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The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat Life
Welcome to The Madinat Mom Podcast, the filter-free space for raw and unfiltered conversations about modern motherhood, maternal mental health, and postpartum recovery. Hosted by empowerment coach Nour Rayes Belman, this show dives deep into the hidden realities of raising a family — from managing the invisible mental load of motherhood and marriage after baby to navigating generational trauma and overcoming mom guilt. If you are an expat mom in Dubai or the wider Middle East building your…
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The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeChildhood Anxiety: Signs Parents Miss & How to Help | Child Psychologist Explains
Could your child's behavior be telling you something you're missing? Childhood anxiety doesn't always look like worry. Sometimes it shows up as tantrums…
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IVF, Infertility & Miscarriage: The Emotional Reality of 7 IVF Cycles
IVF is often talked about as a medical journey to having a baby. But what happens when IVF becomes years of waiting, anxiety, loss, miscarriage, financial…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifePostpartum Depression Doesn't Always Look Like Sadness: Signs Moms Miss
Postpartum depression doesn't always look the way we expect it to. In this episode of The Madinat Mom Podcast, Dr. Nivin Hanash explains the signs of…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeOvercoming Mom Guilt: Maternal Burnout Symptoms & Setting Boundaries
Why do so many mothers constantly feel like they are falling short? Wellness coach Rana dives deep into overcoming mom guilt and identifying the silent…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeCo-Parenting After Divorce: Raising an Emotionally Secure Child Alone
How do you approach co-parenting after divorce while navigating your own healing journey? Holistic art therapy practitioner Ishtar shares her powerful story of…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeTantrums Aren't the Problem: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Child Development
Why do tantrums happen? Are we expecting too much from our children—or sometimes too little? In this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, Nour is joined by…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeBreaking Generational Cycles: Healing Childhood Trauma in Motherhood
Have you ever found yourself reacting to your child and thinking, "I sound exactly like my parent"? This episode tackles breaking generational cycles and…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeBinge Eating Recovery & Intuitive Eating Tips for Busy Moms
Are you trapped in a cycle of restrictive clean eating and midnight binging? In this episode, certified holistic nutritionist Maitha joins Nour to discuss…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeManaging Toddler Tantrums and Meltdowns: How to Parent a Deeply Feeling Child
Does your child experience explosive emotional outbursts that leave you feeling entirely helpless? We dive deep into managing toddler meltdowns and what it…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeStop Feeding Your Feelings: The Truth About Emotional Eating & Mom Guilt | Expert Talk
Are you reaching for snacks at midnight — not because you're hungry, but because you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or desperate for a moment to yourself? In this…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeHow a Non-Arab Mom Raised Fluent Arabic-Speaking Kids
How a Non-Arab Mom Raised Fluent Arabic-Speaking Kids Can you teach your children Arabic if it's not your first language? In this episode of the Madinat Mom…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifePostpartum Core Recovery: Safe Pelvic Floor Exercises & Diastasis Recti
Ready to rebuild your strength safely without the pressure to "bounce back"? Pre- and postnatal fitness coach Sophia breaks down everything you need to know…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeExpert Talk | Holistic Baby Sleep: Gentle, Connection-Based Solutions (No Sleep Training Needed)
Expert Talk | Holistic Baby Sleep: Gentle, Connection-Based Solutions (No Sleep Training Needed) In this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, Nour speaks with…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeRaising a Child with a Disability: Motherhood, Inclusion & Strength
Raising a Child with a Disability: Motherhood, Inclusion & Strength In this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, Nour sits down with Maria, a mom in the UAE, to…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeEmotional Intelligence in Children | Tantrums & Parenting Tips
Emotional intelligence in children is one of the most important skills parents can help their kids develop. In this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, host…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeMothering Without a Mom: Navigating Grief as an Expat Mom in Dubai
Are you navigating mothering without a mom while trying to build a life in a new country? In this episode, host Nour Rayes Belman sits down with Rana to unpack…
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Why Your Kids Keep Getting Sick (And How to Stop It with Functional Medicine)
The information shared in this video is for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice and guidance. In this…
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A Mom's Journey Against All Odds: From Heartbreak to Hope
Embark on a heartfelt and inspiring motherhood journey with today's episode, where we explore the incredible resilience of a mom who faced the heartbreak of a…
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Postpartum Anxiety Symptoms: Overcoming Birth Trauma & Identity Crisis
What happens when the reality of bringing home a baby doesn't match the social media highlight reel? Clinical hypnotherapist Yasmen opens up about identifying…
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Working Mom Guilt: Balancing Corporate Career, Business & Toddler Life
Can women really "have it all" without hitting total physical and mental burnout? Recruitment agency founder Farah opens up about navigating working mom guilt…
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How to Reclaim Your Power In Your Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Join Nour and integrative women's health coach Houyem in this heartfelt episode of the Medinat Mom podcast as they explore the transformative journey of…
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The Invisible Load And How to Lighten It
Motherhood is beautiful, but let's be honest—it's exhausting in ways most don't see. In this heartfelt episode of the Madinat Mom podcast, Nour opens up about…
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Talking Tiny: Speech & Language Development Secrets Every Mom Should Know
In this episode of Madinat Mom, Nour sits with Gaelle, mom of one and speech and language development therapist, to learn more about the realities of speech…
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Power Moves: Balancing Motherhood, Business & Athletic Dreams
In this episode of the Madinat Mom podcast, Dana opens up about navigating the highs and lows of motherhood, including the emotional impact of miscarriage…
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From Survival to Thriving: Healing the Mind and Body in Motherhood
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Dana, a mom of two and advocate for healing, to discuss the often-overlooked signs of postpartum depression and how…
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Three Kids, Two NICU's, One Warrior Mom: When Second Time Pregnancy Isn't Easy
In this heartfelt episode, we dive into an inspiring motherhood journey filled with resilience, love, and unforgettable challenges. Hiba, a mom of three, opens…
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5 Things I Am Quitting As A Mom
In today's episode, host Nour reflects on her motherhood journey the past 3 years and reassesses what makes sense for her to continue as a second time mom and…
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Keeping Palestinian Traditions Alive while Parenting in the Modern World
In today's episode, Nour welcomes her guest, Dalia, A Palestinian mom who shares her journey of navigating motherhood while holding onto her heritage. Many…
The Madinat Mom Podcast | Motherhood, Mental Health & Expat LifeTrusting Your Instincts: A Mother's Journey Through an Unexpected Delivery
In today's episode, Nour welcomes her first guest, Hiba, who talks about something a lot of moms can relate it, and that is the feelings that come when things…
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The Truth About Mom Guilt: Why It's Not Your Fault
In today's episode, Nour dives deep into a topic that resonates with so many moms: the weight of mom guilt. Have you ever felt that nagging feeling that you…
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The Realities of Postpartum: A Journey of Self-Discovery
In this heartfelt episode of the Madinat Mom podcast, host Nour dives deep into the complexities of postpartum life. Join her as she shares her personal…
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Welcome to the Madinat Mom Podcast
Welcome to this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast! Join Nour as she dives into the beautiful yet chaotic journey of motherhood, especially in the context of…
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Motherhood in the Middle East: The Madinat Mom Podcast
Welcome to The Madinat Mom Podcast! We're thrilled to start this journey with you. This isn't your average parenting podcast! As a fellow mom, Nour knows how…