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On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 11 February 2024

On The Sofa with British Mums

02/05/24 • 29 min

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 11 with Just Two Mums!
For this episode, Emma & Ashleigh from British Mums are joined by the lovely Megan & Rebecca who are ‘Just Two Mums’!
We loved finding out more about these beautiful ladies and their take on life, work and parenting six kids between them! Much of their inspiration is taken from their own parenting and life experiences and they have a genuine passion to help, inspire and basically ‘do it better’ which we love!
We laugh about how they met and became best friends (genuinely!) talk recipe ideas & inspiration from their fabulous cookbook and their plans for the future - it’s a listen we are sure will make you smile!
We hope you love this podcast as much we do, email us your thoughts and ideas on [email protected].
Follow Just Two Mums on Instagram:
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Order their cookbook here:
https://www.amazon.ae/Just-Mums-Cookbook-Explorer-Publishing/dp/1785961268/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=WDIP17IL2MGQ&keywords=just+two+mums+cookbook&qid=1706875038&sprefix=just+two%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1

On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 4 October 2023

On The Sofa with British Mums

10/16/23 • 38 min

We’re talking multi-tasking this week on Episode 4 of ‘On The Sofa with British Mums’

It might feel like there’s always an endless list of jobs as a mum, but this half-term we chat to Kat Kearsey, who is not only Chairwoman of Gulf For Good but has a full-time job, is a mum to two wonderful children, dabbles as a DJ and tasks herself with completing a list of exciting challenges on a yearly basis.

Also juggling two jobs and motherhood is our very own Katie Chambers, who is very much at home behind the mic and has somehow signed the whole community up for a camel hike – it’s all in the name of helping others though so we’ll let her away with that one!
https://britishmums.com/dubai/events/
https://gulf4good.org/
https://www.instagram.com/gulfforgood/

On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 1 September 2023

On The Sofa with British Mums

09/02/23 • 42 min

On The Sofa with British Mums brings you the latest on life in Dubai, the chaos and joys of motherhood, and plenty more. This week, we meet Lauren and Jen from the British Mums Team and hear about their journey in Dubai, while getting to know more about the story behind this amazing community. We also talk about going back to school, being new in Dubai and what's coming up later this month!
Check out our website for details of all our events:
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On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 15 April 2024

On The Sofa with British Mums

04/08/24 • 24 min

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 15 with Heather Harries from The Education Hub.
In this week’s podcast, we are joined by Heather Harries from The Education Hub and Catherine and Emma from British Mums to chat about education, from school choices and exam prep to wellbeing and inclusion. Cat talks about education being the biggest gift she can give her child and how daunting choosing a school can be when moving over from the UK, whilst Emma chats about energy and getting that “feeling” when you look at schools. Heather Harries, our education guru, talks about tutoring, SEN in education, choosing a school based on your child’s needs and strengths and our attitude to education. Heather also talks about exam stress and prep, as well as the pressure put on our children and how to ensure we’re making the right decisions for them. We hope you love this podcast as much as we do, please share your thoughts at [email protected].
Find out more about Heather Harries at https://heatherharries.com/ where you can also talk to Heather about tutoring or get a free consultation.
Or catch Heather on British Mums or at one of our upcoming events. #podcast #onthesofa #britishmums #education #tutoring #schoolchoices #examprep #dubaischools

On the Sofa with British Mums - The Arctic Challenge

On The Sofa with British Mums

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.

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#yearofsustainability

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Heroes of Help UAE - Episode 6

On The Sofa with British Mums

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

On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 7 December 2023

On The Sofa with British Mums

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!
Listen here:
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/
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On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 17 May 2024

On The Sofa with British Mums

05/20/24 • 40 min

On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 17 with Dr Teizeem Dhanji from Sage Clinics
This week, Emma and I are joined by the lovely Dr Teizeem Dhanji, a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist & Eating Disorders Specialist, to discuss picky eating, when to start worrying, and when to seek help.
All of us recognise ‘fussy eating’ in ourselves, family members or friends. While this can be a normal part of development for some children, it can also signal a deeper issue.
The key takeaways from this week’s episode are that you are definitely not alone, there is plenty of support available, and it's crucial to seek help early.
LISTEN HERE:
For further reading:
https://sage-clinics.com/team/dr-teizeem-dhanji/
https://sage-clinics.com/fussy-eating-or-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder/
https://www.instagram.com/sage_clinics?igsh=OGp3ZTF5YmY1ejQw
We hope you love this episode as much as we do; email us your thoughts and ideas at [email protected].
#britishmumspodcast #podcast #sageclinics #fussyeating #pickyeating #ARFID #eatingdisorders #drteizeem

Making Friends in Dubai

On The Sofa with British Mums

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

On the Sofa with British Mums Episode 14 March 2024

On The Sofa with British Mums

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

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Call/WhatsApp on +971 55 565 9056

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Things to do this Easter

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