Mother Tongue

On this week's episode, we discuss all things mindful parenting with the wonderful Joanne Jewell. A mum of three, therapist and mindfulness teacher, Joanne has helped countless families and individuals around the world to become better versions of themselves.   But what is mindful parenting? How can we be present with our children rather than getting distracted or wishing something was differ...

Whether you are a tourist visiting Dubai, Dubai is your home, or maybe you're a new parent who has just moved to Dubai, this episode is for you!  We discuss all our favourite spots in the city from hotels and restaurants to soft plays, water parks and everything in between. We cover cafe culture, the perfect place for a date night plus lots of personal stories and recommendations.  If you hav...

Where do we start with today’s guest?! She's the OG Mommy Blogger of the UAE, host of DubaiEye’s hugely successful afternoon radio show, a champion of body positivity, a freelance writer and an all round super mum to two gorgeous girls.  On this episode of Mother Tongue, we cover everything from fitness, climbing mountains and body positivity  to her 15 years of expat life and alphabet dating...

Since becoming a mother, I have come to realise that allergies and reflux issues in babies and toddlers are not straight forward - in fact, they are completely the opposite, leaving parents at a complete loss and pulling at strings to try and find solutions. I can relate - I have been that parent!  To try and shed some light on the complexities of allergies, today we are chatting to an expert - a...

This week we discuss maternal mental health with holistic and spiritual life coach and mindset mentor, Harriet Mandak. We delve deep into identity loss, overwhelm and mum guilt sharing our experiences and discussing ways on how parents can feel more empowered in their own skin. Harriet's goal is to help women who are lost, stuck and disconnected from themselves, smash through their limiting b...

On this episode we are talking all things newborn sleep which is hugely timely for both of us - Sarah is pregnant and taking notes and Maryanne is sat with a newborn on her lap almost bursting with questions! We catch up with infant Sleep Consultant, mum of three, NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood and founder of Just Chill Baby Sleep. A passionate woman who is a pioneer when it comes to demystifying...

We have such an exciting guest to kick start season 9!   Brilliant, bold and beautiful, this week's guest is someone who has been living the Dubai life for a while now and has recently appeared on Season One of Real Housewives of Dubai.  We caught up with her a few weeks before the show aired on Bravo/OSN and got a sneak peak into what Season One had in store for viewers (have you all watched...

We cannot believe that Season 8 has come to a close!! What a fun season it has been - we have had some wonderful guests, incredible discussions and lots of epic mamahood moments in between - we hope you have all enjoyed the ride as much as we have!  Today's episode is also a super special one as it is the last episode with my bestie and co-host Ellis - she bids MT farewell to chase her dreams...

On this weeks episode, we discuss all things positive birth. What makes a positive birth? What tools support a positive birth? And how can we best prepare for birth?  Who better to have as our guest than Positive Birth Company Founder and mama of three, Siobhan Miller.  Website: https://thepositivebirthcompany.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepositivebirthcompany/?hl=en Products:  Sp...

On this weeks episode of Mother Tongue we discuss one of the most talked about topics as new mums, SLEEP (or lack thereof).  We have the pleasure of being joined by Julie Mallon, an experienced health practitioner of over 30 years. Julie’s bespoke approach is both holistic and compassionate; working towards the achievable goal of having both happy parents and content children, the dream, right?  B...

On today's episode, we are joined by Maisie Hill, menstrual health expert, acupuncturist, certified life coach and author of Period Power and Perimenipause Power. On a mission to help you get your cycle working, on the podcast we discuss her personal journey, cycles in relation to conceiving, how to notice what is normal and not so normal plus perimenipause.  After undergoing extensive traini...

This weeks conversation is one that is very close to our hearts having both battled with poor body image and relationships with food throughout the years.    Who better to discuss all things self love and body image with than Danae Mercer who has taken the world by storm with her vulnerability and exposure to the clever but damaging filters and angles that distort our view on reality and therefore...

It’s getting hot hot hot in Dubai - the tits sweats have started! In this episode, we are discussing all things beauty with the queen of beauty herself Sunday Riley!  Ellis & Maryanne ask the expert questions about pregnancy skincare, skincare routines, the importance of retinoids and tips to keeping skin healthy. We also touch on frequently asked beauty questions including creams vs oils and...

On this week’s episode, you ask and we answer! We share our thoughts and feedback on all your questions covering everything from preparing for two kids vs one and best ways to meet other mums. The episode also covers tips for first time mamas, how to deal with highchair Houdini’s plus products we love and everything in between!  Products  Pureborn nappies: https://pureborn.com/ Babyzen Yoyo Connec...

On this weeks episode of Mother Tongue, we are delighted to be talking to serious mega mama, business owner and former professional athlete Kiera Rumble.  She opens up and shares her journey to becoming a mother that included and still does, IVF and severe endometriosis.  With multiple business flourishing, Kiera is an inspiring woman with unbelievable drive. We discuss finding balance, self care...

On this weeks episode of Mother Tongue, we discuss all things health, wellness and preparing for baby number two. Formerly known as London Paleo Girl, we have the pleasure of chatting to the inspiring Tessa Kelly who shares her journey of health & happiness and the realities of motherhood with her strong social following.  We are over the moon to congratulate Tessa on the recent arrival of her...

On this episode of Mother Tongue, we talk all things nutrition with expert, writer and fellow podcast host, Rhiannon Lambert. A leading Nutritionist, founder of private Harley Street clinic Rhitrition and bestselling author on a mission to simplify wellness, Rhiannon discusses nutrition during pregnancy, the mum juggle and how we can become the healthiest versions of ourselves.  Visit her clinic:...

On today's episode, we discuss all the many intricacies and options relating to Stem Cells. Maryanne is thinking of embarking on a stem cell journey with baby number two and asks all her questions to CEO of Cells4Life, Claudia Rees.  We also answer all our listeners questions regarding Stem Cells including storage, extraction and benefits.  For more information on Cells4Life, visit: https://c...

On this week's episode, we delve deep into the world of toddlerhood with expert Devon Kuntzman, a Leading Toddler Parenting Expert with BA in Psychology + Child Development. Devon has dedicated her life to empowering exhausted toddler parents by creating calm and ending power struggles by being her Loving Leader & Guide™ using respectful, developmentally-appropriate tools so mums and dads...

Boy are we excited about kicking Season 8 off with this weeks guest. Bear Grylls surviver, TV personality, author, model and the founder of the UK’s original Online Fitness Platform, Results, Wellness, Lifestyle. We have the pleasure of chatting with mega mama of little boy Roman and soon to pop with baby number 2 Lucy Mecklenburgh. We discuss everything from her wellness journey pre and post baby...

When you innately know you are ready to become a mama should the reality of not having a partner stop you? The answer is absolutely not for this weeks insanely inspiring guest Amy Jones @mimilouj.  Having already surpassed some pretty significant hurdles in her life including severe OCD and spinal injury, Amy has grown and learnt so much on the road to where she is now.  Currently on a journey to...

On this week's episode, we are joined again by the brilliant expert child & baby nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed. Charlotte shares her top tips on how to deal with fussy eaters and how we can get toddlers to eat a variety. She also shares experiences with her own children, Raffy & Ada.  To find out more about Charlotte Stirling-Reed, explore her website and social platforms. Webs...

Behavioural management, what does that actually mean when it comes to parenting? The reality is, is that the answer is different for every family. It comes down to what’s important to you?  We speak to the delightful duo Expect The Best, two UK based parenting coaches who pride themselves on giving honest and non judgmental advice in order to support parents in navigating parenthood and feeling ha...

  Try as they might, your child can't seem to make it through the night without bedwetting. You're frustrated, they're frustrated. You're worried that something may be seriously wrong. Today – we are hoping we can help! With assistance from the fabulous Jo Holt from Malaak, we share tips and tricks on both potty training and bedwetting – hopefully we can assure you that bedwett...

We are huge advocates of body positivity and no, that does not mean accepting parts of your body that you’re not necessarily a huge fan of, if you do not want to. If you’re able to safely change or enhance something, and in turn that makes you feel happier about yourself, we say do it! We have the pleasure to sit down with the renowned and sought after British cosmetic surgeon Dr Faisal Salim to t...