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.
2021 Finale with Caroline Britton
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. P X 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/ 
Dec 13, 2021
53 min
Birth Trauma & Recovery with Marianne Tafani
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. My guest today is Marianne Tafani. Marianne is a Pre & Postnatal Pilates Educator, the Founder of Core Connect and proud Mama of two. I absolutely loved this chat with Marianne and I’m so grateful to her for opening up about her personal birth trauma and for sharing so much during our conversation. P X Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/marianne.coreconnect/ https://coreconnectmethod.teachable.com/courses 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/ 
Dec 6, 2021
55 min
Stepping Into Parenthood with The Scottish Soul Sister
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. Today’s guest is Nikki Steele Osborne aka @thescottishsoulsister. Nikki is a Life Coach based in Dubai and also a Mum to her gorgeous little boy Archie. Nikki has an incredible online coaching course called Stepping into Parenthood which we talk all about during this episode. Nikki also bravely opens up and speaks so beautifully about her experience with postnatal depression, overwhelm and her own transition into parenthood.  P X Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/thescottishsoulsister/ https://www.thescottishsoulsister.com/ https://www.thescottishsoulsister.com/online-course 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/ 
Nov 28, 2021
55 min
Proyouth Nutrition Founder Marina Wegorek
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. Today’s episode is a conversation I recorded a few months ago with Marina Wegorek, founder of ProYouth Nutrition, the brand behind the UK’s first protein bar specifically developed for young athletes and active children. P X Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/proyouthnutrition/ https://proyouthnutrition.com/ 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/ 
Nov 14, 2021
35 min
Postpartum Recovery with Mama Care
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. Today’s episode is all about postpartum recovery which is a topic I don’t think gets spoken about enough. My guest today is the Founder of Mama Care, an amazing company that recently launched here in the UAE that creates boxes for Mums to Be with everything they could possibly need for their postpartum recovery, whether that be for a vaginal birth or c-section. They also have a box for Breast Feeding filled with products to support you and baby on your feeding journey. P X Guest Links: https://www.mamacareme.com/ https://www.mamacareme.com/collections/all-product https://www.instagram.com/mamacare.me/ 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/ 
Nov 7, 2021
43 min
Additional Needs Journey with Bella & Willow
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. Today I’m chatting with someone very special. This wonderful person is my work wife, a close friend and someone who is extremely open and honest about their journey with their beautiful daughter Willow’s additional needs - The gorgeous Bella Tanner. P X Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/bellatanner/ 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/ 
Oct 31, 2021
1 hr 33 min
The British Birthing Academy
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. Today I’m talking about one of my all-time favourite topics – BIRTH! My guest is the Founder of The British Birthing Academy, practicing Midwife and Hypnobirthing Teacher, Victoria. Victoria has worked in the UK, as well as internationally in both the public and private sector. She now lives and works as a midwife in Guernsey while teaching and supporting clients in both The Channel Islands and the UK. P X Guest Links: https://www.britishbirthingacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebritishbirthingacademy/ 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/ 
Oct 24, 2021
50 min
Finding Your Personal Style with Katie Pemberton aka @thewardrobeinsider
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 a TV Presenter & a Fashion Expert for QVC UK. She is a Personal Stylist & Shopper and Mama to two beautiful little girls, Phoenix Gracie & Luna Rae. I am talking about the fabulous Katie Pemberton aka @thewardrobeinsider. I absolutely loved this chat with Katie. We spoke about finding your personal style and identity after baby, where to start with detoxing your wardrobe and much more!  P X Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/thewardrobeinsider/ Guest Mentions: https://www.rituals.com/en-nl/body/bath-shower-products/shower-oils https://uk.sloggi.com/ https://www.paige.com/ https://www.donnaida.com/ 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.instagram.com/healthyhomeme/  https://www.thehealthyhome.me/
Aug 15, 2021
1 hr 24 min
Principal Lisa
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.  P X 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/
Aug 8, 2021
51 min
Conscious Parenting with Luz Maria Villagras Surco
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 Luz Maria Surco. Luz is a Conscious Parenting Coach, a Family Therapist and the Founder of Positive Living UAE.   P X  Guest Links:  https://www.instagram.com/luzmariavillagrassurco/  https://positivelivinguae.com/  https://calendly.com/consciousparenting_with_luzmaria/30-min-free-discovery-call-luz-s-coaching?month=2021-08  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/
Aug 2, 2021
1 hr 10 min
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