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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 Namibia Kids & Family · Comedy
23 Episodes
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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 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 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 14 min

Episode 19 - 17 Diapers

What are your "17 Diapers" confessions? We're pretty sure, whatever it is, it's normal!
29 Oct 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 18 min

Episode 8 - The So-Called Bad Habits We Teach Our Kids

When we were kids there was a whole lot of stuff we HAD to do, and stuff we NEVER did. Like... Finishing our food, all of it, no matter how much was on our plate, whether we liked it or not. But how do we feel about these rules today,…
16 Jul 16 min

Episode 7 - I am a mom, but who am I?

When we become moms, it feels like we completely lose who we were before. It is one of the deepest, darkest, most secret parts of motherhood. This week, Anne and Christine decipher, or try to at least, who we are outside of moms.
9 Jul 16 min

Episode 6 - Making Mom Friends Part 2 (Ten Easy Steps)

Now that we've established that all moms find it hard to make new mom friends (Go listen to Making Mom Friends Part 1, if you haven't already), let's explore a few ways in which you can put yourself out there, so to speak. In this episode, Anne and Christine will…
1 Jul 6 min

Episode 5 - Making Mom Friends Part 1

Wow... as a mom, making new mom friends is one of the hardest things to do. Why? Judgement. We fear we are being judged by other moms. But why? In this episode, Anne and Christine delve into the fear of being judged by other moms, and they discuss why it's…
26 Jun 17 min

Episode 4 - Proud Mama Moments

While we constantly complain, worry, and fuss over how our kids react, interact and behave, truth be told, our kids do make us proud all the time. And it's when we get to be proud of their characters, and not necessarily accomplishments that our hearts burst!
18 Jun 18 min

Episode 3 - Mamabear

Most moms can play nice during difficult situations. It's when you touch our kids though, that you unlock mamabear mode... It's a dangerous mode, because mama will go that extra mile to protect what's hers!
12 Jun 17 min
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