Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
Black Ballad
There is so much about motherhood that goes unsaid but we're not afraid to discuss it all. Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide is an ongoing honest conversation with Black British women about what motherhood looks like for them and how they survive it's ups and downs.
For Season 2 we have an array of guests including Black Mums Upfront, Jamelia, Laura Henry-Allain, Dr Beverly Tatum Daniel and so many more. We'll be talking sex after childbirth, when to tell your kids they're black and how to deal with teenagers amongst other things. Make sure you're subscribed right now, so you don't miss a single episode.
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Coming Soon! (Trailer)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
09/24/20 • 2 min
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...Showtime! (with Anu)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
11/18/20 • 19 min
It's that moment we've been waiting for... it's Baby's Big Showtime!! But you'll need to have been living under a rock to not know about latest figures that suggest that black mothers are five times more likely to die in childbirth than white mothers in the UK. On the surface it doesn't make sense – how does that disparity come about?! And on a human level, it is petrifying!
We revisit our conversation with Anu from episode 1 to answer the hows and whys, and also talk about the ways that black mothers and our birthing partners can advocate for and safeguard our wellbeing.
Visit www.fivexmore.com for resources for mothers, birthing partners and healthcare professionals.
Use the code THRIVE to get 50% off a Black Ballad membership for a year at www.blackballad.co.uk
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When Things Don't Go To Plan (with Rachel Yvonne)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
11/04/20 • 36 min
Content Warning: This episode is about miscarriage and baby loss and will not be for everyone. Please take care of yourself and make use of the following websites: miscarriageassociation.org.uk, sayinggoodbye.org and petalscharity.org. If you are expecting a baby and want reassurance, then kickscount.org empowers mums-to-be with knowledge and confidence.
The reality is that you can do everything right and things still go wrong. It's devastating and heartbreaking, but Rachel Yvonne (@rachellyvonne) takes us through her journey of loss and healing.
Use the code THRIVE to get 50% off a Black Ballad membership for a year at www.blackballad.co.uk
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How To Make A Baby (with Grace)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
10/28/20 • 33 min
How do you make a baby? Turns out even with age, life circumstances, and general health in your favour, it might not be as easy as you'd think.
On this episode, our guest Grace takes us through the ins and outs of assisted conception – how it can affect your body, your mind and also your relationships.
For more information and support on your fertility journey, check out www.fertilitynetworkuk.org.
Use the code THRIVE to get 50% off a Black Ballad membership for a year at www.blackballad.co.uk
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Creating The Perfect Childhood (with Liz Pemberton aka The Black Nursery Manager)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
12/02/20 • 37 min
We just want our kids to be healthy, happy and... hopefully not in therapy in 20 years time telling someone how we messed up their lives! Easier said than done though, right?
We speak with Liz Pemberton, aka @theblacknurserymanager, about creating a childhood for black children that is safe and joyful.
Use the code THRIVE to get 50% off a Black Ballad membership for a year at www.blackballad.co.uk
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Pure Black Joy (with Samantha & Ola, Bolanle Tajudeen, Tobi Asare, Kelechi Okafor & Wunmi Etti)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
01/06/21 • 13 min
We've spoken about a lot of hard things during this season of The Survival Guide, but that only makes us appreciate the little joys of motherhood even more.
In this episode, we revisit with previous guests, as they tell us about the little things that bring maximum joy along their parenting journey. Featuring Samantha & Ola (@shadesofblackpodcast), Bolanle Tajudeen (@bolanle_tajudeen), Tobi Asare (@mybumppay), Kelechi Okafor (@kelechnekoff) and Wunmi Etti (@abwunmi_).
Use the code THRIVE to get 50% off a Black Ballad membership for a year at www.blackballad.co.uk
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Initiations & Transformations (with Kelechi Okafor)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
12/23/20 • 35 min
Motherhood is wild. Have we told you that it's wild? Just in case you haven't gathered that from the first nine episodes of this series: MOTHERHOOD IS WILD!!!!!
In the process of caring for your new baby and adjusting to your new normal, it can feel like you've lost yourself in some ways, and it can be quite a process to 'find' yourself again.
Kelechi Okafor (@kelechnekoff) talks frankly with us about healing from trauma, mothering herself, why mums need boundaries and so much more.
Use the code THRIVE to get 50% off a Black Ballad membership for a year at www.blackballad.co.uk
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BONUS: Black Ballad Takes Over The Vintage Books Podcast
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
12/06/20 • 0 min
As well as your usual instalment of The Survival Guide, this week Black Ballad takes over the Vintage Books Podcast!
Join Jendella in conversation with award-winning author Diana Evans (26a, The Wonder, Ordinary People) as they talk about Black British identity and ‘home’, the British literary canon and reflect on the events of the past year and what we can learn.
Search for 'Vintage Books Podcast' wherever you listen to podcasts, or click this link: https://bit.ly/VBPxBB
Let us know what you think by tagging @blackballaduk and @vintagebooks on Twitter and Instagram, and newsletter subscribers and Black Ballad members should look out for two special giveaways...
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Surviving The Fourth Trimester (with Samantha & Ola from Shades Of Black Parenting Podcast)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
11/25/20 • 48 min
If pregnancy and child birth wasn't wild enough, the period immediately after having a baby – aka 'the fourth trimester' – can feel like the jungle!
This episode we're joined by Samantha (@thisislovesam) and Ola (@ola_olivia_) from Shades of Black Parenting Podcast (@shadesofblackpodcast) to talk through the joy, rage, and emotional rollercoaster of being a new mum.
Use the code THRIVE to get 50% off a Black Ballad membership for a year at www.blackballad.co.uk
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Money Moves (with Tobi Asare, founder of MyBumpPay)
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
11/11/20 • 31 min
Babies cost money and children cost even more!! And that's before we even start talking about the impact that pregnancy and motherhood can have on our careers...
Tobi, the founder of MyBumpPay (@mybumppay), talks to us about navigating "the motherhood penalty" at work, how we can prepare for the unexpected, and how to come back to work with a bang – whether that's in your previous role or you've decided to start something new after maternity leave!
Use the code THRIVE to get 50% off a Black Ballad membership for a year at www.blackballad.co.uk
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FAQ
How many episodes does Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide have?
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide cover?
The podcast is about Black Women, Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide?
The episode title 'Bonus: Imperfect Women, Imperfect Mothers (with Naima Coster)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide?
The average episode length on Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide released?
Episodes of Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide?
The first episode of Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide was released on Sep 24, 2020.
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