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The Secret Life Of Motherhood

Anne and Christine, two well-known (hopefully) Namibian radio personalities are the two moms behind "The Secret Life Of Motherhood."

It's a tongue in cheek, interactive podcast, where moms can talk about the.... secret life they live. Topics such as momguilt, is this normal, the embarrassment kids can bring, etc are discussed.

Moms are all in the same boat, and sometimes storm, so let's have some fun while we're here.
Weekly English Namibia Kids & Family · Comedy
15 Episodes

Episode 12 - Mom Fails

Oh come on! All moms win that 'mom of the year' award every now and again! We all fail miserably while raising our offspring, but... it's ok!
3 Sep 14 min

Episode 12 - Mom Fears

The world can be a scary place, even more so when you are responsible for a tiny human that cannot think for themselves yet. This week, Anne and Christine chat about their personal mom fears.
28 Aug 19 min

Episode 12 - Universal Truths About Kids That Make No Sense

Kids... They are curious little creatures, and they all do things that simply make no sense. Why will they need you the second you sit down? Why do they always have to go nr 2, while you're in the middle of the shop? Anne and Christine have made peace with…
20 Aug 18 min

Episode 11 - Mom Doubt

Have you ever doubted whether you should be your child's mom? In this episode, Anne and Christine discuss feeling inadequate as moms, not being the right mom for their kids, and wondering whether they are actually enough as moms. It's called Mom Doubt, and if you've felt the same way…
6 Aug 15 min

Episode 10 - A Short Recap

The Secret Life of Motherhood has received so much positive support, feedback, and interaction since launching 10 weeks ago. So, for Episode 10, we thought we’d do a little something different. If you have missed any of our episodes, sit back, open that packet of wine... gums, and enjoy a…
29 Jul 15 min

Episode 9 - Teaching Kids Gratitude While Navigating Their Attitudes

Teaching kids gratitude has to be one of the hardest parts of Motherhood, especially when the little ones come with such big attitudes. Anne and Christine do not have the answers to this dilemma, but they do know they are NOT alone in trying to navigate this very complicated scenario.
24 Jul 18 min

Episode 8 - The So-Called Bad Habits We Teach Our Kids

When we were kids there was a whole lot of stuff we HAD to do, and stuff we NEVER did. Like... Finishing our food, all of it, no matter how much was on our plate, whether we liked it or not. But how do we feel about these rules today,…
16 Jul 16 min

Episode 7 - I am a mom, but who am I?

When we become moms, it feels like we completely lose who we were before. It is one of the deepest, darkest, most secret parts of motherhood. This week, Anne and Christine decipher, or try to at least, who we are outside of moms.
9 Jul 16 min

Episode 6 - Making Mom Friends Part 2 (Ten Easy Steps)

Now that we've established that all moms find it hard to make new mom friends (Go listen to Making Mom Friends Part 1, if you haven't already), let's explore a few ways in which you can put yourself out there, so to speak. In this episode, Anne and Christine will…
1 Jul 6 min

Episode 5 - Making Mom Friends Part 1

Wow... as a mom, making new mom friends is one of the hardest things to do. Why? Judgement. We fear we are being judged by other moms. But why? In this episode, Anne and Christine delve into the fear of being judged by other moms, and they discuss why it's…
26 Jun 17 min

Episode 4 - Proud Mama Moments

While we constantly complain, worry, and fuss over how our kids react, interact and behave, truth be told, our kids do make us proud all the time. And it's when we get to be proud of their characters, and not necessarily accomplishments that our hearts burst!
18 Jun 18 min

Episode 3 - Mamabear

Most moms can play nice during difficult situations. It's when you touch our kids though, that you unlock mamabear mode... It's a dangerous mode, because mama will go that extra mile to protect what's hers!
12 Jun 17 min

Episode 2 - Momguilt

Momguilt... Show us a mom who has never experienced it, and we'll show you a LYER! From feeling guilty about what their kids eat, to forgetting to pick them up, to forgetting to buy them new underwear. In this episode, Anne and Christine, plus a secret mom guest, spill the…
3 Jun 16 min

Podcast Announcement

Anne and Christine decided to have a little bit of fun in studio, in the buildup of the launch of The Secret Life Of Motherhood. Girls do just want to have a bit of fun, right?
29 May 4 min

Episode 1 - Is This Normal

In the very first episode of The Secret Life Of Motherhood, Anne and Christine delve into the topic of 'Is This Normal'. In short... yes, everything is normal; even crazy mornings where your kids act like they've never been through the routine of getting up, dressed, and ready for school.
28 May 13 min