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About This Podcast
There’s no hood like parenthood! How often do we really get to hear real, open, and honest conversations? The Playground was launched to share real human stories, the good, the bad, the funny and the sad. We also host some leading regional experts who offer tips and tricks for our listeners to benefit from.
We want to walk away knowing that we made a parent’s life somewhat easier, or even just made them smile!
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Recent Episodes
S3E1 Polygamy, Divorce & Postpartum: Raw Truths on Marriage & Parenting with Dr. Maya Al Hawary
Send us Fan MailWelcome to a powerful and unfiltered episode of The Playground Podcast. This week, Shamim sits down with one of the UAE’s most influential voices, Dr. Maya Al Hawary, for a deep dive…
S2E7 Playground Unfiltered: Working Mum Guilt, Lost Marriages, Overbearing In-Laws & Cultural Clashes
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Playground Unfiltered, host Shamim Kassibawi sits down with three guests to unpack real and raw messages from our listeners—because parenting isn’t always…
S2E6 Playground Unfiltered: Navigating Family Values, Motherhood Identity, Nannies, IVF & More
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the first episode of Playground Unfiltered, a special series on The Playground podcast where no topic is off-limits. Host Shamim Kassibawi is joined by three incredible…
S2E5 Inside the Real Lives of Caroline Stanbury & Sergio Carrillo
Send us Fan MailIn this captivating episode of The Playground Podcast, host Shamim Kassibawi sits down with Real Housewives of Dubai stars and entrepreneurs, Caroline Stanbury and Sergio Carrillo.…
S2E4 From the UK to Dubai: The Journey of Principal Lisa, Dubai’s Godmother
Send us Fan MailIn this warm episode of The Playground Podcast, our host Shamim Kassibawi sits down with Principal Lisa, a beloved figure known as the "godmother" to countless children in Dubai. With…
S2E3 Zahra Abdalla's story - I am more than my past
Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of The Playground, Shamim Kassibawi welcomes Zahra Abdalla, a mother of three teenage boys, award-winning cookbook author, entrepreneur, and creative…
S2E2 Modern Parenting with Hassan Al Sheikh
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another insightful episode of "The Playground Podcast"! This week, we're thrilled to have our first male guest, the renowned media personality and father of three, Hassan…
S2E1 A New Life in Lockdown: Tala Ardalan's Story of Motherhood and Healing
Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt and candid episode of The Playground, we sit down with Tala Ardalan, a new mother who bravely shares her journey through the challenges of parenting during the 2020…
S1E8 Juggling Work, Family, and Self-Care With Dina Butti
Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt episode of The Playground, we are joined by the incredible Dina Butti, an Egyptian/Canadian TV presenter, content creator, and voiceover artist. Dina, a mother of…
S1E7 Egg Freezing: Hope or Hype?
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another insightful episode of The Playground! Today, we are thrilled to have the incredibly multifaceted Nina Zandnia as our guest. Nina, a Persian/Swedish dynamo who grew…
S1E6 Breaking the Silence: Navigating Miscarriage and Motherhood with Alana from ＨＵＭＡＮ | ＩＮＧ
Send us Fan MailIn this emotionally charged episode of The Playground, we sit down with Alana, a Dubai-based American expat whose journey through motherhood has been marked by profound loss and…
S1E5 Nurturing Connection: A Deep Dive into Conscious Parenting with Dr. Alya Alsuwaidi
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Playground," where we navigate the world of parenting with expertise, empathy, and a touch of humour. In this episode, our esteemed…
S1E4 Taleen Marie on Juggling Real Housewives Status, Mum Hustle, and Mental Health
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Get ready to step into the glittering world of the Real Housewives of Dubai on this special episode of The Playground Podcast! In this riveting interview, Shamim Kassibawi sits…
S1E3 Navigating New Parenthood: Insights from a Veteran Midwife
Send us Fan MailWelcoming a new baby is a thrilling yet challenging journey for every family. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Cecile, a revered midwife with decades of invaluable…
S1E2 Resilience, Motherhood, and Victory: Navigating Challenges with Rehab Al Mehairi
Send us Fan MailJoin us in this powerful episode as we sit down with the multifaceted Rehab Al Mehairi, an incredible Emirati woman who wears multiple hats with grace and resilience. From being a…
S1E1 My biggest regret about my parenthood journey
Send us Fan MailIn this touching episode, Tina Chikhani Nader, a successful leader, opens up about her personal journey. She bravely discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding career and the…
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The Playground Podcast has published 16 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
The Playground Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 34m.
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