I'm Aisha O'Reilly and my mission is to create a safe space for moms to share their truths. We haven't been shown the full picture of motherhood, so this podcast is a collection of conversations with mothers sharing some of the untold stories of being a mom. Whether you're a first-time mom trying to figure out your new baby, a mommy to a toddler full of tantrums, trying to conceive or a seasoned mom who parents her own way, know that you're not alone. You're not the only mama who doesn't fit the image of a perfect mom. LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms. BLOG: aishaandlife.com **All music generously provided by ShabZi Madallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za
Ep. 40: You're Not the Only Mama Who Almost Died Giving Birth
Our host, Aisha O'Reilly, safely gave birth to her third child...or so she'd thought. She's finally sharing her traumatic birth story and how she's spent the past year healing.Watch the episode on YouTubeSave the Date for the first The Whole Mama event: Sunday, 12th November 2023 in Johannesburg .-----The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three children who is passionate about telling the story of motherhood. Across all cultures, our experiences as mothers have been shamed or ignored. So we wait for permission to share our mom truths.This podcast is that permission.Host: Aisha O'ReillyExecutive producers: Aisha O'Reilly & Kevin O'ReillyDirector: Kevin O'ReillyTheme song generously provided by ShabziMedallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za#thewholemamashow #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #motherhoodstories
9/29/2023 • 58 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 38: You're Not the Only Mama Who Had A Traumatic Birth
Yolenda Jawe was excited to meet her first baby, until her planned natural birth became a traumatic c-section. She's sharing how she experienced medical abuse by the nurses who were supposed to take care of her.Watch the episode on YouTubePlease follow Yolenda on social media: Instagram, Threads, TikTok, X: @yolzchannelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yolzchannel-----The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three children who is passionate about telling the story of motherhood. Across all cultures, our experiences as mothers have been shamed or ignored. So we wait for permission to share our mom truths.This podcast is that permission.Host: Aisha O'ReillyExecutive producers: Aisha O'Reilly & Kevin O'ReillyDirector: Kevin O'ReillyTheme song generously provided by ShabziMedallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za#thewholemamashow #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #motherhoodstories
9/8/2023 • 53 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 37: You're Not the Only Mama Who's Had an Abortion
Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile is sharing what is one of the MOST UNTOLD STORY of motherhood: how and why she had two abortions between having her children.Watch the episode on YouTube.Please follow Gao on social media: Instagram: @mommy_feministTikTok: @mom_feminist-----The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three children who is passionate about telling the story of motherhood. Across all cultures, our experiences as mothers have been shamed or ignored. So we wait for permission to share our mom truths.This podcast is that permission.Host: Aisha O'ReillyExecutive producers: Aisha O'Reilly & Kevin O'ReillyDirector: Kevin O'ReillyTheme song generously provided by ShabziMedallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za#thewholemamashow #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #motherhoodstories #abortion #prochoice
9/1/2023 • 55 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep 33: You're Not the Only Mama Who Had An Ectopic Pregnancy
Rachel Wakesho was happily planning her dream wedding, when a surprise pregnancy rocked her world. She's sharing her shock, signs and symptoms of her ectopic pregnancy and how she healed from devastating loss.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKh6I5flY5EPlease follow Rachel on social media: Instagram: @ms__wakesho & @TheMommaHappyHourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mswakesho8721-----The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepreneur, digital content creator, wife and mother of three children who is passionate about telling the story of motherhood.Across all cultures, our experiences as mothers have been shamed or ignored. So we wait for permission to share our mom truths. This podcast is that permission.Host: Aisha O'Reilly @aishaandlifeExecutive producers: Aisha O'Reilly & Kevin O'ReillyDirector: Kevin O'ReillyTheme song generously provided by ShabziMedallion: @ShabZiMadallion www.shabzi.co.za#thewholemamashow #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #motherhoodstories
