On The Sofa with British Mums

On this week's Podcast, Emma, Sophie and Hannah talk about pretty much everything and anything...as usual.  The weather is heating up. How are we going to survive? Sophie and Hannah confirm that boys and girls play really differently from each other, and survival skills are required. Emma admits she hates playdates and kids' parties and often finds herself in awkward positions as a resul...

In this week's podcast, Emma and Caitlyn are joined by Sharon James. Sharon is a women's wellness coach and educator - what she doesn't know about menopause ain't worth knowing! Approaching this subject, which can be intimidating, with grace, humour, and plenty of information. Be sure to check out Sharon's Linktree and her book, 'Finding Calm in the Storm', which...

On The Sofa with British Mums - Season 2: Episode 11 DESS: Legacy, Family & the Future. In this episode, Emma and I are on location at DESS College to catch up with DESS Oud Metha Head of School, Tony Clarkson and Headteacher, Neil Brinicombe, who will be heading up the new site at Academic City.  Don't expect a normal school podcast - we're diving into the legacy and magic of what m...

In this episode, Emma and Caitlin are joined by Claire from Dubai Reflexology. They discuss wellness and holistic approaches and set the world to rights. Emma recounts an embarrassing Yoga story, Caitlin is off to a ballet class, and Claire is excited to make more human connections in 2025. We know you'll love this one: It's full of giggles, gossip, and inspiration for your next self-car...

In this week's episode, we are talking all things 'New Year' and more! Emma is joined by Charlotte and Jen, who enjoy some British Mums chit-chat: what do we think about resolutions? - Are they worth it? What are our 2025 'ins and outs'? Jen is trying out meditation in the midst of a busy house renovation, and Charlotte talks about the juggling of after-school activities....

It’s nearly the big day, so this is our last podcast of 2024, and Emma is rounding up with a lovely festive chat with Cat and Ashleigh from the British Mums team.  We talk pantos and kids' activities and how mums in Dubai make Christmas special for their kids! Check out the discounts on Pantos and other fab festive events here https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/   We spend a while chatting...

In this week's podcast, Emma chats with Dominic who will be playing The Grinch in the upcoming production heading to the Zabeel Theatre right before Grinchmas...Sorry, we mean Christmas! Art For All & DXB Live proudly presents Paul Taylor-Mills’ new production, 'Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical', which will make its Dubai debut at Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Za...

On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 6 – Heroes of Hope with the inspirational Hollie Murphy. In this week’s episode, Emma and Hannah chat to Hollie Murphy, founder of Heroes of Hope and you’re going to want to listen to this mums as it’s overwhelmingly emotional and full of life lessons we can all take away. Heroes of Hope is a non-profit organisation that offers inclusion for people o...

On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 5 – Making Friends in Dubai. In this week’s episode, Emma chats to the two newest members of the British Mums team – Laura and Tara. We find out a little bit more about these two wonderful ladies who help keep the cogs turning behind the scenes in the British Mums community. Laura has been in the UAE for 3 years and talks about how having young child...

For this week's episode of On the Sofa with British Mums, Lauren's husband, Andy, joins us to discuss the adventure of a lifetime. Andy and two other UAE expat residents and explorers rowed for a cause: a mission to save the planet by raising awareness about plastic pollution in the world’s oceans and inspire the young generation while aiming to set five world records. Their boat, the Oc...

It's October, and it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Buff and Emma enjoyed spending the morning with British Mum and business owner Natalie from the Oasis Candle Company. In this episode, we highlight the importance of getting yourself checked and checking yourself out. Natalie speaks with honesty and sincerity about her brave journey with breast cancer, from breaking the news to the lo...

Caitlyn and Emma are joined by Phillipa from Edruption. She aims to empower change for parents when it comes to ed-tech and wellbeing literacy. With technology becoming an ever-increasing presence in our community and educational institutions, Emma and Caitlyn find out how to confidently navigate the digital world alongside our children.  We talk about app safety, the pros and cons of the online w...

It’s Back! On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 1 – Back to School with Jen and Buff   We’re delighted to be back with our first podcast of the academic year where Emma chats to Jen and Buff about summer highs and lows, back to school excitement and advice for our mums who have just moved to our beautiful (but slightly sweaty) desert.   If you are new to Dubai then this is worth a liste...

Live with the British Mums Dream Team for our final episode of the season. In this week's episode, Emma, Cat, Buff, Ash, and Sophie review the year with lots of giggles and pay homage to the kindness shown in our community in tough times. Between Deliveroo, residents' discounts in the heat of the summer, birth plans, and the savvy nature of us mummas, the holidays feel manageable and, da...

In this week’s podcast, Emma and Hannah are joined by Sam Preston, a long-time Dubai resident, mum and founder of Desert Girls Netball Club (DGNC), a non-profit community netball club that is going from strength to strength. Sam started the club nearly nine years ago and explains that what started as a platform to allow her daughters more exposure to netball has grown into a club of over 250 playe...

On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 18 with Founder and CEO of The Entertainer, Donna Benton   In this week’s podcast, we are joined by Donna Benton, a single mum and founder of The Entertainer, a much-loved discount platform that she created to make raising a family in Dubai all that more enjoyable and affordable. Emma and I share our memories of our first use of The Entertainer and Donna sha...

On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 17 with Dr Teizeem Dhanji from Sage Clinics This week, Emma and I are joined by the lovely Dr Teizeem Dhanji, a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist & Eating Disorders Specialist, to discuss picky eating, when to start worrying, and when to seek help. All of us recognise ‘fussy eating’ in ourselves, family members or friends. While this can be...

On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 16 with newly published author Helen Farmer   In this week’s podcast, we are joined by Helen Farmer, British mum, journalist, presenter, radio host and now, author – a woman of many talents. Helen joins Emma and Hannah from the British Mums team to talk about her new book ‘My Mummy’s Secret Adventures’ which is out now! We chat about Helen’s inspiration behi...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 15 with Heather Harries from The Education Hub. In this week’s podcast, we are joined by Heather Harries from The Education Hub and Catherine and Emma from British Mums to chat about education, from school choices and exam prep to wellbeing and inclusion. Cat talks about education being the biggest gift she can give her child and how dau...

In this week’s podcast, Sarah Paterson and Holly McCann from Travel Counsellors and Hannah from British Mums join us to explore the world of travel and flexible working for mums! Travel Counselors are there to make life so much easier and stress-free and save you time when planning and booking a holiday. You have your own personal travel consultant with a wealth of experience and knowledge, crafti...

Episode 13 - On The Sofa with British Mums and Vicki Ashlin from The Big Beauty Scoop! In this episode, Emma & Katie from British Mums sit down with the lovely Vicki Ashlin to talk all things beauty, and it’s such an insightful, informative and interesting chat. Vicki tells us why she founded The Big Beauty Scoop and how proud she is of the platform for being able to offer women impartial and...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 12 with Janine Roach from Grit DXB!  For this episode, Emma & Sophie from British Mums are joined by the very inspirational Janine from Grit DXB!  Janine shares her fitness journey with us, how she set up Grit DXB, her aspirations and how she’s trying to help people with their fitness journey – no matter their goals. We loved how pas...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 11 with Just Two Mums!   For this episode, Emma & Ashleigh from British Mums are joined by the lovely Megan & Rebecca who are ‘Just Two Mums’!    We loved finding out more about these beautiful ladies and their take on life, work and parenting six kids between them!  Much of their inspiration is taken from their own parenting and...

Episode 10 – On The Sofa with Chris from PractiCal So, this week, we have our first male guest (apart from Santa, of course), and we love the energy and enthusiasm he brings to the podcast. Emma and Caitlyn were thrilled to chat with Chris, the founder of PractiCal and very proud husband of British Mum Ellen. In this episode, we chat about eating habits and Chris’ incredible and highly practical w...

On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 9 with Michelle from Healing Hands This week's episode is the perfect listen for everyone as we start a new year, reflecting on the past and looking forward to new beginnings. Emma is joined by the lovely Michelle from Healing Hands and Jen from British Mums to chat all things healing and how the holistic therapies of Reiki and Access Bars can help you...