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/

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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.

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www.theoasiscandleco.com

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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. 

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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].
 
Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-sofa-with-british-mums/id1705562150
 
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Live with the British Mums Dream Team for our final episode of the season.

In this week's episode, Emma, Cat, Buff, Ash, and Sophie review the year with lots of giggles and pay homage to the kindness shown in our community in tough times. Between Deliveroo, residents' discounts in the heat of the summer, birth plans, and the savvy nature of us mummas, the holidays feel manageable and, dare we say it, fun!
We never expected such an overwhelmingly positive response to the first twenty episodes. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of the guests, community, and team that 'feels all the feels' long with us.
So stay tuned, you're a part of this now, and we love that you are.

We are looking forward to starting Season 2 at the end of August.
Get in contact with us: [email protected]

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In this week’s podcast, Emma and Hannah are joined by Sam Preston, a long-time Dubai resident, mum and founder of Desert Girls Netball Club (DGNC), a non-profit community netball club that is going from strength to strength.

Sam started the club nearly nine years ago and explains that what started as a platform to allow her daughters more exposure to netball has grown into a club of over 250 players, from the teeny tiny FS2s through to the older girls who are representing the UAE in netball on the world stage. Sam talks passionately about her desire to see girls playing sport, and the important life skills they can take away from playing as part of a team. Sam is also a strong believer in sports not only being good for a child’s physical ability but also for their mental, emotional and social development needs.

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

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On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 18 with Founder and CEO of The Entertainer, Donna Benton  

In this week’s podcast, we are joined by Donna Benton, a single mum and founder of The Entertainer, a much-loved discount platform that she created to make raising a family in Dubai all that more enjoyable and affordable. Emma and I share our memories of our first use of The Entertainer and Donna shares her vision, her motivation and her incredible outlook on how she wants to help people get the most from their time in Dubai. 

Having created The Entertainer, Donna sold the company a few years back, but now is firmly back in the driving seat as CEO and on a mission to bring bigger and better things to the Dubai community. Have a listen to find out what amazing addition she’s made to her office to look after the well-being and motivation of her team.  

Not only do we chat business and girl power, but Donna gives us an insight into her personal life, the work ethic she instils in her children and her commitment to community sport in the region. It was truly an honour to get to know the woman behind the brand!

We hope you love this podcast as much as we do, please share your thoughts at [email protected].

Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-sofa-with-british-mums/id1705562150

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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.

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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].


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On The Sofa with British Mums - Episode 16 with newly published author Helen Farmer  

In this week’s podcast, we are joined by Helen Farmer, British mum, journalist, presenter, radio host and now, author – a woman of many talents. Helen joins Emma and Hannah from the British Mums team to talk about her new book ‘My Mummy’s Secret Adventures’ which is out now!

We chat about Helen’s inspiration behind the book, her gorgeous girls and their endless and slightly obscure questions. We talk about parenting in a modern world and navigating the different ages, mum guilt and tips and tricks we all do to ensure we’re present and available for them.

Helen shares her thoughts, feelings and vulnerability about putting her words on paper for the world and how her audience - children, are the most honest and open critics. And we even get a little sneak peek on what’s coming next!

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

Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-sofa-with-british-mums/id1705562150

My Mummy’s Secret Adventures is available to buy now in Book Worm and online on www.amazon.ae. 

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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

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