Dream with Dr Sheen – Details, episodes & analysis

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with the bold and brilliant Mai from Mai’s Vault — a content creator, mother, comedian, and breast cancer survivor who's redefining what it means to live life unapologetically.

From setting boundaries as a mother to finding her voice through comedy, Mai opens up about the raw and real chapters of her life — including her breast cancer diagnosis, the emotional toll it took, and the surprising lessons in beauty, health, and self-worth that came with embracing baldness.We also dive into her love story: how she met her husband, the early signs of something serious, and what love means when life throws its hardest battles.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever laughed through the pain, learned to set boundaries, or tried to find the humor in the hardest moments.

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In this powerful London edition of Dream, Girl, I sit down with the dynamic duo behind the viral sisterhood movement To My Sister, Renee Kapuku Imafidon and Courtney Daniella Boateng.

This heart-centered, soul-shifting conversation unpacks everything from sisterhood and boundaries to dating, loneliness, and building joyful lives as ambitious women.

Whether you're navigating your soft girl era, protecting your peace, or redefining love on your own terms — this episode is your sign to pause, reflect, and grow with us.🎬 My Podcast Academy: 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.

Are Women Funnier Than Men? Stand-up comedian Prashasti Singh joins me for a raw, unfiltered conversation on Dream, Girl!

We dive deep into:

💭 Anxiety as high achievers – Why success doesn’t always quiet the self-doubt

🎤 Being your own boss as a creative – The real struggles of making it on your own

🗣️ Breaking the language barrier – Thriving when English isn’t your first language

💔 Loneliness in your 30s – Navigating singlehood when society expects otherwise

⏳ Marriage’s ‘expiration date’ for Desi women – Is the pressure real or self-imposed?

😂 Her comedy career & the big question: Are women actually funnier than men?

This episode is packed with honesty, humor, and hard-hitting truths. Whether you’re a creative, a single woman, or just someone figuring life out—this one’s for you.

You can find Prashasti here:

https://www.instagram.com/prashastisingh/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/ @PrashastiSinghStandup  🎬 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, I have a lovely catch up with Nadir Nahdi. We talk about the the pivot from academia to creative careers, we deep dive into cultural identities and how they impact our choice of life partners and we also get into the depth of masculinity and the modern men! Nadir is a great story teller and is great at building communities wherever he goes! It was awesome to hear more about his work and his approach to life! Tune in!

More about Nadir here:

https://www.instagram.com/nadir.nahdi/?hl=en

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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!

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🎬 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.