Mom Life in Luxembourg

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Join Hayley Allam as she goes from creches to cremant, covering everything you need to know about raising kids and living your best life in the Grand Duchy.

  1. 8 May

    Women's Hormones Deep Dive, 08/05/2026

    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

    58 min

  2. 1 May

    Carmen & Cutting out Sugar, 01/05/2026

    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.

    28 min

  3. 24 Apr

    The Anthony Bourdain of Strassen: Victoria Wells, 24/04/2026

    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.

    30 min

  4. 17 Apr

    Mental Health in Kids/Teens, 17/04/2026

    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

    50 min

  5. 10 Apr

    From Happy Hour to Golden Hour: Birth & The 4th Trimester in Luxembourg, 10/04/2026

    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

    35 min

  6. 3 Apr

    Reinventing Yourself at 40: Momprenuer Zenia's story, 03/04/2026

    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.

    25 min

  7. 27 Mar

    Is it stress, fatigue or something else?, 27/03/2026

    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

    37 min

  8. 20 Mar

    Duty, Diplomacy and Devotion. Getting to Know British Ambassador to Luxembourg,, 20/03/2026

    Joanne Olivier was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 23 April 2025, after presenting her credentials to HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. Joanne has served in a wide range of roles in the FCDO since 2009. She was most recently the Deputy Head of Mediterranean Department from 2022 until 2025. Overseas, she has served in Pretoria and Paris. In London she has served in the Defence and Strategic Threats Directorate, as a Middle East Policy Planner and as Head of Ukraine Team. Prior to joining the FCDO, Joanne had a career as a lawyer, including as a practicing barrister in London.

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