Episodes 74
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Dormant
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

What began as occasional storytelling on Instagram has grown into a full-fledged podcast connecting parents from all walks of life. Based in Nairobi, Mama Tales brings relatable, realistic, and insightful content for parents navigating the highs, lows, and everyday adventures of raising children. From the joys and challenges of early motherhood to the broader journey of parenting, each episode is designed to meet you where you are on your parenting path. Join host Sally and guests as they share stories, tips, and experiences that make the parenting journey a little less daunting and a lot more

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EP 70: The Baby Is In The Wrong Place

Sep 02, 2025 40m

What Janet thought were intense period pains, turned out to be a life threatening pregnancy. Janet, a mum of three found out that she was pregnant and that the pregnancy needed to be removed all in…

EP 69: You Can't Beat a Disability Out of a Child, Even If It's Invisible

Jan 14, 2025 1h 25m

In this episode, I sit down with Linda Gakuru, a neurodivergent parent raising neurodivergent children, to explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating parenting and neurodiversity in Africa.…

Polio Vaccine Controversy in Kenya | Raising Tiny Humans 01

Dec 03, 2024 15m

In this debut episode of Raising Tiny Humans, a new mini-series from Mama Tales, we explore the growing controversy surrounding the recent polio vaccine campaign in Kenya. With reports of adverse…

EP 68: Mic Check, One Two! Mama Tales is Back in Action

Nov 19, 2024 5m

After a much-needed break, Mama Tales is back! Plus with a new series —Raising Tiny Humans. Get ready for relatable stories, practical tips, and a community-driven journey through the ups and downs…

EP 67: In Pursuit of Motherhood

May 28, 2024 1h 5m

Would you give up when everyone else around you thinks that you should - yet you did everything right? Here's a conversation I had with two amazing women in their late thirties and early forties on…

EP 66: If Only It Was Free - Kenya vs Sweden

May 14, 2024 26m

It's no lie that quality maternal care in Kenya can be very expensive to get in Kenya, so it was interesting to hear just how much we need to from a Kenyan who started her motherhood journey in…

EP 65: The Motherhood 'Expert'

Apr 30, 2024 57m

Guess what! Someone actually thought I was an expert on Motherhood - who would be crazy enough to think that! Well, Akumu and Clair, the brilliant minds behind the Yes Girls podcast called me up to…

EP 64: Different Doesn't Mean Less

Apr 23, 2024 39m

To wrap up our celebration of Autism Awareness Month, I share a conversation I had with Becca, a mum of two navigating life with a son on the spectrum. She shares her unique journey with us on…

EP 63: The Spectrum - The Cost of Raising an Autistic Child in Kenya

Apr 16, 2024 49m

This is the second part of Edna's story. For context, make sure you listen to episode 62 before this one You can Edna on Instagram at mothersvoiceke or on YouTube as Chef Myra Pod's…

EP 62: The Spectrum- A Mother's Journey with Autism - Part 1

Apr 09, 2024 29m

Edna had no idea she was pregnant, but went on to have a beautiful baby girl. When her daughter started walking, they realised that her unique quirks were early signs of autism Reach out to her on…

EP 61: Getting Unstuck - A Story on Fighting Pain and Finding Hope Part 2

Mar 19, 2024 42m

How much do you think it costs to manage Endometriosis in Kenya? Support Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya Join us on the 26th of March for a sit down with Elsie and her doctor. REGISTER…

EP 60:Getting Unstuck - A Story on Fighting Pain and Finding Hope

Mar 12, 2024 26m

Motherhood came when Elsie was not ready, and when she finally was, a condition within her would make it almost impossible for her to become a mum. She thought that pregnancy would help her finally…

EP 59: Born Sleeping - A Story of Loss and Rainbows -Part 2

Mar 05, 2024 36m

This is the second and final part of Penny's story, a mum of five (three earth bound and two in heaven) who shares her story on experiencing pregnancy loss at 8 weeks and a still birth at 24…

EP 58: Born Sleeping: A Story of Loss And Rainbows - Part 1

Feb 27, 2024 32m

This episode features a powerful story from Penny, a mum of five who has two babies in heaven. She shares about tow profound losses that happened in her motherhood journey, one at eight weeks and the…

a little update

Feb 20, 2024 1m

It feels a little sad that I couldn't show up this week but things happen and I need to take a little pause See you next week

EP 57 (AUDIO): Qn - Why don't we prepare for C-Section births?

Feb 13, 2024 31m

I was so prepared to deliver my kids vaginally. I did everything you were meant to do but I found myself in Theatre 24 hours after my labor started. I was in for an emergency c-section and for the…

EP 57 (VIDEO): Question - Why Don't We Prepare Women For C-Sections?

Feb 12, 2024 30m

THIS IS ORIGINALLY A VIDEO EPISODE YOU CAN FIND IT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL I was so prepared to deliver my kids vaginally. I did everything you were meant to do but I found myself in Theatre 24 hours…

EP 56: Ask A Family Lawyer: Co-Parenting in Kenya

Feb 06, 2024 1h 6m

If you missed our virtual event, worry not here's everything we learnt about the legal side of co-parenting from family lawyer, Ivy Kathungu. There is a giveaway running, so head on over to our…

EP 55:A Second Home Birth , Glamorising Motherhood

Jan 30, 2024 34m

Nicole's back and this time, she talks about her second home birth story and her evolving thoughts on glamorising motherhood Check out her work :https://www.instagram.com/ruby.mamas/ Register for…

EP 54: Leaking Milk Out Of A Hole On My Breast

Jan 23, 2024 31m

Did you know that breast engormenrt could lead to surgery? I didn't and neither did Fridah. This is a cautionary tale my friends. Sign up for our upcoming event Ask The Family Lawyer (Co-parenting,…

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