How is Motherhood ?

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This podcast is a faith-centered space for mothers to share their personal experiences while seeking wisdom from God. Marumbo shares her journey through motherhood, emphasizing that while she is not an expert, she offers heartfelt reflections on the challenges and joys of being a mum. Each episode will explore topics relevant to mothers, balancing real-life thoughts and feelings with biblical insights. The aim is to create a supportive community where God’s voice and scripture are the guiding authority, providing hope and encouragement.

  1. Mwaiwathu Wirima: How to create a Mental health Audit

    FEB 10

    Mwaiwathu Wirima: How to create a Mental health Audit

    In this episode, you are going to learn how to navigate the messy, beautiful collision of recovery and motherhood while understanding that healing isn't a destination, but a lifestyle of radical self-awareness. Recovery isn’t a "one and done" event; it is a continuous integration. Mwaiwathu explains that staying sober—especially under the pressure of single motherhood—requires moving past the "tools" you learned in rehab and instead "marinating" your mind daily in wellness, deep therapy, and healing content. The "High-Functioning" Trap is real. Even with a career in HR and a background in wellness, the internal struggle with substances like alcohol and codeine proves that addiction doesn't have a specific "look." It requires a constant, honest audit of how your brain operates under stress. Motherhood is a massive transition that demands a new strategy. Relapse often stems from an inability to "adjust" to the weight of being a parent. You’ll learn why struggling to handle life's shocks isn't a lack of love for your child, but a signal that your support system and coping mechanisms need an upgrade. Vigilance is your greatest superpower. Mwaiwathu shares a chilling reminder of how a simple hospital visit for a physical illness can trigger "extreme cravings." You’ll learn how to advocate for yourself in medical settings and recognize the subtle signs that you might be falling back before it actually happens. Labels don't define your future. While the brain may "operate in a specific way," you have the power to choose how you identify. Shifting the focus from being "an addict" to being "someone in recovery" allows you to lead with your growth rather than your past mistakes.

    46 min
  2. Oluwaseun Usidamen: How to Thrive, walk in purpose, and stay rooted

    10/07/2025

    Oluwaseun Usidamen: How to Thrive, walk in purpose, and stay rooted

    Ever feel like motherhood has completely taken over your identity? That the constant demands leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and even questioning if you made the right choice? In this incredibly raw and uplifting episode, Marumbo sits down with Oluwaseun Usidamen, a purpose-driven mum and content creator from Nigeria. Oluwaseun opens up with stunning honesty about her difficult journey into motherhood—battling postpartum depression, fighting against the changes, and struggling to see her child as the blessing she is. But this is a story of powerful transformation. Oluwaseun shares how she moved from a place of regret and fear to genuinely wanting a second child. She gets real about the intentional work it took, including: ​The practical steps she took to overcome negative thoughts and partner with God through her struggles.​How to reframe motherhood not as a limitation, but as an evolution of who you are.​Breaking the cycle of comparison and envy that so many mums face.​Her game-changing approach to a devotional life that doesn't require hours of quiet time you just don't have.​The legacy she's building and how she's intentionally raising her daughter to know God in the everyday.This conversation is a beacon of hope for any mum who feels like she's drowning in the demands. It’s a powerful reminder that you don't have to stay in a place of overwhelm. You can learn to thrive, walk in your God-given purpose, and find deep, authentic joy in your calling as a mother. You can listen to the episodes we discussed here : https://youtu.be/qwdr6lpcIes?si=tn1qF9PudVEPYBS6 Listen now and be encouraged to embrace the beautiful, challenging, and purpose-filled journey of motherhood.

    49 min
  3. Dr Chikondi Yakobe: Fertility, Contraception and women's health

    09/26/2025

    Dr Chikondi Yakobe: Fertility, Contraception and women's health

    What happens when medical science meets faith? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of How Is Motherhood?, I sit down with Dr. Chikondi, an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, for a conversation that every woman needs to hear. We dive into the raw, unspoken challenges of motherhood: the pressure of C-sections, the anxiety around contraception, and the frustration of feeling like just another number on a chart. Dr. Chikondi gets vulnerably honest about the "helplessness" doctors feel and why the patient-doctor relationship is everything. This isn't your typical medical interview. We tackle the big questions: How do you choose the right birth control when planning for a family? What are the biggest misconceptions women have about their own bodies? Is it a lack of faith to trust medical advice? Why is planning the most revolutionary act for your reproductive health? Dr. Chikondi shares her incredible journey from a six-year-old dreaming of being a doctor to finding her calling in the "happy side of medicine," all while learning to lean on God's wisdom in a field governed by science. This is a must-listen for any woman seeking to navigate her health with grace, intention, and faith. Tune in for a conversation that will change how you see your body, your doctor, and God's role in your journey through motherhood. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #HowIsMotherhood #ChristianMom #MotherhoodPodcast #WomensHealth #FaithAndMedicine #ChristianWoman #OBGYN #Fertility #Birth #Parenting

    51 min

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This podcast is a faith-centered space for mothers to share their personal experiences while seeking wisdom from God. Marumbo shares her journey through motherhood, emphasizing that while she is not an expert, she offers heartfelt reflections on the challenges and joys of being a mum. Each episode will explore topics relevant to mothers, balancing real-life thoughts and feelings with biblical insights. The aim is to create a supportive community where God’s voice and scripture are the guiding authority, providing hope and encouragement.