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.

Jovia L. Godfrey 8/1/25 Jovia L. Godfrey 8/1/25

S1E2 - Reclaiming Pt. 2 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.

Jovia L. Godfrey 7/1/25 Jovia L. Godfrey 7/1/25

S1E1 - Reclaiming Pt.1 w/ Vanessa Leveille

Join Jovia Godfrey and Vanessa Leveille on the Chez Nenen Podcast as they delve into the multifaceted journey of motherhood, identity, and cultural influences. This episode, 'Reclaiming,' explores themes of losing self in motherhood, the expansion of self, and the unique challenges and beauty of mothering within immigrant cultures. Allusions to maternal mental health and postpartum depression...