I Get It, Mama.

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Hosted by Ronewa Mudau, “I Get It, Mama” is a healing sanctuary where mothers finally have space to feel deeply, release what they’ve been carrying, and gently find their way back to themselves. Here, we embrace the duality of motherhood — the tenderness and the overwhelm — through honest, grounding conversations that honor both the struggle and the profound gift it is to mother. This is where healing happens softly, one episode at a time.

Episodes

  1. 5 days ago

    As I Am: What Happens When Mothers Stop Performing.

    What happens when mothers finally enter a room where they don’t have to perform? In this deeply honest episode of I Get It Mama, we reflect on the beauty, exhaustion, identity shifts, and quiet emotional weight many women carry through motherhood — often silently. Following our second Healing Mama Circle, this conversation explores what it means to arrive “as I am”: without perfection, without pressure, and without pretending to have it all together. We talk about: • the exhaustion of constantly performing • motherhood and identity • emotional safety • selfhood beyond survival mode • the healing power of being seen honestly • creating spaces where women can exhale This episode is a gentle reminder that you do not have to become a perfect mother to be worthy of rest, softness, support, or love. You are allowed to arrive exactly as you are. 🤍 #IGetItMama #HealingMamaCircle #MotherhoodPodcast #SelfhoodNetwork #MotherhoodJourney #GentleMotherhood #WomenHealing #MotherhoodSupport

    17 min

  2. 5 May

    You’re Not Behind, You’re Rebuilding: The Pressure to Bounce Back After Motherhood.

    There’s a quiet pressure many mothers carry — the pressure to bounce back, to rebuild, to “have it together” again. But what if some seasons were never meant for building? In this episode, we explore the reality of motherhood seasons that are less about progress and more about survival… and what it looks like to rebuild gently, honestly, and without pressure. We speak about: – the urgency to “get back to normal” – allowing yourself to simply be where you are – the fear and resistance that comes with starting again – and why just because something is from God doesn’t mean it will be easy This is a conversation for the mother who feels behind… and needs to remember that she is not starting over — she is rebuilding from truth 🤍 ————— In this episode: * The pressure to “bounce back” after motherhood * Why some seasons are meant for survival, not productivity * Letting go of timelines and expectations * Rebuilding identity after motherhood * Understanding that purpose can be both God-led and hard * Breaking down “the blessing of the Lord adds no sorrow” Key takeaway: You are not behind. You are rebuilding — and that requires grace. If you wanna join us at the next circle, get your seat here (Johannesburg only): https://forms.gle/beWZtTuzjcJ2kooLA * motherhood podcast * healing after motherhood * rebuilding your life * mom identity * postpartum identity shift * motherhood mental health * Christian motherhood * purpose and calling * starting over as a mom * emotional healing for women * maternal mental health * motherhood * motherhood journey * motherhood podcast * postpartum identity * bouncing back after motherhood * selfhood * pressure to bounce back * mom life

    26 min

  3. 20 Apr

    Healing from Always Being Strong: Softness, Support, & Motherhood Healing

    Yesterday, we hosted our very first Healing Mama Circle… and it wasn’t perfect—but it was real. In this episode, I reflect on what unfolded in that room: the honesty, the vulnerability, and the deep emotional release that comes when mothers feel safe enough to be seen. We talk about something many women carry—always being the strong one. The pressure to hold everything together. The habit of not asking for help. The quiet exhaustion that comes from constantly showing up for everyone else. If you’ve ever felt like you have to be “strong” all the time, this episode is for you. This is a conversation about: ✨ motherhood and emotional healing ✨ learning to receive support ✨ letting go of survival mode ✨ embracing softness without guilt What if strength isn’t the goal? What if being supported is? This episode invites you into a different way of showing up—one where you don’t have to carry everything alone. 🤍 You are allowed to rest 🤍 You are allowed to be supported 🤍 You are allowed to be soft The Healing Mama Circle is a monthly gathering (God willing) created as a safe space for mothers to connect, heal, and grow together. * motherhood healing * emotional healing for women * soft life / softness * feminine healing * motherhood support * healing journey * being strong all the time * safe spaces for women

    11 min

  4. 2 Apr

    Finding Joy in Motherhood | Emotional Healing for Moms

    Sometimes joy isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s hidden in the quiet, ordinary moments of our lives. In motherhood, just like in everyday life, we have to be intentional about noticing it… because the overwhelm, the stretching, the exhaustion, and the mom guilt? Those are real. In this episode, we talk about that. Simply and honestly. We also hear from a mama who shares how she feels “tired and overwhelmed” because of her children… and maybe, in some way, that’s your story too. 🤍 ——— I’d love to invite you to something special. A gentle, intimate gathering for moms — a space to pause, breathe, pour back into yourself, and be reminded that you are not alone. 🌿 📍 Johannesburg 📅 18 April 2026 🎟️ Ticket: R120 The exact location will be shared after ticket purchase. DM “Mama” to Instagram @SelfhoodNetwork or comment “Mama” and we’ll send you the details 🤍 I would love to meet you there, mama. ​ ​ • motherhood podcast • emotional healing for moms • real motherhood conversations • support for overwhelmed moms • finding joy in motherhood • gentle parenting support

    16 min

  5. 18 Mar

    I’m Mourning — Grief in Motherhood That No One Talks About

    Motherhood is full of love — but also full of quiet grief. Grief for your old life, your old freedom, your old body, your old self. In this episode, we name the grief mothers hide because we think it means we’re ungrateful. It doesn’t. It means you’re human. We explore: • mourning who you used to be • grieving the future you once imagined • loss of freedom & spontaneity • why grief doesn’t mean regret • how to honor this transition • how to allow joy and grief to exist together This is a soft, validating conversation for the mama who feels heavy and can’t explain why.

    23 min

  6. 9 Mar

    Triggers; Forgiving yourself, Your Story, and The people who hurt you.

    Motherhood brings up old wounds — childhood pain, unresolved trauma, resentments, and expectations we didn’t know we still carried. In this episode, we talk about the sacred journey of forgiveness: ​ forgiving yourself for what you didn’t know​ forgiving your past and the girl you used to be​ forgiving your own mother/parents​ forgiving the situation​ letting go of shame and self-blame​ choosing softness over bitterness Forgiveness doesn’t erase the hurt. It frees the woman you’re becoming.

    34 min

  7. 1 Mar ·  Bonus

    A Gentle Return| Happy New Year, Mama!

    In this check-in episode of I Get It Mama, we’re talking about forgiveness — not just forgiving people, but forgiving the situation. Forgiving the timeline. Forgiving the version of life that didn’t unfold the way we imagined. Sometimes growth doesn’t start with motivation. Sometimes it starts with acceptance. If you’ve felt behind, disappointed, or unsure of your season — this conversation is for you. We’re back, & we’re rebuilding Honestly. forgiveness acceptance disappointment season of life starting again growth

    7 min

  8. 21/12/2025

    You’re not crazy- Your feelings are valid Mama.

    Motherhood can make you feel like you’re losing your mind — the intrusive thoughts, the overwhelm, the overthinking, the sudden tears, the moments of panic for no reason at all. In this episode, we talk about what’s really happening beneath those big emotions. You’re not dramatic. You’re not unstable. You’re not “too much.” You’re a mother in transition, and your nervous system is trying to keep up. We explore: • why moms often feel “crazy” • how postpartum rewires your brain • emotional overload and sensory burnout • how to ground yourself • what’s normal vs what needs support • reclaiming your inner calm You are not the problem. You’re overwhelmed — and that’s human.

    34 min

  9. 14/12/2025

    Help- This is an identity crisis! A gentle conversation for the mama who feels lost.

    Motherhood can feel like love and loss at the same time — the softest joy mixed with the quiet grief of who you used to be. In this episode, we talk honestly about the identity crisis almost every mother goes through but rarely says out loud. The confusion. The shift. The parts of you that feel missing. And the new parts of you that are trying to be born. We explore: ​ why motherhood can feel like starting over​ the grief of losing your old self​ how to honour the woman you’re becoming​ the pressure to “bounce back”​ how to find yourself without rushing the process This episode is a reminder: You’re not broken. You’re transforming. And you don’t have to figure it all out at once. If this conversation resonated, please follow the show, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts, and share it with another mama who needs this softness today.

    34 min

  10. 07/12/2025

    Why I Created This Podcast — A Soft Space for Mothers Who Need to Feel Seen.

    Stepping into motherhood was an “aha” moment for me. I thought I had an idea, I lied. I had no idea. But now, I do. I get it, mama. And I wished someone would say those words to me too. In this first episode, I share the heart behind I Get It, Mama. Why it exists. What I hope it becomes. And what I pray you feel every time you press play. This is a space for the mother navigating: • emotional overwhelm • identity shifts • quiet guilt • exhaustion • the desire to heal while raising a tiny human • wanting reassurance without judgement If you’ve ever thought, “I love my baby… but I’m struggling,” — this podcast was created for you. If this episode held you, please follow the show, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a mama who needs it.

    22 min

  11. Trailer

    Welcome to “I Get It, Mama”- A healing space for mothers.

    This trailer welcomes you into the heart of “I Get It, Mama” - a soft sanctuary for mothers who are carrying so much, loving so deeply, and longing for a safe space to breathe, feel, and heal. This podcast is for the mama navigating: • emotional overwhelm • learning to show up in motherhood • the identity shift of motherhood • postpartum fears • mom guilt • healing old wounds • learning to rest • finding her voice again You are not alone. You are not crazy. You’re not failing. In fact, you’re seen here, you’re understood here, you’re loved here. I get it, mama. Follow the show & join the journey. New episodes every week.

    1 min

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Hosted by Ronewa Mudau, “I Get It, Mama” is a healing sanctuary where mothers finally have space to feel deeply, release what they’ve been carrying, and gently find their way back to themselves. Here, we embrace the duality of motherhood — the tenderness and the overwhelm — through honest, grounding conversations that honor both the struggle and the profound gift it is to mother. This is where healing happens softly, one episode at a time.

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