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Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue is a podcast about modern motherhood - the ambition, the identity shifts, the invisible load, and the quiet recalibrations that happen behind the scenes.I’m Maryanne. I’m a mum of three, a founder, and someone who has spent most of her adult life building businesses while raising a family, often at the same time, usually a little exhausted, and always learning as I go. This podcast is where I have the conversations I wish I’d heard earlier - the honest ones about work, money, ambition,

kids & family

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37:11

The Future of Breast Health: AI, Early Diagnosis &...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/10/06

Breast health is one of those topics every woman knows she should think about, and yet so many of us put off the actual appointment. Dr. Amrita Kumar is a breast health specialist at HealthBay working at the intersection of early diagnosis, prevention, and the growing role AI is playing in how breast cancer is detected. In this episode, we talk about what genuinely increases risk, how AI is changing early detection for the better, and why the fear around screening is so often worse than the s...

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31:48

The Real Science of Longevity: Heart Health, Ageing...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/09/29

Longevity has become one of the biggest buzzwords in wellness, but how much of it is actually backed by science? Dr. Sladana Pavlovic is an Internal Medicine specialist at HealthBay focused on cardiovascular health, metabolic ageing, and what genuinely extends healthy years, as opposed to what just extends a marketing budget. In this episode, we separate the legitimate science of longevity from the trends, get into what really protects your heart as you age, and talk about anti-ageing without...

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37:48

Prevention Over Panic: Sleep, Balance & Building a...

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2026/09/22

When did looking after our health become so complicated? Supplements. Sleep scores. Wearables. Morning routines. Blood tests. Wellness hacks. We’re surrounded by advice about how to live longer, sleep better and feel better - but sometimes it’s hard to know what actually matters. We’re joined by Dr. Barbara Karin Vela, Family Medicine Physician at HealthBay, to talk about the things we should actually be paying attention to when it comes to our health - especially before something feels wrong...

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40:11

Beyond Calories: The Gut-Brain Connection, Stress...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/09/15

Bloating, cravings, emotional eating, low energy, poor immunity… could more of it be connected to our gut than we realise? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sara Abdelghany, Clinical Dietitian at HealthBay, to talk all things nutrition, gut health and our relationship with food. We unpack the gut-brain connection and how everything from stress and anxiety to bloating, cravings and immunity can be linked to what’s happening in our gut. We also get into SIBO, dysbiosis, emotional eating, por...

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39:06

Every Milestone Matters: Early Development &...

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2026/09/08

Every parent has had that quiet 3am worry: is this normal, or should I be paying closer attention? Dr. Sara Khwaja is a Pediatrician at HealthBay who specialises in early growth and developmental assessment, including the early recognition of autism. In this episode, we talk about what healthy development actually looks like month by month, the early signs of autism that parents can watch for without spiralling into worry, and what to do if something does feel off. This is a conversation for ...

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51:52

Skincare, Ageing & Everything In Between with Rosie...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/09/01

If you’ve ever stood in front of your bathroom cabinet wondering whether you actually need the retinol, the LED mask, the expensive vitamin C AND the latest treatment everyone on Instagram is talking about… this episode is for you. This week, we’re joined by skin specialist Rosie Osborne to cut through some of the VERY noisy world of skincare and aesthetics. We’re talking about what actually works, what might not be worth your money, and whether we’re all guilty of doing a little too mu...

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46:31

The Perimenopause Conversation Every Woman Needs...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/08/04

Today we're talking about something that, if we're honest, most of us know surprisingly little about... perimenopause. Because if you're anything like me, you've probably blamed feeling exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed or just a bit "off" on everything else. Work. Motherhood. Stress. Lack of sleep. Life. But what if it isn't just that? The more I learn about perimenopause, the more I realise how many women are living through it without even knowing they are. We spend years preparing for pubert...

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54:34

How to Use AI to Make Work, Life & Motherhood Easier...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/07/28

Today we're talking about something I think so many of us know we should be getting better at... AI. Because if you're anything like me, you've probably opened ChatGPT, asked it to write an email or caption, thought, "this is useful"... and then carried on doing almost everything else yourself. But what I'm quickly realising is that AI can do so much more than that. When you're juggling work, family, appointments, emails, meal planning and the million little things constantly taking up space ...

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52:59

The Realities of Modern Motherhood and Raising Girls...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/07/21

I am so excited for today's conversation because I have a feeling it's one that so many of you are going to relate to. I don't know about you, but I sometimes find myself wondering... when did life become so busy? Between work, the school run, remembering PE kits, replying to emails, making dinner, trying to exercise, seeing friends, spending time with our partners, keeping on top of the house and somehow finding five minutes for ourselves... it can feel like we're constantly switching hats. ...

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43:32

Getting Dressed Again: Style, Confidence & Finding...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/07/14

Today we're talking about something I know so many mums will relate to... getting dressed again. Not getting dressed in the sense of throwing on whatever's clean before the school run, but genuinely feeling excited to open your wardrobe, putting something on that makes you feel good and reconnecting with the person you are beyond motherhood. Because I think for so many of us, having children changes our relationship with style. We spend years dressing for practicality, comfort and everyone el...

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54:56

The Confidence Conversation, Motherhood & More with...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/07/09

Today's guest is someone who has built an incredibly engaged community by sharing the everyday moments of life with honesty, warmth and authenticity. Poppy Owen is a content creator and digital storyteller whose beautifully curated platforms inspire hundreds of thousands of women every day. From fashion and interiors to motherhood, lifestyle and travel, she's created a space that feels both aspirational and refreshingly real. But beyond the beautiful images, what I love most about Poppy is th...

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47:07

Creating Calm: Organising Your Home, Reducing the...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/07/07

Today's guest is someone whose work I think every parent will relate to. I'm joined by Nada, founder of The Home Order, a professional home organisation company helping families create homes that feel calmer, function better and work with family life, rather than against it. Because let's be honest, most of us aren't striving for Pinterest-perfect pantries. We're simply trying to keep on top of the endless piles of laundry, find the PE kit on a Monday morning, stop buying things we already ow...

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50:09

Love, Money & Starting Again: The Truth About Divorce...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/06/30

Today I'm joined by Natasha Mahtani, a Relationship Strategist and Financial Wellbeing Mentor, and this is one of those conversations that I think every woman should listen to. We talk about modern relationships, the realities of marriage and divorce, and why financial wellbeing is something we all need to be paying more attention to — regardless of our relationship status. Because whilst we spend so much time talking about emotional wellbeing, we often don't talk enough about money, financia...

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47:20

Everything You Need to Know About The World of...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/06/16

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 he...

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55:38

The Truth About Healthy Hair: Colour, Extensions &...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/06/09

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 natu...

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50:56

Why “Having It All” Still Isn’t Working for Women...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/05/19

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 b...

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50:49

From Idea to Income: How to Actually Build a Business...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/05/12

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...

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45:27

Alcohol-Free Living, Anxiety & Rethinking Social Life...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/04/28

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 ...

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66:45

From Korean Skincare to Injectables: What Really...

Mother Tongue ·

2026/04/21

Today’s guest is someone I’ve been really looking forward to having on the podcast - especially because she brings so much clarity to a space that can feel noisy, confusing, and very trend-led. Grainne Sullivan is the founder of Glazed Aesthetics, and she’s known for her thoughtful, no-nonsense approach to skin care. Rather than chasing quick fixes or viral treatments, Gráinne focuses on long-term skin health, education, and doing less - but better. In this episode, we talk about what actuall...

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26:49

Travelling With Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)

Mother Tongue ·

2026/04/07

Travelling with kids isn’t quite the relaxing escape it once was - but it can still be one of the most rewarding, memorable things you do as a family. In this episode, I’m sharing an honest take on what travel really looks like with three children and some of my favourite spots to visit, including the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa - which struck that rare balance between true luxury and genuine ease with children - and Feuerstein Nature Family Resort, which was quite possibly the most...

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