Whether you’re on a car journey, at the gym or cooking dinner, listening to a podcast is a great way to pass the time, and with many different genres to choose from, this month we are focusing on everything parenthood. From weaning to potty training and school WhatsApp groups, find support and laughter in this roundup of what to listen to in 2024
1 Parenting Hell
A hilarious look at the ‘the madness, absurdity and utter chaos of being a parent,’ British comedians Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett serve up new episodes of this hugely successful podcast every Tuesday and Friday. Sharing their tales of parenting woes and chatting to celebrity parents about how they're coping, or not coping, this is a laugh-out-loud podcast with a big following on social media. The duo even brought the ‘Parenting Hell’ live show to Dubai Opera last summer.
2 Happy Mum Happy Baby
In a series of frank and warm chats with other mums and dads, Giovanna Fletcher discusses all aspects of parenthood - the highs, the lows, the challenges and the rewards. No topic is out of bounds, so this is the perfect podcast for any parent seeking solidarity and support. Listening to Gi instantly feels like sitting down with a friend for a catchup, which is probably why this podcast has built up a huge online community and attracts top guests such as the Princess of Wales.
3 Mother Tongue
Hosted by two British expat mums, Mother Tongue is a podcast home-grown in the UAE and is now approaching its twelfth season. In each episode, Maryanne Peacock and Sarah Kent chat to an expert or mum to uncover everything from birth stories, parenting tips and coping strategies to the best products and travel recommendations. You can even tune in on your next Emirates flight as select episodes are now available to listen to on the in-flight entertainment system.
4 Good Inside
With over 20 million downloads to its name, Good Inside is hosted by clinical psychologist and mum of three, Dr Becky Kennedy a.k.a. The Millennial Parenting Whisperer. On a mission to empower parents, the podcast takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance - all in short episodes, perfect for the drive to pick up the kids from school.
5 The Motherkind Podcast
Motherhood coach Zoe Blaskey is a mum of two and host of the podcast, which aims to help parents feel confident, empowered and happy. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday with a range of amazing guests like renowned speaker and author Dr Gabor Mate and psychotherapist Anna Mathur.
6 They Say It Takes A Village
By creating a podcast that aims to give mums an unfiltered and informative outlet to navigate parenthood, host Raya Halet is on a mission to build the community that many mothers lack. The adage ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ isn’t necessarily true for most mums in modern times who might not live near family or have support at their disposal. Interviewing local mums and experts in the UAE, each episode offers a wealth of resources and knowledge, but most of all, support and friendship.
