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
29 Episodes
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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

Episode 14 - Mom Fails

Oh come on! All moms win that 'mom of the year' award every now and again! We all fail miserably while raising our offspring, but... it's ok!
3 Sep 2024 14 min

Episode 13 - Mom Fears

The world can be a scary place, even more so when you are responsible for a tiny human that cannot think for themselves yet. This week, Anne and Christine chat about their personal mom fears.
28 Aug 2024 19 min

Episode 12 - Universal Truths About Kids That Make No Sense

Kids... They are curious little creatures, and they all do things that simply make no sense. Why will they need you the second you sit down? Why do they always have to go nr 2, while you're in the middle of the shop? Anne and Christine have made peace with…
20 Aug 2024 18 min

Episode 11 - Mom Doubt

Have you ever doubted whether you should be your child's mom? In this episode, Anne and Christine discuss feeling inadequate as moms, not being the right mom for their kids, and wondering whether they are actually enough as moms. It's called Mom Doubt, and if you've felt the same way…
6 Aug 2024 15 min

Episode 10 - A Short Recap

The Secret Life of Motherhood has received so much positive support, feedback, and interaction since launching 10 weeks ago. So, for Episode 10, we thought we’d do a little something different. If you have missed any of our episodes, sit back, open that packet of wine... gums, and enjoy a…
29 Jul 2024 15 min

Episode 9 - Teaching Kids Gratitude While Navigating Their Attitudes

Teaching kids gratitude has to be one of the hardest parts of Motherhood, especially when the little ones come with such big attitudes. Anne and Christine do not have the answers to this dilemma, but they do know they are NOT alone in trying to navigate this very complicated scenario.
24 Jul 2024 18 min
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