Dream with Dr Sheen

In this episode, we have an incredible chat with Dr Saliha Afridi, a well-known clinical psychologist and mental health advocate with over 20 years of experience. We talk about avoiding burnout, and finding the way to listen to our inner guide, and also touch in depth, the mental health challenges that social media and the digital age have brought onto our generation. I loved this conversation, and I'm sure you will too! 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/

Find out more about Dr Saliha:

https://www.instagram.com/drsalihaafridi/?hl=en🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this episode we deep dive into skincare: the good, the bad and the ugly. Dr. Hasia, a highly respected and award-winning skin and aesthetic doctor from the UK, who is now in Dubai. We have such a great conversation where she challenges all I thought I knew about skincare, and we deep dive into the impact of culture and society on beauty expectations.

🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/

Check out Dr Hasia here:https://www.instagram.com/doctorhasia/?hl=en🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this episode (shot in a hotel room in Qatar), I welcome my amazing friend Ameer! He is only 25 years old, Palestinian-Jordanian from New Jersey and the founder and chief executive officer of Muslim, one of the largest media publications delivering news centering the Muslim community. We talked about virality, the life of a journalist reporting war, how to navigate social communication and how Ameer accidentally got Rihanna cancelled! Tune in!

Find Ameer online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslim/?hl=en

Website: https://www.ameer.tv/🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this wonderful episode, we welcome Priti Malik, co-host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio Dubai, Dubai Influencer and so much more! We talk about dual cultural identity, the journey to fulfilling your passion, the reality of operating as a baseline stressed out person and the power of authenticity. Tune in!

Get your ticket to Empower & Excel here: https://www.professionellenetwork.com/event-details/dreams-to-reality-networking-and-empowerment-event-1

🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/

🎒If you want to be a podcaster join my course: https://sheenpodcastacademy.gumroad.com/l/qaprci 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Let's start 2025 with a bang! Welcome Simon Ong on the podcast, bestselling author of Energize, and award-winning life coach, known for helping people unlock their potential and energize their lives, and a dear friend of mine!

This is what we talked about:

• Introduction
• Breaking Free from the Golden Shackles
• Instilling Dreams in Your Children
• The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Natural Talent vs. Developed Skills
• Importance of Enjoyable Work and Energy
• Challenges of Raising Children in the Digital Age
• Balancing Vision and Flexibility
• Building Meaningful Relationships
• The Importance of Choosing the Right Life Partner

Get your ticket to Empower & Excel here: https://www.professionellenetwork.com/event-details/dreams-to-reality-networking-and-empowerment-event-1

Follow Simon here:https://www.youtube.com/ @simonalexandero  https://getenergizebook.com/🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/

🎒You can check out my tools if you are an aspiring podcaster: https://www.sheengurrib.com/#store 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this episode we get up close and personal! Let's talk about being single in your 30s as a woman! Why does this bother everyone else? Why is it anyone's business? And if it does bother you, as someone going through it, how to navigate this situation. Join in xxTo make it easier: 00:00:00 Navigating Societal Pressure of Being Single in Your 30s

00:02:37 The Impact of Marital Pressure on Divorce Rates

00:05:00 Rethinking Marriage Timelines and Societal Pressures

00:07:22 The Power of Patience and Faith

00:12:09 Navigating Marriage and Religious Values

00:16:23 Defining Personal Choices in Relationships

00:18:45 Embrace Self-Growth in Your 30s and Being Single

🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this episode we wrap up how 2024 went, on a personal and professional level and also make some solid plans for 2025! Happy New Year :)

To make it easier:

00:00:00 Personal and Professional Reflections of 2024

00:02:53 Milestones of the Year

00:05:30 Overcoming Doubts in 2025

00:07:54 Personalized Advice vs Internet Gurus

00:10:17 Understanding Privilege and Gratitude

00:12:40 Building Self-Confidence and Gratitude

00:15:03 Letting Go of Resentment for Inner Peace

00:17:31 Prioritizing Gut Health for Overall Well-being

00:19:55 Embracing Deep Connections in a Digital World

00:22:21 Looking Forward to 2025: Creating More Magic🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Welcome to Solo Episodes of the Pod with just You and I! First thing I'd like to discuss is Adult Friendships! They can be so hard to navigate, but also so rewarding. So how do we make the most of it without getting burnt? Tune in xxTo make it easier:00:00:00 Intro00:02:18 The Evolution and Loss of Friendships00:04:50 Grieving Friendships00:06:26 Identifying Fake and Transactional Friends00:10:33 True Friends vs. Fake Friends00:12:41 Dealing with Unsupportive Friends 00:14:56 The Reality of Success and Loneliness00:17:07 Navigating Toxic Friendships and Personal Growth🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

We bring back Raghida in this episode. We have such a good catch up on life, but also dive deeper into how to find your true calling and live a life of purpose and passion. We discuss the new age, with everyone being hyper connected but lonely, and the pressure of conforming vs the power of the natural beauty. We also talk about gratitude and the meaning of 11:11. Tune in!

00:00:00 Introduction

00:06:12 Finding Your True Calling

00:12:01 Understanding the Mismatch in Relationships

00:18:04 The Perception of Natural Beauty in Society

00:24:16 Discovering the Inner Feminine and Masculine

00:30:34 The Power of Gratitude and Prayer

00:43:20 Embracing Physical Beauty and Spiritual Wealth

00:49:41 The Journey from the Mind to the Heart

00:55:34 Embracing Authenticity in Conversations

Find out more about Raghida here:

https://raghida.com/

https://www.instagram.com/raghida_shaman

🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Welcome Akash Mehta! A wonderful friend, internet sensation and one of the founders of Fable and Mane. He shares a lot of useful tips for founders in the early days of their entrepreneurial journey and we discuss the importance of representation! We also talked about the South Asian culture, the acceptance we have witnessed in the world. Akash also shares some great advice on how to let things go and how to build connections wherever you go, to make the world a slightly better place. Tune in!

More about Akash here:https://www.instagram.com/mehta_a/?hl=enhttps://fableandmane.com/

🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.