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.
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Mother Tongue
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, feeding, work, and everything in between.
Joining us is Dr Ellie Danaher, a Consultant Paediatrician at Mediclinic Middle East—and also a mum herself. With years of medical expertise and firsthand experience in the trenches of parenting, Dr Ellie brings both professional insight and real-life empathy to the conversation.
From understanding what’s normal in baby and toddler sleep, to recognising when to ask for help, and finding ways to protect your own mental health—we cover it all. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or just totally shattered, this one’s for you.
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