Chez Nenen… The Podcast

Chez Nenen (“At Godmother’s House”) we gather, we laugh, we learn, and sometimes we cry. No matter why you’ve come, it’s always a feast, and we’re glad you’re here to join us Chez Nenen.

So come on in. The door is open.

S1E3 - Beauty in Community:  Redefining Success, Overcoming Discrimination, and Finding Support (w/ Lauren Turner)
Jovia L. Godfrey Jovia L. Godfrey

S1E3 - Beauty in Community: Redefining Success, Overcoming Discrimination, and Finding Support (w/ Lauren Turner)

Join Lauren Turner and me for an honest conversation about the unexpected journey of balancing motherhood and a career in the arts. Lauren, a mother of seven and accomplished musician, shares deeply personal insights on navigating the professional world while raising a large family. This conversation offers a powerful testament to the strength and resilience found in motherhood, challenging societal norms, and the invaluable role of faith and community.

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S1E2 - Reclaiming Part 2: Understanding Postpartum's Lasting Impact on Motherhood & Well-being (w/ Vanessa Leveille)
Jovia L. Godfrey Jovia L. Godfrey

S1E2 - Reclaiming Part 2: Understanding Postpartum's Lasting Impact on Motherhood & Well-being (w/ Vanessa Leveille)

In this powerful continuation of the "Reclaiming" conversation, Jovia Godfrey and Matrescence Expert Vanessa Leveille dive deeper into the often-misunderstood realities of motherhood and postpartum recovery. 

They challenge the notion that postpartum is a short-lived phase, highlighting research that suggests it can span a decade or more, with continuous recalibration of a mother's body and mind. Vanessa emphasizes the critical need for "joy work" –

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S1E1 - Reclaiming Part 1: Navigating Postpartum Identity, Cultural Identity, and Self-Reclamation (w/ Vanessa Leveille)
Jovia L. Godfrey Jovia L. Godfrey

S1E1 - Reclaiming Part 1: Navigating Postpartum Identity, Cultural Identity, and Self-Reclamation (w/ Vanessa Leveille)

Join Vanessa Leveille and me on the Chez Nenen Podcast as we delve into the multifaceted journey of motherhood, identity, and cultural influences. This episode, 'Reclaiming,' explores themes of self-reclamation, the expansion of self post-motherhood, and the unique challenges and beauty of mothering within immigrant cultures.

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