MUMs for Life - The Deconstructed Mum

In this special crossover episode, Alvina Chin from The Deconstructed Mum teams up with Alsen Chanamuto from The Kopi, Kids, and Kakis Podcast to explore the complexities of marriage and parenting. Join them as they candidly share their journeys, offering perspectives on the adjustments couples face while transitioning into married life and parenthood. Together, they share how they’ve learned to embrace, appreciate, and navigate differences, making for an insightful and relatable conversation.

What happens when you become a first-time mom far from home? Join us in conversation with Tina Lawenko, who shares her journey of parenthood as an expat in Singapore. "If you cannot get the help that you need, then you work with what you have," she shares, offering honest insights into creating a support system abroad while maintaining strong family bonds across borders. Whether you're an expat parent or just curious about different paths to parenthood, Tina's story shows how to make it work – even when home is oceans away.

The month of October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It gives us an opportunity to remember and support those whose lives have been deeply affected by the loss of a baby. Listen to this conversation with Mandy Too as she talks about coping with the heartbreaking loss of her twin daughters and how learning to tend to her grief has helped in the healing process.    

Unhappy couples wait an average of six years before getting help, according to psychologist, Dr John Gottman. Listen to this conversation with Lily Kew as she reflects on lessons she learnt after her divorce, her decision to remarry, and being intentional about raising her daughters while running her business. 

Should I become a mother? This is a question many women grapple with. Join us as we delve into the complexities of motherhood with our guest, Jessica Zhuo. She bravely shares her experiences as a reluctant mother and how she navigated her feelings. 

The most common cancer among women in Singapore is breast cancer. One out of five patients is under 45 years old. Listen to this conversation with Tuminah bte Sujak as she talks about living with cancer and why words of encouragement don’t always help. 

Life becomes extra unpredictable when a baby is born. At only five weeks old, her son had to undergo the Kasai procedure for his condition ‘biliary atresia’. Listen to this conversation with Sharon as she shares about feelings of guilt and how she incorporates her son’s diagnosis into the family’s daily lives. 

Grandparents play a special role in our children’s lives, but sometimes we don’t always agree on what’s best for the child. A 2020 Poll reported that 57% of parents clash with their parents in the area of discipline. Listen to this conversation with Vera Heng as she speaks about her decision not to be a stay-at-home grandma and making sure that she remains a welcome guest at her daughter’s home.