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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — but The Family Tribe is here to be part of the village that helps you through it.

Hosted by husband-and-wife medical experts Dr Afif El Khuffash and Dr Anne Doherty, The Family Tribeoffers honest, evidence-based advice for parents and guardians of children from newborns right through to teenagers. Bringing together more than 40 years of combined clinical expe... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when Anne’s lifelong best friend joins the podcast? Afif discovers just how much history he has missed, and a birth story somehow involves an offer to do the midwives’ hair. In this bonus episode, we welcome Martha Galvin, hairdresser, b... more

Would banning teenagers from social media make them safer? And what might we miss if we judge their online lives by screen time alone? This week on The Family Tribe, Afif and Anne explore teenagers, technology and the daily negotiations happening in ... more

Headlines about babies swallowing millions of plastic particles can make an ordinary bottle feed feel like a parenting mistake. So what does the research actually tell us?

In this episode of Baby Tribe Shorts, Afif and Anne explore microplastics in ... more

Weight-loss drugs are everywhere in the headlines. But what might they mean for our health beyond the number on the scales?

This week, Professor Afif EL-Khuffash and Dr Anne Doherty explore GLP-1 medicines and the research into their effects on the ... more

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Martha Galvin
Hairdresser, owner of two hairdressing businesses, mother of three boys
Friend of the hosts; long-time family friend
Episode: Baby Bonus: What Makes a Positive Birth Experience? Martha’s Story
Ellen Coyne
Irish Times journalist who reported on free birth in Ireland
Irish Times
Episode: 133: The Freebirth Movement: Choice, Risk and Accountability
Divya Talwar
BBC journalist behind the investigation
BBC
Episode: 129: When Baby Sleep Advice Becomes Dangerous
Breffini Anglim O'Regan
Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, subspecialist in urogynecology
Episode: 128: Leaking Isn’t Normal: Pelvic Floor Health, Surgery & the Mesh Debate
Aideen McQueen
Comedian, performer, former teacher
Independent performer
Episode: 126: I Thought I’d Be a Mother… Then Life Took a Different Turn
Clare McKenna
Broadcaster, host of Alive & Kicking on Newstalk, health coach and author
Newstalk, Alive & Kicking
Episode: 125: Clare McKenna on Finding Your Version of Wellness (Without the Pressure)
Hilary McGann
Journalist, News by Hil; former CNN staffer; social media explainer of global news
News by Hil; former CNN
Episode: 123: Hilary McGann (News by Hil): From Global News to Motherhood
Dr. David Coleman
Clinical psychologist, adjunct associate professor in psychology at UCD, author
University College Dublin; books on anxiety
Episode: 122: Fear Less with Dr David Coleman: Are We Raising Anxious Kids?
Emma McGuinness
Pregnant with second child, diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma; advocate for maternity leave reform in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society (advocacy work)
Episode: 121: Pregnant With Cancer: Emma’s Story of NICU, Chemotherapy, and Change

Hosts

Afif El-Khuffash
Neonatologist, paediatrician, and lactation consultant; host of regular maternal–infant health discussions
Anne Doherty
Co-host; obstetric anesthesiologist with expertise in maternal care

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 438 ratings
  • A godsend

    I absolutely adore this podcast. As a new mum to a 4 week old baby who unfortunately was very sick at 1 week old and had to be admitted to hospital, I’ve spent countless sleepless nights desperately trawling the internet for info or reassurance, I feel incredibly grateful to have access to such a quality source of information for free and to be able to trust it’s not more TikTok experts or people selling false promises and bogus products preying on vulnerable new parents. Thank you Afif and Anne... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElPodzo
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Super podcast

    Thanks guys I love this podcast. Feel really lucky to have access to the expertise of two Irish based consultants. You provide evidence based information in a relaxed format with lovely personal snippets from your own parenting experience! Particularly love your recent pod with Coleman. Super!

    Thanks so much for all you do,

    Catherine ( new mum) and a pharmacist 😃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KittyLon27
    Ireland7 months ago
  • Excellent resource for new parents

    Balanced, evidence based information. Incredibly helium resource as a first time mum ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryO.!
    Ireland8 months ago
  • Cows milk protein allergy

    Thank you so much for this wonderful, evidence-based podcast with relevant and topical information eagerly sought by new and experienced parents alike! Even for experienced healthcare providers in the maternal-infant field. I am a nurse practitioner hospitalist in the Mother Baby Unit at Mount Sinai in Toronto. We used to work together, Afif, when I was an LC in the postnatal clinic. So nice to find this resource!

    Eva Rutherford, NP

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eva R NP
    Canada9 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    This podcast is fantastic and full of the most helpful information. All new parents struggle at some stage or another and the topics covered are great; they certainly brought me peace of mind when I was up at 2am wondering if I’m alone and doing things right! I also took my daughter to Afif for her 6 week check up after she was born and he was brilliant. Everyone should give this a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wondermamma22
    Irelanda year ago

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Feedback highlights the calm, non-judgmental tone and strong medical expertise.
Hosts are approachable and trustworthy, making complex medical topics accessible.
Guests are high quality and relevant to parenting decisions.
Very informative and balanced, with practical, evidence-based guidance.

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125: Clare McKenna on Finding Your Version of Wellness (Without the Pressure)
Q: So Clare, tell us what wellness means to you right now and what you do personally?
Wellness for me is about movement, a slow, unrushed morning, asking for support when needed, and choosing practices that feel sustainable and joyful rather than punitive. It also involves listening to my body through interoception and adapting as life changes, from parenting to perimenopause.
121: Pregnant With Cancer: Emma’s Story of NICU, Chemotherapy, and Change
Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself and what happened after you were diagnosed during pregnancy?
Emma shares that she had two children, was pregnant with Rory, and discovered a neck swelling that led to a cancer diagnosis. She explains how the pregnancy continued to progress while she faced treatment decisions, balancing care for her newborn with her own health.
122: Fear Less with Dr David Coleman: Are We Raising Anxious Kids?
Q: What is the Fear Less framework and how should parents start applying it?
The framework combines understanding physiology, CBT principles, and gradual exposure; start by reducing physiological arousal, then address thinking, then encourage action and reflection.
122: Fear Less with Dr David Coleman: Are We Raising Anxious Kids?
Q: How do you determine when anxiety becomes a problem that needs intervention?
He describes problematic anxiety as that which prevents tasks or daily activities and may involve panic attacks or OCD symptoms, emphasizing functional impact rather than just the feeling itself.
122: Fear Less with Dr David Coleman: Are We Raising Anxious Kids?
Q: What drew you to psychology and to focus on children and anxiety?
David Coleman explains his early interest in helping people and how his career naturally led him to working with children and teenagers to understand and navigate anxiety, with a long-running aim of sharing psychological knowledge to help more people.

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What is The Family Tribe about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, evidence-based show aimed at expectant parents and caregivers, featuring two physician-hosts who discuss pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and infant health with clinical insight and real-world perspective. Episodes cover topics from pain relief in pregnancy and newborn care to parenting challenges, sleep, and safety, often featuring guest experts to provide deeper clinical context. The tone mixes expert guidance with relatable anecdotes, aiming to demystify complex topics and help families make informed decisions without judgment. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on safety, evidence-based guidance, and access to specialized knowledge through guest clinicians and researchers. The format tends to be short, actiona... more

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1. Martha Galvin
2. Ellen Coyne
3. Divya Talwar
4. Breffini Anglim O'Regan
5. Aideen McQueen
6. Clare McKenna
7. Hilary McGann
8. Dr. David Coleman

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