Mother Tongue

Peptides seem to be everywhere at the moment.
Whether it's social media, wellness clinics, biohacking podcasts or conversations between friends, it feels like everyone is talking about peptides for everything from better sleep and energy to fat loss, muscle building and ageing well.
But what actually are peptides? Which claims are backed by science, which are overhyped, and how do people know whether they're right for them?
Today I'm joined by Dean Henry to unpack the world of peptides and help us understand what's fact, what's fiction, and what we should all know before considering them.

Find Dean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dean.e.henry/

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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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Hair is one of those topics that seems to come up in every conversation. Whether it's finding a colour that actually suits you, covering greys, deciding whether extensions are worth it, or simply trying to make your hair look a little fuller and healthier, there is so much advice out there that it can be difficult to know what is actually right for you.
And I think so many women are looking for that balance. We want beautiful hair, but we also want healthy hair. We want colour that looks natural, extensions that nobody can spot, and routines that fit into real life rather than taking hours every week. So today, I wanted to have an honest conversation about all of it — from the biggest mistakes people make with colour and extensions, to how to choose the right shade, maintain healthy hair, and achieve that effortless look that so many of us are chasing.
Joining me is Louise Bailey, founder of Beauty Club London, who has built a hugely loyal following thanks to her expertise in colour, extensions and hair health. Louise is known for creating beautiful, natural-looking results and helping women feel like the best version of themselves, without the trends or the fuss.

Products & Recommendation:
K18 - Molecule repair
Kevin Murphy shampoo and conditioner

Find Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisebailey_extensions/

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 I’m joined by Stefanie O’Connell - an award-winning journalist who writes about money, power and ambition, and the author of The Ambition Penalty.
Her work challenges a lot of what we’ve been told as women - that if we just work hard enough, lean in, and push through the imposter syndrome, we’ll get there.
But the data tells a very different story.
Stefanie looks at the real cost of ambition for women - financially, professionally and personally  and why so many women are feeling burnt out, disillusioned, and stuck… despite doing everything “right”.
And as a mum herself, she brings such an important lens to what this actually looks like in real life.

Find Stefanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieoconnell/

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’s episode is for anyone who has ever had a business idea… and then immediately felt completely overwhelmed by everything that comes next.
Because I think the idea is often the easy part - it’s the ‘how do I actually turn this into something real?’ that stops so many people in their tracks.
I’m joined by Emily Griffiths, who has built and scaled her own business and really understands what it takes to go from that initial spark of an idea through to actually making it work - the research, the planning, the numbers, and all the bits that people don’t always talk about.
In this conversation, we’re breaking it all down in a really honest and practical way - from how to know if your idea is worth pursuing, to what a business plan actually needs to look like, how to think about budgets and P&Ls without feeling intimidated, and how to start something alongside the reality of a busy life.
It’s one of those episodes that feels like a bit of a reset if you’ve been sitting on an idea for a while… or if you’re already building something and just want a bit more clarity on what you’re doing.
I think you’ll take a lot from this one.

Find Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilygriffiths.official/

Products and Recommendations:
Clinique Moisture Surge 

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 is opening up a conversation that so many of us are quietly having - but rarely saying out loud. Sophie Rose-Arnold is an alcohol-free advocate who shares a refreshingly honest perspective on what it really looks like to step away from drinking - especially as a woman navigating motherhood, friendships, and everyday life.
After nearly two decades of drinking, Sophie made the decision to stop completely - not because she hit a rock bottom, but because alcohol simply stopped working for her. What followed was a journey of unlearning, rebuilding, and redefining what fun, connection, and relaxation actually look like.
In this conversation, we talk about the culture around alcohol - from binge drinking in our 20s to the pressure to keep drinking as adults, especially in social settings. We unpack the anxiety, the sleep disruption, the “just one drink” cycle,  how motherhood changes everything and why so many women are quietly rethinking their relationship with alcohol.
We also talk honestly about what makes it hard to stop - the social pressure, the identity shift, and the fear of being seen as “boring” and what changes when you do.
This is not about labels or extremes. It’s about awareness, choice, and understanding what actually makes you feel good.
If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your relationship with alcohol even quietly, this episode will resonate.

Find Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/af.sophierose/

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