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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 11 MIN

Motherhood Wasn't Meant to Be Solo: Where the Village Went?

from That Village Girl Podcast | Women Empowerment · host Hellen Phaladi

This episode explores how traditional communal support made motherhood easier and why modern mothers often face it alone. The speaker shares personal stories—siblings in Botswana and Australia, c-section recovery, postpartum depression and anxiety—and contrasts past six-month care traditions with today’s isolated realities. She emphasizes that every mother’s experience is different, urges compassion instead of competition, and calls for better understanding and practical help. Subscribe and join the community for more conversations about motherhood.

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