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Welcome 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 into the realities of modern parenting, mental health, and marriage.

In this honest and emotional conversation, we cover:

💔 Why more couples are divorcing and delaying marriage
👩‍🍼 The traditional “Nafas” & Postpartum period and why it matters today
🧠 What to do when your partner is struggling with mental health
💍 The truth behind second wives and how men really get there
📉 The societal pressure on new mums and why we need a mindset shift
👶 Advice every expecting or new mum needs to hear — no matter your culture

This episode is for every millennial or Gen Z parent who’s navigating the chaos of marriage, babies, and emotional balance — and for anyone who’s ever felt like no one talks about the hard parts of it all.

🎧 Listen now and share with a mum, dad, or couple who needs this.
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In 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 picture-perfect.

We dive into:

A working mum’s guilt—juggling a career and missing out on precious moments with her kids.
A husband who feels he lost his wife after they became parents.
A new mum feeling lonely and unsupported, contemplating divorce.
A mum struggling with overbearing in-laws and setting boundaries.
Navigating cultural differences in marriage and parenting.
These are real stories, real struggles, and real conversations that so many families face but rarely talk about. Join us as we break the silence, offer support, and remind every parent that they are not alone.

🔗 Listen now and be part of the conversation—because parenting is messy, but we’re in it together.

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Welcome 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 guests to dive deep into the unspoken challenges of modern parenting.

In this candid conversation, we explore:

• Managing time with family members when their values don’t align with yours.
• The struggle of losing yourself after becoming a mum.
• The role of nannies in family dynamics.
• Emotional journeys through IVF and the stigma surrounding it.

And that’s just the beginning. This episode is raw, honest, and designed to show you that you’re not alone in your parenting journey. Tune in for real talk, shared experiences, and unfiltered advice to help mums and dads navigate life’s complexities.