Sweet Mother Podcast

On this week's episode we talk about celebrating yourself and not been too hard on yourself for where you are right now. Please listen and have a pleasant week. Today's mention Dear Mrs Prime Minister Instagram If you would like me to shout out any celebrations for your special someone, please send an email to sweetmothercelebrates@gmail.com  

Poetry is an amazing way to express love, grief and other type of emotions. I love poetry because its asks questions and seeks to find answers. On today's episode, we celebrate World Poetry Day, March 21, 2021 with spoken word artist Sarah Kay's poem titled- The Toothbrush to the Bicycle.  Thanks for listening. Connect with me on Instagram On Youtube On Facebook

Happy Mother's Day. Today on the podcast, We are so thankful for all the mothers in the world. Biological mums, foster mums, adoptive mums, grandmas, that special aunty or big sister who acts like a mom….Today 14th of March 2021, we celebrate you. Connect on Instagram Ndii's World For your personalised poems for any occasion and crafting inspiring messages to a special someone, email sweetmothercelebrates@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, I'll be sharing poems and inspirations in celebration of Mother's Day and International Women's Day to celebrate the amazing mothers and women in our lives - both past and present. On today's podcast, I celebrate Maya Angelou. She was a civil rights activist, poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,' and her numerous poetry and essay collections.  The episode is sponsored by a Sweetmother Celebrates bundle, Hamper of Joy- is a bespoke digital collection of art pieces that are inspired to captivate your love for your loved ones on their special day. The bundle includes a bespoke poem, a personalised Christian affirmation, a photo slide show and a personalised short story book- all for downloads. Email sweetmothercelebrates@gmail.com to place an order. If you'd like a birthday shout-out from Iffy, please send requests to sweetmothercelebrates@gmail.com. You can even send an audio recording. Please try and send birthday requests one week ahead of time. Connect on Instagram

In this week's episode, we look into legacies. What legacy will you create while you still can. Leaving a legacy doesn't have to be only in monetary terms. For me, its taken experiences and the season I'm at now to realise that the most valuable legacies are the ones  I can transfer to my kids so that they can take humanity forward. I want you to realise that nothing should hold you back. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, Castbox, and Stitcher. Iffy on Instagram Announcement - Please send an email to sweetmothercelebrates.com for your FREE Friday Inspirations. Please SUBSCRIBE to the show. SHARE with your friends, and please leave a REVIEW.    

Hello! I'm happy you joined me here. In this first episode of 2021, I'll be sharing why I changed the name of my podcast previously known as Sweet mother podcast. I'll also share a little bit about me in case you've just stumbled on this episode and wondering who is the princess behind this awesome voice! So, welcome and journey with me.    

Gratitude is a powerful tool for finding joy, happiness, peace and success in many areas of our lives. In this QUICK TALK, I talk about what I'm grateful for everyday and how gratitude makes me see life. I also share one simple way we can incorporate gratitude into our everyday lives, to connect better family, friends, business, jobs and to God.   Follow Us: Email: sweetmotherlife@gmail.com   www.thesweetmother.com www.instagram.com/thesweetmother www.twitter.com/IffyChukwu http://www.facebook.com/thesweetmother     Rate and Review  Head on to Sweet Mother Podcast on Itunes. Rate and review this show, to help more people find us and benefit from listening to the show.  Sweet Mother - is a podcast for that mother who needs a bit of encouragement, inspiration, creative ideas, tips, fun and maybe a little laughter - that would help her to be joyful, shine her light and embrace her everyday moments, irrespective of what life has thrown at her...in her journey of motherhood.   Send us an email if you would love to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any questions you would like us to talk about on the show. Much love Iffy

This week in the guest chair, we have Detola Amure. Founder of Super Working Mum (SWM), an organisation dedicated to helping Christian mums who are overwhelmed, maximise their time so that they can manifest their God-given dreams. This amazing wife and mother is also a Productivity and Transformational Coach, Mentor, Author and International Speaker.  Detola shares a very sad challenge she faced while writing her new book SLAY DOUBT. She gives us an insight on how SWM helps women deal with anxiety, fear, doubt, fear of the unknown and other negative emotions to re-discover who they truly are. I am inspired by Detola’s story, her energy and her passion to help women maximise their time. What I love most of all is her strength in the midst of life’s ups and downs. I hope she inspires you as much as she’s inspired me. Please share this link with another mum who needs to be encouraged.   Listen on Apple podcasts, Soundcloud, Castbox, Stitcher, Spotify   Links mentioned in this episode www.superworkingmum.com   AN AMAZING GIVEAWAY!! Detola is giving away a copy of her latest book SLAY DOUBT to one lucky winner.   All you have to do to enter is:  Subscribe to SweetMother podcast (Itunes or anywhere you listen to your podcast) Comment on today’s episode.(Itunes or anywhere you listen to your podcast) Follow @superworkingmum on INSTAGRAM Follow@thesweetmother on INSTAGRAM   Giveaway ends 9th October. Winner will be announced on instagram @thesweetmother on the 10th of October!!   You can now send questions to ASK SWEET MOTHER by emailing sweetmotherlife@gmail.com  

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Negative thoughts can weigh us down instantly. Negative thoughts if not minded, can lead to negative feelings and possibly negative actions. In this episode, I share how you can create your moment of JOY. Please listen to this episode and subscribe.    

On today's episode, I discuss mummy guilt and how people's expectations of us is the topmost reason we are burdened with guilt. I shared how terrible I felt when my daughter had her first tooth at 22 months!  I also highlighted how some mums feel when they have a C-section. I don't know why, but as a Nigerian mum, I've heard people asking this question after a new mum has just had  her baby...Congratulations! Did you have a normal birth or C-Section?! The big question is..WHAT IS NORMAL? I also share some ways to manage mum guilt.   Subscribe to the Sweet Mother podcast:  https://apple.co/2UYfjOV Connect with us Instagram: 

As a mum of four, whenever my child was starting a new school, I felt quite anxious. In today's episode, I share five concerns that mothers/parents have when their child is about to start BIG school or a new school altogether. I also share tips of how you can remain calm and confident in this new phase of your child's life. Thank you for listening. Please share some of your "back to school" experiences. You can also write to us about anything you would love us to share by emailing sweetmotherlife@gmail.com Please rate and review this podcast on Itunes.  Connect with us here too.          Sweet Mother You Tube Channel   www.thesweetmother.com www.instagram.com/thesweetmother www.twitter.com/IffyChukwu http://www.facebook.com/thesweetmother    

Today in the guest chair, we have Chinyere Erharuyi but I call her Extraordinary Chichi. She's an amazing mum of two, who lives in the UK. She shares her journey and the battle she faced with infertility, the stigma attached to it, her complicated pregnancy, the doctors’ death sentence and much more!  The song she sang at the 23rd minute brought it all home for me. Everyone, this is a MUST LISTEN!    Some highlights. “I felt as if I was in a sea adrift. I didn’t know where the waves were going to take me. The only thing I was sure of was that I have this God that was not wicked. ” Chinyere Erharuyi “The pain of remembering that I don’t belong if I don’t have a baby in my marriage was another willpower. I wasn’t willing to give up.” Chinyere Erharuyi. Connect with Chinyere for guest speaking here: chysuyi@yahoo.com To sign up for our weekly email updates, please visit us at Sweet Mother and use the sign up form at the bottom of the page.   Stay connected:   Sweetmotherlife@gmail.com   Sweet Mother Website Sweet Mother on Instagram Sweet Mother Facebook page   Rate and Review  Rate and Review Sweet Mother Podcast on Apple podcast/Itunes to help more people find us and benefit from listening to the show.  Listen on Applepodcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, Spotify.

I did not plan to take a break from podcasting but one thing led into another and time just flew by. As a mum of four, I had a lot to sort out before the holiday. Thanks to those who sent me emails asking if I was okay. I was touched. In today's Voicenote, I talk about KidStoryTime with Iffy, my other YouTube channel. Here is the link  KidStoryTime with Iffy If you are an African mum/mom with infants, young kids or teenagers and you have a story to share, please send us an email to sweetmotherlife@gmail.com   Rate and Review Head on to Sweet Mother Podcast on Itunes. Please rate and review this show, to help more people find us.  Sweet Mother - is a podcast for that mother who needs a bit of encouragement, inspiration, creative ideas, tips, fun and maybe a little laughter - that would help her to be joyful, shine her light and embrace her everyday moments, irrespective of what life has thrown at her...in her journey of motherhood.  This is a weekly podcast.Use a podcast app on your smartphone so you can subscribe and listen easily! THANK YOU!  

Today, we are back with another Voice Note, responding to a question I saw online- Is Motherhood Overrated? I decided to share my views here. As a mom/mum/mamma/parent/carer or if you are an amazing listener, what do you think?    These Sweet Mother Voice Notes are ways of sharing my thoughts, observations and experiences in nuggets.  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, Spotify This episode is brought to you by: My Name is Kosi Kamsi "The trouble with parents is that they remember the things you don't want them to remember, and the things you want them to remember, they forget." Kosi Kamsi My Name is Kosi Kamsi is a multi-cultural children's chapter book for ages 6-11. It celebrates a young African boy who dreams of becoming a president when he grows up but he realises that sometimes life is not fair!  To get this book, visit Amazon or email your request to sweetmotherlife@gmail.com. Thank you for the reviews so far. Happy Reading.   Do connect with us on our: Website Instagram  Facebook   We would love you to Rate & Review this podcast on Apple/Itunes  

On today’s episode, we learn how Phinnah Chichi Ikeji, mother of four and an accountant found her passion in coaching and mentoring today’s teenagers. We also dive into the recent increase in knife crime among teenagers (boys) in London, social devices and boundaries , talking to your teens about sex and African parents and their teenagers in the diaspora. You've really got to LISTEN to this! Books Mentioned: Daily Inspiring Declarations: Using God's Word to Win in the Battlefield of the Mind STAY POSITIVE: DAILY AFFIRMATIONS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS   Parting advice: “When we know better as parents, we do better.” Phinnah Chichi Ikeji Connect with Phinnah PHINNAH ON INSTAGRAM PARENTING TEENS SOLUTIONS   To sign up for our weekly email updates, please visit us at Sweet Mother and use the sign up form at the bottom of the page.   Stay connected:   Sweet Mother Website Sweet Mother on Instagram Sweet Mother on Twitter Sweet Mother Facebook page   Rate and Review Sweet Mother Podcast on Apple podcast/Itunes to help more people find us and benefit from listening to the show. Sweet Mother - is a podcast for that mother who needs a bit of encouragement, inspiration, creative ideas, tips, fun and maybe a little laughter - that would help her to be joyful, shine her light and embrace her everyday moments, irrespective of what life has thrown at her...in her journey of motherhood. Thanks for listening.

This week, Iffy records a little voice note and shares her reaction to the news about a 73 year old Nigerian nanny sentenced to jail in the U.S for force feeding a baby under her care. Force feeding is an ancient practice. But I wouldn't say common, especially in 2019. Forcing a baby to eat against their will, especially when the baby is positioned in an awkward manner is horrific. So if you are listening to #sweetmother podcast right now, and know of someone, a granny, a mother, a mother- in -law, aunty, nanny or other carers that practice this barbaric act, please advise against this method of feeding because of its deadly consequences. Thanks so much for listening to the show as always. Don't forget to subscribe.   Links www.thesweetmother.com Email: sweetmotherlife@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesweetmother Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thesweetmother  

On today’s episode, we sit down with Izzy, my ten year old daughter, to talk about some of her favourite things. She excites us with what she calls a Nigerian accent and shares her take on bullying and making friends in a new school. On a personal note, I’ve realised that bonding meaningfully with our kids, whether young or old is one of the keys to living a life of joy and happiness. Sweet Mother Podcast is a podcast for that mother who needs a bit of encouragement, inspiration, creative ideas, tips, fun and maybe a little laughter - that would help her to be joyful, shine her light and embrace her everyday moments, irrespective of what life has thrown at her...in her journey of motherhood. Join Iffy, children’s author and Nigerian mum of four in London,  as she invites guests, mums like you, change makers as they discuss keys to achieving a more joyful life regardless! Stay connected with us Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesweetmother Facebook:www.facebook.com/thesweetmother Twitter: twitter.com/thesweetmother1 To sign up for our weekly email updates, please visit us at www.thesweetmother.com and use the sign up form at the bottom of the page.  

Voice Notes - From time to time, ‘Sweet Mother’ host Iffy Chukwu will record short audios that just can’t wait until the next episode. It’ll be a place to share an observation or a thought. Basically to get connected and touch base. In this bonus episode, Iffy shares a book recommendation. Show Notes Heart & Hustle, written and narrated (in audible) by Patricia Bright.  Topics in the book. Your brand. Your business. Your beliefs.      Rate and Review Head on to Sweet Mother Podcast on Itunes. Please rate and review this show, to help more people find us.    Sweet Mother - is a podcast for that mother who needs a bit of encouragement, inspiration, creative ideas, tips, fun and maybe a little laughter - that would help her to be joyful, shine her light and embrace her everyday moments, irrespective of what life has thrown at her...in her journey of motherhood. If you are an African mama or a friend, please feel at home! This is a weekly podcast.Use a podcast app on your smartphone so you can subscribe and listen easily! THANK YOU! It would be great if you could join our community of mums who are discovering their joys and shining their light against the odds. Please head on to www.thesweetmother.com and sign up for our newsletter. Thank you!  

Can you imagine waking up very early tomorrow morning, like, actually getting out of bed, one or two hours before your usual waking up time?  Are you panicking at the thought? Are you thinking, “Well, I’m not an early morning person” “I work through the night so that’s impossible.” “I’m up at night cleaning the mess in my house.” “I always catch up with my TV shows late in the night, so naaaa”  I’m with you! Waking up earlier than my usual time was not funny at all, at first! But after sometime, I realised that if my early mornings, gave me the power to accomplish certain goals before the kids woke up, then I would do anything to keep accomplishing these goals. As a mother, the goals that contribute to my joy are worth my time! If you are not a “morning person”, there are times of the day when you can still be productive and make it your power hour. Our bodies and lifestyles are different but personally I prefer getting things done and over with in the mornings. Today on the show, I talked about *The benefits of waking up earlier than the rest of the family. *Actionable tips to make us ALL want to make the most of our mornings.   If you do wake up early, how has it been for you? If you don’t, please start! Challenge yourself. If you do wake early, and don’t know what to do in that time, please contact me! So here we go! Get the episode right now. Press play!   Listen on Apple podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox and Google Play.   Oh and P.S. if you need help in managing your mornings more effectively while still having a life, I’ve got a free resource to help you! You can sign up, by sending an email to sweetmotherlife@gmail.com.  I can’t wait to hear from you!   Links Mentioned: www.thesweetmother.com/episode02 Follow Us: www.thesweetmother.com www.instagram.com/thesweetmother www.facebook.com/thesweetmother www.twitter.com/sweetmother1

Dear Friends, today I’m introducing you to my amazing, fabulicious mother! My mum is a rare gem. A mother of four (all girls...beg your pardon...all ladies!) Grandma to fourteen! (I doubt if there’s anymore on the way!) Lol! She was married for about 5 years. Became a widow at age 34. She’s been a nurse for over 35 years and specifically a senior matron until she retired. She loves the lord and she’s the most reassuring person you could think of! Show Notes Today, I was honoured to have my mum talk about one or two things within the framework of SWEET MOTHER PODCAST - J.O.Y.F.U.L. Trust her, she talked some more! I definitely will be having more conversations with her, as there are areas I did not cover and would love to. For now, please meet my mother, Catherine! QUESTIONS I’D NEVER EVER HAD THE CHANCE TO ASK HER! *Early childhood in Northern Nigeria. *The joys and challenges of her nursing career. *Juggling life a mother, wife and nurse. *What was I like as a child? *Her parenting style. *Getting children involved in family life. *Advice for new and experienced mums. I will forever treasure this interview – basically because I got to reconnect with my mum. So many do not have the opportunity of reconnecting with their loved ones. Listening as she poured out her heart was very enriching and uplifting. I’m glad she’s my first story/guest on this podcast because she has paved the way for more blessings! Dear friends, you will LOVE this episode. Hear all about it in today’s episode. Listen on Apple podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox and Google Play. Links Mentioned: www.thesweetmother.com/episode01 Follow Us: www.thesweetmother.com www.instagram.com/thesweetmother www.facebook.com/thesweetmother www.twitter.com/sweetmother1   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non- iTunes):  

Hello and welcome to Sweet Mother podcast. Thank you for tuning in. I’m your host, Iffy Chukwu, and this is an introduction to the podcast. In this episode, I'll tell you who I am, why I created this podcast, what my goals for it are, and what you should expect from listening to it. Show Notes My name is Iffy Chukwu, mum of four, a children’s author who loves reading books! I’m from Nigeria and I live in London. Sweet Mother - is a podcast for that mother who needs a bit of encouragement, inspiration, creative ideas, tips, fun and maybe a little laughter - that would help her to be joyful, shine her light and embrace her everyday moments, irrespective of what life has thrown at her...in her journey of motherhood. In this episode, I talk about a framework I created for Sweet Mother podcast. This would serve as a guideline and its based on the meaning of the acronym for J.O.Y.F.U.L. Juggling life Overcoming challenges Yearning for God’s blessings, guidance in your family Following your passion Understanding and making meaningful connections through reading good books Loving yourself Listen on Apple podcast, Stitcher, Castbox, Soundcloud and Google Play   Links Mentioned: www.thesweetmother.com/episode 00   Follow Us:   www.thesweetmother.com www.instagram.com/thesweetmother www.twitter.com/sweetmother1 http://www.facebook.com/thesweetmother   It would be great if you could join our community of mums who are discovering their joys and shining their light against the odds. Please head on to www.thesweetmother.com and sign up for our newsletter. Thank you!