Anxious Black Mom Podcast
By Selam Misgano
Motherhood can be traumatic! Selam's engaging personal narrative details how becoming a mother transforms every aspect of life; marriage, career, health, community, and self-identity. Selam uses a diary format to explore how the hurried, patriarchal, and unequal world leaves working moms out of breath and overwhelmed! Using collective wisdom, Selam invites us to reflect on sustainable practices for life. At times hilarious, uplifting, and frustrating. Each episode is a virtual hug from one sister mama to another! Email: anxiousblackmom@gmail.com
Anxious Black Mom PodcastMay 10, 2021
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My last episode for a while
First off, Happy Mother’s Day!! Am taking a little break from making my podcast until fall 2021. In the meantime please stay in touch!
May 10, 202105:43
Smartphone use overdose
Y’all some doro Wot and a little time away from my phone was amazing. Hope you all had a beautiful Fasika!
May 04, 202114:16
Fasika is almost here!
Fasika is my favorite Ethiopian holiday! Lots of great memories growing up in addis but over time am not sure how to sustain those cultural practices.
Apr 27, 202111:41
Weaving though the barriers
Trying to create resources and power in white dominant culture can be trippy. This is a letter to my family and community that loves and supports me.
Apr 20, 202114:42
Concrete cowboy, not a movie reciew
Will smith is awesome and you can’t tell me otherwise lol
Apr 13, 202110:49
Spring cleaning
Letting go of some old stuff feels amazing!
Apr 07, 202106:03
Second dose of covid vaccine experience
I discuss my symptoms and why I decided to get the vaccine even though it is not 100% guaranteed to work. And it has some risks.
Mar 30, 202109:35
Hard to drink a margarita with a mask on
Went out to our neighborhood resturant, had a delicious and salty burrito with a margarita. Also listened to Cold, Susan Powell story.
Mar 23, 202115:11
Take your time off so you can be kinder
I took time off of work and it was amazing.who knew rest was good ha?
Mar 17, 202110:04
Got the covid vaccine
Let me tell you, it was quick and am happy that I got it!
Mar 11, 202113:54
This pandemic is killing my brain cells, maybe Retail therapy will help
Trying to get vaccine app and failing, shopping and getting pedi
Mar 09, 202113:19
Preservation mode
Talking about saving your energy
Mar 02, 202113:06
Let the preschool search begin!
Can’t believe my daughter is old enough for us to be looking for preschool. Am terrified and excited.
Feb 23, 202107:04
I invested and I liked it hahaha
What is all this investing talk? I try to make sense of it
Feb 17, 202113:28
Momannivary
Happy Black History Month! Plus this is my 2nd year anniversary of birthing my daughter! Lol
Feb 09, 202109:26
What does racism have to do with it?
Petite and curvy. Expensive cloth that still don’t fit! My analysis for why white beauty standard might be playing key factor!
Feb 02, 202111:08
Redefine productivity, Selam’s take
Self care moments, sleep and other ways to stay balanced are productivity.
Jan 26, 202110:36
Automating inequities, a book review
Hear my latest book review!
Jan 20, 202111:02
Capitol riots
Taking care of self and family amidst craziness
Jan 13, 202106:01
Book review, Evicted by Matthew Desmond
Starting this new year with a book review! www.amazon.com/Evicted-Poverty-Profit-American-City/dp/0553447459/ref=nodl_
Jan 05, 202110:51
When you fail...
I reflect on some of ways that I coped with challenges and mishaps this year!
Dec 28, 202011:34
Suprise, Xmas reflections
Well am back I guess hahaha
Dec 16, 202014:03
Bye...for now
Marry Christmas! Happy New Year!
Dec 12, 202003:15
First day of new job!
Well, here is to new starts
Dec 01, 202015:21
Exercise habit? Help me get one
I want to exercise but I don’t! I reflect on why and how am planning to change the course
Nov 24, 202011:18
Ethiopia, ugh so much pain and love
Use BBC if you want to learn more about Ethiopia’s current crisis
Nov 17, 202022:42
Let’s celebrate y’all
Okay trump lost. His racist ass is gone!
Nov 10, 202012:03
Election black mom diary
I will be updating this though out the days. Follow along on Instagram @ anxiousblackmom
Nov 03, 202042:13
Election stress,uggg
Reflecting on election stress that we are all feeling. Recorded election eve and published Tuesday 11/3 morning. Fingers crossed y’all.
Nov 03, 202011:23
Forget pumpkin spice, Ethiopian spice tea is my fall favorite
Drinking some Ethiopian spice tea while reading is my favorite fall activity. Listen to what else am doing to stay grounded these days. Email me your fall favorite activities at anxiousblackmom@gmail.com
Oct 27, 202012:07
I voted!!
I voted hella early cause voter suppression shinangens
Oct 19, 202013:38
Time/project management
As a mom, I have less time and energy than I did before parenthood. I am trying to learn to be okay with that and learn to use the time I do have more wisely
Oct 13, 202012:42
6 months in
Am totally out of it after 6 months of double pandemics! Am sharing a few practices that support mental health
Oct 05, 202010:57
Shout out to immigrant parents
Listen as I give much deserved appreciation to my parents for being my ethiopian cultural hub and foundation
Oct 03, 202013:12
Privilege of work
Am feel lucky and stuck at the same dang time haha
Sep 21, 202013:07
Cuties, the movie. I watched it!
I watched Cuties and I thoroughly defend it during this episode :)
Let me know what you thought about the movie!
On Instagram: @anxiousblackmom, anxiousblackmom@gmail.com
Sep 14, 202014:24
Wait you cook everyday?
Adulting is hard. The hardest part? Trying to cook Check me out on YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4QBgDj_HUDqGXUyzXa3cnz20fzSFldIl
Sep 09, 202015:13
Staycation with a toddler!
We leaned into our family and immigrant values. We stayed at our family member house for vacay!
Sep 01, 202011:44
Walking and sketching for self care
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Aug 26, 202014:19
Affirmation to new moms in the pandemic
A listener (aka my sis) sent us (aka me lol) an email about her transition back to work after her maternity leave! Check out her story and my commentary! Email me your anxious motherhood story at anxiousblackmom@gmail.com
Aug 22, 202014:03
Happy Black Women's Equal Pay Day!
As a Black woman, I have come to realize that my salary or my job title is not a reflection of my worth. We know the job market is sexist and racist. I try my best to derive my self worth from within. Not to say, I am not working hard or pushing for excellence. I am. But I don't have all my eggs in one basket specially because that basket is hella rigid.
Aug 15, 202013:35
A plus for effort
Just checking in! I am reading a new book called liberation parenting! Super cool
Aug 11, 202011:40
In my feelings
If “just stay with me on the phone” was a podcast episode haha
Aug 05, 202014:37
Money is a Tool, Not a Destination
What would you do if you had more money? For me, get more control of my time.
Aug 05, 202017:36
Last day of my birthday month!
I celebrate with crime mystery podcasts lol Why are they so good? Love them. Do you?
Jul 31, 202010:33
Moms shouldn’t have to sacrifice themselves
Why does our society expect parents specially moms to sacrifice their their career their health for the sake of their children and family. I feel like we need to be careful not to glamorize that life
Jul 31, 202006:55
Thanks for your feedback friends!
Why are Mondays are so hard for me. A little about my podcast poster!
Jul 28, 202008:17
What is not working about eating healthier!
Check out what I discovered were some of my challenges in journey to healthy eating
Jul 20, 202005:54
Considering couple counseling
I discuss my decision to look for a couple counselor and why I think it is important to find one that is black
Jul 16, 202013:26
Conversation on prioritizing health above all
What u think?
Jul 14, 202026:10