharing what is one of the MOST UNTOLD STORY of motherhood: how and why she had two abortions between having her children. Watch the episode on YouTube. Please follow Gao on social media:  Instagram: @mommy_feminist TikTok: @mom_feminist ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mothe...

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 c...

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 hoste...

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 Podc...

Rachel Wakesho was happily planning her dream wedding, when a surprise pregnancy rocked her world. She's sharing her shock, signs and symptoms of her ectopic pregnancy and how she healed from devastating loss. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKh6I5flY5E Please follow Rachel on social media:  Instagram: @ms__wakesho & @TheMommaHappyHour YouTube: https://www.yo...

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 T...

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 Mam...

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 collec...

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 collec...

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 collec...

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 collec...

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 collec...

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 collec...