Moving to the UAE can be a daunting task for many, but even more so when you are moving with a bun in the oven and toddler in tow. Today, we catch up with Aisha Bearn, a Brit who relocated her life with her husband to the UAE a year ago. Aisha came with her toddler and then had her little boy in Dubai (at home!!) On this episode, we discuss Aisha's experience moving to the UAE, how she has found making new friends, her home birth and how she is finding raising two kids in the 'sand pit'....

We are super excited about this chat today and here is why! Today we are discussing skin care but rather than what we can just put on our skin, how we can save our skin from the inside. Our guest is a certified Holistic Gut & Acne Nutritionist, host of the top-rated The Glow Life Podcast, and Author of The Real Food Grocery Guide and Be Healthy Everyday. She is also the woman behind The Clear Skin Plan, a popular online program which has helped thousands of people clear their skin...

Today’s guest is a mum of two and a multi-award-winning businesswomen with a passion for philanthropic endeavours.  Leanne Carling is also an advocate for type 1 diabetes following her daughter's diagnose a few years ago and during this episode, she shares her story plus an insight into family life with type 1 diabetes. Outside of her business life she focuses on raising funds and awareness for a children’s charity and research organization which we will let her tell you about in more...

A seasoned presenter, content creator and the founder of ‘Welcome to Babyhood’, today we catch up with an incredible woman who is changing the way people think about their bodies. From sharing fitness content in 2014, today’s guests’ focus has shifted towards supporting and empowering women with her storytelling, bringing joy to her followers and leaving them feeling connected and less alone with their personal experiences. Mum to one, wife and all-round shining beacon of honesty, we cannot...

Today we are discussing guilt, overwhelm and gender roles with Harriet Mandak, a Holistic Life Coach & Spiritual Mentor, and a woman who is on a mission to help mothers heal themselves, reclaim their true identity, reconnect to their inner guide and step into their happiest, healthiest, and highest selves.  Mum of three, this incredible woman has helped loads of mum navigate the huge challenges of modern motherhood and we hope she will share some tips and tricks with you today. We also...

We are back for a brand new season and we cannot wait to share what we have in store. To kick start a new season, we are speaking to a speech and language therapist from Ireland who is based here in Dubai - on this episode, she shares her thoughts, tips and tricks around speech development in children and toddlers.  Jessica believes in working alongside the family to choose goals that are achievable, functional and meaningful for the child. Helping a child build friendships, communicate with...

We have officially made it to the end of Season 10 and what an epic season it has been! Definitely one of our favourites to date. This week we are discussing all things 'back to school' - whether you are sending your kids to school for the first time or maybe are transitioning to a new school, this episode is for you. Elli Kasbi, founder of Elli Junior, shares all her tips and tricks plus product recommendations on how to get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL in August.  Lunchbox inspiration from My...

This week is the penultimate episode for season 10 and what an exciting episode we have! Today’s guest is a mum of 3 who is slowly building an empire offering inclusive activewear, right here in the GCC - a business that was born out of the fact that she fed up of constantly pulling up her ill-fitting leggings during her workouts - we’ve all been there - and since her business breakthrough, things have been happening at lightning speed for the budding mogul.  On this episode, we chat all...

This episode is a first for Mother Tongue - today we catch up with a lawyer to discuss the rules and regulations around Dubai Property, Custody and Dubai Wills. Parter Andy Lyons who works at law firm Davidson & Co shares his knowledge around divorce proceedings, how and why we should set up a will in Dubai plus the laws around renting, highlighting your rights as a tenant and a landlord.  Get in touch with Andy at Davidson & Co: https://davidsoncolaw.com/ Email:...

In this weeks episode we discuss a super important topic - regardless of where you are based in the world - car seat safety.  Our guest, mum and retailer Sofi Chabowski, is fully certified in car seat safety and shares her knowledge with us to ensure our little ones are as safe as possible when travelling. We discuss everything from top travel car seats, rear facing vs forward facing plus how we are ensure our little ones are truly safe in the seat!  Suggested Product: Anoris T -Cybex |...

Today we catch up with Sarah Rossi from Taming Twins, a mum who has been helping busy families plan tasty and cost-effective meals via Instagram since 2013, and now she’s written a book. Having started out as a blog in 2013 back when her twins were just one, her following has grown and morphed and now over 322k follow her journey on Instagram – a number that is constantly growing – all eagerly awaiting her shopping lists and daily easy dinner ideas.  On this episode, we discuss batch...

Today we are super excited to be speaking to an incredible woman who is not only a GP, but also an author, podcaster, TV host and cancer survivor.  Having written three fantastic books, The M Word, Breasts: An Owner's Guide and 'Doctors Get Cancer Too',  on this episode, we discuss all things relating to boobs, vuvlas and menopause. Dr Philippa also touches upon her cancer diagnosis and shares helpful advice on how to be aware and keep a look out for symptoms.  Find Philippa's...

On this episode, we speak to Bernadette Abraham is a functional health practitioner with over 20 years of health and fitness experience under her belt.  With a goal to help you live a healthier and more active lifestyle, in today's episode, she shares practical nutrition tips and health advice that you can immediately implement into your everyday life.  Whether you want to work on digestion, gain more energy, get some advice on fussy eating, learn how to introduce organic into your home or...

Today we tackle that never ending, all consuming topic - SLEEP! Thanks to Gem & Eve from Calm & Bright, this episode is packed full of useful tips and tricks to help parents get a good night's sleep for themselves, and their baby/toddler.  Together with their NHS super-team, including three paediatric nurses, a clinical psychologist and a counseller, the Calm and Bright team have helped thousands of families teach their children to sleep the 11-12 hour nights they were capable of all...

As mums, we can often feel flustered, overwhelmed and anxious. Today’s guest can help you turn your fluster into flourish as we welcome Amber Trueblood to Mother Tongue. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a best selling author, and a mother to 4 boys.  Website: https://ambertrueblood.com Instagram: @officialambertrueblood Take the anxiety styles quiz: www.Flourishquiz.com Amber’s Book - The Unflustered...

If you're ready to learn about home and life organization, this episode is for you! Today we catch up with the Wonder Woman behind The Savvy Space, a company that focuses on creating spaces that streamline and elevate your life, helping you process clutter and create a system that saves you time, reduces stress and looks amazing! We are so excited to to catch up with Celia Vrnak, Organizer Extraordinaire and Clutter Coach who shares all her top tips on getting yourself organised! Pouches...

An accredited Parent coach and mentor, today’s guest is here to help us understand and implement conscious parenting, a buzzword that we have all heard but might not understand.  An incredible woman with years of experience under her belt,  she can provide you with the understanding, skills and strategies to handle everyday parenting struggles. In today's episode, we discuss everything from how to deal with toddler tantrums, to how to manage a smooth bedtime and everything in between - there...

Today we are excited to welcome a multi-faceted man - a trained infant psychologist who for the past decade has been specialising in babies laughter. Over the course of his career, he has investigated early concept learning, the foundations of language, time perception and sleep, and of course, the importance of laughter and positive emotion in early life - research that culminated in his joyful and informative book, The Laughing Baby. Not only does he write about babies, but he also writes...

Are you pregnant or postpartum with questions about fitness and exercise? If yes, keep listening! On today’s episode, we catch up with a pre and postnatal expert - a mum of two who has a wonderful company, Bumps and Burpees, that provides thousands with a safe space to feel supported and empowered through their pregnancy and into motherhood. On this podcast, we discuss exercise during pregnancy, how to get back into exercise post-partum and everything in between. This episode is powered by...

Former Model and Mother of 3, today’s guest is more commonly known as MamaStillGotIt - the comedic content creator and blogger.  Breaking the typical 'Mumfluencer' mold, her trademark has fast become her ability to capture the seemingly mundane moments of Motherhood and spin them into hilarious sketches that all parents can relate to. This fun, playful content has attracted a rapidly growing following and over the past year, she has harnessed her platform to entertain and assure audiences...

Today we are joined by a  Clinical Homeopath and Clinical Nutritionist, Ryan Penny from Bedaya Polyclinic who has more than 20 years experience in private family practice. His approach to health is a truly holistic one and he loves helping people look, feel, and function at their best. With a particular interest in children’s health, and stress-related anxiety and depression, today’s guest shares his thoughts and advice around natural homeopathic and herbal medicines, gut health and how food...

Today’s guest is a sport and fitness instructor, a marathon runner, and a mum of two. Whether you are a beginner looking to get into running, wanting support in training for a one-off event, or looking to run competitively - this episode will hopefully help you feel educated, empowered, and energized!  During this episode with Tala Elajou, we discuss everything about pre and postnatal running including tips when breastfeeding, nutrition, recovery and getting back into running post baby. And...

During today's episodes, we catch up with two wonderful doctors from Fakeeh University Hospital. Dr. Alaa Younus Mohammed, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fakeeh University Hospital discusses everything from contraception to breast screening whilst Dr. Sanjay Perkar, Specialist Paediatrician, Fakeeh University Hospital shares his knowledge about baby weight and vaccinations.  Find the doctors on instagram: Dr Alaa – https://www.instagram.com/dralaayounus/ Dr Sanjay -...

We can all agree that we want a calm, happy, and healthy household.  Let's be honest, parenting is HAARRDD sometimes and hopefully today’s episode can give you a few tips and tricks to make it a little easier.  We catch up with two experts from across the pond in Canada, who share their advice on how to take you from exhausted and angry to calm and empowered.  Chelsea and Caitlin share all their advice on how to handle toddler tantrums as well as how to build healthy boundaries at...

During today's episodes, we catch up with two wonderful doctors from Fakeeh University Hospital. Dr. Amany Ahmed Farag, General & Cosmetic Dentistry at Fakeeh University Hospital shares her knowledge on dental health during pregnancy and children followed by Dr. Laith Alshar, Specialist Dermatology at Fakeeh University Hospital who shares lots of helpful tips relating to skin care.  Find the doctors on instagram:...