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The Mama Mudra Podcast

The Mama Mudra Podcast is a joy-first exploration of modern wellness, hosted by entrepreneur and Mama Mudra founder Kate Thompson-Duwe. Anchored in the belief that the future of wellness is happiness, this series blends neuroscience, movement, entrepreneurship, and conscious living into powerful conversations with thought leaders, creators, and change-makers. More than a podcast, it is a space for reflection, recalibration, and real talk - helping listeners build strength in body, clarity in mind, and lightness in spirit as they navigate full, demanding, beautifully human lives.
Weekly English South Africa Health & Fitness · Society & Culture
13 Episodes

Rewiring Your Brain for Joy (Even When It Defaults to Stress)

If your brain is wired for survival… how are you ever supposed to feel happy? In this episode, Kate reconnects with Matt Furlonger to unpack one of the most important truths in modern wellness: Your brain is not designed to make you happy. It’s designed to keep you alive. Which…
23 Apr 43 min

The Artistry of Health: Why Wellness Isn’t a Formula with Dr. Simone Silver

What if everything you’ve been told about “doing health right” is wrong? In this foundational episode, Kate Thompson-Duwe sits down with Dr Simone Silver to challenge one of the biggest myths in wellness: that there’s a single formula that works for everyone. Because there really isn’t. This conversation reframes health…
16 Apr 31 min

Your Personal Pathway to Happiness

Everywhere we look, someone is telling us how to live well. What to eat, how to train, when to fast, what supplements to take, and generally how to optimise every single part of our lives. And yet… people are more overwhelmed, more confused, and often feeling worse than ever. So…
9 Apr 9 min

Why We Created Sunshine People (And Why It Matters)

What happens when you bring together movement, music, science and community… with one intention: happiness? In this episode, Kate Thompson-Duwe reflects on the creation of Sunshine People - and why it represents something bigger than just an event. We explore: - The inspiration behind Sunshine People - Why joy is…
12 Mar 7 min

Why Music Is One of the Most Powerful Tools for Happiness with Shaun Duwe

What if music wasn’t just entertainment… but one of the most powerful drivers of human emotion? In this episode, Kate Thompson-Duwe sits down with her husband, Shaun Duwe to explore the psychology of music, energy and connection - and how it shapes the way we feel. Shaun shares insight into…
26 Feb 29 min

How to Stay Focused When Everything Feels Hard with Sheree Munro

What if the real difference between people who succeed… and those who don’t… is simply what they choose to focus on? In this episode, Kate Thompson-Duwe sits down with entrepreneur Sheree Munro to unpack the mindset required to keep moving forward - even when things aren’t going your way. We…
12 Feb 37 min

Movement Should Give You Energy - Not Drain It, with Jeanae Dumas

What if the way you move your body… is either adding to your life - or taking away from it? In this episode with Jeanae Dumas, we explore a completely different approach to movement - one that prioritises energy, connection and enjoyment. We unpack: - Why movement should feel good…
29 Jan 48 min

"The future of wellness is happiness." Kate Thompson-Duwe

The Mama Mudra Podcast is your gateway to redefining well-being, all under the guiding philosophy that “the future of wellness is happiness.” In each episode, host Kate Thompson-Duwe invites expert guests from a diverse range of fields into the studio to explore how we can all live more vibrantly. It’s…
4 Dec 2025 16 min