Dear Mom, Dear Daughter
Athi Nkomo and Mtha Agbiriogu
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S1E13 Ep. 13 | New Year, New You? How to Get Unstuck, Set Goals & Make Your Dreams Happen
As the calendar turns, many of us feel the pressure to reinvent ourselves — but what if getting “unstuck” isn’t about becoming someone new, and instead about finally choosing yourself?In this deeply…
S1E12 Ep. 12 | The Price of Success? Let's Talk About Black Tax
The Price of Success — Let’s Talk About Black Tax | A Mother–Daughter ConversationWhat does it really cost to be the one who “made it”?In this deeply honest episode of Dear Mom, Dear Daughter, Athi…
Ep. 11 | Career & Purpose — More Than Just a Job
In this episode of Dear Mom, Dear Daughter, Athi and Mtha unpack what career really means across two generations of Black South African women. For moms, work was survival, stability, and the thrill…
Ep. 10 | Money, Happiness & Debt: The Truth About Our Relationship with Money
Money isn’t just about rands and cents — it’s about what it represents in our lives: freedom, happiness, survival, control, or even shame. In this episode of Dear Mom, Dear Daughter, Athi and Mtha…
Ep. 9 | Lost in Translation? Language, Culture, and Identity.
South Africa is rich in heritage, yet more and more young Black South Africans are growing up speaking less and less of their mother tongues. What does this mean for our cultural identity, our…
S1E8 Ep. 8 | Let's Talk About Sex
For generations, many Black moms avoided “the talk” with their daughters — choosing silence, shame, or fear instead. In this raw and honest episode, Athi (a mom and psychologist) and Mtha (her…
S1E7 Ep. 7 | Friendship Breakups: When Is It Time To Let Go?
Friendship breakups can hurt even more than romantic ones. In this episode, we unpack why losing a best friend can shake your identity, how to know when it’s time to let go, and how to heal without…
S1E6 Ep. 6 | Beauty, Colourism & Body Pressure Through a Mother & Daughter’s Eyes
This week, we’re keeping it real. From growing up watching our mothers wrestle with body image to facing our own struggles with weight, skin tone, hair politics and the pursuit of “perfection,” we…
S1E5 Ep. 5 | Are You Anxious or Just Alive? Let’s Talk About Mental Health Misinformation
Mental health isn’t a trend — but on social media, it’s starting to feel like one. In this episode of Dear Mom, Dear Daughter, we explore how online platforms like TikTok and Instagram have…
S1E4 Ep. 4 | Spare the Rod? Discipline, Love & the Fine Line Between the Two
What did discipline teach you growing up — and is that still the lesson you carry today?In this deeply reflective episode of Dear Mom, Dear Daughter, we unpack the difference between discipline and…
S1E3 Ep. 3 | Boundaries, Mom Guilt & Daughter Pressure
Setting boundaries shouldn't feel like betrayal — but in many mother-daughter relationships, it does. In this episode of Dear Mom, Dear Daughter, we have an honest, emotional and nuanced conversation…
S1E2 Ep. 2 | Raising Daughters in a Country That Doesn’t Love Them | The Psychology of Male Violence & What We’re Still Getting Wrong
South Africa is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman, with gender-based violence (GBV) affecting women and girls at every stage of life. In this heartfelt episode, we unpack…
S1E1 Ep. 1 | Who We Are, Why We’re Here & What We’re Talking About
Welcome to the very first episode of Dear Mom, Dear Daughter — a South African podcast where a radio host and her psychologist mom open up the door to honest, messy, and meaningful conversations.In…
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Dear Mom, Dear Daughter has published 13 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Dear Mom, Dear Daughter is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 51m.
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