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   1. Bombs overhead

   Firyal and her daughter were asleep when the Yemeni civil war reached their town in 2014. They woke up to the sound of bombs overhead – Firyal was terrified, but her daughter was looking at her for reassurance. What should she say?Together, they fled their home. It was the start of a long journey, moving from place to place in search of safety and new opportunities. And Firyal is a single parent – the responsibility is all on her shoulders.Firyal tells Namulanta about their new life in Malaysia,

   May 23,2025 23:44
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   2. Advice for partying

   Every year Norwegian high school graduates paint the town red for “russefeiring”. It’s a month long period of intense partying to celebrate the end of high school – students buy party buses, wear matching overalls and dare each other to stay up all night or kiss a policeman. And it all happens right before they take their exams… Anja’s daughter went through russ last year. Anja didn’t sleep much during that month, because she was worried that her daughter might drink too much or get into trouble

   May 16,2025 27:06
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   3. Introducing Lives Less Ordinary

   A bonus episode of Lives Less Ordinary from the BBC World Service.In 2020, Ellidy Pullin’s life was turned upside down when her partner, Olympic snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, died in a tragic accident. The couple had been trying for a baby, so in the deeply disorientating hours after his sudden death, when a friend suggested the possibility of a posthumous sperm retrieval – a complicated, and sometimes controversial procedure whereby sperm samples are taken within 36 hours of a person's deat

   May 14,2025 42:14
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   4. Divorce is not a dirty word

   When Vandana’s marriage ended in divorce, she felt stigmatised and outcast. After a long and turbulent legal process, she ended up retraining as a divorce lawyer and setting up a group for others who felt unable to talk about the breakdown of their marriages.In the process, she found out what was really happening inside the marriages of many Indian women. She’s since remarried and has twin sons but she wants to tell the daughters of India that they have choices, and that no-one needs to stay in

   May 09,2025 26:15
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   5. Prison and parenthood

   Rahab went to prison when her children were little. She’d been taking part in carjackings and armed robberies. Once she got caught, she spent six years at Langata women’s prison in Nairobi, Kenya. While she was in prison, she managed to turn her life around – but how can she rebuild her relationship with her three children, and make up for the time she missed?Namulanta visits Langata to meet Rahab and finds out what life is like for current inmates who have children.Letter writer: RahabDear Daug

   May 02,2025 25:56
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   6. The bra fashion show

   When Mahynour’s daughter gets her first bra, it’s Mahynour who is the most excited – her little girl is a young lady now. But it also brings Mahynour’s memories of her own teenage years flooding back. She remembers not wanting to wear a bra – she felt ashamed of the changes in her body, and she didn’t know who to talk to. How can she make sure her daughter has a better experience? Luckily, her female relatives are on hand to help out…Letter writer: Mahynour Dear Daughter is an award-winning podc

   Apr 25,2025 28:14
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   7. Coming soon: Season 5

   Hot on the heels of our Stars season, stand by for Dear Daughter season 5, starting Friday April 25th.Namulanta Kombo is collecting letters of advice from around the world to create a handbook to life for her daughter Koko – and daughters everywhere.This season Namulanta’s been speaking to letter-writers all over the world, from India to Colombia to South Africa. We’ll hear from divorce lawyer Vandana Shah how the end of her marriage led her to retrain as a lawyer, and the advice she always give

   Apr 18,2025 02:26
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   8. Encore: The dating to-do list

   Wen was raised believing sex is taboo but she knows she must change for her daughter’s sake. Her grandmother was ashamed to talk about it. Her mum and dad had to visit the biology section of the library to find out how to do it. Wen wants to raise her daughter differently. In her letter, she says she wants to create a safe space at home to talk more openly. She passes on advice for navigating the world of dating, sex, and relationships: hug every day, dress in a way that pleases you and fart whe

   Apr 11,2025 23:29
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   9. Encore: Without mum

   A bereaved father on parenting after grief. When Ani’s daughter was just two years old, his wife was diagnosed with cancer. Her illness dominated their daughter’s early years, and she died when the child was six. Ani explains how he’s trying to teach his daughter what her mother was like before she became ill. Plus, how a Joe Wicks workout helped the family cope through bereavement.Dear Daughter is an award-winning podcast from the BBC World Service about love, life, family, and raising children

   Apr 04,2025 27:42
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    10. Mama Seebz: Social media fame and dealing with haters

    TikTokker Mama Seebz on how she reacted when her daughter Aya (@notjustaya) told her she wanted to be a famous content creator. Seba got frustrated with her daughter Aya during lockdown – she was always scrolling on her phone. But then Aya and her brother suggested she join them, and she realised it was an opportunity to connect with her children on their terms.They started filming videos together: dances, cultural celebrations, and the “Arabic word challenge”, where Seba tests her children on t

    Mar 28,2025 26:48
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    11. Kalki Koechlin: Bollywood and beauty standards

    What should you do when your daughter tells you she doesn’t feel pretty?Kalki Koechlin has acted in blockbuster Bollywood films, written and produced for stage, and penned a book about pregnancy and motherhood called The Elephant In The Womb. She is also the host of the BBC World Service podcast My Indian Life.Kalki joins Namulanta to share the letter she wrote for her young daughter after she admitted that she didn’t feel pretty. She discusses the expectations on women to conform to a certain b

    Mar 21,2025 29:13
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    12. Audrey Akande: The Receipts and becoming a ‘girl mum’

    Audrey Akande is best known for being one half of The Receipts podcast. She joins Namulanta in the studio to share the letter she’s written for her daughter.Audrey talks about the balance as a parent between protecting your child’s innocence but also helping them learn to face the world. How can you teach independence while keeping them safe?Audrey has given unfiltered advice and life stories on The Receipts podcast since its launch in 2016. She discusses the challenges of being both an overshar

    Mar 14,2025 27:23
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    13. Dr Rae Wynn-Grant: Surviving bears, jaguars, and motherhood

    Wildlife ecologist and nature presenter Dr Rae Wynn-Grant joins Namulanta to share the letter she’s written for her daughters about how to overcome self-doubt. Rae was the first Black woman to host a wildlife show on US network television and she talks about the importance of diverse representation on and off screen. She tells Namulanta about the challenges of juggling work and parenthood – including the time she took her two year old daughter to the rainforest in search of jaguars. Plus, she of

    Mar 07,2025 28:01
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    14. Adjoa Andoh: Bridgerton, bodies, and bizarre pregnancy cravings

    Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh joins Namulanta in the studio to share the letter she’s written to her three children. She tells them the importance of trusting their bodies and following their instincts - a life philosophy which has sometimes led her into some unexpected situations, especially while pregnant…Plus, filming for season 4 of Bridgerton is underway and Adjoa is back as Lady Danbury. She talks about how the show’s diversity has resonated with audiences around the world.Dear Daughter is

    Feb 28,2025 27:22
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    15. Dear Daughter: Stars is coming soon!

    Namulanta is back with more letters from parents to their children. But this time there’s a celebrity guest list! We’ll hear personal stories of family, love, and parenting in the spotlight from guests who are all ‘stars’ in their field.How does Bollywood star Kalki Koechlin teach her daughter about body standards? Why did TikTokker Mama Seebz go from telling her children to stop scrolling to becoming a content creator herself? What can The Receipts podcaster Audrey Akande teach her daughter abo

    Feb 14,2025 02:48
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    16. Introducing: Young Again

    New Dear Daughter is coming soon. In the meantime, why not try another BBC podcast?Like Dear Daughter, Young Again is a podcast that’s all about advice. But instead of advice for daughters, Kirsty Young talks to fascinating people about the advice they would give their younger selves.In this taster clip, the Oscar-nominated actor Minnie Driver shares the challenges of her unconventional upbringing and the advice she’d give her childhood self. To hear the full interview, search ‘Young Again’ wher

    Jan 17,2025 15:06
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    17. Choosing to be child free

    Yvonne was on a bus on a trip to Europe when she had a realisation. There’s more to life than having kids, she thought – I could travel the world. She made that decision at twenty, and now she’s 64 she’s never doubted her choice. She tells Namulanta about her relief at missing out on some of the challenges of parenting, why things are harder now her friends are having grandchildren, and how she’d advise other people who are wondering whether to have kids or not. Letter writer: Yvonne If you are

    Jun 07,2024 25:28
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    18. Growing up polygamous

    Farida grew up with 19 siblings in a polygamous family in Kenya. She’s been married five times, and four of those times have been to men who have other wives.In a letter she writes to her daughter, Farida describes some of the pros of a polygamous relationship, such as growing up with a large extended family and never feeling alone. But along with the pros there are also some cons, such as what it feels like for your husband to take another wife. Farida tells Namulanta all about the ups and down

    May 31,2024 27:57
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    19. The little girl with trauma

    Regina had a difficult childhood. Her parents both struggled with addiction, and she developed substance abuse problems of her own. She thought she’d never know how to be a mother. But now she’s using her experiences to help other children heal – trying to be the person that she needed when she was a child.She tells Namulanta about the joy she finds in parenting her two daughters, the many women who have mothered her, and the training programme she’s developed in Zimbabwe to help communities sup

    May 24,2024 28:48
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    20. Diagnosed by a stranger, with Ria Lina

    Comedian Ria Lina finds out she is autistic after an audience member picks up on it at one of her shows. What does being autistic mean for her? She tells Namulanta that being a woman with autism is like being a chameleon: you wear lots of different masks to suit the occasion, but sometimes all you want to do is go to a quiet dark place and crash.Ria tells Namulanta all about autism so the next generation can feel more prepared than she did.Letter writer: Ria LinaIf you are a mum or mom, dad or p

    May 17,2024 24:46
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    21. My daughter, who I thought was my son

    Gretchen’s daughter is transgender. When she first told her parents, it came as a shock – but Gretchen wants to tell her daughter she’ll always be on her side.But she worries that the outside world might be hostile. How can she protect her daughter, while also helping her grow? Letter writer: Gretchen Namulanta Kombo is creating a "handbook to life" for her daughter with letters of advice and stories to help her navigate her life ahead. If you’ve got something you’d like to share with your daugh

    May 10,2024 27:08
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    22. Blending families

    Rehman becomes a widower with three children after the sudden death of his wife. Over a year later, he remarries a woman with three children of her own. Now Rehman has three children from his previous marriage and three new stepchildren. Blending the two families together is Rehman’s dream. He wants his family to accept this new reality, but it’s not all smooth sailing. Letter writer: Rehman Namulanta Kombo is creating a "handbook to life" for her daughter with letters of advice and stories to h

    May 03,2024 27:07
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    23. A public apology from a besotted mother

    Malini has a lot of regrets about her parenting - but her daughter Raji remembers things differently.Malini raised her family in a big multigenerational household in India, with relatives coming and going and little privacy for anyone. She and her mother-in-law were both strong personalities, and sometimes her daughter was caught in the crossfire.Malini writes a letter to Raji about her regrets over the past. Was she too strict? Was she too possessive? Did Raji decide to move away to get away fr

    Apr 26,2024 26:58
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    24. It’s just hair, with Joy Kendi

    Joy Kendi doesn’t want her hair to define her – so she shaves her head.Joy is an influencer in Kenya who’s known for her personal style – sometimes she has tight curls, sometimes long braids or a perfect afro.But she wasn’t always so confident in her appearance. Growing up in the US, she wanted to look like the other girls around her, and didn’t know how to take care of her natural hair.She joins Namulanta in the studio to talk about all things black hair – the salon experience, the surprising h

    Apr 19,2024 27:55
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    25. Moving on

    Race, neighbours and starting a new life at 40 – what happens when you no longer feel welcome in your home town? Mary had lived in Florida ever since her university days. It’s where she fell in love, met her Taiwanese husband, and had two children. With hopes of her children growing up and going to college in Florida, Mary thought she’d live there for the rest of her life. But that all changed when, at 40 years old, Mary received a menacing message that made her move her Asian-American family 20

    Apr 12,2024 22:11
26. 26. The dating to-do list

    Dating is nerve-racking for anyone, let alone a teenage girl who is thinking about it for the first time. Wen in Hong Kong tells Namulanta about the dating advice she wants to give her daughter – hug every day, dress in a way that pleases you and fart whenever and wherever. But at the same time, she feels a bit like Grandma telling Little Red Riding Hood about the wolf; she wants her to meet good people, but be aware that there’s danger out there too.Also, why it’s important go to your mum for a

    Apr 05,2024 22:50
27. 27. The people-making business with Janine Harouni

    Comedian Janine Harouni was performing standup at 40 weeks pregnant, but now the baby’s here, there's a whole new set of challenges.She tells Namulanta why it’s so important to talk about the gross and difficult parts of pregnancy and newborn parenting – and the surprise family DNA test which changed her perspective on motherhood.Letter writer: Janine HarouniNamulanta Kombo is creating a "handbook to life" for her daughter with letters of advice and stories to help her navigate her life ahead. I

    Mar 29,2024 28:14
28. 28. The perfect trap

    Body image and unattainable beauty standards – Anna spent half her life dealing with an eating disorder until she was finally diagnosed and treated. Now that she is working on getting better, she is able to appreciate the joys in life again, and has regained the spark she felt she had lost. She writes a letter to her future daughter about how to avoid the “perfect trap” in which she found herself.Letter writer: Anna Namulanta Kombo is creating a "handbook to life" for her daughter with letters o

    Mar 22,2024 24:02
29. 29. Making amends

    Namulanta’s father Musikari Kombo is a politician – he’s an anti-corruption campaigner in Kenya, and before that he was a successful businessman. But what that meant for his children was that when they were growing up, he wasn’t around much, because he was so busy. Now he comes into the studio to read Namulanta a letter about family values, the importance of friendship - and how he’s making up for lost time with his grandchildren.Letter writer: Musikari KomboNamulanta Kombo is creating a "handbo

    Mar 15,2024 29:10
30. 30. Being Superwoman

    Juggling your responsibilities to your work and your children – it’s the eternal battle for working parents. Solene in London tells Namulanta about mum guilt, sticky doors, and the moment at the school gates that made her realise she’d got her priorities wrong.Letter writer: Solene Please send Namulanta your letter. Email us at deardaughter@bbc.co.uk, send us a Whatsapp on +44 800 030 4404, or go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”. #DearDaughter

    Mar 08,2024 25:17
31. 31. Elbows out with Nadiya Hussain

    Nadiya Hussain, TV chef and winner of The Great British Bake Off, writes a letter to her 13-year-old daughter about how to make space for herself wherever she goes. When Nadiya was a teenager she had big ambitions – but it felt like the world around her kept trying to hold her back. She tells her daughter to keep her elbows out and not let anyone squash her dreams.Plus, Nadiya gives Namulanta advice on raising teenagers, talks about how her relationship with her own mother changed after having

    Mar 01,2024 29:07
32. 32. Coming soon: Season 3

    We’re back! Join us weekly from March 1 for the third season of the award-winning BBC World Service podcast Dear Daughter.Namulanta Kombo is putting together a “handbook to life” for her daughter with letters of advice to help her navigate the world ahead, and she needs your help.This season, Namulanta will talk to letter writers from Hong Kong to Copenhagen about everything from body image to blended families to the horrors and joys of pregnancy. Celebrity baker Nadiya Hussain gives Namulanta a

    Feb 22,2024 02:36
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    33. Bonus: The Documentary

    Other people’s children. The mothers who leave their own families behind to care for someone else’s. This special episode, from The Documentary, is hosted by Dear Daughter’s Namulanta Kombo. She speaks to women from around the world who are in the so-called “global care chain”. The Documentary, from the BBC World Service, is the home of original storytelling – bringing the globe to your ears. News about season 3 of Dear Daughter will be coming here soon.

    Nov 09,2023 50:14
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    34. Holding on to love: Dear Daughter live

    Disastrous dates and how to make a relationship last. It's our second live show in Nairobi, Kenya. We hear a tale of a truly disastrous date and find out about the tough dating scene in Nairobi. Plus, advice on how to make a relationship last, while holding on to your own identity.Letter writers: Stand-up comedian Maina Murumba and public commentator Daisy Maritim Maina.This is the final episode in season 2.Please send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click o

    Jun 18,2023 28:26
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    35. Finding love: Dear Daughter live in Nairobi

    How to approach dating. Tips and laughs, as we explore relationships and the highs and lows of dating, in our first ever live show. Hear from our guests and audience in Nairobi, Kenya. Our letter writers tell their daughters that they need to set boundaries, have mutual respect and not to settle for less than they deserve.Letter writers: Tatiana Karanja and Peter Nduati.Please send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.#DearDaughter

    Jun 11,2023 27:57
36. 

    36. Dear son

    “Fly the plane”, volunteer and keep asking why. Andy is an airline pilot from Northern Ireland. He tells his son to avoid being thrown off course by life’s many distractions, volunteer for everything, and keep asking questions. The final golden rule? Always stand up to inappropriate locker room banter. Plus, Namulanta has a letter for her son too.Letter writer: AndyPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on Send us your letters.#DearDaughter

    Jun 04,2023 27:27
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    37. You are wanted

    It’s a girl! Bucking the trend of wanting a son. Shakti was keen to have a daughter, but explains that in India there’s a lot of cultural pressure to have a son. When she was growing up, people were always asking her parents if they were going to try for a boy - making her feel unwanted. Now, Shakti writes to her daughter explaining just how much she is loved.Letter writer: ShaktiPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.#De

    May 28,2023 22:11
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    38. Trying to conceive

    A letter to a daughter who doesn’t exist yet. Lucia has been trying to get pregnant for three years. She tells Namulanta that she was inspired to be “less discreet” about what she’s been going through after listening to a past episode of Dear Daughter – and that since she started talking about it, she’s discovered a whole world of other people going through similar experiences. Plus, the one thing you should never say to someone struggling with infertility.Letter writer: LuciaPlease send Namulan

    May 21,2023 23:44
39. 

    39. Keep growing, always change

    Celebrating how kids change as they grow. Claire thinks that nostalgia for babies and small children shouldn’t stop you from embracing the next stages in their development. She and her wife have twin daughters who were born prematurely. In those early weeks, they found it hard to see the future. Now the twins are seven, Claire is able to celebrate the different stages of their lives. But she’s still learning how best to parent them, and their four-year-old sister, as they continue growing.Letter

    May 14,2023 20:46
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    40. On apples and trees

    Turning into your mother can be a joy and a trial. When Jacinta in Johannesburg became a parent, she found that her perspective on her own mother changed completely. She reads a letter to her young daughters about what they can learn from older generations after realising “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”. Plus, how to avoid telling your children that they’ll only understand things when they get older.Letter writer: JacintaPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com

    May 07,2023 24:56
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    41. Making friends

    The Scummy Mummies on friendship, bullying and embracing the chaos of parenting. Comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson met when their children were little and started a podcast called the Scummy Mummies. Ten years, a sell-out UK comedy tour and more than 250 episodes later, they join Namulanta to talk about friendship – from getting through the awkward teen years to making friends as an adult.Letter writers: Helen Thorn and Ellie GibsonPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservic

    Apr 30,2023 21:18
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    42. Generation gap

    How to give advice people will actually listen to. When Anna in Switzerland was younger, her grandmothers used to give her advice – but she dismissed it. She thought they were old-fashioned and didn’t understand her life. Now she’s a grandmother herself, and when she looks at her granddaughter she can’t imagine what the world she will live in will be like. How can she pass on what she’s learned about life? Anna and Namulanta discuss how to connect across the generational divide.Letter writer: An

    Apr 23,2023 22:49
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    43. Without mum

    The challenges of parenting as a widower. When Ani’s daughter was just two years old, his wife was diagnosed with cancer. Her illness dominated their daughter’s early years, and she died when the child was six. Ani explains how he’s trying to teach his daughter what her mother was like before she became ill. Plus, how a Joe Wicks workout helped the family manage their grief.Letter writer: AniPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your

    Apr 16,2023 26:30
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    44. Grandma’s gift

    Follow your dreams - but remember your roots! Instead of hearing from a letter writer, Namulanta talks to Alejandra about what it meant to receive letters of advice from her grandmother. Her grandma gave her blessing and guidance on moving abroad for a new life. Letter writer: Alejandra’s grandmother MariaPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.#DearDaughter

    Apr 09,2023 27:18
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    45. Spend some, save some

    Talking to children about money can be awkward, but it’s important to start young. Davinia Tomlinson has written a book of money advice for girls called Cash Is Queen. She explains how she talks to her own daughters about money and how the skills she learned in the British financial services industry enabled her to plan a new life closer to her Caribbean roots. Plus, Davinia shares some inspirational advice from her own grandmother.Letter writer: Davinia TomlinsonPlease send Namulanta your lette

    Apr 02,2023 23:44
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    46. I’m not fine

    Why are women expected to endure pain in silence? Meera grew up in India and has battled multiple illnesses for most of her life. They’ve impacted her relationships with her mother, her husband and her kids - especially her young daughter. She says: “As a girl I was taught that a woman’s strength came from her ability to endure great pain and suffering.” But in a letter to her daughter, Meera insists women shouldn’t say “I’m fine” if they’re not.Letter writer: MeeraPlease send Namulanta your let

    Mar 26,2023 24:19
47. 

    47. Kindness: My superpower

    The generosity of others helped Monique rebuild her life. She’s gone through more trauma than most, having fled genocide in Rwanda, lived in refugee camps and lost everything in a fire in the US. And yet at every stage she’s had the help of strangers.Letter writer: MoniquePlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.#DearDaughterAudio for this episode was updated on 22nd March 2023.

    Mar 20,2023 26:14
48. 

    48. Kids? No pressure

    You don’t need to give me a grandchild. Simone promises having children will be up to her daughter. She says in her letter: “Make your own decision.” Simone is from Mozambique and tells Namulanta that society puts a lot of pressure on women to have a baby.Letter writer: SimonePlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.#DearDaughter

    Mar 13,2023 25:42
49. 

    49. Healing letters

    The 'Queen of Letters', Isabel Allende, on writing, processing grief and a full garage. The best-selling author wrote to her late daughter, Paula, when she was in a coma. She then turned the letters into a book. She says writing “allowed me to understand what had happened and deal with it”. Isabel has a garage full of her daily correspondence with her own mother. Her novels include The House of the Spirits, City of the Beasts and Eva Luna. Letter writer: Isabel AllendeIsabel is reading an extrac

    Mar 06,2023 27:12
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    50. Your dad, my dad

    Marian’s dad left when she was little. Now, she’s giving her daughter “the most special gift”. She looks at her husband and daughter playing together and it means so much to her. That is the inspiration for her letter. Season two of Dear Daughter begins with a story of two fathers and two daughters, which starts during the collapse of the Soviet Union.Letter writer: MarianPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”. #DearDaugh

    Feb 27,2023 27:14
51. 

    51. Coming soon: Season 2

    We’re back! Join us weekly from 27 February for the second season of Dear Daughter, winner of Podcast of the Year at the 2022 British Podcast Awards.Namulanta Kombo is collecting more of your letters – funny, moving, thoughtful advice and words of wisdom for daughters everywhere. Namulanta started by writing letters to her own daughter Koko, then asked her friends and family to write to Koko too. Then she won the BBC’s first International Podcast Competition, and started collecting letters of ad

    Feb 14,2023 03:53
52. 52. Growing pains

    Teenage conflict, pushing boundaries and the unexpected letter. “You won't understand why I seem to like being mean.”Angie writes to her daughter Kira about being the bad cop and not trying to win the nicest mummy competition.Episode 15 letter writer: AngieThis is the final episode of the first season of #DearDaughterWe hope you have been inspired to write your own letters. Please send them to us and we might be able to include them in future episodes.Go to bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and c

    Mar 21,2022 22:32
53. 53. I left for you

    Raquel left her children to work abroad, so she could give them a better life. “I still remember the pain.” Her daughter Alyssa shares her feelings about their years apart. Episode 14 letter writer: RaquelPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to bbcworldservice/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letter”.#DearDaughter

    Mar 14,2022 25:43
54. 54. Birds and bees

    “Nothing is off limits.” Daisy on how she will talk to her daughter about sex: smashing taboos and overcoming old-fashioned attitudes.Episode 13 letter writer: DaisyPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letter”.#DearDaughter

    Mar 07,2022 23:16
55. 55. Empty arms

    Deborah writes letters to her daughter Sibby, who was stillborn at 40 weeks.“We were delighted to meet her, even though my heart was broken into a million pieces”.Please be aware that this episode discusses baby loss. If you have been affected by the issues in this episode, there are support charities in many countries or it may help to speak to a medical professional or someone you trust.Episode 12 letter writer: DeborahSend Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and

    Feb 28,2022 30:09
56. 56. The confidence of a cockroach

    “Jump off the dumpster of doubt!” Comedian Tumi Morake on challenging her fear of failure, what her daughter can learn from a cockroach, and why she should never feel too afraid to “jump, my baby, jump”. Tumi was the first African woman to have her own Netflix special, and the first woman to present Comedy Central Presents in Africa. She explains why overcoming self-doubt can lead to rewards and adventures.Episode 11 letter writer: TumiPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice

    Feb 21,2022 26:08
57. 57. Fly bird, fly

    “Learn something bigger.” Nkule wants her daughter to discover life beyond her home town.It’s a story of two cultures colliding and stereotypes crumbling. Nkule’s message to her daughter is to meet new people, try new foods and see the world.Episode 10 letter writer: NkulePlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letter”.#DearDaughter

    Feb 14,2022 23:24
58. 58. Seize the day

    “I never want to disappoint someone”. The pitfalls of people-pleasing and not taking risks. Tatiana reflects on the fear of disappointing her parents and the downsides of following the crowd. She hopes her future daughter will be brave enough to take more risks in life.Episode 9 letter writer: TatianaPlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letter”.#DearDaughter

    Feb 07,2022 23:56
59. 59. Faith in you

    The best of both worlds? One new baby and two religions. Mum and dad are trying to figure it out. How will they bring up their daughter?Episode 8 letter writer: JoePlease send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letter”.#DearDaughter

    Jan 31,2022 24:57
60. 60. Perfect match

    Matchmakers, a fake engagement ring and love; welcome to the marriage game. “They’ll wonder, are you good enough for their son? The question is, are they good enough for you?”Episode 7 letter writer: NashraPlease send us your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letter”.#DearDaughter

    Jan 24,2022 23:36
61. 

    61. Just ask mum

    My mum’s letter to me! Namulanta’s own mum, Dorcas, is back on the show with a letter to share. She talks with her daughter about self-preservation, mum-guilt and life in colonial, pre-independent Kenya.Episode 6 letter writer: DorcasInspired by Dorcas? Please send us your letter. Go to bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.#DearDaughter

    Jan 17,2022 25:05
62. 

    62. Pah Pah and Ma Ma

    An escape by boat, pirates, prejudice and a “strength that lies within”. Charlene’s family was among the Vietnamese “boat people”, fleeing in search of a “better life”. Charlene fears her daughter might encounter similar racism to what she faced. She hopes she’ll be inspired by the stories of the strong women in her family, like Pah Pah and Ma Ma.Episode 5 letter writer: CharlenePlease send us your letter. Go to bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on 'Send us your letters'.#DearDaughter

    Jan 10,2022 23:39
63. 

    63. Self-defence guy

    Robin tries out blue acrylic fingernails. He advises his daughter to “always trust your instincts” and to “be prepared for anything”. He makes self-defence videos for women using skills he learnt in the military.Episode 4 letter writer: Robin.Please send us your letter. Go to bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on 'Send us your letters'. #DearDaughter

    Jan 03,2022 22:48
64. 

    64. 'Wife material'

    Under pressure to tie the knot? Elle says, “Everyone is praying for me to get married.” She grew up thinking marriage was essential, but as she’s grown older, she’s changed her mind.Episode 3 letter writer: Elle.Please send us your letter. Go to bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on 'Send us your letters'. #DearDaughter

    Dec 27,2021 25:21
65. 

    65. Thongs and eyebrows

    Underwear, razors and teenage angst. The perils of trying to fit in and be noticed. It’s a tale of accidental wedgies, stealing (sort of) from dad and attempting to impress the boys.Episode 2 letter writers: Naliaka and Emma. Please send us your letter. Go to bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.#DearDaughter

    Dec 20,2021 22:47
66. 

    66. For Koko

    Three mums, new and old letters - the beginning of a handbook to life. “When I go, my memory is going to go with me”, so it’s time to start writing. Episode 1 letter writers: Namulanta and Lisa. Plus, meet Dorcas.This podcast needs you and your letters. Go to bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letters”.#DearDaughter

    Dec 10,2021 24:11
67. 

    67. Introducing: Dear Daughter

    Funny, heart-breaking, insightful and ultimately honest – help Namulanta create a handbook to life. She won the BBC’s International Podcast Competition 2021 and wants to hear your letters.Get in touch at www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughterBegins on 10 December 2021#DearDaughter

    Nov 25,2021 03:16