The Jeune Maman Podcast
The Jeune Maman Podcast is an audio-journey of the intricacies of Senegalese-American motherhood and womanhood. Host Aissatou Guisse reflects on her own experiences and shares those of others around her, with the goal of sharing information, imparting wisdom with the help of guest speakers, dispelling myths, and much more!
Podcasting since 2023 • 36 episodes
The Jeune Maman Podcast
Latest Episodes
S2E2: Challenging Fertility Pressure In Senegalese Culture
What happens when love, faith, and family expectations collide at the doorstep of your womb? We open up about the relentless pressure women face to have children right after marriage, why blame so often lands on the bride, and how that pressure...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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9:16
S2E1: Ramadan, Boundaries, & Womanhood
In this comeback episode, I launch Season 2 of the podcast with a reaction to videos and social media posts I’ve come across recently of women talking about the struggles of maintaining the home and chores during Ramadan. I share two examples b...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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7:58
E34: Distorted Thinking in Motherhood
In this comeback episode, I talk about the long break I've taken from podcasting, struggling through motherhood, and how distorted thinking was/is stopping me from being the best version of myself. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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24:17
E33: Divorce Gauche & Droite | Mia Guisse, Dieyla, Ndakhte Lo | Failed Marriages
Ndakhte Lo, Mia Guisse, Dieyla - what's the common thread?! Ooohh I was mad today. Seeing these stories of Senegalese artists really annoyed me because it highlights such a problem in our community where we underestimate the importance of marri...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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33:36
E32: Bete Bete discussion w/ Bamba Rassoul (les problèmes de caste au Sénégal, les mariages et la société)
In this episode, I discuss the show Bete Bete by EvenProd in Senegal with Bamba Rassoul, an commentator of shows, movies, and culture. We talk about the impact of the caste system in Senegal, how it shows up in the show, and how society at larg...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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2:03:50
