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.
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Mother Tongue
Sleep with IKEA and Julie Mallon
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking to not one but two experts - Rana Moussalli, Interior Designer at IKEA & Julie Mallon, Sleep Expert who will talk not only about the importance of sleep but also how we can get some good, restful sleep in our lives. Spanning from newborn onwards, we cover sleep for every age and stage and share some helpful tips on how to tackle pregnancy insomnia!
- Rana's favourite product was the NATTJASMIN duvet cover set
- Julie's favourite product was the FÖRNUFTIG air purifier
Find IKEA in the UAE: https://www.ikea.com/ae/en/
Find Julie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurture2sleep/
Find out more about Nurture2Sleep: https://www.nurture2sleep.com/
Find Mother Tongue on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/
Known as one of the region’s leading home furnishing retailers, IKEA has unveiled six essential solutions for a good night’s sleep, based on an in-depth sleep study that took place this year. To enhance air quality, the FÖRNUFTIG air purifier is equipped with a particle filter and an optional gas filter, effectively removing odours, pollen, and pollutants such as dust, smoke, and chemicals. For comfort, the VALEVÅG mattress offers firm support with individual pocket springs and comfort zones, ensuring an even distribution of body weight whilst sound is addressed with the VAPPEBY speaker lamp, perfect for creating a relaxing. To help children feel secure at bedtime, the TÖVÄDER night light provides a soothing glow in five different colours. Finally, the NATTJASMIN duvet cover set, made from a soft cotton/lyocell blend, helps regulate temperature for a comfortable night’s rest. Together, these solutions demonstrate Al-Futtaim IKEA’s commitment to improving sleep quality across the region.
This week's episode introduction is with mama and interior designer Hannah Raven Wright, find her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravensnestdesignstudio/