Episode 176: Colonialism, comedy, and raising teenagers with Njambi McGrath

The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

Kids & Family, Self-improvement, Parenting, Education

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2020

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Our guest for this episode is the amazing Njambi McGrath - comedian, author, childbirth expert, and mum. We cover everything from dirty underpants and bringing up mixed race kids to culturally problematic wallpaper and nits.

Njambi tells us about her fantastic book, Through the Leopard's Gaze, which is all about her experience of growing up in Kenya and surviving family abuse. We discuss the trials of dealing with teenagers, and Njambi shares her ultimate parenting tip.

Through the Leopard's Gaze is out now. You can catch Njambi's comedy specials via nextup.com.

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0:32.4	But a legacy can change over time as new generations re-examine old reputations.
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0:49.2	And asking what does their past tell us about our present? This is legacy.
0:54.8	Follow now wherever you get your podcasts. This is the Scummy Mummies podcast. Hello,
1:15.0	welcome to the Scummy mommy's podcast. I'm Lily Gibson.
1:18.0	I'm Ellen Thorne.
1:19.0	And who are you special guest?
1:21.0	Jambi McGraw.
1:22.0	Hello Jambi, how's it going, mate?
1:25.0	Awesome, awesome to see you.
1:27.0	And you, and you, thanks for coming to my house.
1:29.0	That's okay, it's lovely, I love it.
1:31.0	It's very cozy,. the fire.
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