The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
Aisha O'Reilly
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: @aishaandlife on all platforms. BLOG: aishaandlife.com **All music generously provided by ShabZi Madallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za
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: @aishaandlife on all platforms. BLOG: aishaandlife.com **All music generously provided by ShabZi Madallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za
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Ep 2: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Lost Her Baby
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
09/25/20 • 43 min
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 marriage.
You can find Aldecia on her social media platforms: Youtube Aldecia and Andrew; Instagram @aldeciaandandrew; Twitter @aldeciajohnson
LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com
Ep 17: You're Not the Only Mama Who Didn't Snap Back
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
03/26/21 • 46 min
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 38: You're Not the Only Mama Who Had A Traumatic Birth
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
09/08/23 • 53 min
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
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The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three children who is passionate about telling the story of motherhood.
Across all cultures, our experiences as mothers have been shamed or ignored. So we wait for permission to share our mom truths.
This podcast is that permission.
Host: Aisha O'Reilly
Executive producers: Aisha O'Reilly & Kevin O'Reilly
Director: Kevin O'Reilly
Theme song generously provided by ShabziMedallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za
#thewholemamashow #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #motherhoodstories
Ep. 40: You're Not the Only Mama Who Almost Died Giving Birth
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
09/29/23 • 58 min
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 .
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The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three children who is passionate about telling the story of motherhood.
Across all cultures, our experiences as mothers have been shamed or ignored. So we wait for permission to share our mom truths.
This podcast is that permission.
Host: Aisha O'Reilly
Executive producers: Aisha O'Reilly & Kevin O'Reilly
Director: Kevin O'Reilly
Theme song generously provided by ShabziMedallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za
#thewholemamashow #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #motherhoodstories
Ep. 39: You're Not the Only Step Mama
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
09/22/23 • 48 min
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
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The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three children who is passionate about telling the story of motherhood.
Across all cultures, our experiences as mothers have been shamed or ignored. So we wait for permission to share our mom truths. This podcast is that permission.
Host: Aisha O'Reilly @aishaandlife
Executive producers: Aisha O'Reilly & Kevin O'Reilly
Director: Kevin O'Reilly
Theme song generously provided by ShabziMedallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za
#thewholemamashow #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #motherhoodstories
Ep. 37: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Had an Abortion
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
09/01/23 • 55 min
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
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The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three children who is passionate about telling the story of motherhood.
Across all cultures, our experiences as mothers have been shamed or ignored. So we wait for permission to share our mom truths.
This podcast is that permission.
Host: Aisha O'Reilly
Executive producers: Aisha O'Reilly & Kevin O'Reilly
Director: Kevin O'Reilly
Theme song generously provided by ShabziMedallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za
#thewholemamashow #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #motherhoodstories #abortion #prochoice
Ep 23: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Bianca
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
08/13/21 • 45 min
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 collection of our testimonies.
In this episode, Bianca from South Africa is sharing her experience of being pregnant and giving birth in a pandemic.
You can find Bianca on Instagram: @bucketlistb and Hello Joburg @hellojoburgmag
LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama
Visit Nuk.co.za to sign up for their pregnancy and baby mailers for more expert advice.
Ep 22: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Alpha
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
08/06/21 • 42 min
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 collection of our testimonies.
In this episode, Alpha from The Netherlands is sharing her experience of being pregnant and giving birth in a pandemic.
You can find Alpha on Instagram: @alfangana, her blog https://www.alphangana.com and her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZfuhFsvz-K7G5wTgxXtrA
LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama
Visit Nuk.co.za to sign up for their pregnancy and baby mailers for more expert advice.
Ep 21: You're Not the Only Mama Who Gave Birth in a Pandemic: Didi
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
07/30/21 • 42 min
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 collection of our testimonies.
In this episode, Didi from South Africa is sharing her experience of being pregnant and giving birth in a pandemic.
You can find Didi on Instagram & Twitter: @karabo_didi and TikTok: @didikhumalo
LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama
Visit Nuk.co.za to sign up for their pregnancy and baby mailers for more expert advice.
Ep 6: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Felt Like a Failure
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood
10/23/20 • 45 min
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://endgirlhate.com.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood have?
The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood currently has 40 episodes available.
What topics does The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood cover?
The podcast is about New Mom, Parenting, Kids & Family, Motherhood, Podcasts and Newborn.
What is the most popular episode on The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood?
The episode title 'Ep. 39: You're Not the Only Step Mama' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood?
The average episode length on The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood released?
Episodes of The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood?
The first episode of The Whole Mama Show: Untold Stories of Motherhood was released on Sep 17, 2020.
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