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#8 Parent Advocacy In Real Life with Kate & Jen Jen Cooper and Kate Brassington facilitate an independent, parent-led neurodiverse community group at ISL, which has expanded to include other English-speaking schools in Luxembourg. Both Kate and Jen are ADHD mums with neurodivergent kids who love supporting others and creating a sense of community for those who may be far from home. Kate is a Coaching Psychologist running her private practice in Luxembourg (website: https://katebrassington.com/). She specialises in trauma-informed and ND-informed coaching for adults, and is a PhD candidateJen Cooper and Kate Brassington facilitate an independent, parent-led neurodiverse community group at ISL, which has expanded to include other English-speaking schools in Luxembourg. To learn more about Kate Brassington, please visit: https://katebrassington.com/

#7 International School of Luxembourg with Gretchen Blanchard Gretchen is a stay at home mom from New York and has been in Luxembourg for about 5 years. She has 3 teenagers, all of whom attend the International School of Luxembourg, also known as ISL. She is an active member of the ISL Parent Community Group.

#6 Michele Lucius with Ulrik Mueller Join Hayley Allam as she sits down with Ulrik Moeller to discuss what it's really like attending Michel Lucius (ISML). Ulrik Møller is, first and foremost, a proud dad of three daughters, passionately committed to the future of Luxembourg, the country he calls home. As President of the Parents Association at the International School Michel Lucius, he tirelessly advocates for a equitable and inclusive educational environment. A seasoned finance leader, Ulrik sits on global boards while running his own firms. Passionate about giving back and uniting people, he’s also at the helm of various cultural and civic bodies. You can reach him on social media @letzdoittogether

#5 Raising Differently Wired Kids with Debbie Reber Debbie Reber, MA is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting, a resource, consultancy, and community with a focus on transforming the lives of parents raising neurodivergent children. She is the host of the op-performing Tilt Parenting Podcast, and her most recent book is Differently Wired: A Parent’s Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope. Since 2013, Debbie, her husband, and differently wired young adult have called Amsterdam and Brooklyn home.

#4 What's the difference between gifted, HP or ASD with Dr. Henderika de Vries In this Episode Hayley sits down with Dr. Henderika de Vries, former Fulbright Yale Scholar, PhD in creativity from the Sorbonne Paris Cité, to unpack what is Giftedness and what it's like to have a high potential child. We also cover the overlaps between giftedness, Autism and ADHD.

#3 Over the Rainbow with Kelly Join Hayley Allam as she sits down with Kelly Herkert-Cannady, mom of two, to talk about why she chose Over the Rainbow for her youngest son, who is in first grade.

#2 Talking to your kids about university with Anneke Anneke Hudson is Half English, half Dutch; born in Kenya; raised in Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Oman, USA and England; and now lives in Luxembourg. She understands what it means to be both a "3rd Culture Kid" and, as a married mother, an expat parent. She is a Registered Career Development Professional with the Career Development Institute in the UK and hold a Masters in Career Development and Coaching from the University of Warwick in the UK. Anneke provides young people with the necessary tools to begin their career journey with curiosity and confidence, and to enable parents to be better placed to guide their child through this exciting period in their life, drawing on her own passion for adventure: trying new things, visiting new places and being on the road.

#1 Summer Parks with Maude Maude Van Rymenant is a Belgian mom living in Luxembourg. In addition to her (full time) day job, she’s also the content creator behind the hugely popular IG handle @you.are.family, dedicated to discovering family activities (museums, parks, summer slides …) you name it. Focused on Luxembourg and bordering countries. You can find Maude on IG or TikTok.

Diane Elsen is a certified menopause coach specialising in menopause education. Susanne Folschette-Tomaszewski is a GP, certified menopause coach, mother of two and just recently finished her specialisation in Menopause Medicine at the University of South Wales (UK) . She is convinced that understanding hormonal changes is key and that women must actively engage in their own care, working in partnership with their doctor to find the best solutions. Her own perimenopausal experience, along with seeing how hormones impact women, led her to deepen her knowledge in menopause medicine. As President of the Luxembourg Menopause Society, Lëtz Menopause, she and her team are contributing to raising awareness about the menopausal transition across Luxembourg, hoping to improve women’s healthcare during this important phase of life. With nearly 30 years of professional experience across the private sector and European public service, she has balanced a full-time career with family life, gaining first-hand insight into the challenges women face throughout their lives. Her own experience with perimenopause—marked by unrecognised symptoms, burnout, and depression—became a turning point. This led her to deeply explore the science of menopause and the neuroendocrine changes involved, giving her the clarity she had previously lacked. Today, Diane supports women in understanding menopause, making informed lifestyle choices, and navigating this life stage with confidence. She is also co-founder of Lëtz Menopause asbl, working to raise awareness and improve education on menopause. Dr. Susanne Folschette-Tomaszewski is a GP, certified menopause coach, mother of two and just recently finished her specialisation in Menopause Medicine at the University of South Wales (UK) . She is convinced that understanding hormonal changes is key and that women must actively engage in their own care, working in partnership with their doctor to find the best solutions. Her own perimenopausal experience, along with seeing how hormones impact women, led her to deepen her knowledge in menopause medicine. As President of the Luxembourg Menopause Society, Lëtz Menopause, she and her team are contributing to raising awareness about the menopausal transition across Luxembourg, hoping to improve women’s healthcare during this important phase of life. To learn more, please visit: LetzMenopause.lu or visit her on Instagram @letzmenopause Dr. Folschette also reccomends: The Balance App, The New Menopause Book, Estrogen Matters Book, The Menopause Brain

Carmen Baustert is originally Luxembourgish and a mom of two boys. In addition to her corporate job, Carmen runs the Instagram accounts @lazyperfectionistmom and @mom_luxembourg. She has always been interested in nutrition and has been making sugar-free food a big pillar of her content over the last year. To learn more about her, visit her Instagram profile.

Victoria Wells-Wei, is a Strassen resident and passionate foodie who turned the daily "mission" of toddler mealtime into a vibrant community celebration. Like many parents, Victoria found that despite her love for cooking, putting healthy meals on the table for a three-year-old was a constant challenge. This sparked a simple but powerful question: What are other families cooking, and how can we share those ideas? Victoria Wells-Wei, a Strassen resident and passionate foodie who turned the daily "mission" of toddler mealtime into a vibrant community celebration. Like many parents, Victoria found that despite her love for cooking, putting healthy meals on the table for a three-year-old was a constant challenge. This sparked a simple but powerful question: What are other families cooking, and how can we share those ideas? What started as a personal curiosity blossomed into a major community initiative through the Strassen Commune’s Budget Participatif Initiative. After winning a grant in early 2025, Victoria launched a project to collect family recipes and transform them into a kid-friendly cookbook. Drawing on her 20 years of media experience, she teamed up with Ti Photography to go beyond the page—venturing into the homes of 10 local families to film their cooking processes and capture the beautiful stories behind their favorite dishes. This project is a true "by mums, for mums" collaboration. Victoria is joined by two talented friends and fellow Strassen residents: Karla Stauffer, an art teacher and designer who managed recipe collection and book layout, and Liza Escudero, a social media expert and early childhood educator who brought the project to life online. While the cookbook is currently in production, with an exciting launch planned for Mother’s Day 2026, you can get a taste of the magic right now. Head over to Instagram and follow @strassenrecipes to watch the video series and find your next family favorite meal.

Patricia is the wife to a very understanding husband and proud mom to an energetic 8-year-old. Originally from South Africa, now happily rooted in Luxembourg. She's an educator, psychologist and works as the Assistant Principal for Students at the International School of Luxembourg. She ‘balances’ motherhood, work and life by rotating crises and is fueled by strong coffee, good humour and cake. Beth is a parent to two teen daughters and wife while loving her work as an Academic Leader and School Psychologist at the International School of Luxembourg. She is originally from the United States and has lived and worked across the world. She most recently spent 4 years in India. Prior to working in the schools, she worked in clinical practice with families. Outside of work, she enjoys coaching and playing sports and cheering on her family in their various activities. The resources mentioned in the show include: Serivice Impuls https://www.solina.lu/fr/facilities/impuls/ Office national de l’enfance (ONE) https://www.officenationalenfance.lu/ Service national de psychiatrie juvénile (SNPJ) https://www.hopitauxschuman.lu/fr/specialites-maladies-traitements/service-national-de-psychiatrie-juvenile Société Luxembourgeoise de Psychologie https://www.slp.lu/en/ Service National de Psychiatrie Infantile déménage de la Kannerklinik: https://kannerklinik.chl.lu/fr/service/pedopsychiatrie

Polina is a mother of two, both born in Luxembourg, a postpartum doula, and an avid birth enthusiast. With a background in marketing, her own transition into motherhood led her to focus on supporting mothers locally. For the past four years, she has been running birth circles and mama meets in Luxembourg. To learn more about Polina, please check her out on Instagram @mama.leopard. Below are some of the books she mentions on the show: Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers, The First Forty Days, Hunt, Gather, Parent, The Fourth Trimester

Zenia Dutta Roy is the founder and creative director of Les Sûtras, a lifestyle brand that celebrates handcrafted fabrics and timeless design. Originally from India, Zenia has called Luxembourg home for almost 18 years. She is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur who works closely with artisans to create clothing inspired by traditional techniques and natural fabrics. A die-hard optimist, Zenia strongly believes in positive energy, positive thinking, and perseverance. Through her journey with Les Sûtras, she hopes to inspire others to believe that we can write our own story and design the life we truly want to live. Les Sûtras is a Luxembourg-based fashion brand founded by Zenia Dutta Roy in 2016. The brand creates a unique fusion of European style and Indian craftsmanship. Inspired by beautiful fabrics, intricate designs, and vibrant colours, Zenia created Les Sûtras to celebrate products rooted in Indian art while catering to European taste and aesthetics.The vision behind Les Sûtras is to showcase the remarkable skills and artistry of Indian artisans to Luxembourg and beyond. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted with passion, care, and attention to detail, making every product truly unique. Social commitment is a core value of the brand, and Les Sûtras actively contributes to educational development in India, in collaboration with Aide à l’Enfance de l’Inde et du Népal (AEIN). Zenia restarted the Mumpreneurs support group out of a deep need to create a safe and encouraging space where mothers could connect, share experiences, and support one another. As a mother and entrepreneur, herself, she understood how important it is to have a community that inspires women to grow both personally and professionally. Today, the Mumpreneurs group continues to grow, bringing together like-minded women who uplift, motivate, and empower each other on their journeys.

Why you might be in Perimenopause and What to do about it with Dr. Folschette, Founder of LetzMenopause Susanne Folschette-Tomaszewski is a GP, certified menopause coach, mother of two and just recently finished her specialisation in Menopause Medicine at the University of South Wales (UK) . She is convinced that understanding hormonal changes is key and that women must actively engage in their own care, working in partnership with their doctor to find the best solutions. Her own perimenopausal experience, along with seeing how hormones impact women, led her to deepen her knowledge in menopause medicine. As President of the Luxembourg Menopause Society, Lëtz Menopause, she and her team are contributing to raising awareness about the menopausal transition across Luxembourg, hoping to improve women’s healthcare during this important phase of life. To learn more, please visit: LetzMenopause.lu or visit her on Instagram @letzmenopause Dr. Folschette also reccomends: The Balance App, The New Menopause Book, Estrogen Matters Book, The Menopause Brain