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FRIDAY'S CHILD

FRIDAY'S CHILD

Peta Al Akawi

Welcome to Friday's Child! This is a parenting podcast hosted by British Expat & FTM, Peta Al Akawi. Each episode, Peta interviews a brand new guest to discuss different aspects of Motherhood, from pregnancy through to parenthood. Guests include First Time Mums, Healthcare Professionals, Childbirth Educators and Coaches.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best FRIDAY'S CHILD episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to FRIDAY'S CHILD for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite FRIDAY'S CHILD episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Earlier this month I had the privilege of being invited to Kaynouna’s latest event titled ‘I, Woman’ at The Secret Garden Jumeirah Creekside Hotel to interview some of their inspiring exhibitors.

Kaynouna in Arabic philosophy translates to existence, and this electronic music event dedicated to art, culture & storytelling has quickly become one of the best festivals in Dubai.

If you would like to find out more about Kaynouna and they’re up and coming events, just follow them on Instagram or Facebook at @kaynounaofficial or visit their website www.kaynouna.ae.

To kick start this #LifeSchoolLive Kaynouna mini-series, here’s my conversation with Stavros Antypas, Founder of Tawahadna – an incredible public community that supports female Emirati artists and creatives.

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Links:

https://www.instagram.com/stav.jpeg/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/projecttawahadna/?hl=en

https://www.tawahadna.com/

Music Credit:

Matija - Tinariwen ... (Matija's Flying Carpet Edit)

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FRIDAY'S CHILD - Principal Lisa

Principal Lisa

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08/08/21 • 51 min

Welcome to a brand-new series of Friday’s Child – The podcast on a mission to educate, empower and support you on your parenting journey.

I’m your host, Peta, a British expat who’s been living in Dubai for 10 years and first time Mama to my gorgeous little girl Mavia.

I have some incredible guests for you this season including Heidi Murkoff the author of the iconic, best-selling book ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’, YouTube star Nurse Zabe, along with amazing childbirth educators, parenting coaches and real Mums keeping it very real!

My guest today is known as "The UAE's Go To Parenting Expert and Everyone's Favourite Queen". Principal Lisa began her journey as a British Nanny. She has dedicated over 30 years to working with children and families. She has been a Special Needs Teacher and Principal and she is now affectionally known as the UAE's Potty/Sleep & Nanny Queen.

I learnt so much from this chat with Lisa and we covered so many topics! From potty training, toddler tantrums and Lisa’s very personal and terrifying experience of almost losing her life after gastric surgery last year.

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Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/principal_lisa/

https://thepottyqueen.me/

Foundry Podcast Studio:

https://foundry.downtowndubai.ae/spaces/podcast-room/

Friday's Child Links:

https://www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

https://www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

Meaningful Mama Mornings:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQQCuIKppcs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Healthy Home Links:

https://www.instagram.com/healthyhomeme/

https://www.thehealthyhome.me/

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FRIDAY'S CHILD - Life Coach, Noona Nafousi
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06/27/21 • 53 min

Welcome to a brand-new series of Friday’s Child – The podcast on a mission to educate, empower and support you on your parenting journey.

I’m your host, Peta, a British expat who’s been living in Dubai for 10 years and first time Mama to my gorgeous little girl Mavia.

I have some incredible guests for you this season including Heidi Murkoff the author of the iconic, best-selling book ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’, YouTube star Nurse Zabe, along with amazing childbirth educators, parenting coaches and real Mums keeping it very real!

My guest today is someone who has changed my life and someone I am very lucky to be able to call a friend. This fabulous woman is a break-through, transformational coach, a Mother of two, my personal coach and our very first expert guest at our first Meaningful Mama Morning last month...I am talking about Life Coach, Noona Nafousi.

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Guest Links:

www.instagram.com/noonanafousi/

www.noonanafousi.com

https://calendly.com/noonanafousi-lifecoach/60min?month=2021-06

Foundry Podcast Studio:

https://foundry.downtowndubai.ae/spaces/podcast-room/

Friday's Child Links:

https://www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

https://www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

Meaningful Mama Mornings:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQQCuIKppcs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Healthy Home Links:

https://www.instagram.com/healthyhomeme/

https://www.thehealthyhome.me/

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FRIDAY'S CHILD - Postpartum Psychosis - Lacey's Story
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06/20/21 • 50 min

***Trigger Warning***

During this episode we speak about postnatal mental illness and intrusive thoughts.

Welcome to a brand-new series of Friday’s Child – The podcast on a mission to educate, empower and support you on your parenting journey.

I’m your host, Peta, a British expat who’s been living in Dubai for 10 years and first time Mama to my gorgeous little girl Mavia.

I have some incredible guests for you this season including Heidi Murkoff the author of the iconic, best-selling book ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’, YouTube star Nurse Zabe, along with amazing childbirth educators, parenting coaches and real Mums keeping it very real!

My guest today is an incredible woman who turned her experience with postnatal mental illness into a beautifully creative business that she is extremely passionate about. This business is called Soap and Hope which are Homemade vegan bath & selfcare products that are not only gorgeous but are helping to raise awareness about postnatal depression and postnatal psychosis.

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Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/soapandhope1/

https://www.soapandhope.co.uk/

Friday's Child Links:

https://www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

https://www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

Meaningful Mama Mornings:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQQCuIKppcs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Healthy Home Links:

https://www.instagram.com/healthyhomeme/

https://www.thehealthyhome.me/

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FRIDAY'S CHILD - Magic Phil

Magic Phil

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06/13/21 • 41 min

Welcome to a brand-new series of Friday’s Child – The podcast on a mission to educate, empower and support you on your parenting journey.

I’m your host, Peta, a British expat who’s been living in Dubai for 10 years and first time Mama to my gorgeous little girl Mavia.

I have some incredible guests for you this season including Heidi Murkoff the author of the iconic, best-selling book ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’, YouTube star Nurse Zabe, along with amazing childbirth educators, parenting coaches and real Mums keeping it very real!

My guest today is the UAE’s favourite kid’s magician. He’s also a children’s TV and Radio Presenter, a Children’s Author and the very first Dad to appear on the podcast! I am of course talking about Magic Phil!

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Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/1magicphil/

https://magicphil.ae/en/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeABBeAWUs6QIk4xRPuBbaA

Friday's Child Links:

https://www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

https://www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

Meaningful Mama Mornings:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQQCuIKppcs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Healthy Home Links:

https://www.instagram.com/healthyhomeme/

https://www.thehealthyhome.me/

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Welcome to a brand-new series of Friday’s Child – The podcast on a mission to educate, empower and support you on your parenting journey.

I’m your host, Peta, a British expat who’s been living in Dubai for 10 years and first time Mama to my gorgeous little girl Mavia.

I have some incredible guests for you this season including Heidi Murkoff the author of the iconic, best-selling book ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’, YouTube star Nurse Zabe, along with amazing childbirth educators, parenting coaches and real Mums keeping it very real!

My guest for this first episode of our new series needs little introduction. She is the author of the 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' series of pregnancy guides. She is also the creator of WhatToExpect.com and founder of the What to Expect Foundation. Time magazine named this incredible lady one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2011. I am of course talking about the one and only Heidi Murkoff.

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Guest Links:

https://www.whattoexpect.com/

https://www.whattoexpect.com/mobile-app/

https://www.whattoexpect.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/whattoexpect/

https://www.instagram.com/heidimurkoff/

Friday's Child Links:

https://www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

https://www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

Meaningful Mama Mornings:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQQCuIKppcs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Healthy Home Links:

https://www.instagram.com/healthyhomeme/

https://www.thehealthyhome.me/

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*Trigger Warning*

Welcome to another very special episode of Friday’s Child the podcast where this week we are honouring Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Earlier this week I spoke to the incredible Alana Gallini, also known on Instagram as @human_ing...Now before we get to our conversation, I just want to give a trigger warning to listeners as during this episode we speak about baby loss and pregnancy after loss.

If you’d like to find out more information about Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week visit maternalmentalhealthalliance.org or follow @perinatalmhpartnership on Instagram. You can also get involved on socials by using the hashtags #journeystorecovery and #maternalmhmatters.

I’m excited to share with you that our brand-new series, series 4, will be launching later this month and I have some incredible guests lined up so stay tuned via our Instagram @xfridayschildx for more updates!

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Mentions:

www.instagram.com/lalalangtrywhitesupport/

Guest Website & Social Media Handles:

www.instagram.com/human__ing/

human-ing.com/

Friday's Child Social Media:

www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

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Welcome to a very special episode of Friday’s Child the podcast. This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and to honour this very important campaign, I am thrilled to welcome back to the show Author of This Is Postpartum, the wonderful Tilda Timmers.

If you’d like to find out more information about Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week visit maternalmentalhealthalliance.org or follow @perinatalmhpartnership on Instagram. You can also get involved on socials by using the hashtags #journeystorecovery and #maternalmhmatters.

I’m excited to share with you that our brand-new series, series 4, will be launching later this month and I have some incredible guests lined up so stay tuned via our Instagram @xfridayschildx for more updates!

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Previous Episode with Tilda Timmers (Series 3, Ep 10): https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/fridays-child/id1468182310?i=1000512916682

Guest Website & Social Media Handles:

www.instagram.com/geenrozewolk/

https://www.instagram.com/thisispostpartum/

https://www.amazon.ae/This-Postpartum-yourself-perfect-conspiracy/dp/9948354427

https://froufroubegeleiding.nl/

SuperMum Is A Fraud Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-343682149/ep-6-how-to-stop-taking-parenting-advice-as-criticism-of-you-as-a-mother?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0

Friday's Child Social Media:

www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

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FRIDAY'S CHILD - SEASON FINALE with Nadia Essex
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04/15/21 • 72 min

Welcome to Friday’s Child the podcast, formally known as Life School ME.

When I started Life School back in June 2019 my vision for where I wanted to take the podcast and how it would grow was not 100% clear. I knew I wanted to interview inspiring women and share their stories, but there was no grand plan. And that’s ok. I’m a firm believer in starting before you’re ready!

But after falling pregnant with my beautiful daughter Mavia, and deciding to focus on the world of #BumpsandBabies for Series 2, I discovered a new passion for all things related to pregnancy and birth. The things I learnt about the female body and birth during my pregnancy journey have changed me forever and ignited a new found passion and love for this subject matter.

So Life School has now been reborn as FRIDAY’S CHILD and during this Series I will be talking to First Time Mums, Childbirth Educators and Industry Experts on all things Motherhood. Whether you’re newly pregnant, a first time Mum or maybe you just want to find out more about the world of babies and Motherhood, I hope you enjoy listening to my wonderful guests and that hopefully you can take away some helpful information and insights.

My guest today for this special final episode of the series is Dating Guru, Columnist, Host of The Clueless Mum Podcast, and all-round fabulous Celeb Mama, Nadia Essex.

I am a huge fan of Nadia’s podcast, The Clueless Mum, and it was an absolute dream to have her on the show. We chat about Nadia’s birth, breastfeeding, postpartum body confidence and much more!

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Guest Website & Social Media Handles:

www.instagram.com/ladynadiaessex/

The Clueless Mum Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-clueless-mum-with-nadia-essex

Friday's Child Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

https://www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

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FRIDAY'S CHILD - 2021 Finale with Caroline Britton
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12/13/21 • 53 min

Welcome to Friday’s Child – The podcast on a mission to educate, empower and support you on your parenting journey.

I’m your host, Peta, a British expat who’s been living in Dubai for 10 years and first time Mama to my gorgeous little girl Mavia.

Each episode, I’ll be speaking with a different incredible guest from Childbirth Educators, Parenting Coaches, Infant Sleep Specialists, Weaning Experts, Entrepreneurs and more, and we’ll be discussing all areas of parenting and beyond.

Welcome to our final episode of 2021 and what a guest I have for you today.

I first heard this amazing woman speak on one of my favourite podcasts Made by Mamas on an episode all about ‘Putting Yourself First’ so to be introducing her on my own podcast is a major pinch me moment.

Caroline Britton is a Psychic Coach, Mentor & Healer who’s been featured in numerous international publications such as GQ, The Telegraph and Forbes. To speak to Caroline really was a dream come true and this conversation impacted me on so many levels and I can’t wait to share it with you.

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Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/carolinebrittoncoaching/

https://www.caroline-britton.com/

Mentions:

https://www.instagram.com/noonanafousi/

Friday's Child Links:

https://www.instagram.com/xfridayschildx/

https://www.facebook.com/xfridayschildx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/667893360579008/?ref=share

Meaningful Family Club:

https://whatson.ae/2021/08/festival-plaza-jebel-ali-launches-series-of-educational-parenting-events/?fbclid=IwAR302DHNJD4l-YPgYHp4iFqz4HZATO3pI32o5qOBXkjdTSgwOrLlaS_PFnM

https://www.dubaifestivalplaza.com/home/whats-on/meaningful-family-club

The Healthy Home Links:

https://www.thehealthyhome.me/

https://www.instagram.com/healthyhomeme/

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How many episodes does FRIDAY'S CHILD have?

FRIDAY'S CHILD currently has 62 episodes available.

What topics does FRIDAY'S CHILD cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on FRIDAY'S CHILD?

The episode title 'Birth Trauma & Recovery with Marianne Tafani' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on FRIDAY'S CHILD?

The average episode length on FRIDAY'S CHILD is 58 minutes.

How often are episodes of FRIDAY'S CHILD released?

Episodes of FRIDAY'S CHILD are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of FRIDAY'S CHILD?

The first episode of FRIDAY'S CHILD was released on Jun 12, 2019.

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