In this episode we are speaking to an incredibly knowledgeable lady all about pelvic health and its importance. If you didnt know already, your pelvic floor is a layer of muscles joining your pelvic organs including your bladder, womb, bowel, and rectum, to your pelvis.Today we discuss issues from incontinence to postnatal tummy gaps, and injuries from the birth of your baby with the incredible knowledgable Jo Gipson, an expert pelvic health physiotherapist.Products: Vaginal lubricant for dryness called YES. Epi-no to use from 37 weeks along with perineum massage to help prepare for birth. Tip: Pelvic floor disfunction is not normal, but it’s common. Get an appointment to get on top of any issues which can usually be sorted fairly quickly. Find Jo on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jogipsonphysio/Jo's website: https://www.jogipsonphysiotherapy.com/Find Mother Tongue on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/

In this week’s episode we speak to a multifaceted entrepreneur, mentor, investor, company director, and brand ambassador, who has made her mark on Dubai's business landscape over the past 15 years.Originally from London, Kelly Marie Hodgson's Dubai adventure began in 2008 when she was living in Glasgow and sought a change in her life, enticed by the prospect of working as a personal assistant for a property company owner. However, plans changed, and she found herself with just a month to secure a job or return home. After meeting a couple in need of someone to start a modelling agency, and despite having no prior experience, she seized the opportunity and established Sublime Agency before starting her own modelling and promotions firm, Dubai Hostesses (formerly known as Lush Group) in 2009. Kelly's entrepreneurial spirit and quick thinking turned this venture into a remarkable success. She now provides guidance, advice, and support to individuals or entrepreneurs who are starting or running their own businesses. Today’s chat covers everything from her background, the surgery which nearly cost her her life and how she became the extremely the successful businesswoman that she is today, all whilst being a mum to 3 – and soon to be 4 little ones. Business tip: Don’t put off what you can do today, and never take no for an answer. Start today. Time is too short.Products: 2024 The Yearly Organizer By: Kelly Marie Hodgkin https://amzn.eu/d/fYJQjPKBaby product: Pure born nappies as they don’t leak and have lovely patterns on them.Find Kelly on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellymariehodgkin/ Website: https://kellyhodgkin.com ‎Find Mother Tongue on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/

Today we are speaking to a new mum and reality TV star all about navigating life as a first time mum whilst living in the limelight?  Joining the SW4 babes in 2014, our guest was introduced as the little sister of Lucy Watson in Made In Chelsea and after a 5 year stint on and off, she met her husband through social media which led to marriage and her first baby Jude. In this episode, we discuss pregnancy, the fourth trimester and motherhood as a first time mum. Key baby products:Baby carrier - https://najell.com/c/shop/carry/baby-carriersTotter & Tumble Mat (MT10 at checkout) - https://www.mumzworld.com/en/totter-tumble-the-blackthorn-runner-playmat-460027?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpa-HXAVtqce1WugVPnZ4NKtD_szhS6OJhyI_G5nBhOxKYHxeENy5bcaArMsEALw_wcBTiffany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyc_watson/Find Mother Tongue on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/

Today’s guest has been dressing the fabulous and famous for many years! With a strong female client base specializing in red carpet, event, editorial and commercial styling; her style has led her clients to appear regularly in “Best Dressed” accolades on Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Tatler, STYLIST, Grazia and Teen Vogue. Fast forward a few years and two kids later, today’s mama relocated to Dubai a year ago and has since started her own business, Carob - a mummy and me clothing brand that offers flattering, easy-to-slip-into styles that in still easy-going glamour for all women (and little ones). On this episode, we discuss pregnancy and postpartum styling, body confidence and how we can look after ourselves in those early months of motherhood.  Products: SCR Health - Postpartum Recovery Shorts https://srchealth.com/ Sustainable cool maternity brand - https://www.boobdesign.com/Find Holly on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyelgetistyle/Find Carob on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carobdubai/Find Mother Tongue on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/

The plant-based lifestyle has gained a huge following in recent years, however when it comes to our children, should we be encouraging them to eat a vegan diet? To answer your questions and clear up common misconceptions, today we are catching up with a paediatric dietitian called Paula Hallam who is mum to 2 girls and the founder of Plant Based Kids, a company that focuses on transitioning parents and little ones to a more plant-based diet.Product recommendation: nut butters with no palm oil Instagram: www.instagram.com/plantbasedkids.uk/Website: https://plantbased-kids.com/Buy Paula's book: https://www.amazon.ae/dp/191553822X

Today’s guest is a family life and leadership coach, a speaker, podcaster and writer. Her focus is on the second half of childhood, helping parents have the right tools to raise their daughters with more confidence and less fear, through the good, the great, the hard and difficult parts of childhood.Tip: Start changing the perspective of your child in your mind. Try to understand that you won’t always understand! Your children need to be guided and you are their trainer to help them grow. Products: There are lots of tools on Nellie’s website nellieharden.com including:- The Behaviour contract - The Daughter de-coder - Take the leadFind out more about Nellie: www.nellieharden.comFollow Mother Tongue on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/

Today’s guest found fame appearing on Made In Chelsea and his career has gone from strength to strength since. From his early days on screen, Spencer Matthews has transcended his reality TV persona to become a successful entrepreneur, broadcaster, husband and father to 3 gorgeous children. He has also became well known for his appearances on British TV and adventure sport feats, and is also the founder CleanCo, a company has been making waves throughout the industry by offering a unique variety of “Clean” low alcohol beverages. With an entrepreneurial spirit and cracking personality, this is an episode you do not want to miss! We discuss his fatherhood journey (and whether baby number 4 is on the horizon), his passion for fitness and the reasons why he started CleanCo. Spencer will be here with his wife Vogue on 19th April - to book tickets visit: https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/90967/spencer-and-vogue-at-dubai-operaFind Spencer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencermatthews/?hl=enFind Mother Tongue on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/

Today’s guest is an incredibly inspiring women both in her parenting life, as well as her fitness. She is a single mum with two children – one of which has a rare genetic condition known as angelman syndrome.  On this episode, we discuss her motherhood journey - the highs and the lows plus Rhian shares some insight into life with angelman syndrome, the symptoms and a possible cure.  This mama is also a personal trainer - awarded PT of the year in 2018 and 2020, health coach of the year in 2022 and is no stranger to the stage for world natural body building competitions. Angelman Syndrome Awareness day is on 15th February - wear blue with us to support Rhian and Samson and raise awareness for this rare genetic condition. Find Rhian on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhian_adams_athlete/?hl=enFind us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/?hl=en

Before we launch season 12 on 13th February, we have a special bonus episode for you this week! We chatted to Nour Aljabri, a home decor specialist, to find out more on how to make the most out of your outdoor space. We hosted this as a live podcast at Suncoast. Find out more about Suncoast: https://suncoast.ae/Nour Aljabri: https://www.instagram.com/nour.aljabrii/?hl=en

For our season finale, we are speaking to a wizard in the digital marketing world. Following furlough during Covid, Laura Haleydt  pivoted and revived her dead Instagram account that was more a lifestyle account.During this time, she stumbled on the online business world and was blown away by the opportunities. From there, things rapidly changed and she quickly scaled her business to +$5k months within 2 months and even to +$10k months after 5 months. She is now a digital nomad, making money whilst she travels the world!  Today we discuss growing social media accounts, what works vs what doesnt and how to become a digital nomad. Download Laura's courses: https://elsynergy.ewebinar.com/webinar/the-easiest-and-fastest-way-to-make-money-online-passively-12976?fbclid=PAAaZ0ReVJ68I9gJZeJUL5vdjWoGjL_INECdo6I1TWrTU-9qevSsjXrbEa5y8_aem_AUXiOPrbBOx1AGt6WpkxI_X4gkl9bjUdK1MDsnL2t8zVKI1wv6aGQdpHiH22mJO9ETcFind Laura on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurahaleydt/Find MT on social media: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/Stay tuned for Season 12 - coming soon!