Mother of Fact

Nov 06 2023 48 ep. 33 mins 4

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There’s no manual on motherhood. But thankfully, there’s a support group for it. Hosted by radio DJ, presenter, and full-time mom, Riki Flores-Reyes, Mother of Fact discusses the highs and lows of parenthood and women's lifestyle in an unfiltered, compelling, honest and at times hilarious way. Follow Riki! Twitter and IG: @rikiflo And join the MOF Facebook Group! Just search Mother of Fact.

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47: Dad's Time to Shine! with Migs Bustos

Nov 06 2023 55 mins

Dads, this one’s for you! In this episode, news anchor, content creator, and father Migs Bustos opens up about the life of a dad. We talk about the excitement and struggles of having his first child, his lifestyle adjustments, and how helpful it is for fathers to just sit, talk about, and process their feelings. All in this episode of Mother of Fact! Follow Riki on Twitter and I

46: We Bleed Red

Sep 27 2023 42 mins

Ah, menstruation. It’s incredibly ironic how a naturally-occurring phenomenon is ruled out as taboo in our culture, which is why this episode is dedicated to talking all about it. We partnered with the We Bleed Red Movement to discuss why it’s important to have conversations about menstruation, the struggles that menstruators face everyday, and how we can help alleviate period

45: Quick Quips - Developmental Years

Jun 30 2023 4 mins

Experts say that the crucial developmental years are from years 1-6. But I think all years are developmental years. Listen to Riki share some insights on mothering three 6-and-unders, seeking out adventure and a little life update at the end. Enjoy this quick little solo episode of Mother of Fact. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion o

44: The Orphan Crisis

Jun 19 2023 51 mins

Let’s talk about something that we don’t really talk about here in the Philippines: adoption. It’s a topic that seems almost taboo, yet something that we should definitely have a conversation about. Fortunately, Chrina from Generations Home and the ROHEI Foundation is here to clear up the air about adoption. In this episode of Mother of Fact, she shines some light on the proc

43: What The Sun Says To The Moon: Connecting With Our Inner Child

Jun 07 2023 32 mins

To have a connection with your child, you must first have a connection with yourself. That’s what author Trina Velilla-Milan emphasizes in her book What The Sun Says To The Moon, a narrative about having meaningful conversations with your kids and appreciating the world through a new, less-jaded lens. In this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki and Trina break down exactly how to ach

42: Choosing to be Childfree

May 24 2023 32 mins

Today’s episode is all about the power of choice. As a woman, it may seem that the world has a standard blueprint for you to follow: study hard, get a job, get married, and have kids. But what if you choose differently? What if you choose to not have kids? In this episode, Riki has an eye-opening conversation with journalist Carol RH Malasig as they discuss how whether you choose

41: Taking The Leap

May 13 2023 35 mins

From jumping career fields to the experiences of being a first-time mother, Riki and her longtime friend Nikki Veron Cruz-Castillo talk about it all in this brand new episode of Mother of Fact! Tune in to hear advice on how to take the leap across different industries, stories of how Nikki almost lost her first child, and pointers on how to prepare for motherhood (hint: nothing rea

40: Just the Two of Us

Jan 31 2023 22 mins

Although the parent life calls for essentially no breaks, there are times when you wish you could go back to when it was just you and your partner. Back to when you were both young and in love, without having to keep up with the heavy responsibilities of today. This season finale of Mother of Fact is in honor of those times: join Riki and her husband Martin as they reminisce their

39: Me (and only me) Time

Dec 13 2022 41 mins

In the seemingly never-ending chaos of being a parent, how do you find peace and quiet when so much of yourself is spent taking care of the kids and the family? Is it even possible to detach yourself from your daily responsibilities, even for just a little bit? In this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki is joined by her sister-in-law, Ate Karina, as they talk about the (often overlook

38: Momxiety: Dealing With Anxiety In Mothers

Dec 06 2022 42 mins

The life of a mother never really gets easier, does it? Way too many questions and worries plague our daily lives, and these can be a bit too heavy to carry at times. How exactly can we deal with these anxious thoughts in our head? For this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki enlists the help of cognitive psychologist Dr. Maricar Fajardo in addressing the worries and anxieties that mom