MotherWell Podcast
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MotherWell is the podcast for every African millennial and Gen Z mum doing her best to mother well in spirit, soul, and body. Hosted by Feyi Bello, this honest, faith-filled space explores the beautiful, messy, sacred work of motherhood without filters or judgment. Each week, we unpack the invisible load of motherhood, celebrating the joy and laughing at the struggle. Whether you’re breastfeeding at 3 a.m. or stuck in Lagos traffic, we've got you! You are never alone.
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Episode 40: So Long, Farewell… For Now, MotherWell 15.07.2026 1t 4minSo long, farewell… for now. 🤍Forty episodes. Incredible conversations. Thousands of mothers. More answered prayers than I can count.In this special season finale, I’m reflecting on everything this first season has taught me—the lessons, the unexpected moments, the people who have shaped MotherWell, and the conversations that will stay with me forever.After this episode, MotherWell will be taking an extended break as we pause to rest, dream, build, and prepare for what’s next. While we’re away, I hope you’ll revisit your favourite episodes, discover the ones you may have missed, and share them with another mum who needs them.Thank you for welcoming MotherWell into your homes, your school runs, your quiet moments and every season in between. It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.This isn’t the end of MotherWell. It’s the end of a beautiful first chapter.Until we meet again…Be fruitful. 🤍
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What Your Child’s Teacher Wishes You’d Stop Doing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 08.07.2026 1t 3minWhether you’re choosing a preschool, raising a curious toddler, or simply wondering if you’re doing enough, this conversation is for you.In this episode, I sit down with early childhood educator and founder of Little Explorers, Zakiya Ogunneye, to unpack what every parent should know about the first five years of a child’s life. We talk about school readiness, play-based learning, emotional development, and the everyday habits that shape confident, curious children.If you’ve ever wondered what your child’s teacher wishes parents understood, this episode offers practical wisdom, honest insights, and reassurance that will change the way you think about early childhood.Because raising a child who loves learning starts long before the classroom.
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Episode 38: We Need to Talk About Veekee James 01.07.2026 47minSuccess is easy to admire.The hard work behind it? Not so much.In this episode, I’m reflecting on the people who have quietly reshaped the way I think about work, consistency and excellence—starting with Veekee James.This isn’t an episode about fame or overnight success. It’s about showing up, doing the work when nobody is watching, staying committed through the boring seasons and choosing discipline over shortcuts.We’ll talk about why I’ve stopped chasing the easiest path, the danger of feeling entitled to success, and why I believe hard work will never go out of style.If you’ve been feeling discouraged, overlooked or tempted to quit, I hope this episode reminds you that the work you’re doing today is building the life you’ll thank yourself for tomorrow.
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What My Mum Thought of The Mum Fund 17.06.2026 1t 9minIn this episode, Feyi sits down with her mum, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Adesanya, to recap The Mum Fund 2.0.As someone who served on the panel at the very first Mum Fund and attended the second as a guest, she shares her reflections on the day, the wisdom shared on stage, and the movement that is being built through these conversations.Together, they discuss money, hard work, wealth creation, sisterhood, and the importance of passing wisdom from one generation to the next. They also reflect on what stood out most from this year’s speakers and the lessons they hope women take away from the experience.Thoughtful, insightful, and full of wisdom, this is a conversation you’ll want to take notes on. 🤍✨
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The Business of Joy with Adenike Ogunlesi 10.06.2026 1t 8minThis week on the MotherWell Podcast, we are joined by the incredible Mrs. Adenike Ogunlesi 🤍A mother, entrepreneur, and one of the most inspiring women I know, Mrs. Ogunlesi shares her journey through motherhood, womanhood, and building a thriving business in Nigeria.What struck me most was her joy. Her ability to remain warm, vibrant, and young at heart despite the demands of life, family, and entrepreneurship.This conversation is packed with wisdom, perspective, and the kind of insights that only come from a life well lived.🎧 Listen now on all podcast platforms.📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube.
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Hey New Mum! You’re not crazy. It’s Matrescence. 03.06.2026 28minIn this episode, Feyi explores one of motherhood’s best-kept secrets: Matrescence, the profound physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual transformation that takes place when a woman becomes a mother.Just as adolescence marks the transition from child to adult, matrescence marks the transition from woman to mother.Why do so many women feel lost after having a baby?Why does your brain seem different?Why do you feel pulled between caring for your child and holding onto the person you used to be?For years, many women have mistaken this experience for failure, weakness, or even “losing themselves,” when in reality, they are going through one of the most significant transformations of their lives.If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” this episode is for you.You’re not broken.You’re not failing.You’re becoming. 🤍
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Am I A Bad Mom For Wanting More? 27.05.2026 33minMotherhood changes you. But what happens when you still want more for yourself?In this honest solo episode, Faith opens up about the quiet tension many mothers carry: loving your family deeply while still wanting to build, dream, work, grow, and become.From mom guilt to the pressure of trying to “balance it all,” this conversation explores the reality of modern motherhood, choosing what matters in different seasons, and the emotional weight of wondering if wanting more somehow makes you a bad mom.If you’ve ever felt torn between showing up for your family and showing up for yourself, this episode is for you.🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, share with another mom, and join the conversation in the comments:Have you ever struggled with mom guilt while chasing your dreams?
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The Woman Who Helped Me Keep Going - Meet Ibidunni Osho 20.05.2026 1t 1minIn this deeply personal episode, Feyi sits down with the woman who has quietly helped shape so much of this journey… Ibidunni Osho.She’s a single mum. A creative force. The producer who has been with Feyi since the very scary beginning. But more than that, she’s been a safe place, a prayer partner, a right hand, and a purpose partner.When life fell apart when Chidera passed away… she was the very first call.In this episode, they talk about friendship, single motherhood, grief, obedience, building behind the scenes, and what it looks like when God places the right people beside you for the journey.This one is raw. It’s tender. And it’s a beautiful reminder that sometimes God’s greatest gifts come wrapped in friendship. 🤍✨
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She’s Back!!! Faith & Entrepreneurship with Isioma Aihie 06.05.2026 52minMrs. Isioma Aihie, our very first guest and first viral moment on the podcast, returns to the MotherWell couch for a deeply honest conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, and trusting God while building a business.From navigating the realities of running a business in Lagos to learning how to surrender control and lean on God through uncertainty, this episode is filled with wisdom for every woman carrying vision, responsibility, and ambition.We also touch on motherhood in a new season, including life as an “empty nester” whose 21-year-old son has moved back home, turning them into unexpected roommates 😭This conversation is rich, grounding, and a reminder that sometimes faith is the strategy.
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Raising Greatness: Stewarding Your Child’s Gifts with Intention with Foluso Gbadamosi 15.04.2026 1t 2minBehind the Emmy Nominee: Raising, Seeing & Nurturing GreatnessIn this episode, Feyi sits with Foluso Gbadamosi, mother of Simisola Gbadamosi, Nigeria’s youngest Emmy nominee, for a powerful and deeply insightful conversation on raising gifted children.Together, they explore what it really means to see your children as God sees them, beyond behaviour, beyond pressure, and beyond comparison.This is a conversation about stewardship, not control.About recognising potential early, nurturing it with intention, and creating the kind of environment where children can truly thrive.Foluso shares her journey of raising a child with exceptional talent, the discipline, the discernment, and the quiet work required behind the scenes.If you’ve ever wondered:• How do I recognise my child’s gifts?• How do I nurture them without overwhelming them?• How do I partner with God in raising my children?This episode is for you.Because every child carries something special.The question is, are we seeing them clearly?
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Bullying the Bullier: Spiritual Warfare 101 08.04.2026 38minSometimes, you have to bully the bully.In this episode, Feyi talks about modern-day spiritual warfare, the kind that shows up as fear, doubt, insecurity, and the quiet lies we start to believe about ourselves.Because the real battle isn’t always external. It’s internal.This is a reminder of who you are:God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which He prepared in advance for you to walk in.When you know that, everything changes.This episode is about standing on truth, rejecting the lies, and taking your power back with faith, boldness, and authority.
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The Mum Fund IS BACK!!! With Ibi Ibru 🌸 01.04.2026 1t 4minThis week on the MotherWell Podcast, we’re talking about money, but not in the way you’re used to.I’m joined by Ibi as we unpack the heart behind The Mum Fund 2.0 and why this is more than just an event, it’s a movement. A shift. A call for women to stop sitting on the sidelines of wealth building and start making intentional, collective financial decisions.We talk about what it really means to be “my sister’s keeper” in this season, financially, professionally, and personally, and why community might be the missing piece in how women build and sustain wealth.This episode is honest, practical, and deeply necessary. If you’ve ever felt unsure about money, behind on your financial journey, or like you should be doing more but don’t know where to start, this conversation is for you.Because the truth is, we rise faster, and stronger, together.And maybe, just maybe, this is the moment everything changes. 💫
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Teen Mum to Culinary Powerhouse, the remarkable story of Chef Wu 👩🏾🍳🌸 25.03.2026 1t 3minIn this episode, Feyi sits down with Wunmi Durosimi-Etti, A chef founder of Ounje a company putting Nigerian cuisine and hospitality sector at the forefront of global culinary innovation and recognition. In this powerful conversation, Chef Wu shares all about growth, resilience, and rewriting your story.Becoming a mum as a teenager, she had to navigate life, motherhood, and identity all at once. Years later she has forged a thriving career and is making her mark in Nigeria’s culinary space.This is a story of grit, evolution, and becoming. A reminder that how you start does not determine how you finish.
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What I wish I knew as a first time mum... 18.03.2026 31minIn this episode, Feyi candidly shares all the things she wishes she knew when she became a mum for the first time.From the emotional shifts to the physical changes, the expectations versus reality, and the lessons learned along the way. This is an honest reflection on what motherhood really looks like.Whether you’re a first-time mum, preparing for motherhood, or simply reflecting on your own journey, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and a reminder that you’re not alone.Because sometimes, the things we wish we knew are the very things that shape us the most.
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Motherhood & Unconventional Careers with Dodos Uvieghara 11.03.2026 51minOn this week’s episode, Feyi is joined by her friend and sister Dodos Uvieghara for an honest conversation about building a life and career that doesn’t follow the traditional script.In an episode titled Motherhood & Unconventional Careers, they talk about what it means to pivot, evolve, and pursue paths that may not make sense to everyone else.From unexpected opportunities to bold decisions and seasons of uncertainty, this conversation explores how motherhood can reshape the way we think about ambition, purpose, and success.If you’ve ever felt like your path looks different from everyone else’s, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the unconventional road is exactly where you’re meant to be.
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When God is Growing Your Roots with Dr. Esther Longe 04.03.2026 1t 8minIn this episode, Feyi sits down with Dr. Esther Longe to talk about what it means when God is growing your roots.Sometimes growth is loud and visible. Other times, it’s quiet, hidden, and happening beneath the surface. When nothing seems to be moving, when the spotlight is off, when progress feels slow, could it be that God is strengthening you from the inside out?This conversation explores surrender, identity, resilience, and the kind of spiritual maturity that only comes from deep roots.Because when God grows your roots, He’s preparing you for fruit.Tune in for a grounding, faith-filled conversation that will shift how you see your “hidden” seasons. 🌿✨
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Episode 24: This Girl Is on Fire 🔥 (Not the Good Kind) — Modern Day Lamentations 25.02.2026 34minIn this episode, Feyi is lamenting.What do you do when God answers your prayers, just not in the way you imagined?What happens when the plan shifts and you’re left blinking like, “Lord… this is not what we discussed”?This is an honest, slightly dramatic, faith-filled conversation about refining seasons, unexpected detours, and trusting God even when you don’t understand Him.Because one thing about God, there is always more healing.There is always more growth.And as long as You’re the one driving this thing, Lord…Your servant is ready. 🤍✨F7RMi7xTMLAizYMwhaaU
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You Asked, I Answered: A conversation with the Motherwell Community 18.02.2026 37minYou asked. I answered. No dodging 😭This week’s episode is a full Q&A with questions straight from this community.It’s honest, it’s unfiltered, and it’s very MotherWell.
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Episode 22: Motherhood and Fear 11.02.2026 49minIn this episode, Feyi responds to a powerful question she was recently asked: Can motherhood coexist with fear?Her answer? Fear is a prerequisite.From the moment you conceive, you are afraid. Afraid of losing, afraid of failing, afraid of not being enough. And yet, you show up anyway.This episode explores how fear doesn’t disqualify you from being a good mother. It often confirms how deeply you care. Feyi unpacks the difference between fear that paralyses and fear that protects, and how faith meets us right in the middle of it.If you’ve ever loved your child so much it scared you… this conversation is for you. 🤍✨
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Dear 2026, better come in here like you have sense! 04.02.2026 45minIt’s 2026 and Feyi Is already going through it. In this episode, she looks back on the lessons and blessings from December 2025 and reflects on the fact that the new year came in swinging. Swaddle is very much overdue (past 40 weeks and still loading), Instagram permanently disabled our accounts, and honestly, nothing is going according to plan.But we laugh. We vent. We regroup. And somehow, God pulls up like, “Relax, I’ve got this.” A reminder that even when things feel shaky, He’s still very much in control.If you started the year already tired, confused, or side-eyeing God just a little… this one is for you. 😭😂🙏🏾
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