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The Great Equalizer

An honest, unfiltered, unapologetic and (at times) irreverent parenting and lifestyle podcast about the realities of being a mom (or dad!) in the 2020s.

Launched in 2018 by journalist Sam Herbst and marketing maven Charlene Armstrong, this podcast aims to debunk the myth of “perfect parenting” through personal (and balanced) accounts of our mothering highs and lows all while tackling a host of relatable lifestyle topics.

And – because we can hardly pretend to have our own sh*t together – our episodes often include interviews with experts who do.

Our mission? A representative and inclusive parenting and lifestyle platform that strikes a realistic balance between celebration, commiseration and education, because motherhood and parenting is a complex beast and we shouldn't pretend otherwise. #nojudgies
Monthly English Explicit South Africa Kids & Family · Relationships Narrated by Production: Autumn Aperture ARGH! Studios Editor: Ray Herbst Sound Stephen Kriel
118 Episodes
20 – 40

EPISODE 85: THINGS PEOPLE DON’T LIKE TO HEAR! with Ougat author Shana Fife

We catch up after a long hiatus (and a tough year, if we're honest). Amid Covid, money troubles, postpartum depression and losing ourselves in the shitshow that is 2021, Team TGE makes our way back to the microphone. We've decided that it's better to talk about the shit – the poo…
10 Nov 2021 1 hr 37 min
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THE DARK SIDE OF MOTHERHOOD: Generational Trauma and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

In this bonus episode Sam talks to clinical psychologist Slindile Mbatha about Intergenerational Trauma and how it intersects with motherhood. Mbatha explains what generational trauma is, how it can be recognised and how we break the cycle of trauma. The pair also deep-dive into postpartum depression, anxiety and intrusive thoughts…
20 Jul 2021 47 min
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THE LONGEST, HARDEST BREAKUP: Letting Your Kids Go With Love

In this bonus episode of The Great Equalizer, Sam chats to mom-of-two Natasha Kisten. With two teenage boys of her own, Natasha has discovered how letting go isn't a once-off process that happens when our kids are old enough to fly the coup. Rather, there are different levels of letting…
20 Jul 2021 20 min

Episode 81: CHANGING CAREER GEARS! with radio darling Sureshnie Rieder

CAREER SHIFT If we thought we struggled to have it all pre-C*vid, the year 2020 showed us that entertaining the idea of a work/family/life is still a laughable offence. Millions of working moms have had to pivot in the last year. Many of us have had to find alternative or…
31 May 2021 1 hr 49 min
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QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS! with Sureshnie Rieder

Here’s a little sneak peek into the VIBE that is the darling of South African radio, Sureshnie Rieder. We chat to Sush on the next episode of The Great Equalizer about love, life, career and MOTHERHOOD! The full episode goes out tomorrow and includes a very full discussion about changing…
30 May 2021 3 min

Episode 80: CONSCIOUS PARENTING! with CPASA founders Clare Emms and Jess Prinsloo

CONSCIOUS PARENTING… If we’re honest, the term would typically give us the heebie-jeebies. How can certain Instagrammers (typically living their conscious, peaceful life on the other side of the world) tell us – with a contrived pic and limited word count – how to handle OUR kids in the moment?…
17 May 2021 1 hr 41 min

Episode 78 - THE WAYS WE PLAY With LEGO Country Manager Kristian Imhof

THE WAYS WE PLAY Play was always meant to be the fun part of parenting, right? Especially when it comes to buying toys and spending that all-important Q-T with your cuties. It was supposed to be fun (and it can still be), if we didn't have so much to consider…
26 Apr 2021 1 hr 14 min
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UNITY IN DIVERSITY! with Bestselling Children's Book Author Refiloe Moahloli

We're celebrating World Books Day 2021 with a special BONUS episode featuring none other than the loveliest gal in all the land, bestselling children's book author Refiloe Moahloli. Refiloe chats to us about her latest instalment, How Many Ways Can You Say Goodbye?, and gives us some insight into the…
23 Apr 2021 53 min
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QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS! With Bestselling Children's Book Author Refiloe Moahloli

QUICKFIRE Q&A with: Refiloe Moahloli Drawing inspiration from a host of nephews and nieces who get her creative juices flowing, bestselling children’s book author Refiloe Moahloli has penned several picture books over the years, including Tullula, Yes Yanga!, We Are One and – a personal favourite in our households –…
20 Apr 2021 2 min
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QUICKFIRE Q&A With Julia Anastasopoulos

QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS! For a sneak peek at what to expect in the next episode of The Great Equalizer, here's a QUICKFIRE Q&A with our upcoming guest, Julia Anastasopoulos. Julia is an artist, illustrator, comedy writer and actress and is best known for her breakout role as YouTube sensation Suzelle DIY…
18 Mar 2021 3 min
20 – 40