Mother Tongue

Today’s guest is no stranger to the spotlight -or to the juggle. Helen Farmer is a much-loved voice across the UAE: broadcaster, writer, mum, and now, published author. 
But behind the headlines and the mic is a story of grit, growth, and learning to thrive with ADHD - while raising kids, writing books, and showing up every day with honesty and heart. 
In this episode, we explore what balance really means, how diagnosis can reshape identity, and the surprising freedom that comes from setting boundaries. 

Find Helen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_helenfarmer_/

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THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
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Today, we’re joined by Beth Clay, founder of Finance Her Well, to talk about something many of us think about often but don’t always talk about openly - money.
From the psychology behind our relationship with money to why so many women feel stress or shame around finances, this conversation explores how our experiences shape the way we earn, save, spend and invest.
Beth also shares simple ways to start building financial confidence and making your money work for you - whether you're navigating finances in a relationship, thinking about investing, or simply trying to feel more in control of your financial future. We also talk about motherhood, investing, financial independence, and the importance of having open conversations about money within relationships.
If money has ever felt overwhelming, emotional, or confusing, this episode will help you start looking at it in a completely different way.

Find Deborah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financeherwell/

Find us on instagram: @wearemothertongue
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

Today we’re joined by a guest who has spent over two decades building businesses  and now helps women do the same while navigating motherhood, ambition, and the reality of limited time.
Deborah Henning is an entrepreneur, mentor and the founder of Self Made CEO, a mentorship program designed to help women build profitable businesses without sacrificing their families, their wellbeing, or their identity along the way.
After running a fashion brand for 15 years and later building a multi-six-figure consultancy working with some of the Middle East’s biggest retail names, Deborah made a bold shift in her career. Today she works with women who want to turn their skills, experiences and ideas into thriving businesses -  even if they feel like they don’t have enough time, confidence or clarity to begin.
In this conversation, we talk about the reality of building a business while raising children. Deborah shares practical insights on time blocking, delegation, systems, and how women can build businesses in just a few focused hours a day. We also talk about starting before you feel ready, the role AI will play in the future of business, and why motherhood often becomes the catalyst for women wanting to create something of their own.
If you’ve ever had a business idea sitting in the back of your mind but wondered when the right time might be to start, this episode is a powerful reminder that the perfect moment rarely arrives.

Find Deborah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahhenningofficial/

Find us on instagram: @wearemothertongue
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

Today we’re joined by a guest whose journey proves that reinvention doesn’t have to take years - sometimes it starts with one video and the courage to press post.
Camilla Rhuda is a Dubai-based content creator who went from working as a teacher and governess to building a rapidly growing social media platform in less than a year. What began as a creative outlet after becoming a mum quickly turned into a career - with viral videos, brand partnerships, and a community drawn to her honesty, humour and refreshingly real take on motherhood and life in Dubai.

Before content creation, Camilla’s path wasn’t straightforward. She moved to Dubai in 2017, changed careers more than once, and navigated years of fertility challenges and loss before becoming a mother - an experience that shifted her mindset and gave her the confidence to stop doubting herself and finally pursue what she’d always wanted to do

Camilla’s story is honest, funny and deeply relatable - a reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan to start again, and that sometimes the biggest shifts happen when you finally back yourself.

This is a conversation about reinvention, motherhood, confidence, and building a life  and career  on your own terms.

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Find Camilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camillarhuda

Find us on instagram: @wearemothertongue
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

Today we’re diving into something that has honestly blown my mind - gut health. I recently did three tests with Precision Wellness: the Gut Chex, Nutri Chex, and a Functional Blood Test. The results were eye-opening. We found that my gut was out of balance, the supplements I’d been religiously taking weren’t even being absorbed, and I might not actually be coeliac after all.
So I had to get the brilliant Dr. Sana from Precision Wellness on the podcast to break this all down. We’re going to talk about why gut health is such a game-changer for mums, how stress and exhaustion show up in our bodies, and what therapies — like red light therapy, IVs, and more - can actually help us feel human again.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, doing all the right things but still not feeling better, this episode is for you.

Find Precision Wellness on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/precisionwellnessdxb_/

 
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Find us on instagram: @wearemothertongue
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook