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On The Sofa with British Mums

On The Sofa with British Mums

British Mums

The British Mums talk all things Dubai and beyond.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best On The Sofa with British Mums episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to On The Sofa with British Mums 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 On The Sofa with British Mums episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

On The Sofa with British Mums - Heroes of Help UAE - Episode 6

Heroes of Help UAE - Episode 6

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11/19/24 • 31 min

On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 6 – Heroes of Hope with the inspirational Hollie Murphy.
In this week’s episode, Emma and Hannah chat to Hollie Murphy, founder of Heroes of Hope and you’re going to want to listen to this mums as it’s overwhelmingly emotional and full of life lessons we can all take away.
Heroes of Hope is a non-profit organisation that offers inclusion for people of determination or those with additional needs to take part in sport, in a safe and professional environment. Hollie has created a platform that reduces isolation and opens up opportunities for those who have previously not had the chance to compete in a sporting environment, to perform and shine.
Hollie also chats about her Junior Coaches Programme where Year 8+ students can volunteer their time to get involved in the programme, leaning essential life skills like compassion, empathy and motivation, in turn giving back to the community.
Heroes for Hope offers a lifeline for parents to get their children more involved in sport, yet Hollie talks about how the strength and dedication of those parents fuel her desire and passion to grow the presence of sport for people of determination in the region. Hollie is clearly on a mission, and we’re behind her 100% - she’s currently got over 300 children and adults taking part and we so look forward to seeing how this grows over the coming years.
Click below for more info on Heroes of Hope, upcoming British Mums events and make sure to hit that follow button.
Heroes of Hope: https://heroesofhopeuae.com/
British Mums Events: https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/
#podcast #onthesofa #britishmums #heroesofhope #benefitsofsport #inclusion

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On The Sofa with British Mums - On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 7 December 2023
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12/04/23 • 50 min

It’s the start of December, and whilst we’re feeling truly festive, it’s important to remember that this is the time of year that comes with a lot of pressure, expense and mum guilt! This week, Emma and Charlotte are joined by the lovely Harriet Mandak, a Transformational Life Coach who the British Mums team have the pleasure of knowing personally as she worked with us for a few years! An absolutely gorgeous human being, Harriet talks about navigating the high expectations placed on mums in a time when emotions are high, and we have to say, this episode resonated with us completely! Have a listen and let us know what you think – we love hearing your feedback!
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And don’t forget, we’re talking to Santa and Mrs Claus on our next episode, so if you want to give your kids a shout-out, ask a question or remind them to stay on the nice list – please email [email protected] or comment below!
Calm Christmas Download
https://harrietmandak.myflodesk.com/tvg62e8xvi
https://www.harrietmandak.com
https://instagram.com/harriet_mandak?igshid=MmVlMjlkMTBhMg==
https://www.amytaylorkabbaz.com
https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood?language=en
https://ideas.ted.com/i-love-my-baby-but-sometimes-i-wish-i-had-my-own-life-back-the-ambivalence-of-new-motherhood/
The Guest House Poem
https://grateful.org/resource/guest-house-rumi/
https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/

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On The Sofa with British Mums - It's Christmas!

It's Christmas!

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12/17/24 • 25 min

It’s nearly the big day, so this is our last podcast of 2024, and Emma is rounding up with a lovely festive chat with Cat and Ashleigh from the British Mums team.

We talk pantos and kids' activities and how mums in Dubai make Christmas special for their kids! Check out the discounts on Pantos and other fab festive events here

https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/

We spend a while chatting about Christmas dinner - from Cat’s turkey tips and Ashleigh’s prep regime to Emma’s admission that she’s not the chef in her house!

Have a listen if you’re in need of some festive feels, some fab tips and tricks for a Christmas in Dubai and how to get into the spirit without spending a fortune! Merry Christmas, everyone!
#podcast #onthesofawithbritishmums #christmas #festivefeels

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On The Sofa with British Mums - On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2 Episode 1 September 2024
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09/02/24 • 26 min

It’s Back! On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 1 – Back to School with Jen and Buff
We’re delighted to be back with our first podcast of the academic year where Emma chats to Jen and Buff about summer highs and lows, back to school excitement and advice for our mums who have just moved to our beautiful (but slightly sweaty) desert.
If you are new to Dubai then this is worth a listen as Jen, Buff and Emma share their top tips on settling into a new country and we’d love you to join us at our Welcome to Dubai event - https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/welcome-to-dubai-breakfast/.
We hope you love this podcast as much as we do, please share your thoughts at [email protected].
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-sofa-with-british-mums/id1705562150
#podcast #onthesofa #britishmums #backtoschool #newtodubai #summersover

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On The Sofa with British Mums - On the Sofa with British Mums - Pinktober 2024
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10/07/24 • 36 min

It's October, and it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Buff and Emma enjoyed spending the morning with British Mum and business owner Natalie from the Oasis Candle Company. In this episode, we highlight the importance of getting yourself checked and checking yourself out.

Natalie speaks with honesty and sincerity about her brave journey with breast cancer, from breaking the news to the long-term emotional weight.

We were reminded that cancer doesn't discriminate and of the sheer strength of mothers.

www.coppafeel.org

www.britishmums.com/dubai/events/

www.theoasiscandleco.com

#podcast #onthesofa #britishmums #pinktober #coppafeel

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On The Sofa with British Mums - Making Friends in Dubai

Making Friends in Dubai

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11/05/24 • 31 min

On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 5 – Making Friends in Dubai.
In this week’s episode, Emma chats to the two newest members of the British Mums team – Laura and Tara. We find out a little bit more about these two wonderful ladies who help keep the cogs turning behind the scenes in the British Mums community. Laura has been in the UAE for 3 years and talks about how having young children can help you make friends in a new country. She also compares making friends to dating and taking the time to find that person you really click with. Whilst Tara, who is a 10-year Dubai expat, talks about the sadness when friends move away and how COVID had an impact on her friendship group. And then, of course, we talk Christmas because Emma just can’t help herself! Travel plans, Christmas dinner and how we’re planning on celebrating during the most joyful time of the year. Click below to find out more about all our festive events, and make sure to hit that follow button.
British Mums Events: https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/
#podcast #onthesofa #britishmums #christmas #makingfriends #lifeindubai

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On The Sofa with British Mums - On the Sofa with British Mums - Surviving the Digital Playground
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09/16/24 • 28 min

Caitlyn and Emma are joined by Phillipa from Edruption. She aims to empower change for parents when it comes to ed-tech and wellbeing literacy.
With technology becoming an ever-increasing presence in our community and educational institutions, Emma and Caitlyn find out how to confidently navigate the digital world alongside our children.
We talk about app safety, the pros and cons of the online world, and how to open up clear communication with our kids and teachers that encourages trust and safety.
Phillipa certainly left us feeling more positive and empowered, and we encourage you to check out the link below to learn more.
www.the-digitalbridge.com
Please be sure to stay around till the end to find out what events we have coming up, and make sure to hit that follow button.
https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/a-healthy-approach-to-nutrition/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-sofa-with-british-mums/id1705562150
#podcast #onthesofa #britishmums #digitalsafety #safegaurding #education

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On The Sofa with British Mums - You're a mean one, Mister Grinch! - Episode 7
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12/03/24 • 15 min

In this week's podcast, Emma chats with Dominic who will be playing The Grinch in the upcoming production heading to the Zabeel Theatre right before Grinchmas...Sorry, we mean Christmas!

Art For All & DXB Live proudly presents Paul Taylor-Mills’ new production, 'Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical', which will make its Dubai debut at Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, from 20-24 December.

For the first time in the UAE, experience the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. The Grinch discovers there is more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic.

Emma and Dominic talk about traditions, pockets of gratitude, how it feels to be part of the magic, and how we think the Grinch himself would spend his time in our beautiful Sandy home. Please be sure to stay tuned to the end to find out about some fantastic events, discount codes and more Festive Entertainment.

https://britishmums.com/dubai/events

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On The Sofa with British Mums - On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 14 March 2024
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03/18/24 • 29 min

In this week’s podcast, Sarah Paterson and Holly McCann from Travel Counsellors and Hannah from British Mums join us to explore the world of travel and flexible working for mums!

Travel Counselors are there to make life so much easier and stress-free and save you time when planning and booking a holiday. You have your own personal travel consultant with a wealth of experience and knowledge, crafting your perfect holiday and guiding you every step of the way to suit all budgets and needs, from staycations to worldwide trips.

Sarah, Emma & Hannah share their favourite holidays and experiences, travelling with kids and top places to add to the bucket lists.

It's a day-dreaming listen that is guaranteed to make you want to pack your bags and plan a holiday! It may also inspire a career change if you are looking for flexible working to suit your family life whilst also having the perks of travelling to some fabulous destinations!

We hope you love this podcast as much as we do. Please share your thoughts with us at [email protected].

For more information about what we discuss in this episode:

Find a Travel Counsellor: https://igotj2g5.fwfmsites.com

Follow Travel Counsellors: https://www.instagram.com/travelcounsellorsuae?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

https://people.travelcounsellors.com/ae/events/

Interested in finding out more about becoming a Travel Counsellor? Contact Holly on [email protected] or WhatsApp on +971 50 685 0918

Contact Sarah Paterson

Email [email protected]

Call/WhatsApp on +971 55 565 9056

https://www.instagram.com/glamorousglobetrotting/

Things to do this Easter

https://britishmums.com/dubai/hop-to-it-british-mums-egg-cellent-easter-fun-awaits/

British Mums Events

https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/

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On The Sofa with British Mums - On the Sofa with British Mums - The Arctic Challenge
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10/21/24 • 26 min

For this week's episode of On the Sofa with British Mums, Lauren's husband, Andy, joins us to discuss the adventure of a lifetime.

Andy and two other UAE expat residents and explorers rowed for a cause: a mission to save the planet by raising awareness about plastic pollution in the world’s oceans and inspire the young generation while aiming to set five world records.

Their boat, the Ocean Guardian, proudly flew the UAE flag during the long and awe-inspiring journey through the Arctic waters, where nature, endurance, and sheer grit got them through with beautiful memories.
Their mission, called The Arctic Challenge, was to highlight the critical issues of ocean conservation and plastic pollution in one of the earth's most remote, harsh, precious, and vulnerable ecosystems.

Not only was this episode fascinating, but it reminded us all to follow our dreams for our future generations and for our future selves.

https://britishmums.com/dubai/upcoming-events/

#onthesofa

#britishmums

#pinktober

#yearofsustainability

#season2

#breastcancerawareness

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How many episodes does On The Sofa with British Mums have?

On The Sofa with British Mums currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does On The Sofa with British Mums cover?

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

What is the most popular episode on On The Sofa with British Mums?

The episode title 'On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 13 March 2024' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on On The Sofa with British Mums?

The average episode length on On The Sofa with British Mums is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of On The Sofa with British Mums released?

Episodes of On The Sofa with British Mums are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of On The Sofa with British Mums?

The first episode of On The Sofa with British Mums was released on Sep 2, 2023.

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