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

Episode 10

In this episode I sit down with 4 amazing women who have started their own businesses in Luxembourg for a "Moms Supporting Moms Gift Guide". If you're looking to start your own business in 2025 or you want to check some things off your Christmas list and shop local, this is the episode for you! Salma is the owner of The Ome Store, which features beautiful and non-toxic scented candles and shaped candles. They’re online and also have a physical store downtown you can pop by.

Stephanie is the owner of Blueberry Shop, which is an e-commerce site featuring pre-loved premium brand children’s clothing ages 0-6.

Sonya is the mom behind the beloved English speaking expat store, Home from Home. We chat about Home from Home, but mostly about her newest venture, Tea Pot Parlour that’s a gorgeous gift shop and will soon be serving a full English Breakfast!

Neha is the owner of the personal styling company, StylizedU. She explains how it’s really about much more than just the clothes you wear. She says she styles the whole person, and takes into account their personality, aesthetic style and ethos when making a wardrobe.

Episode 1

Hayley and Lisa explore how they responded to life’s changes and challenges, the need to reinvent yourself and ultimately striving to live your best life in Luxembourg.

Episode 9

In this episode Hayley sits down with Clinical Health Psychologist Anita Balázs-Miklovicz to talk all about the challenges couples face when moving abroad. Anita relocated to Luxembourg two years ago from Hungary with her husband, and recently had a baby. As an expat herself, she understands the challenges of moving and living abroad firsthand and she is passionate about helping others thrive in their expat journey. To learn more about her services, visit www.anitapsychologist.lu and follow her on Instagram at @anitapsychologist_luxembourg.

Episode 8

In this episode I sit down with a certified baby planner and founder of “The Baby Planner Company,” Morgane Him to discuss all things having a baby in Luxembourg. Morgane is a mom to one toddler and is originally from across the border in Thionville. If you are expecting, planning to get pregnant in the near future or even if you have toddlers, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Morgan and her services at https://www.thebabyplannercompany.com/en or @thebabyplannercompany

Episode 7

In this episode I sit down with Hayley sits down with Dr. Henrica de Vries, a Yale Fulbright Scholar, PhD and expert in child psychology, to discuss how we, as parents, can make a real difference in preventing bullying at schools in Luxembourg.

Episode 5

In this episode Hayley interviews Diana Reid, founder of The Global Dietician. Diana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN), certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration in the United States. She is a Certified Dietitian in the State of Washington, and she is also a Diététicienne Diplômée, certified by the Ministère de la Santé of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and a Certified Intuitive Eating® counselor.

If you want more information about Diana and The Global Dietitian, you can check out her website ( https://www.theglobaldietitian.com) or visit her on Instagram @theglobalrd.

In this episode of “Mom Life in Luxembourg,” Hayley chats with the incredible Emily Cooper, otherwise known across social media as the content creator @millenial_mom_banter. Emily has such a “Luxembourg” story. She’s originally British, but moved to Belgium when she was four. She speaks perfect English with a British accent and perfect French too! Her family moved to Luxembourg a few years later, where she finished her secondary school before heading off to University in the UK. Emily shares her story of how she never felt quite “British enough,” but also didn’t feel Belgian either. As a child, that felt uncomfortable, but now she considers herself a citizen of the world and appreciates her global upbringing as one of her greatest assets!

Episode 3

The next guest on the show is the absolute powerhouse, Julie Mangen. Julie is a mom of three, and is actually Luxembourgish herself! She did, however, live the expat experience both in India and Japan. She moved to Japan for her husband’s job when her kids were very little. Two years old and a three month old! On a long haul flight, without her husband!!

As she settled into Japan, she realized she didn’t love the stay at home mom experience. She knew Japan was temporary, she didn’t speak the language and she wanted to do something that was flexible and fun that would get her out of the house, so she linked up with another mom friend and together they bought a workout franchise geared toward women. She loved the energy the women brought, supporting one another to reach their fitness goals in a non-judgemental way.

When she returned to Luxembourg, she figured she’d go back to her original profession which was physiotherapy. She quickly realized that she needed the camaraderie and teamwork her classes brought. So she started her own business, Shape Up Luxembourg, which is an outdoor workout class for women specializing in workouts for pregnant and postpartum women. For more information, please visit https://www.shapeup.lu/

For episode two, Hayley sits down with mom of three and social media creator, Ellen Swinton, to talk about her journey to St. George’s. Ellen is originally from Seattle, WA and came here a couple years ago as a trailing spouse. Ellen has one little girl who attends St. George primary school, and has twin toddlers, so she is one busy mama! Although Ellen is currently a stay at home mom and runs the popular social media account @euro_swints, her professional background is in teaching, so she is uniquely positioned to critique the curriculum at St. George (or any school for that matter).

Peter Jeffreys is British, his wife is Spanish and his sons were both born here in Luxembourg. His kids are true "3rd Culture Kids." Join us as he shares why Ecole International Gaston Thorn was the right choice for their family.

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.

In this episode Hayley sits down with father of two, Scott Christie to talk about his experiences at the European School in Mamer. Scott is originally from New Zealand, but went to boarding school in France. After settling in Luxembourg about three years ago, they decided to enroll their kids at The European School in Mamer in the English section.

Marianne Donvan dedicates her life to helping refugees across Luxembourg. She's currently a humanitarian and the manager of Chiche Restaurant, which is run almost entirely by refugees. Join Hayley as she shares her story of how she went from steel trader to single mom to humanitarian.

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/

Cara Vincens is a Canadian living and raising 6 kids in Luxembourg. Self described as a "geeky mom of 6," she loves Mondays, fresh starts, papercrafting, bright colours, tea and a good list. She helps you find a rhythm and routine that fits your life, so that you can live it well! To learn more about Cara, pleaes visit https://www.thehootingpirate.com/

For the season finale, Hayley invites her two oldest boys to discuss what it was like moving from California to Luxembourg, and how they're liking their new life three years in.

Dr Valeria Giannuzzi is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She holds a PhD in Social Sciences with a specialisation in Migration Studies and is the founder of The Magic Stork, a community-focused organisation based in the UK providing culturally sensitive mental health services.

Having lived and worked in five countries before settling in the UK, Valeria knows first-hand the joys and challenges of resettling, learning new codes, and adapting to a new country. With over 15 years of professional experience, she has supported migrants in a range of contexts, including refugee camps, community engagement, research, and specialist mental health services. Her work has involved supporting diverse groups, such as unaccompanied minors, international students, expats, asylum seekers, and vulnerable women.

Through The Magic Stork, Valeria seeks to empower migrants by offering individual counselling, psychoeducational support, and workshops that promote mental well-being and resilience.

To learn more, please visit www.themagicstork.com

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.

With Global Dietician, Diana Reid

Diana Reid MPH, RDN and founder of The Global Dietician discusses eating disorders, disordered eating and offers advice to parents who may be struggling with this at home.

If you'd like to learn more about Diana, you can reach her at TheGlobalDietician.com.

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

1. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250831217/fattalk/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578994/table/appa.tab1/
3. https://insideoutinstitute.org.au/assets/dsm-5%20criteria.pdf)

Another helpful resource might be online screening tools that parents can utilize to see if their child meets some basic criteria for warning signs of an ED, and to seek medical advice.
https://staging.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool/
AND
6 things experts wish parents knew about eating disorders:
https://www.today.com/parents/parents-kids-eating-disorders-rcna191905

In this Episode Hayley sits down with Dr. Henderika de Vries, former Fulbright Yale Scholar, PhD in creativity from the Sorbonne Paris Cité, to discuss how to raise creative kids and why that's way more important than you might think!

Darren Gorman, his wife and daughter have been living in Luxembourg for over 10 years. Both he and his wife work in financial services and decided to send their daughter to local school. Join us as we discuss why that was the right choice for them

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.

Episode 6

Carmen Baustert is a local Luxembourger, mom of 2 and a local content creator. She's the founder of @mom_luxembourg and you can find her @lazyperfectionistmom

Episode 2

For Katie's entire adult life, she was first and foremost a professional business woman, defining much of her identity by her career successes. Moving here, however, she found herself with a new title of 'trailing spouse,' and, not being an EU national, was actually not allowed to work!

This was a monumental shift in her life and that, compounded by a 'Big Birthday,' brought up some big feelings. This episode is all about how Katie was able to redefine who she is by going back to her roots of volunteerism and finding her tribe through giving back to the community.

Katie is currently the Head of Membership at the American Women's Club of Luxembourg.
https://www.awcluxembourg.com/

In this episode, Hayley sits down with Jeannelle Gresham, a Danish-born mother of two who’s been calling Luxembourg home since 2007. After becoming a citizen in 2015 and spending time as a stay-at-home parent, Jeannelle discovered a surprising new path: real estate renovation.

What started with a single home transformation in Neudorf evolved into a passion project and ultimately a business. Jeannelle shares how she built her renovation career around family life, the lessons she’s learned while managing projects, and her advice for others looking to do the same.

Jeannelle also opens up about her work as a certified Relaxation Trainer (DiMAP), and how finding calm amidst the chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship has been key to her journey.

Mentioned in this episode – trusted vendors Jeannelle recommends:

Bihor (Heating & Plumbing): info@bihor.lu

Rollinger (Roofing & Interior Walls): info@rollingercs.lu

Fior Iron Atelier: info@fior.lu

OST (Exterior Windows): info@ost.lu

Messerich (Exterior Windows): info@messerich.lu

Genista (Electrical): info@genista.lu

Parisotto Construction (Exterior Walls & Canalisation): parisotto@pt.lu

Top-Solid (Interior Doors): topsolid@pt.lu

Maroldt (Flooring & Materials): maroldt.sarl@pt.lu

Whether you're dreaming of managing your own renovation or just looking for inspiration from a fellow parent building a meaningful life in Luxembourg, this episode is full of encouragement and practical wisdom.

Teaser Trailer: Full episodes begin October 11th!

Ditching her finance job to follow her passion

Anne is Luxembourgish and is a single mom. She is the founder of the language school "Luxembourgish with Anne."

Fabienne Stanitz is the creator and founder of the award winning new wine platform, FabstWines. The platform is dedicated to promoting and educating about local Luxembourgish wines. Fabienne is a certified sommelier and 2nd place winner of the Creative Young Enterprenuer of Luxembourg award. Please visit fabstwines.com or FabstWines on Instagram to learn more.

Robby Coelho is the Founder of Dalza, an innovative digital platform aimed at transforming the support of neurodivergent children. Robby is the father of a neurodivergent child himself and understands first-hand the stress and frustration in trying to effectively manage the care and support of a child with learning and thinking differences. This is why Robby created Dalza - to alleviate this burden so we can focus on helping children thrive.

Alex Howell works alongside Robby at Dalza. Mother to a young daughter who lives with certain medical and emotional challenges, Alex is passionate about improving the lives of those within the neurodivergent and mental health community.

Dalza was recently chosen as the overall winner in the Learning & Education Category at the World Summit Awards (WSA) 2025 World Summit Awards Global Champions 2025. To learn more please visit Dalza.com

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.

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.

With Passages founder, Lynn Frank

Lynn Frank is a Coaching Psychologist, who specialises in working with parents of neurodivergent kids and adults with ADHD . She is a founder of the asbl Passage, the parent support group for the English speaking community in Luxembourg. Passage runs monthly support group for all parents as well as organizing events for families and the professionals who work with them.

To learn more about her services please visit www.growthstages.com or contact lynn.frank@growthstages.eu

To learn more about Passage visit www.Passage.lu or contact them at passage.parents@gmail.com

Luxembourg’s national childrens’ and parents’ helpline services is Kanner Jugendtelefon www.kjt.lu. They have a parents helpline and online service available in English.

Kati Duggan is originally from Estonia and has been living in Luxembourg for several years. She's a mom to a neurodivergent daughter who has been diagnosed with ADHD, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. The practitioners she mentions on the show are:
Dr Bertholdt-List, email: dominiquebertholdt@yahoo.de.
Pam Charlton, pamcharlton79@outlook.com; is an educational consultant and a SENCO (special needs coordinator at St Georges). She does an educational assessment in the private session and it's a paid service.

Becky moved to Luxembourg from London 5 years ago. She loves life in Luxembourg and is currently in the process of applying for Luxembourgish nationality. When not attempting to learn French or helping children learn to read, Becky can be found sharing family adventures in Luxembourg and beyond at @beckswhatsnext on Instagram. Below are some links that helped Becky get citizenship.
https://play.rtl.lu/shows/en/luxembourg-history-podcast/episodes
https://luxembourg.public.lu/dam-assets/publications/a-propos-du-luxembourg-et-de-l-union-europeenne/a-propos-du-luxembourg-et-de-l-union-europeenne-en.pdf
https://sip.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/publications/brochure-livre/minist-etat/sip/brochure/Tout_savoir_Luxembourg/Tout_savoir-EN.pdf

Corinne Koenig is the first dual-citizenship President of the American Women’s Club of Luxembourg. Born in Milwaukee and living in Luxembourg since 1971, she brings humour, heart, and a deep sense of community to everything she does. Married for over 43 years, with an amazing husband, three wonderful grown children, two adored grandchildren, and a fabulous daughter-in-law, Corinne believes strongly in giving back.

She supports AWCL’s annual Trunk or Treat, its major fundraising event that covers all administrative costs of Gifts for Kids, so 100% of donations go directly to the children, and she personally leads the foyer outreach for the Gifts for Kids project. Each team member has their own role, and together with AWCL’s amazing volunteers, they create a little holiday magic for more than 1,700 children across Luxembourg

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.

Caroline Fazeli is a wine expert living in Lyon, France, where she owns Lyon Wine Tastings. From California, Caroline has spent over half her life abroad in the UK and France. Beyond welcoming tourists to explore the wines of Lyon, she is a content creator as Wine Dine Caroline, and co-hosts the new podcast all about French gastronomy, the Real Fishwives of Paris, with culinary journalist Emily Monaco.

Justina is a single mom from Poland. She is currently raising two little girls in two different countries! To find out more about Justina, please visit her profile on Instagram @pole_in_luxembourg

Justina is a single mom from Poland. She is currently raising two little girls in two different countries! To find out more about Justina, please visit her profile on Instagram @pole_in_luxembourg

Angela Vitiello is the founder and owner of the Expat Parenting Collective. She moved abroad in 2010, an expat parent since 2018, lived in 4 countries on 3 different continents and traveled to almost 40. She's passionate about experiential learning, leadership development, transitions, intercultural communication and deep dives into understanding more about who we are as humans. For the past seven years, she's been studying all about understanding how our bodies are filled with wisdom, identity shifts, building our lives abroad, and parenting and partnering across cultures. An alumna of INSEAD business school, Angela lives with her husband and 2 third culture kids in Brussels, Belgium.

Social Media links:
IG work: www.instagram.com/expatparentingcollective
Website: www.expatparentingcollective.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-vitiello-mba-ms-ed/
Email: hello@expatparentingcollective.com
Personal IG: www.instagram.com/itsangelavitiello

Christos Floros is the founder of Monnett. He has spent years advocating for digital independence, civil rights, and democratic participation. Christos believes Europe must shape its own digital future, one built on privacy, and human connection, not surveillance and algorithmic control. To learn more, please visit: https://monnett.social/

Three years into expat life, Cullen Bass shares what it really takes to build a new home abroad by doing the homework on parenting in a new culture, keeping your identity alive through sport, and heading back to school to retool for a return to the corporate world. Honest lessons, practical tips, and a playbook for starting over without starting from scratch.

Spending Christmas at home in Luxembourg this year? For the season finale of Mom Life in Luxembourg, Hayley sits down with local creator Sally Wagner to explore how Luxembourgish families really do the holidays and why it’s often calmer, simpler, and far less consumer-driven than the traditions many of us grew up with.

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.

Photo by Luna Wang on Unsplash

Diana Reid is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist / Diététicienne Agrée, licensed in both the United States and Luxembourg. She has a Masters in Public Health & Nutrition and specializes in nutritional counseling & support for patients with eating disorders, food allergies and intolerances and gut disorders, and the unique challenges related to women’s health, especially during midlife and the menopause transition. She is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and follows a non-diet, weight-neutral approach to health and wellness, focusing on habits, behaviors and balanced nutrition. Diana works with children, teens, adults and families to help them navigate challenging food and nutrition issues, and has completed substantial additional training in working with neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD and/or autism. She believes in practicing with compassion, understanding, and a personalized approach to nutrition and well-being.

Diana sees patients in her private practice in Limpertsberg. She also offers nutrition workshops for corporations, schools, parent groups, and healthcare associations in Luxembourg and online. You can find her on social media at @theglobalrd or via her website at www.theglobaldietitian.com Here's a link to her free download for nutritional & lifestyle guidance for taking a GLP-1: https://www.theglobaldietitian.com/ebooks-and-downloads/free-nutrition-lifestyle-guidance-for-taking-glp-1-medications

Heather Rand is a working mother of two with a truly international background and a strong passion for fitness and healthy living. Originally from the United States, she has been living in Luxembourg for over two years, as well as spending four years previously in Southeast Asia – experiences that shaped her global perspective on family life, wellness, and balance. A former certified personal trainer with eight years of experience, she remains deeply committed to promoting practical, sustainable health habits with her own family. She started her GLP-1 journey a year ago and is happy to share her candid thoughts on the experience.

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. We are so grateful for her to share her personal story with us. You can find Maude on IG or TikTok. Below are the resources she mentions on the show: Initiativ Liewensufank
Non-profit for parents. They offer a "Baby Hotline" for advice, home visits by doulas, and consultations for traumatic births or postnatal distress.
liewensufank.lu

Ligue Luxembourgeoise d’Hygiène Mentale (LLHM)
Provide professional consultations through their "Centre de Santé Mentale." They have a specialized team of psychologists and psychiatrists.
llhm.lu

Ligue Médico-Sociale
Offer free consultations with pediatric nurses and social workers who can detect early signs of PPD and guide you to clinical help.
ligue.lu

CHL
Offers psychological support services specifically for "Baby Blues" and PPD
chl.lu

Clinique Bohler
Offer the "Acteur de ma santé" platform with resources on postnatal well-being. They also have a psychiatric liaison team for new mothers
hopitauxschuman.lu

Service Information Dépression
Comprehensive portal for mental health resources in Luxembourg
prevention-depression.lu

*To meet other mums/parents and get out : *
Eltereforum
Free network of regional community hubs in Luxembourg for parents.
Offering one-on-one consultations, parent exchange groups (Elterecafé) to fight isolation, and workshops.

La leche league Luxembourg
Organise meet ups for mums

Susa is a pediatric nurse, chef, and UX designer dedicated to humanizing maternal health. After navigating the stress of gestational diabetes herself, she co-founded ZenZen, a Luxembourgish startup building the future of pregnancy support. ZenZen moves beyond data-heavy tracking to provide a 24/7 "knowledgeable friend" in the pocket of every expectant mother. By integrating AI-driven reassurance with chef-led nutritional guidance, Susa is transforming the journey of gestational diabetes into a proactive, joyful experience. She is committed to building empathetic technology that provides what healthcare often forgets: true relief. For more information, please visit: Zenzen.me

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.