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.
Mother Tongue isn’t about doing more or getting it perfect. It’s about feeling less alone, better informed, and more grounded in the choices you’re making - whether you’re building a business, raising children, starting again, or simply trying to make sense of the season you’re in.
New episodes weekly.
Listen in, wherever you are.
To get in touch or to find out more about the podcast, please email info@wearemothertongue.com / Instagram @wearemothertongue.
Or visit our website: www.wearemothertongue.com
Episodes
223 episodes
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 s...
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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 loo...
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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 Ae...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 fe...
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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 ...
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 t...
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 ou...
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 motherh...
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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 per...
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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...
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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 fam...
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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 routin...
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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...
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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 Ga...
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 const...
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...
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 sup...
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 p...
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 une...
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 ...
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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 ...
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...