<p>Turning into your mother can be a joy and a trial. When Jacinta in Johannesburg became a parent, she found that her perspective on her own mother changed completely. She reads a letter to her young daughters about what they can learn from older generations after realising “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”. Plus, how to avoid telling your children ... Show More
Jun 5
The importance of education
What shapes a father’s determination to educate his daughters? In South Sudan, Marco tells Namulanta Kombo why making sure his four daughters go to school matters so deeply to him, carrying forward a value passed down by his own mother, who even sold precious family cows to keep ... Show More
21m 24s
Dec 2024
I Don't Want to Turn Into My Mother
After becoming a mother for the first time, a young woman reflects on the complicated relationship with her own mother. Esther guides her through establishing boundaries with grace, breaking generational cycles, and the importance of self-acceptance.
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51m 12s
Oct 2025
131 | The Story You’re Telling Yourself About Motherhood (and How to Change It)
What story are you telling yourself about motherhood? Is it one of constant overwhelm, exhaustion, and defeat—or one of joy, strength, and peace? In today’s episode of the Joy Filled Podcast, Jenna shares a real-life moment of chaos (hello, sweaty mom trying to wrangle kids out t ... Show More
26m 33s
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on societal pressures and milestones, "success", failed ambitions and shifting identities, dreams, non-negotiables, and the modern implications of motherhood. ✷</p><br><p>see more ✷ <a href="http://www.you ... Show More