Namibia Future Media Nova 1035 - The Secret Life Of Motherhood

Nova 1035 - The Secret Life Of Motherhood

Anne and Christine, two well-known (hopefully) Namibian radio personalities are the two moms behind "The Secret Life Of Motherhood."

It's a tongue in cheek, interactive podcast, where moms can talk about the.... secret life they live. Topics such as momguilt, is this normal, the embarrassment kids can bring, etc are discussed.

Moms are all in the same boat, and sometimes storm, so let's have some fun while we're here.
Weekly English South Africa Kids & Family · Comedy
36 Episodes
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Episode 34 - Things My Kids Have Taught Me

Kids aren't all bad... Sometimes they teach us things, important things like how to forgive, to laugh, and to cry. This week Anne and Christine chat about those heartwarming moments.
9 Jun 15 min

Episode 33 - The Mental Load

Moms carry the bulk of the mental load and it's hard. Not sure what the mental load is? That's probably because you're not the one keeping all the balls in the air... Listen as Anne and Christine discuss the mental load and how much of a burden it is.
2 Jun 19 min

Episode 32 - Mom Answers

Experienced moms all carry a little bag of 'auto-reply' answers, and we call these... Mom Answers. What is your go-to mom answer?
20 May 15 min

Episode 31 - If I Had A Dollar...

If I had a dollar for every time I said.... Moms repeat themselves daily, sometimes multiple times a day. Whether it's telling kids to brush their teeth, telling them to put shoes on, or not to jump on the couch, we repeat, repeat, repeat ourselves!
7 May 14 min

Episode 30 - Would You Rather - The Mom Edition

Would you rather give up coffee... or wine? Would you rather be able to read your kids minds, or have them read yours? This week, Anne is joined by two Secret Life listeners, as they play... Would You Rather - The Mom Edition.
29 Apr 13 min

Episode 29 - Kids And Digital Safety

The digital world can be a very dangerous place for children, but not educating them on digital safety is even more dangerous. In this episode, Anne and Christine chat to Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni on how to safely navigate the digital world with your children.
16 Apr 19 min

Episode 28 - Eldest Child

How ever many children you have, you always have an extra; your husband. All moms deal with what we call 'their eldest'. And being an eldest boychild makes it even more interesting.
9 Apr 18 min

Episode 27 - Dumb Questions People Ask Parents

Parents, mostly moms, get asked the most ridiculous questions by random people. They get asked things that really, has nothing to do with other people; When is the second one coming, when are you losing your baby weight, why don't you want more kids? And of course, our own families…
1 Apr 14 min

Episode 26 - Things We Hate About Parenthood

Loving your kids and loving everything about being a mom - NOT the same thing! No matter how much you love being a mom, or how much you love your kids, there are some aspects of being a parent that we all hate, and it's completely normal!
17 Mar 16 min

Episode 25 - Momhacks

Sometimes, just sometimes... motherhood is all about lying, deceiving, and manipulating. And so, as time goes by, moms start relying on what we call momhacks. In this episode, Anne and Christine share a few of their own momhacks.
11 Mar 14 min

Chips On The Car Floor (Mom Pep Talk)

Add it to your favourites so that you can listen to 'Chips On The Car Floo' '(a peptalk for moms) whenever and as many times as needed. Music credit: "A Confusing Story" Music_For_Video on Pixabay
4 Mar 3 min

Episode 24 - Mom Peptalk

Moms need, no they deserve a good peptalk every once in a while. Which is why Anne and Christine sat down to create the ultimate mom peptalk. Need a little pick me up? Then listen to this!
27 Feb 9 min

Episode 23 - I'm Not Ready For This

Anne and Christine lift the lid on some of the things they are NOT ready for on this journey called motherhood. The things nobody warned them about, like noise levels, crushes, tweens, and more.
18 Feb 19 min

Episode 22 - Bloopers

Anne and Christine are going on a short (seasonal) break, but they will be back in full swing mid Jan 2025. Thank you sooooo much, from the bottom of our deeeeeeep hearts, for all the listens, the contributions, the giggles, and the love. So, to leave you wanting more, here…
26 Nov 2024 8 min

Episode 21 - Mom Brain

Mom Brain - It is both a superpower and a burden. The number of things a mom thinks about, and the amount of planning that has to go into everything we do (for our families, not for ourselves), will blow your mind!
19 Nov 2024 13 min

Episode 20 - Let's Just Laugh It Off

Whether you have one or two kids... Whether they have a massive age gap or not, motherhood is hard. And sometimes it's important to acknowledge that, and just laugh it off with a friend.
5 Nov 2024 14 min

Episode 19 - 17 Diapers

What are your "17 Diapers" confessions? We're pretty sure, whatever it is, it's normal!
29 Oct 2024 12 min

Episode 18 - Being A Single Mom

In this episode, Anne and Christine welcome their very first guest! Zell is a single mom to a 10 year old boy, and they ask her what single moms would like the world to understand about single moms.
15 Oct 2024 19 min

Episode 17 - How Has Having Kids Changed Your Marriage?

This is definitely one of the biggest secrets moms keep, hopefully dads as well, but definitely moms. Kids are a blessing, and we love them to the moon and back, but they change the dynamic of a marriage, and it's OK to wonder, worry, and think about it.
8 Oct 2024 20 min

Episode 16 - Default Parent

In most cases, moms are the default parent... What is a default parent? Well... It means you are the preselected primary caregiver. A default parent is the one responsible their child(rens) emotional, logistical, and practical needs.
25 Sep 2024 21 min
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