They Say It Takes A Village

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode I interview a very good friend of mine Roshni Khemlani Meta. Roshni is famously known for confounding Izaak Azanei with her 2 sisters back in 2014, They fiercely pushed strong female entrepreneurship in the fashion industry  where now the brand is carried in some of the world's most desirable retail locations, including Bergdorf Goodman. Harrods, Saks Fifth Av...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, I interview ENT Specialist Dr Annelyse Ballin as we do a dive-deep on Otitis Media with effusion or as we know as, Glue ears how to recognize it, treat it and possibly prevent it. Dr Annelyse  is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) with over 10 years of experience. She has vast experience in all pediatric and adults general ENT conditions. Committed to providing the...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m  joined with Cimeran Kapur the founder and mastermind behind Potion. Cimeran and I recently met at an event held by a mutual friend, where Cimeran was the guest of honor and keynote speaker about her Ayurveda-steeped, researched based immunity boosting potion. Her story is inspirational, raw and full of heart which is why I had to share it with you guys today. Cimeran Ka...

Send us Fan Mail Back by popular demand, today's episode I welcome back Senior Sleep Consultant and founder of Nurture To Sleep, Julie  Mallon.  Julie discusses at length the impact that sleep has on your children's mental health and practical ways to prioritize it. Julie is a UK qualified State Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience. Here in the UAE she has been working as a...

Send us Fan Mail On Today's episode  I’m  joined with Deema Al Alami,  and we’ll be talking about the love of books, becoming an author and how to get our little ones excited about books!  Deema Al Alami’s mission is to turn every family into a ‘reading family’! She does so by recommending the best children’s books (English & Arabic) on her Instagram pages @deema_al_alami and @oh.thebooks...

Send us Fan Mail On Today's episode I interview Dubai based Prosthodontist who focuses on airway and sleep dentistry Dr Tina Rokadia. We talk about what exactly is airway dentistry and how we can get our children breathing and sleeping better.   Dr. Tina is a Dubai based Prosthodontist who spent over a decade doing restorative dentistry, and recently has focused all her energy on the field of...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode i'm joined with Dubai Eye's very own Helen Farmer!.  We chat about the demands of a working mom, raising kids in the day and age and how to just keep it all together.  Helen is a BBC-trained broadcast journalist and mum of two young daughters, Helen Farmer juggles a career in broadcasting and blogging with cleaning cereal off the ceiling. She has...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined with Dubai based pediatric physiotherapist Yasmine Craine, or more famously known as the @babyphysiodxb on instagram. On this episode, we’ll be doing a dive-deep on Plagiocephaly or as we know as, flat head syndrome, how to recognize it, treat it and prevent it.  Yasmine is a pediatric physiotherapist with over 10 years experience. She specializes in developmental...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Mother's Day, I took the opportunity to interview my Mom, Ban Altoumah, alongside my sister, Layan Halet.  Recounting our own family stories, we chat about motherhood over the years, what it means to truly be resilient and raising good kids.  My favorite is when my mother shares her experiences raising my sister and I in Baghdad where we were both born and had to...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode I interview a dear friend of mine, the lovely Jaime Wong, we’ll be talking about a topic I am absolutely fascinated with. Traditional Chinese Confinement, Jamie is the only person I know that done this here in Dubai and she mentioned it to me I was sold.  Jaime is a 3rd generation , Chinese from Malaysia and together with her Greek husband , Panos , they ar...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode i'm  joined with Lighthouse Arabia’s Clinical Psychologist Ms Preetha Madhavan,  where we’ll discussing Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders in children. We touch on what exactly is autism, signs, diagnosis, potential treatment and support for both kids and parents.   Preetha is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience specializing in w...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode Im  joined with Ciarán McBreen, an ICF certified professional coach, author of Listen!, and fellow podcaster. On this episode, we’ll be doing a dive-deep on how to best support our children as they go through their teenage years, the ups, the downs and everything in between. Ciarán is the Managing Director of CMB Coaching and Training. He is a professional...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m to be joined by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist who needs no introduction  Dr Deemah Salem. Some of you may know Dr Deemah currently practices at Genesis Healthcare in Dubai and is widely known for advocating women preventative health and education across the region. Today we’ll discussing a topic that most parents are very apprehensive about and that’s puberty....

Send us Fan Mail With me today is  Maysaa Fahour a conscious parenting coach who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with a special interest in children’s behavior,  and we’ll exploring  the how to build resilience and self-esteem in our little ones a topic that has often been requested  requested.  Maysaa is a mum of 4, a primary school teacher turned Conscious Parent Coach. She studied u...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I interview Harriet Mandak and we’ll chatting all about the idea of rebalancing life after becoming a parent and what does that look like.   Harriet is a holistic life coach and spiritual mentor who supports and guides women to reconnect with themselves, and who they are at their core, so that they rediscover their passions and purposes outside of motherhood. She e...

Send us Fan Mail In today's Episode  I interview mental health advocate and creator of incredible course Stepping Into Parenthood, Nikki Steele Osborne. Nikki has a deep passion  to help mothers (and fathers) implement the tools that will positively impact their day to day life.  Over the past 15 years that Nikki has lived overseas, she ran a successful business, met and married her  husband...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode I’m joined with Dr Rose Logan, Director of Perinatal Psychology and Women’s Health Clinical Psychologist at The Free Spirit Collective Dubai. We'll be discussing Postnatal Mental Health and how crucial it is to have proper support.     Dr. Rose Logan is a U.K. trained psychologist who is qualified to work across the board of different clinical presenta...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I interview Dr. Diana Kayal,Medical Director, Specialist Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, In Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic Dubai. We talk at length about fertility assessment and what should a couple expect. Dr. Diana Kayal, Medical Director, Specialist Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. In Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic Dubai. Over 20 ye...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Shefali Verma As we talk at length about functional fertility and preconception health and how making small changes in lifestyle can positively impact your fertility journey and overall well being.  Dr Shefali is  integrated Medical Biohacker, Educator and Medical Director of the Institute for Biophysical. As well as he...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I have the pleasure in interviewing Emirati Consultant Breast Radiologist Dr Maha Al Marashi, as we discuss breast cancer awareness, early detection and how being informed is crucial to women and society as a whole.    Dr Maha Al Marashi is a Consultant Breast Radiologist at Parkview hospital. She has  completed her medical training from the Royal College...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Jordana Ventzke, a UAE-based dietitian and pediatric specialist at Genesis Clinic Dubai, and we'll be talking about the very popular topic of baby-led weaning. Jordana is a wife and a mother to 2 children. She has been practicing as a dietician for 17 years, specializing in pediatrics and pre and postnatal nutrition. Her passion lies with...

Send us Fan Mail In Todays episode, I interview Shona Lihala, Chief PLAY Officer of Katie Jane Dubai and we'll be talking all about ways to build language and communication in early childhood through messy play and different sensory activities. Shona has her masters in clinical psychology, has worked as a behavior therapist and Head of Department for Special Needs at a mainstream school in Du...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode I interview Muf Goulamhoussen who is the founder and CEO of Little Legends Sports Services here in Dubai. Muf talks at length about sports, physical education and how important it is to get our little ones moving and stay active. Muf is a former ranked tennis youth, who went on to established Little Legends in 2017. His goal was create a safe, positive and inspir...

Send us Fan Mail In Todays episode, I interview conscious parenting coach Zainab Ibrahim as she be tackles the ever-feared toddler tantrums and how to navigate them though conscious parenting.  Zainab is the first Emirati Parenting Coach and the founder of Mamas Learn. Her journey began after she graduated from Manchester School of Architecture with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. She went fr...

Send us Fan Mail Joining me on  todays episode is Jane Rushworth, a Dubai based Postpartum Doula With over 20 years of experience. UK trained and mom of 3 boys,  Jane is passionate about  supporting women through their pregnancy, advocating for choice. She is A firm believer in women centered care and seeking out the evidence based care pathways.  I hope you enjoy todays show. If anyone would like...