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 one moment. This was unexpected since she thought that having an IUD meant she wouldn't get pregnant.

Her's is a story of pain and insufficient research into the reproductive health of women

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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. Linda shares her journey of accepting her diagnosis, how it helped her understand herself and her children, and why early diagnosis is so critical.

We also dive into the misconceptions surrounding neurodivergence in African cultures, including the harmful belief that it stems from indiscipline. Linda’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of advocacy, understanding, and creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals.

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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 reactions and increasing mistrust in government initiatives, many parents are questioning the safety and necessity of vaccinations.

I share my personal experiences as a mother navigating vaccine decisions, reflect on Kenya’s history of polio eradication efforts, and unpack the layers of mistrust that have shaped public perceptions of government-led health campaigns.

This episode isn’t just about vaccines—it’s about the deeper challenges of parenting in a society grappling with fear, misinformation, and systemic distrust.

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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 of parenthood. Plus, I’m calling on you to share your stories, questions, and episode ideas.

New episodes drop every other week.

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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 what it's like trying to become mothers at an age where society thinks they missed their chance.

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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 Sweden

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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 their studio to try prep Claire as she was on her journey to first time parenting - it was a blast!

Check out their podcast on Spotify, Apple or Afripods

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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 Instagram and through this work, she supports more families dealing with the diagnosis.

Check out her work: Mumsnest Kenya

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