On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 5 – Making Friends in Dubai. In this week’s episode, Emma chats to the two newest members of the British Mums team – Laura and Tara. We find out a little bit more about these two wonderful ladies who help keep the cogs turning behind the scenes in the British Mums community. Laura has been in the UAE for 3 year ... Show More
Jan 20
Buckle up, Buttercup!
Season 3, Episode 10 of On the Sofa with British Mums brings a lively, relatable chat as host Emma is joined by Jen to sit down with Lauren—a busy mum of one, pregnant with her second, long-time British Mums community member, and entrepreneur behind Ride Skipper, the British-owne ... Show More
26m 18s
Jan 6
Resolutions and Relocations
Kicking off the new year on “On the Sofa with British Mums,” I’m sitting down with Jen and Ash for a real-life chat about fresh starts, big moves, and everything in between. We dive into New Year’s resolutions that actually feel achievable, what it’s like to juggle life between D ... Show More
28m 51s
Dec 16
Sun, Snow, and Sleigh Bells
This is the final episode of 2025 on “On the Sofa with British Mums.”Emma is joined by Lauren and Becci from the British Mums dream team for a properly festive chat to round off the year.In this episode, they talk all things Christmas traditions, from the cosy childhood memories ... Show More
23m 42s
Oct 24
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we’re tackling all three. The man who created Adolescence has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it’s beautiful, but one of us hates it. Plus, Amelia dives into the ... Show More
39m 20s
Feb 2025
An Au Pair in London: Episode 432
<p>Like so many before her, Sophie Lionnet, from Troyes in north-east France, had moved to the UK to improve her English, and she took up a job as an au pair in south-west London. At first all was good and she made many friends. But then the toxic nature of the couple who employe ... Show More
30m 29s
Jul 2022
Travel Tips For All Ages & Lauren Jackson’s Big Comeback!
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happ ... Show More
12m 17s
Jun 2025
211 - How to Make New Friends (At Any Age, In Any City)
If you’ve ever told yourself, “Making friends is hard,” or “It only gets harder the older you get” — I’m here to lovingly call BS. I made a new friend recently (love you, Andrea!), and this is not a new thing for me. In today’s solo episode, I jam on what I’ve learned from living ... Show More
34m 17s
Mar 2021
How to Raise Joyful Kids
Dr. Janice Johnson Dias, sociologist, philanthropist, and mother of activist Marley Dias, talks about how to raise joyful, change-making kids. For her, it’s all about creating the conditions of joyfulness, which begins with listening to your child, asking them questions, and shar ... Show More
12m 13s
Jun 2022
TikTok's Influence On Music, Sibling Rivalry & The Amazing ParaMatildas
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In this episode, we chat to two music and entertainment gurus to find out how singer- ... Show More
16m 54s
Jun 2024
“It’s Trickyyyy!” | Making Friends as an Adult
Making friends is harrrrrrrd! Stephanie and Melissa open up about just how difficult it can be to put yourself out there, especially the older you get. Stories about nightmare roommates and mom groups are swapped, cackles abound, and “How to Make Friends” tips from a bonafide fri ... Show More
36m 31s