Our Journal

Get to know Mologadi a little bit more and pick leave us feedback on the 2 purposes the hosts of Our Journal Podcast support: InspireZA #LiteracyProject and MINA menstrual cup. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

This is part 2 of the dating scene!

Neo and Molo talk about dating and how the pandemic has affected how we 'date'. This episode gives tips on dating during a pandemic and asks the question: when can a teen start dating? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

Donate: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/journal-podcasts MEET MINA She is a role model, an environmentalist and the world's best kept secret in feminine hygiene. She's smart, confident and wants to stay in school. She is the revolutionary MENSTRUAL CUP especially designed for teenage girls and first time users, she is a sustainable life changing solution. Our Journal Podcast has partnered up with the Mina Foundation to raise funds for Mina menstrual cups as a safe, healthy, and sustainable eco-friendly alternative to menstrual health. Mina will be gifted to a school and community in need. To learn more about what the MINA Foundation is doing, have a look at this link! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

How do you know you have reached your mental, physical and emotional capacity? Share with us your telling signs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

In this episode we indulge on mama's childhood games and run our mouths as usual !

We have our very first guest...

The pressure of recording each week whilst juggling school and work gets super real in this episode, It's the first time recording with Neo back at school since the Lockdown. Also, SA is on Level 2 Lockdown which means parks are open for leisure and entertainment

Molo and Neo take stock on the past few weeks' activities and reflect on accomplishments as well as disappointments. They also share how they deliberately take steps to reconnect and tune out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

This episode is an attempt to remain sane amidst high Covid19 infection rate, and an appreciation of the little things in life. Molo and Neo also pay homage to yet another powerful woman who has knocked on doors that led to the South Africa they now live in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

A nostalgic trip to Mama's youth, with a hint of the present. Connect with Our Journal on Twitter,Instagram and Facebook, and consider subscribing on your favorite platform.

It's a seriously chilled episode... with happy tears and a bit of DJ-ing

*Disclaimer* This episode is not suitable for audience younger than 13 years old. Sensitive audience may find it triggering because of its explicit content. It's a chat between a mother and her daughter and therefore should not be misconstrued for advice. They discuss their experiences and do not intend to misrepresent any cultures or traditions. We welcome any constructive feedback as well as good old "hello"

This episode is a reflection on Lolo Cynthia's Twitter thread where she explores the different ways in which adults can treat children with regards to consent. Neo calls her mother out on spanking and also admits her own shortcomings. It's unedited, as is life! We hope this episode provokes an honest chat amongst friends and family.

Yet another contentious topic with rich African context. Do you treat your children as equals when it comes to their personal space and as individuals with agency? Connect with Our Journal podcast on social media to discuss what came up for you when listening to this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

You might wanna listen to the episode before this one for some context....

This episode was inspired by Eusebius McKaizer and Zaakira Mahomed who did an in depth documentary into the plight of menstruaters in the recycling community in South Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

This is one the few episodes that we have put together in honor of our monthly cycle, aka our periods! If we don't do it, who will? Enjoy this humourous version, more to follow over the next few weeks! Don't forget to leave us comments, questions or recommendations for topics and share this with friends and family.

Our lives matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

In this episode we discuss those unofficial and at times unspoken norms and behaviors that governs families and societies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

Find out what Mologadi fears about social media and how she fares on the SMS test. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group number: 011 234 4837 / for emergency, 24hr helpline 0800 456 789 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

A few pages in and Mologadi jumps straight into their fears and a unknown years ahead. They use a question and answer session to ease into the otherwise difficult questions about Neo's milestone. Listen out for Neo's tongue in cheek questions for her mother. It's only their second episode, welcome! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

We talk about our relationships with family members and pay homage to our great grannies, Choice asserted and all!

In Page 1 of Our Journal, Mologadi and Neo introduce themselves, where they are from and speak about their vision for the podcast. It's only their first episode, so please come back for more. Follow #OurJournalPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and on our Facebook page. Find Mologadi on social media, search Mologadi Mathosa, and Neo is on Instagram, @itss.prickly_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-journal/message

Chores, chocolates, living in #LockDown. Work stress, mood swings and savings. Homework, holidays, what's life without wifi?! Food, friendly feuds and laughs. All these and more you will find on, Our Journal .