Sisterhood of the Travelling Mgowo

Episode 13: I’m Not Okay, and That’s Okay | A Mid-Year Reality Check Jun 8, 2026 00:52:06 In this mid-year check-in, we’re getting honest about what it feels like to be in the "thick of failure". From navigating the weight of an ADHD diagnosis to rejecting the pressure of burnout culture, we discuss what happens when high agency meets low motivation. Whether you're "busy resting" or struggling to model agency when you’ve lost interest, this episode is a reminder

Episode 12: Skincare 101 | Understanding Adult Acne Jun 1, 2026 00:53:33 In this episode, skincare influencer and Nelo Skin founder Luna Nqiwa joins the show to demystify adult acne and foundational skincare. Breaking down the common triggers (from hormones and hygiene to diet and environmental pollution) the discussion reframes acne as a chronic condition to be managed rather than a war to be won. Luna provides an essential roadmap for building an effective routine, e

Episode 11: Winter Bae: Cold In the Streets, Suspicious in the Sheets May 25, 2026 01:00:46 In this episode of we are joined by our guest, Mbuso, for a candid conversation about navigating the "streets" of Johannesburg during the winter. The discussion moves from reflections on city identity and the creative scene to a deep dive into modern dating dynamics and emotional survival.

Episode 10: The "Going Under" Checklist: Identifying Your Mental Red Flags May 18, 2026 00:44:54 As the weather shifts and the days get shorter, many of us start to feel a familiar heaviness. In this episode, we’re having a real conversation about navigating "the funk", from identifying the early warning signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to managing the overwhelming weight of overstimulation.

Episode 9: Seasons come to pass V2 May 11, 2026 00:58:45 In this week’s episode, we revisit a conversation we had seven years ago and reflect on just how much life has changed since then. From our mid-twenties to our early thirties, we talk about the personal and professional shifts that shaped us — motherhood, navigating deep loss, and learning to move away from loud, half-formed opinions toward a life that feels more grounded, intentional, and private

Episode 8: Waiting for a Miracle & Confronting Passivity in Our Lives May 4, 2026 00:57:18 In this episode of Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo, we delve into the concept of the "passive woman" and the impact of passivity on personal development and community. We explore how societal structures, specifically patriarchal conditioning, often encourage women to remain passive to be considered "good" or desirable

Episode 7: It Takes A Village But Are You A Villager? Apr 27, 2026 00:56:36 This week, we expand on the idea of community and how we show up in the spaces that hold us. If the price of community is inconvenience, how much are we paying before we ask our community to pay it forward?Listen and join the conversation in the comments below. Follow for more @smgowo on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Episode 6: Whose Identity Is It Anyway? Apr 20, 2026 00:57:42 Navigating adulthood means outgrowing things, people and spaces that no longer fit who we are becoming. This conversation delves into the responsibility we all individually have to cultivate our own sense of belonging as adults - it is up to us to find the spaces where we feel most like ourselves. Follow us @smgowo on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

Episode 5: Checking Your Envy Before You Scroll | Navigating Jealousy Apr 13, 2026 01:01:35 What happens when our social media feeds make us more jealous instead of more inspired? In a digital world geared to show us constant imagery about the how the other side lives, it is difficult not to get consumed by feelings of lack and inadequacy - the gateway to envy. This week, we discuss and maybe even intellectualise emotion to get more comfortable with it in an effort to recognise it and mo

Episode 4: Be For Real. Then What? Apr 6, 2026 00:58:21 This week we ask: we’re always screaming “be real”… but what does that even mean?We unpack our relationship with authenticity, what it means when people in our lives are not being real and how quickly we can resist it when it’s uncomfortable or costs us something.

Episode 3: The Death of the Squad: Friendship in our 30s Mar 30, 2026 01:01:04 We regret to announce the passing of “the squad.” 🕊️ Cause of death: growth, difference, whyling and outgrowing the need to be the same. On this episode, we talk all about going from squad centered friendships to more individual friendships. So tell us, have you experienced this?

Episode 2: Are we as generous as we think we are? Mar 23, 2026 01:03:50 Why do some people withhold when they have enough to give?In this episode, we get into something we’ve all experienced but struggled to name —rationing. The quiet, calculated way people hold back resources, opportunities, information, or support based on what they think you have or don’t have. The generosity that comes with conditions attached. The help that never quite arrives.We unpack where thi

Episode 1: Ngumbuyo ke lo: We're back — and it feels like coming home Mar 16, 2026 00:41:18 In our very first episode of this new chapter, we sit down to do what we do best: talk. Honestly, openly, and without a filter. We get into where life has taken us since you last heard from us, what's changed, what hasn't, and why — after everything — we knew we had to come back to this microphone.Ngumbuyo ke Lo. We're back.

Episode 13: Is This Goodbye? Nov 3, 2023 00:42:56 So... we need to have a little chat.

Episode 12: We're Reflecting Again Part 1 Jul 19, 2023 00:34:30 One thing about us, we will reflect! It's good to be back and on this episode we catch you up on all things SMgowo as well as some reflections on social media and how we have been using it. We are also introducing a new segment where we read out some listener questions and comments and hopefully try and address them! Stay tuned for part 2. Don't forget to rate our podcast on your favourit

Episode 11: The Value of Identifying Red Flags Feb 3, 2023 00:37:25 The episode title peaks for itself. We try to reflect on what good identifying red flags does for us... It's a whole lot tougher than we think. Don't forget to follow us on the socials @SMgowo and rate us on your favourite podcast streaming platform.

Episode 10: Crawling Backwards Jan 27, 2023 00:47:36 Happy New Year!   In this episode we reflect on the year that was, speak good things on the year to come and rant a little.   Don't forget to follow us on IG, Tiktok and Twitter @Smgowo as well as rate our podcast on your preferred podcast streaming platforms!

Episode 9: Am I the loser??? Nov 9, 2022 00:46:16 Today we talk about stepping outside of ourselves and our actions and behaviours to see how we could be doing something wrong. Over the last few years we've received a few requests for merch - we finally feel brave enough to explore this. Please let us know what you'd be interested in. We really appreciate your support. We also announced the winner of our competition.

Episode 8: The Toll Of Vulnerability + Something New Oct 7, 2022 00:48:50 Firstly, check out that new new! On this episode, we talk about the toll it takes to be vulnerable and how frankly tiring it can be to open yourself up so much. We also catch you up on the new look as well as the competition for those who guessed all the snippets correctly and snagged an extra point for guessing what the change would be. We're also thinking of putting up some merch. Let us know wh

Episode 7: Who Owns Your Success? Aug 17, 2022 00:53:02 With Sniper navigating motherhood and Mixo navigating school, we can get lost in trying grasp ownership over our success. Check us out as we talk about success and redefining what it looks like now.  This episode is brought to you by Momentum for their #SheOwnsHerSuccess campaign. Please follow Momentum @MomentumZA across all social media platforms.    Don't forget to follow us

Episode 6: Ngine Anxiety Jul 29, 2022 00:50:53 One thing about Monday, it will creep up on you while you’re minding your business on Sunday. On this episode we talk about ‘Sunday blues’ and that anxiousness you feel ahead of work. Please don’t forget to rate us on your preferred streaming platforms and to follow us on the socials at @smgowo Title loosely translated: I've got anxiety/I am anxious

Episode 5: New Kid On The Block Part 2 Jul 15, 2022 01:06:19 Part 2 is here and so is our new host! On this episode we catch you all up on the last few months and the changes we have been going through and how we have been dealing with them.  Please don't forget to rate us on your preferred streaming platforms and to follow us on the socials at @SMgowo

Episode 4: New Kid On The Block Part 1 Jul 10, 2022 00:50:59 Our new host is here! This episode we catch you all up on the last few months and the changes we have been going through. Zoom interrupted us so Part 2 will drop soon. Please don't forget to rate us on your preferred streaming platforms and to follow us on the socials at @SMgowo 

Episode 3: Ex Friends and Doing The Right Thing Mar 25, 2022 00:46:47 Welcome back to another episode of SMgowo. This episode is a little different. What happens when you breakup with a friend and something tragic happens to them? Do you reach out? Do you let them be? Help Mixo figure out what to do.   Dont forget to follow us on Twitter, IG and Tiktok @SMgowo

Episode 2: Hop Off That High Horse Feb 25, 2022 00:46:53 On this episode we talk about The Tinder Swindler, (romantic) loneliness and the high horse industrial complex. Don't forget to check us out on our socials @SMgowo

Episode 1: Back Again... Feb 4, 2022 00:37:29 Welcome to season 2 of SMgowo! On this episode we reflect on the previous year and what we have learned. Don't forget to check us out on Twitter and IG @SMgowo and please rate our podcast on your preferred podcast platforms.

Episode 40: So... The Weapons Prospered Sep 10, 2021 00:34:19 We’re back! On this episode, we catch you up on what’s been going on with us and why we took a little hiatus. Don't forget to follow us on IG and Twitter @Smgowo 

Episode 39: Tough Times Want To Last May 28, 2021 00:49:31 With the seasons changing, tough times want to last. On this episode, we talk about some ways we are trying to get through this season.  Our producer Menzi is crowdfunding for the creation of his graphic novel "Mount Olympus". If you listen to and love SMgowo, please read up on it more and donate here: https://jumpstarter.co.za/projects/mount-olympus-graphic-novel/

Episode 38: Choose Kind Men May 14, 2021 00:43:08 On this episode we discuss the fallacy of choosing kind men. Our producer Menzi is crowdfunding for the creation of his graphic novel Mount Olympus. If you listen and love SMgowo, please read up on it more and donate here https://jumpstarter.co.za/projects/mount-olympus-graphic-novel/

Episode 37: No Shame In Needing May 4, 2021 00:41:34 This week we talk about letting go of the shame we feel when it comes to expressing or acknowledging our needs. Our producer Menzi is crowdfunding for the creation of his graphic novel Mount Olympus. If you listen and love SMgowo, please read up on it more and donate here https://jumpstarter.co.za/projects/mount-olympus-graphic-novel/

Episode 36: Nothing Is Cute Apr 16, 2021 00:46:30 Yeah things are bad. We talk about what's been happening over the past couple of weeks and touch on bullying, our experience with it and much more. #JusticeForLulu #JusticeForLufuno

Episode 35: March Ado About Nothing Apr 2, 2021 00:44:50 What a month, chile! Subscribe to our Youtube channel and check us out on our socials @SMgowo

Episode 34: International Women's Month Mar 19, 2021 00:29:04 In this episode, we discuss International Women's Month, the spaces that have held us because of women, what we wish we knew as younger women, and how grateful we are for the women in our lives. S/O to Levis Haus of Strauss Africa for letting us shoot in their space and for the drip.

Episode 33: "Leave Them Today" Feb 26, 2021 00:51:53 On this episode, we discuss the end of relationships as we end off February and our series about love. We also announce the winners of our birthday Instax giveaway! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Twitter @Smgowo as well as like, comment and subscribe to our Youtube channel.

Episode 32: Love, Consequences and More Mgowo Feb 19, 2021 00:41:11 This week we speak about letting yourself down in love, dealing with the consequences, and picking yourself up again.

Episode 31: Love, Loneliness and Community Feb 12, 2021 00:37:56 On this episode we talk and vent a bit about loneliness, love and community. We also have a great 2nd birthday giveaway in store. Check out our IG and Twitter to find out more about the competition.

Episode 30: What's going on, hey? Feb 5, 2021 01:00:27 Happy new year (we know it's Feb). On this episode we are catching up with one another as well as what has been happening on social media.

Episode 29: Reflections Dec 28, 2020 00:30:11 Merry Christmas! Here are our reflections for the year of 2020. Share some of yours with us and don’t forget to follow us on SMgowo on IG and Twitter.

Episode 28: You Wanna Be A Podcaster??? Dec 18, 2020 00:40:36 On this episode, we’ve got Mashudu Modau who talks to us about his journey through podcasting. We figured this might be helpful for anyone looking to start a podcast next year. Enjoy and don’t forget to follow us on our socials at @SMgowo

Episode 27 Part 4: Education Dec 14, 2020 00:26:05 Meet Kingsley. If you’ve been in a former “Model C” school institution in SA, you will deeply relate to Kingsley in tonight’s final #SmallAxe anthology film on #BBCBrit. Before tonight’s episode, though, make sure you catch our review episode this afternoon 🎧 Otherwise we will catch you at 8pm on #BBCBrit channel 120 on DSTV!

Episode 27 Part 3: Alex Wheatle Dec 7, 2020 00:22:35 On this episode, we discuss film 4: Alex Wheatle which so far is looking like our favourite episode! Check out Small Axe on BBC Brit (DSTV channel 120) every Monday at 8pm. You can also check the episodes out on Catch Up.

Episode 27 Part 2: Red, White and Blue Nov 30, 2020 00:23:23 Check this out if you want to hear 28 minutes of Mixo talking about her crush, John Boyega. Check out Small Axe on BBC Brit (DSTV channel 120) every Monday at 8pm. You can also check the episodes out on Catch Up.

Episode 27 Part 1: Small Axe Nov 23, 2020 00:29:31 This episode is brought to you by BBC Studios SA as we discuss the Small Axe anthology film series directed by Steve McQueen starring Letitia Wright and John Boyega to name a few! Check out Small Axe on BBC Brit (DSTV 12) every Monday at 21:00.

Episode 26: It’s Q4 For Us Oct 30, 2020 00:36:53 On this episode we talk what’s kept us away for so long. We’re happy to be back!

Episode 25: "Tired" - All of the women in us (2020) Aug 31, 2020 00:40:59 This episode we round up the roast of women's month and reflect on how we feel as women in South Africa.

Episode 24: Reflections on Womanhood Aug 17, 2020 01:04:00 On this episode we reflect on just how lonely defining your womanhood for yourself can be

Episode 23: The Roast of Women’s Month Aug 9, 2020 00:26:58 On this episode, we kick off women’s month with a roast of women’s month shenanigans

Episode 22: Winter Woes Finale Jul 31, 2020 00:23:01 On this episode we wrap up July’s Winter Woes theme and reflect on what it has been like for us.

Episode 21: Healing? Jul 17, 2020 00:33:46 On this episode, we talk about healing. Or at least we try to.

Episode 20: Winter Woes Part 2: Dealing Jul 10, 2020 00:36:07 This week we ramble about being depressed and what we do when we have an episode

Episode 19: Winter Woes Jul 3, 2020 00:38:55 On this episode we talk about how we realised we were depressed. Don’t forget to check us out on our socials at @SMgowo

Episode 18: Rage Jun 12, 2020 00:49:02 On today’s episode, we’re angry.

Episode 17: This Is A Very Strange Time May 7, 2020 00:47:18 In this episode we are trying to process what the hell is going on right now. Don’t forget to hit us up on twitter and IG @Smgowo

Episode 16: PreQuarantine Reflections: The Kids Are Not Alright Mar 20, 2020 00:37:35 On today’s episode, we sat down and reflected on the year so far and yeah things are a bit shaky but we move. Don’t forget to hit us up on Twitter and Instagram @Smgowo

Episode 15: The Unspoken Hierarchy of Love Feb 14, 2020 00:38:19 On this episode, we talk about the hierarchies we place on love whether it is romantic, platonic or familial. Don’t forget to hit us up on Twitter and Instagram @smgowo

Episode 14: The Holiday Season & Family Jan 17, 2020 00:44:14 This week we reflected on the holiday season and our families. We also unpacked the excitement of the year to come. Don’t forget to check us out on Twitter and Instagram @SMgowo

Episode 13: Questions and Reflections Dec 6, 2019 00:41:42 On this episode, we reflect on our year and answer your questions! Don’t forget to check us out on our social media: Twitter: @SMgowo Instagram: @sisterhoodofthetravelingmgowo

Episode 12: Pacemaking Nov 8, 2019 00:36:01 This week we talk about the importance of recognizing support in a world where we often feel alone. Don’t forget to chat to us on Twitter @SMgowo.

Episode 11: Seasons Come To Change Oct 24, 2019 00:36:28 On this episode, we talk about changes in our lives, how we handle them, how those around us embrace them and much more. Don’t forget to tweet us @SMgowo and check out our IG @sisterhoodofthetravelingmgowo

Episode 10: Resting: You’ve Gotta Face It Sep 19, 2019 00:34:55 On this episode we talk about resting (not the bitch face) in a world where our time doesn’t quite belong to us. Chat to us on Twitter @SMgowo

Episode 9: Gratitude: The Politics of Please and Thank You Aug 29, 2019 00:30:44 In this episode, we talk about practicing gratitude while living in a capitalist society. Chat to us on our twitter @SMgowo

Episode 8: Surviving Women's Month Aug 8, 2019 00:32:17 Episode 8: Surviving Women's Month by Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo

Episode 7: Do You Consider This A Date Jul 11, 2019 00:24:21 Episode 7: Do You Consider This A Date by Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo

Episode 6: Diversity Stones Jun 13, 2019 00:33:04 This week we speak about tokenism in the ningism. How it can be weaponised, our own experiences of it and what it is as a system. Feel free to leave a comment or engage with us on our Twitter @SMgowo

Episode 5: If These Walls Could Talk May 9, 2019 00:43:19 In this episode we talk all things boundaries, what they mean to us and much more.

Episode 4: I Aint Sorry Apr 10, 2019 00:29:41 This episode is inspired by the Still Processing podcast where we discuss apologies in the age of #SorryNotSorry. We dig into what apologies look like, what they don’t like and how we receive them

Episode 3: Nothing But An Adulting Thang Mar 28, 2019 00:26:41 On this episode we speak about adulting since we refer to it so much. What does it even mean? Are we doing it? Is there even a right way to do it?

Episode 2: Love As We Know It Mar 5, 2019 00:38:12 In this episode we take a glimpse into romantic love as we've come to know it. How do you feel about love? Let us know, tweet us @SMgowo. Follow us on twitter : @Isendim_ @Mijeaux

Episode 1: New-ish Year, New Me Feb 26, 2019 00:28:32 Some of you have never started your year in March and it shows. We're some of you. In this episode, we talk about resolutions and goal setting and our individual experiences with them. We also talk about where we'd like to ourselves in this new year.

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