Aisha O'Reilly

The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood

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I'm Aisha O'Reilly and my mission is to have safe spaces for moms to share their truths. We haven't been shown the full picture of motherhood, so this podcast is a collection of conversations with mothers sharing some of the untold stories of being a mom. Whether you're a first-time mom trying to figure out your new baby, a mommy to a toddler full of tantrums, trying to conceive, or a seasoned mom who parents her own way, know that you're not alone. You're not the only mama who doesn't fit the image of a perfect mom. LET'S CHAT on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @thewholemamaza FOLLOW Aisha:...

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Aisha O'Reilly

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Ep 24: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Anite 20.08.2021 44:32

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...

Ep 23: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Bianca 13.08.2021 45:29

Ep 22: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Alpha 06.08.2021 42:55

Ep 21: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Didi 30.07.2021 42:32

Ep 20: You're Not the Only Mama Who Hid Her Depression 16.04.2021 29:17

Our host, Aisha O’Reilly is finally sharing how she beat postpartum depression, after hiding it for so long. You can find Aisha on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube @aishaandlife and her blog aishaandlife.com. Get 30% off NUK First Micro Express Steriliser: Use the Promo Code ‘AISHAME30’ on nuk.co.za. Discount valid from 16/04/2021 - 16/05/2021 INSTAGRAM LIVE: Join Aisha at 3 pm South Afric...

Ep 19: You're Not the Only Mama Who Mothers Differently 09.04.2021 42:54

Onyi is sharing how she shows up for her children differently. You can find Onyi on her blog https://sincerelyonyi.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Tik Tok @sincerelyonyi. Get 15% off NUK First Choice Jolie Manual Breast Pump: Use the Promo Code ‘AISHAJBP15’ on nuk.co.za. Discount valid from 09/04/2021 - 09/05/2021 LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaa...

Ep 18: You're Not the Only Mama Whose Marriage Changed After Kids 02.04.2021 46:43

Tina is spilling the beans on how having kids affected her relationship with her husband. You can find Tina on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube @herlifesparkles and her podcast Life Partner Gang. Her website: herslifesparkles.com. Get 15% off NUK First Choice breast milk containers: Use the promo code ‘AISHABMC15’ on nuk.co.za. Discount valid from 02/04/2021 - 02/05/2021 LET&apos...

Ep 17: You're Not the Only Mama Who Didn't Snap Back 26.03.2021 46:05

Aisha Baker is sharing how she finally accepted her postpartum body. You can find Aisha on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @bakedonline and her blog https://bakedonline.co.za Let's chat: @aishaandlife #thewholemama #wholemama

Ep 16: You're Not the Only Mama Raising Biracial Children 19.03.2021 42:50

Meghan is sharing her experience of being a white mother raising mixed-race children in America. You can find Meghan on her website: www.meghanjoyyancy.com and her Instagram @meghanjoytoday. Let's chat: drop me a line on any social media platform @aishaandlife #thewholemama

Ep 15: You're Not the Only Mama Who Defines Motherhood Her Way 12.03.2021 40:29

Mapalo is sharing how she stood up for herself at a time when so many of us are at our most vulnerable. You can find Mapalo on Instagram @MapaloMakhu, Facebook Woman & Finance, Twitter @WomanandFinance, YouTube Mapalo Makhu. Let's chat: @aishaandlife on all platforms #TheWholeMama

Ep 14: You’re Not the Only Mama Who Prioritised Everyone Else 05.03.2021 47:36

Sam and Charlene of The Great Equalizer podcast are sharing their stories of when they forgot to put themselves first, and unknowingly ignored signs of major health scares. You can find them on their podcast The Great Equalizer; Instagram @thegreatequalizerpodcast and their website: www.thegreatequalizer.co.za LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama

Ep 13: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Been Shamed 26.02.2021 39:03

Dimpho is sharing the many times people have tried to shame her. You can find Dimpho on Instagram @d_maponyane and YouTube Dimpho Maponyane. LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama

Ep 12: You’re Not the Only Mama Who’s Adopted Outside of Her Race 19.02.2021 56:35

Genevieve is sharing her honest experience of being a White mother to a Black son in South Africa. You can find Genevieve on Instagram and Facebook @graceandkindred. LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama

Ep 11: You're Not the Only Mama Who Struggled to Breastfeed 12.02.2021 45:17

Breastfeeding isn’t always a walk in the park. Phumeza is sharing why she found breastfeeding challenging. You can find Phumeza on Instagram & Twitter @phumeza_shh ; her website sistahoodhour.com and email: sistahoodhour@gmail.com LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms | BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama

Ep 10: You're Not the Only Woman Who Doesn't Want to Be a Mama 20.11.2020 42:34

Janine is sharing her story of being childfree. You can find Janine on social media: @janine_j

Ep 9: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Not Ready For Another Child 13.11.2020 41:16

Lilly is sharing why she might just have one child. You can find Lilly on Instagram @lilly_million and Facebook Lilly Million. LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama

Ep 8: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Adopted a Child 06.11.2020 44:52

Bongi’s road to motherhood was two-pronged – biological and adoptive. She's sharing her story of adopting her daughter with me. You can find Bongi on Instagram and Facebook: @ndibambe.

Ep 7: You're Not the Only Single Mama 30.10.2020 47:27

At age 20, Joan became a mom for the first time. She's sharing her journey from single motherhood to co-parenting and having a blended family. You can find Joan on Instagram @yummymummy.ke , YouTube Yummy Mummy KE and Twitter @yummymummyke. LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama

Ep 6: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Felt Like a Failure 23.10.2020 45:20

LeAnne Dlamini’s journey in motherhood also started off very shaky. And even though her first daughter is now a pre-teen, she still gets that seed of doubt in her mind. LeAnne joined me remotely to share her story of motherhood. You can find LeAnne on Instagram @iamleanned; Facebook LeAnne Dlamini; Twitter @iamleannemusic. On her website: https://www.ldhworld.com and organisation: http://endgirlha...

Ep 5: You're Not the Only Mama Who Had a NICU Baby 16.10.2020 43:23

No mother expects or wants to have her baby early. Especially when she's having a normal and healthy pregnancy. Oluv joins me this week to share her whole mama truth on how she handled being a NICU mama. You can find Oluv on Instagram @mommy_and_baby_approved and on her YouTube channel Mommy and Baby Approved LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama

Ep 4: You're Not the Only Mama Who Had Post Partum Depression 09.10.2020 50:08

*TRIGGER WARNING* Everything we’ve been told about new motherhood is that it’s a happy time. And while it is for the majority, almost 1/5 of new moms are battling with a mental health disorder, the most common being depression. Thando joins me this week to share her whole mama truth on how she overcame postpartum depression. You can find Thando on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @modernzulumom; a...

Ep 3: You're Not the Only Mama Who Had Her Baby Before Marriage 02.10.2020 36:34

Despite women being more independent than ever, there’s still the expectation in many cultures to “do it right” and be married first before having a child. On this week’s episode, Lerato’s sharing her whole mama truth of how she navigated the cultural, personal and familial expectations of being the “good girl” and starting her family before getting married. You can find Lerato on Instagram @lif...

Ep 2: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Lost Her Baby 25.09.2020 43:35

Miscarriage is what's often termed a "common" experience, affecting 1 in 4 pregnancies. Yet many women feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk about it and keep it to themselves. My first guest, Aldecia went through this painful and often under shared reality early last year. On this episode, she's sharing her whole mama truth of how she lost her baby, how it affected her and her...

Ep 1: You're Not the Only Mama 17.09.2020 8:54

Welcome to The Whole Mama Show! I'm Aisha O'Reilly and my mission is to create a safe space for mothers to share their truths. In this first episode, I share a bit about my honest journey. In a nutshell, I was blindsided by motherhood. And when I tried to speak up, I was silenced. Motherhood is hard, scary and can be a very lonely journey. I want you to know that you're not the on...