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Mother Tongue
by Mother Tongue
Mother Tongue is a podcast about modern motherhood - the ambition, the identity shifts, the invisible load, and the quiet recalibrations that happen behind the scenes. I’m Maryanne. I’m a mum of three, a founder, and someone who has spent most of her adult life building businesses while raising a family, often at the same time, usually a little exhausted, and always learning as I go. This podcast is where I have the conversations I wish I’d heard earlier - the honest ones about work, money, ambition, relationships, burnout, confidence, health, and what it really means to build a life alongside motherhood, not in spite of it. Each episode features thoughtful, open conversations with founders, creatives, doctors, experts and women navigating big lives in real time. We talk about the things that don’t always make it into neat soundbites - the trade-offs, the doubts, the moments of clarity, and the decisions that quietly change everything. </p
Episodes
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Hot Flashes, Hormones & Honesty: Navigating Menopause with Dr. Jasmin Malek
If you've ever felt blindsided by a symptom nobody warned you about, or confused about whether what you're feeling is "just stress" or something hormonal, this episode is for you. Dr. Jasmin Malek is a Family Medicine physician at HealthBay who spends much of her practice helping women understand...
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The Future of Breast Health: AI, Early Diagnosis & Prevention with Dr. Amrita Kumar
Breast health is one of those topics every woman knows she should think about, and yet so many of us put off the actual appointment. Dr. Amrita Kumar is a breast health specialist at HealthBay working at the intersection of early diagnosis, prevention, and the growing role AI is playing in how...
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The Real Science of Longevity: Heart Health, Ageing Well & What Actually Works with Dr. Sladana Pavlovic
Longevity has become one of the biggest buzzwords in wellness, but how much of it is actually backed by science? Dr. Sladana Pavlovic is an Internal Medicine specialist at HealthBay focused on cardiovascular health, metabolic ageing, and what genuinely extends healthy years, as opposed to what…
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Prevention Over Panic: Sleep, Balance & Building a Healthier Baseline with Dr. Barbara Karin Vela
When did looking after our health become so complicated? Supplements. Sleep scores. Wearables. Morning routines. Blood tests. Wellness hacks. We’re surrounded by advice about how to live longer, sleep better and feel better - but sometimes it’s hard to know what actually matters. We’re joined by...
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Beyond Calories: The Gut-Brain Connection, Stress Eating & Real Immunity with Dr. Sara Abdelghany
Bloating, cravings, emotional eating, low energy, poor immunity… could more of it be connected to our gut than we realise? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sara Abdelghany, Clinical Dietitian at HealthBay, to talk all things nutrition, gut health and our relationship with food. We unpack the...
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Every Milestone Matters: Early Development & Recognising Autism Early with Dr. Sara Khawaja
Every parent has had that quiet 3am worry: is this normal, or should I be paying closer attention? Dr. Sara Khwaja is a Pediatrician at HealthBay who specialises in early growth and developmental assessment, including the early recognition of autism. In this episode, we talk about what healthy...
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Skincare, Ageing & Everything In Between with Rosie Osborne
If you’ve ever stood in front of your bathroom cabinet wondering whether you actually need the retinol, the LED mask, the expensive vitamin C AND the latest treatment everyone on Instagram is talking about… this episode is for you. This week, we’re joined by skin specialist Rosie Osborne to cut...
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The Perimenopause Conversation Every Woman Needs Before 40 with Kat Lebrasse
Today we're talking about something that, if we're honest, most of us know surprisingly little about... perimenopause. Because if you're anything like me, you've probably blamed feeling exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed or just a bit "off" on everything else. Work. Motherhood. Stress. Lack of…
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How to Use AI to Make Work, Life & Motherhood Easier with Shweta Scott
Today we're talking about something I think so many of us know we should be getting better at... AI. Because if you're anything like me, you've probably opened ChatGPT, asked it to write an email or caption, thought, "this is useful"... and then carried on doing almost everything else yourself.…
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The Realities of Modern Motherhood and Raising Girls with Helly O’Brien
I am so excited for today's conversation because I have a feeling it's one that so many of you are going to relate to. I don't know about you, but I sometimes find myself wondering... when did life become so busy? Between work, the school run, remembering PE kits, replying to emails, making…
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Getting Dressed Again: Style, Confidence & Finding Yourself After Kids with Holly Elgeti
Today we're talking about something I know so many mums will relate to... getting dressed again. Not getting dressed in the sense of throwing on whatever's clean before the school run, but genuinely feeling excited to open your wardrobe, putting something on that makes you feel good and...
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The Confidence Conversation, Motherhood & More with Poppy Owen
Today's guest is someone who has built an incredibly engaged community by sharing the everyday moments of life with honesty, warmth and authenticity. Poppy Owen is a content creator and digital storyteller whose beautifully curated platforms inspire hundreds of thousands of women every day. From...
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Creating Calm: Organising Your Home, Reducing the Mental Load & Making Family Life Easier with Nada Daher
Today's guest is someone whose work I think every parent will relate to. I'm joined by Nada, founder of The Home Order, a professional home organisation company helping families create homes that feel calmer, function better and work with family life, rather than against it. Because let's be...
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Love, Money & Starting Again: The Truth About Divorce and Financial Independence with Natasha Mahtani
Today I'm joined by Natasha Mahtani, a Relationship Strategist and Financial Wellbeing Mentor, and this is one of those conversations that I think every woman should listen to. We talk about modern relationships, the realities of marriage and divorce, and why financial wellbeing is something we…
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Everything You Need to Know About The World of Peptides with Dean Henry
Peptides seem to be everywhere at the moment. Whether it's social media, wellness clinics, biohacking podcasts or conversations between friends, it feels like everyone is talking about peptides for everything from better sleep and energy to fat loss, muscle building and ageing well. But what...
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The Truth About Healthy Hair: Colour, Extensions & Living in Dubai with Louise Bailey
Hair is one of those topics that seems to come up in every conversation. Whether it's finding a colour that actually suits you, covering greys, deciding whether extensions are worth it, or simply trying to make your hair look a little fuller and healthier, there is so much advice out there that…
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Why “Having It All” Still Isn’t Working for Women with Stefanie O’Connell
Today I’m joined by Stefanie O’Connell - an award-winning journalist who writes about money, power and ambition, and the author of The Ambition Penalty. Her work challenges a lot of what we’ve been told as women - that if we just work hard enough, lean in, and push through the imposter syndrome,...
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From Idea to Income: How to Actually Build a Business with Emily Griffiths
Today’s episode is for anyone who has ever had a business idea… and then immediately felt completely overwhelmed by everything that comes next. Because I think the idea is often the easy part - it’s the ‘how do I actually turn this into something real?’ that stops so many people in their tracks....
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Alcohol-Free Living, Anxiety & Rethinking Social Life with Sophie Rose-Arnold
Today we’re joined by a guest who is opening up a conversation that so many of us are quietly having - but rarely saying out loud. Sophie Rose-Arnold is an alcohol-free advocate who shares a refreshingly honest perspective on what it really looks like to step away from drinking - especially as a...
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From Korean Skincare to Injectables: What Really Works in the World of Skin with Grainne Sullivan
Today’s guest is someone I’ve been really looking forward to having on the podcast - especially because she brings so much clarity to a space that can feel noisy, confusing, and very trend-led. Grainne Sullivan is the founder of Glazed Aesthetics, and she’s known for her thoughtful, no-nonsense...
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Travelling With Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)
Travelling with kids isn’t quite the relaxing escape it once was - but it can still be one of the most rewarding, memorable things you do as a family. In this episode, I’m sharing an honest take on what travel really looks like with three children and some of my favourite spots to visit…
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Relocating to Dubai, Slow Living & Raising Kids Overseas with Laura Jones
Today we’re joined by a guest who is quietly redefining what life in Dubai can really look like - and this is a powerful listen for anyone moving here, or wondering if the city is the right fit for their family. Laura Jones is a mum of three and the creator behind Home by Laura Jones, where she...
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The Juggle, The Diagnosis & The Breakthroughs: Helen Farmer on Living Life Loudly and Honestly
Today’s guest is no stranger to the spotlight -or to the juggle. Helen Farmer is a much-loved voice across the UAE: broadcaster, writer, mum, and now, published author. But behind the headlines and the mic is a story of grit, growth, and learning to thrive with ADHD - while raising kids, writing...
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The Money Conversations Women Need to Start Having with Beth Clay
Today, we’re joined by Beth Clay, founder of Finance Her Well, to talk about something many of us think about often but don’t always talk about openly - money. From the psychology behind our relationship with money to why so many women feel stress or shame around finances, this conversation...
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Building a Business Around Motherhood (Without Burning Out) with Deborah Henning
Today we’re joined by a guest who has spent over two decades building businesses and now helps women do the same while navigating motherhood, ambition, and the reality of limited time. Deborah Henning is an entrepreneur, mentor and the founder of Self Made CEO, a mentorship program designed to…
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Motherhood, Ambition & Reinventing Your Life with Camilla Rhuda
Today we’re joined by a guest whose journey proves that reinvention doesn’t have to take years - sometimes it starts with one video and the courage to press post. Camilla Rhuda is a Dubai-based content creator who went from working as a teacher and governess to building a rapidly growing social...
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From Burnout to Balance with Sana El Banna
Today we’re diving into something that has honestly blown my mind - gut health. I recently did three tests with Precision Wellness: the Gut Chex, Nutri Chex, and a Functional Blood Test. The results were eye-opening. We found that my gut was out of balance, the supplements I’d been religiously...
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Motherhood & ADHD: From Overwhelmed to Empowered with Emily Mayers
Today I’m joined by the wonderful Emily Mayers, the founder of The Working Dream. Emily is a coach and advocate who specialises in supporting women particularly mothers who are navigating ADHD and the challenges that come with balancing motherhood, work, and identity. Through The Working Dream…
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Stress, Burnout, and Nervous System Regulation with Alice Law
Today’s guest is Alice Law - a wellbeing expert, educator and the author of Unstressable, a book that completely reframes how we understand stress. Alice’s work focuses on the nervous system and why so many high-functioning women feel permanently exhausted, overwhelmed or wired, even when life...
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Motherhood, Business, and the Juggle: Aliesha Malik on Finding Balance
Today we’re joined by Aliesha Brar - a woman who truly knows what it means to wear many hats. From fashion and luxury to design, culinary arts and now entrepreneurship, Aliesha’s career has taken her across industries and continents. But it was becoming a mother that inspired her to take a leap...
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Dubai Property + Parenting: The Real Juggle Behind Success with Lewis Allsopp
Today I am chatting with Lewis Allsopp, founder of Allsopp & Allsopp, one of the people who helped shape the Dubai property scene. We will talk straight about the market right now, where it is headed, which communities actually work for families, and practical tips for anyone moving here. Lewis…
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Modern Motherhood, Values & Boundaries with Harriet Mandak
Today on Mother Tongue, I’m joined by someone who will be very familiar to many of you - Harriet Mandak. Harriet is a coach and mentor who specialises in helping women uncover their values, set boundaries, and create healthier habits and routines that truly support their lives. She’s been on the...
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How Jo Malone CBE Built a Beauty Empire While Navigating Motherhood
Today we have a guest whose work has quietly, beautifully shaped the way millions of people smell the world. Jo Malone CBE is a self-taught perfumer and entrepreneur who founded Jo Malone London and later sold the brand in 2006. In 2011, she launched Jo Loves - brands that turned simple scent…
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The Postpartum Body: Healing, Hormones, and Hope with Dr. Maria Peñalver Gaspar & Ms. Jacqueline Hawker
Today we’re joined by not one, but two powerhouse guests from Mediclinic Middle East for a vital conversation on something every mother deserves to understand better — her postpartum body. First, we have Dr. Maria Peñalver Gaspar, a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, who brings a...
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Feeding the Family: Nutritional Needs for Mum & Toddler with Ms. Mona Joumaa
Joining us today is Ms. Mona Joumaa, Lead Clinical Dietitian at Mediclinic Middle East and a passionate advocate for realistic, healthy family nutrition. As mums, we’re often juggling picky eaters, postpartum cravings, and the constant question of “what’s for dinner?” Mona is here to help make...
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Mummy Makeover: Myths, Facts and the Decision-Making Process with Dr. Charles Bain
Today on the podcast, we're diving into a topic that’s often whispered about but rarely unpacked properly—the mummy makeover. From myths and misconceptions to real advice on what to expect, we’re getting into the facts with someone who knows this field inside and out. Joining us is Dr Charles…
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Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Sunita Sahu
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Sunita Sahu, Consultant Psychiatrist at Mediclinic Middle East, who brings a wealth of experience in women’s mental health and perinatal psychiatry. Dr. Sahu is deeply passionate about supporting mothers through the often overlooked…
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Baby Sleep Explained: Expert Tips for Exhausted Parents with Dr. Ellie Danaher
Today’s episode is for every sleep-deprived parent out there—the ones googling baby sleep tips at 3am, wondering if they'll ever feel rested again. We’re diving deep into the realities of sleep struggles, not just for little ones, but for the parents too—especially mums who are juggling recovery,...
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From Panic to Prepared: The Ultimate Toddler First Aid Episode with Dr. Jane Phillips
If you’ve ever had a toddler at home, you’ll know that life can go from calm to chaos in a matter of seconds. Whether it’s a bumped head, a swallowed toy, or a moment of silence that suddenly seems suspicious - parenting toddlers is full of unexpected twists. Joining us today to help take the…
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Fever, Rashes & Runny Noses with Dr David Cremonesini
If you're a parent, chances are you've spent more than a few nights worrying about a fever, googling a mysterious rash, or wondering if yet another runny nose means another doctor’s visit. Joining us today to help separate fact from fear is Dr David, a Consultant Paediatrician at Mediclinic ,...
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The Science of Water and the Future of Baby Skincare with WaterWipes’ Dr. Emer Gilligan
Today’s guest is someone who sits at the fascinating intersection of science, skincare, and parenthood. We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Emer Gilligan, External Affairs Director at WaterWipes — a brand many of us know and trust from those very first moments of parenthood. With a PhD in…
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Foundations for the Future: Inside Nursery Education with Rania Galbraith of Paddington Park Nursery
Today on Mother Tongue, we’re diving into a topic that every parent has wrestled with at some point — nursery. From choosing the right one, to knowing what really matters in those early years, it can feel overwhelming. To guide us through, we’re joined by Rania Galbraith, Nursery Manager at...
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From Baby Blues to Boundaries: Healing in Motherhood with Erin Harrington
Today on the podcast we’re joined by a fellow expat mama whose story is both powerful and deeply relatable. Erin Harrington is the founder of The Purpose Project, a venture born from her passion for enhancing both inner and outer beauty. With over 12 years of experience in the beauty world, Erin...
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Postpartum Osteopathy, Cranial Techniques, and Tongue-Tie with Dr. Lauren Whalan
Today, we are speaking about a very important topic, osteopathy – a practice I have relied on quite a lot during postpartum for all of my babies. She’s an Australian-trained osteopath and cranial sacral therapist with over two decades of experience in the health industry. Her extensive training...
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The Psychology of Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence and Identity Shifts with Jessie Harrold
Today we are speaking about a topic I have never touched upon - matrescence - with a wonderful woman who is a coach, author, doula, and the founder of MotherSHIFT and The Becoming Podcast. She has dedicated her work to guiding women through life’s biggest transitions—especially matrescence,...
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Finding Purpose in Motherhood and Beyond with Steph Elswood
Today’s guest is a powerhouse in every sense of the word — someone who’s made wellness, self-love, and conscious living her mission, and who continues to inspire a community of women by showing up with honesty, heart and humour. Steph Elswood is a content creator, entrepreneur, sober living...
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Postpartum and the Fourth Trimester with Erin Schlozman
Today, we have a very special guest who is a licensed therapist specialising in maternal mental health, helping women navigate the emotional and psychological shifts that come with pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. With years of experience supporting mums through the highs and lows of the...
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Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) in Babies with Lydia Collins-Hussey
Today, we’re tackling a topic that so many parents struggle with—Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) in babies—and who better to guide us through it than The Milk Allergy Dietitian. She is a registered dietitian specialising in food allergies, particularly in babies and young children. With years…
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Hormones, functional health, and perimenopause with Roshani Hill
Today on the Mother Tongue podcast, we're diving into a topic that so many of us have questions about—but don’t always know where to begin: hormones, functional health, and the wild ride that is perimenopause. Joining me is the brilliant Roshani Hill, founder of Vital Woman Wellness here in…
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Understanding Reflux with Alison Scott Wright
If you're a tired parent looking for real solutions to sleepless nights, or a mum with a reflux baby, you've come to the right place! Today’s guest has been helping families around the world transform their baby’s sleep with her proven, gentle, and effective methods, for over two decades. She has...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mother Tongue is a podcast about modern motherhood - the ambition, the identity shifts, the invisible load, and the quiet recalibrations that happen behind the scenes.
I’m Maryanne. I’m a mum of three, a founder, and someone who has spent most of her adult life building businesses while raising a family, often at the same time, usually a little exhausted, and always learning as I go. This podcast is where I have the conversations I wish I’d heard earlier - the honest ones about work, money, ambition, relationships, burnout, confidence, health, and what it really means to build a life alongside motherhood, not in spite of it.
Each episode features thoughtful, open conversations with founders, creatives, doctors, experts and women navigating big lives in real time. We talk about the things that don’t always make it into neat soundbites - the trade-offs, the doubts, the moments of clarity, and the decisions that quietly change everything.
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