In this episode of Vision Voices – Arabic Series, Lara sits down with psychologist Areej Khataybeh for a conversation about identity, belonging, and mental well-being in Dubai and the UAE. They explore how Arabic psychology, faith, culture, and modern life intersect — and how living between cultures shapes who we become. From the ancient concept of healing the “diseases of the heart” to navigating expat life in Dubai, this episode offers a grounded, insightful look into what it means to build identity in a constantly moving city. This episode brings: - Identity in Dubai: how a multicultural, fast-changing city shapes your sense of self - Expat life in the UAE: belonging, transition, and redefining home - Arabic psychology: understanding the “science of the self” rooted in tradition - Healing the heart: ancient concepts of guilt, shame, envy, anger, and emotional alignment - Language and identity: how Arabic, dialects, and English influence emotions and healing - Cross-cultural families: raising children between languages, values, and traditions Whether you’re an expat in Dubai, Emirati, cross-cultural, or someone navigating identity across borders, this conversation will resonate with the complexity and beauty of belonging .🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content! Hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest episodes Lara Varlamova ***************************************************** Connect with us 👇🏻 🌐 Website: https://www.visionvoices.me/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laravarlamova 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionvoicespodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@visionvoicespodcast 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vision-voices/id1606730600 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A5UJzAORQtD9ib3q410ZL Thank you for tuning in! #laravarlamova #larisavarlamova #b2bpodcast #arabpodcast #dubaipodcast #dubaimedia #dubailife #VisionVoicesPodcast Visit website: www.visionvoices.me
