feed01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:22:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Casting Light by The LightHouse Arabia https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:10:05 +0400 Created by the team of expert clinicians at The LightHouse Arabia - Center for Wellbeing in Dubai, UAE, The Casting Light podcast explores important topics for mental health and wellbeing across the age range and life stages. Weekly episodes welcome guest experts from the team of world-class psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapist to share insights, practical tips & tools and support along life's journey. Suitable for adults (18 yrs+), parents and couples. en-us © 2026 The LightHouse Arabia episodic Mental Health and Wellbeing Juan van Wyk Created by the team of expert clinicians at The LightHouse Arabia - Center for Wellbeing in Dubai, UAE, The Casting Light podcast explores important topics for mental health and wellbeing across the age range and life stages. Weekly episodes welcome guest experts from the team of world-class psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapist to share insights, practical tips & tools and support along life's journey. Suitable for adults (18 yrs+), parents and couples. false mental health, psychology, wellness, grief, parenting, self-improvement Juan van Wyk jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com Episode 7: Sacred Women: The Journey Within https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm/7 3ae63ae9-f5b1-42d6-abc7-c18dcf413941 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0400 jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com (Juan van Wyk) full Juan van Wyk For women who are seeking personal/spiritual growth, connection to something greater, and for those in search of meaning. 50:54 false Women who are looking to connect more deeply to their bodies and true selves, or to realign mind, body and soul will all benefit from this experience.

  • Learn about the benefits of embodiment and grounding
  • Walk away with tools for grounding in the body (embodiment) and regulating the nervous system
  • Learn meditation and breathwork techniques
  • Connect to a greater meaning and purpose
  • Lean deeper into spirituality a higher intelligence that can act as a guide
  • Experience deeper psychospiritual alignment and balance
]]> Women who are looking to connect more deeply to their bodies and true selves, or to realign mind, body and soul will all benefit from this experience.

  • Learn about the benefits of embodiment and grounding
  • Walk away with tools for grounding in the body (embodiment) and regulating the nervous system
  • Learn meditation and breathwork techniques
  • Connect to a greater meaning and purpose
  • Lean deeper into spirituality a higher intelligence that can act as a guide
  • Experience deeper psychospiritual alignment and balance
]]> Women who are looking to connect more deeply to their bodies and true selves, or to realign mind, body and soul will all benefit from this experience.

  • Learn about the benefits of embodiment and grounding
  • Walk away with tools for grounding in the body (embodiment) and regulating the nervous system
  • Learn meditation and breathwork techniques
  • Connect to a greater meaning and purpose
  • Lean deeper into spirituality a higher intelligence that can act as a guide
  • Experience deeper psychospiritual alignment and balance
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PmUTkx9j+oyAwiJiA ]]> Episode 6: What does fulfillment or happiness at work mean? https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm/6 57fed579-396e-4294-93dd-1f98fb3efcb0 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0400 jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com (Juan van Wyk) full Juan van Wyk 25:33 false Our team discuss what fulfillment and happiness at work mean in a special edition of The LightHouse Arabia podcast in honor of International Week of Happiness at Work (25th-29th September)

Join Dr. Robert Chandler, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Corporate and Workplace Services, Anna White, Occupational Therapist and Director of Mental Health First Aid, and Dr. Daniela Salazar, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Education Services at The LightHouse Arabia and share your thoughts.

Special Guests: Anna White and Dr. Daniela Salazar, PhD.

]]> corporate wellness, mental health, office culture Our team discuss what fulfillment and happiness at work mean in a special edition of The LightHouse Arabia podcast in honor of International Week of Happiness at Work (25th-29th September)

Join Dr. Robert Chandler, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Corporate and Workplace Services, Anna White, Occupational Therapist and Director of Mental Health First Aid, and Dr. Daniela Salazar, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Education Services at The LightHouse Arabia and share your thoughts.

Special Guests: Anna White and Dr. Daniela Salazar, PhD.

]]> Our team discuss what fulfillment and happiness at work mean in a special edition of The LightHouse Arabia podcast in honor of International Week of Happiness at Work (25th-29th September)

Join Dr. Robert Chandler, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Corporate and Workplace Services, Anna White, Occupational Therapist and Director of Mental Health First Aid, and Dr. Daniela Salazar, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Education Services at The LightHouse Arabia and share your thoughts.

Special Guests: Anna White and Dr. Daniela Salazar, PhD.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PmUTkx9j+U_-HbPCi ]]> Dr. Robert Chandler, D.Clin.Psy Anna White Dr. Daniela Salazar, PhD Episode 3: How to Manage Your High Energy Child https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm/3 df1823d6-d0d6-4241-bee0-d755c3896f16 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0400 jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com (Juan van Wyk) full Juan van Wyk Understanding how the COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting your child's emotional regulation and behavior, and tips for managing their energy. 38:03 false In this episode, we speak with Anna White, Sr. Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration practioner at The LightHouse Arabia, about how the COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting your child's emotional regulation and behavior, and tips for how parents can help to manage their energy for an increased sense of wellbeing and happiness.

Special Guest: Anna White.

]]> parenting, children, psychology, happiness, wellbeing, coping, support, mental health In this episode, we speak with Anna White, Sr. Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration practioner at The LightHouse Arabia, about how the COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting your child's emotional regulation and behavior, and tips for how parents can help to manage their energy for an increased sense of wellbeing and happiness.

Special Guest: Anna White.

]]> In this episode, we speak with Anna White, Sr. Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration practioner at The LightHouse Arabia, about how the COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting your child's emotional regulation and behavior, and tips for how parents can help to manage their energy for an increased sense of wellbeing and happiness.

Special Guest: Anna White.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PmUTkx9j+jEOcOMYO ]]> Juan van Wyk, M.A. Anna White Episode 2: ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm/2 dbd26f46-5176-4718-a803-449099cbcb76 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:00:00 +0400 jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com (Juan van Wyk) full Juan van Wyk Understanding Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Open up, be present, and do what matters 48:55 false In this episode, we discuss the concept of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and how it can assist people to be more open to emotions, thoughts and experiences, and thus enabling them to become more present in the moment and not let fear or anxiety debilitate them.

Special Guest: Dr. Robert Chandler, D.Clin.Psy.

]]> ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, therapy, mental health, relationships. wellbeing, The LightHouse Arabia, psychology In this episode, we discuss the concept of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and how it can assist people to be more open to emotions, thoughts and experiences, and thus enabling them to become more present in the moment and not let fear or anxiety debilitate them.

Special Guest: Dr. Robert Chandler, D.Clin.Psy.

]]> In this episode, we discuss the concept of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and how it can assist people to be more open to emotions, thoughts and experiences, and thus enabling them to become more present in the moment and not let fear or anxiety debilitate them.

Special Guest: Dr. Robert Chandler, D.Clin.Psy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PmUTkx9j+r6l0woKk ]]> Juan van Wyk, M.A. Dr. Robert Chandler, D.Clin.Psy Episode 1: Know the Signs: Why Mental Health Matters Now, More than Ever https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm/1 bddff045-d07f-440b-9b6c-14b0d8c20852 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0400 jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com (Juan van Wyk) full Juan van Wyk A conversation with the Director of Mental Health First Aid, UAE, around why understanding the mental health construct is so important, and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid training. 48:21 false Do you know the signs of mental health challenges? Would you know how to respond to a colleague, friend or family member who may be struggling emotionally? In this podcast, we discuss the construct of mental health, and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.

This podcast is facilitated by Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse
Arabia - Center for Wellbeing.

Special Guest: Farah Dahabi, LCSW.

]]> mental health, wellness, anxiety, depression, mind matters, Middle East, The LightHouse Arabia, Mental Health First Aid, MHFA Do you know the signs of mental health challenges? Would you know how to respond to a colleague, friend or family member who may be struggling emotionally? In this podcast, we discuss the construct of mental health, and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.

This podcast is facilitated by Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse
Arabia - Center for Wellbeing.

Special Guest: Farah Dahabi, LCSW.

]]> Do you know the signs of mental health challenges? Would you know how to respond to a colleague, friend or family member who may be struggling emotionally? In this podcast, we discuss the construct of mental health, and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.

This podcast is facilitated by Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse
Arabia - Center for Wellbeing.

Special Guest: Farah Dahabi, LCSW.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PmUTkx9j+77-xY4mB ]]> Juan van Wyk, M.A. Farah Dahabi, LCSW Little Lifetimes https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm/episode3-littlelifetimes 630a8ea0-2525-489e-9f10-a8174a6cd3f7 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:30:00 +0400 jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com (Juan van Wyk) full Juan van Wyk Shining light on the grief and loss of a pregnancy or miscarriage, and also raising awareness of the Little Lifetimes grief support group offered by The LightHouse Arabia. 49:13 false A discussion on the loss of pregnancy and miscarriage with Dr. Ottilia Brown, clinical
psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia. In this conversation, the often silent or private
bereavement of the loss of pregnancy is highlighted, along with the similarities and
differences from more culturally acknowledged bereavement. Dr. Ottilia elaborates on
the dynamics and impact of this process on the relationship of the couple who has suffered the loss. She also shares with the listeners about the support group for parents who have lost a pregnancy that she facilitates.

This podcast is facilitated by Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse
Arabia - Center for Wellbeing.

Special Guest: Dr. Ottilia Brown, PhD.

]]> grief, loss, miscarriage, infant loss, psychology, mental health, parenting, pregnancy A discussion on the loss of pregnancy and miscarriage with Dr. Ottilia Brown, clinical
psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia. In this conversation, the often silent or private
bereavement of the loss of pregnancy is highlighted, along with the similarities and
differences from more culturally acknowledged bereavement. Dr. Ottilia elaborates on
the dynamics and impact of this process on the relationship of the couple who has suffered the loss. She also shares with the listeners about the support group for parents who have lost a pregnancy that she facilitates.

This podcast is facilitated by Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse
Arabia - Center for Wellbeing.

Special Guest: Dr. Ottilia Brown, PhD.

]]> A discussion on the loss of pregnancy and miscarriage with Dr. Ottilia Brown, clinical
psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia. In this conversation, the often silent or private
bereavement of the loss of pregnancy is highlighted, along with the similarities and
differences from more culturally acknowledged bereavement. Dr. Ottilia elaborates on
the dynamics and impact of this process on the relationship of the couple who has suffered the loss. She also shares with the listeners about the support group for parents who have lost a pregnancy that she facilitates.

This podcast is facilitated by Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse
Arabia - Center for Wellbeing.

Special Guest: Dr. Ottilia Brown, PhD.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PmUTkx9j+mPwgKilQ ]]> Juan van Wyk, M.A. Dr. Ottilia Brown, PhD Grief During Times of COVID-19 https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm/episode2-griefduringtimesofcovid19 ac5767ee-d5aa-445e-9e73-8a03b5848a03 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:15:00 +0400 jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com (Juan van Wyk) full Juan van Wyk Exploring the process of grief and bereavement, and practical ways to move through it - specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. 48:01 false In this podcast Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia – Center
for Wellbeing discusses grief and bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic with
Aisling Prendergast, psychologist and emotional support groups lead at The LightHouse
Arabia.

The conversation addresses what the process of grief and bereavement entails. The
different tasks of this process are explained, along with practical ways to move through -
specifically given the present challenges of travelling, and social restrictions. Aisling
then shares about the support group services offered at The LightHouse Arabia through
our Raymee Grief Center – in the form of free-of-cost individual grief sessions and grief
support groups offered.

Special Guest: Aisling Prendergast, MSc .

]]> grief, loss, bereavement, covid-19, pandemic, psychology In this podcast Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia – Center
for Wellbeing discusses grief and bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic with
Aisling Prendergast, psychologist and emotional support groups lead at The LightHouse
Arabia.

The conversation addresses what the process of grief and bereavement entails. The
different tasks of this process are explained, along with practical ways to move through -
specifically given the present challenges of travelling, and social restrictions. Aisling
then shares about the support group services offered at The LightHouse Arabia through
our Raymee Grief Center – in the form of free-of-cost individual grief sessions and grief
support groups offered.

Special Guest: Aisling Prendergast, MSc .

]]> In this podcast Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia – Center
for Wellbeing discusses grief and bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic with
Aisling Prendergast, psychologist and emotional support groups lead at The LightHouse
Arabia.

The conversation addresses what the process of grief and bereavement entails. The
different tasks of this process are explained, along with practical ways to move through -
specifically given the present challenges of travelling, and social restrictions. Aisling
then shares about the support group services offered at The LightHouse Arabia through
our Raymee Grief Center – in the form of free-of-cost individual grief sessions and grief
support groups offered.

Special Guest: Aisling Prendergast, MSc .

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PmUTkx9j+97t446wl ]]> Juan van Wyk, M.A. Aisling Prendergast, MSc SmartHearts: Why Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids is More Important Now Than Ever https://lighthousearabia.fireside.fm/episode4-smartheart-emotionallyintelligentkids a66778c9-3afc-4a67-ae3f-fc4181c391c2 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:30:00 +0400 jvanwyk@lighthousearabia.com (Juan van Wyk) full Juan van Wyk An episode for parents with children ages 3 - 12 years to learn more about the emotional bridge to children, how to facilitate relational attunement, and enhance emotional expression in children. 41:25 false In this podcast Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia – Center for Wellbeing, is in conversation with Christine Kritzas, psychologist and Education Director of The LightHouse Arabia.

The topic of discussion is on raising emotionally intelligent children. Christine Kritzas is the developer of the SmartHeart boardgame, a powerful resource for parents and therapists in crossing the emotional bridge to children, facilitating relational attunement, sharing experiences and enhancing emotional expression. The dynamic use and practices of the game, with practical examples are shared by Christine from her experience in developing and using the boardgame in therapy.

Special Guest: Christine Kritzas, M.A..

]]> parenting, emotional intelligence, children, psychology, happiness In this podcast Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia – Center for Wellbeing, is in conversation with Christine Kritzas, psychologist and Education Director of The LightHouse Arabia.

The topic of discussion is on raising emotionally intelligent children. Christine Kritzas is the developer of the SmartHeart boardgame, a powerful resource for parents and therapists in crossing the emotional bridge to children, facilitating relational attunement, sharing experiences and enhancing emotional expression. The dynamic use and practices of the game, with practical examples are shared by Christine from her experience in developing and using the boardgame in therapy.

Special Guest: Christine Kritzas, M.A..

]]> In this podcast Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia – Center for Wellbeing, is in conversation with Christine Kritzas, psychologist and Education Director of The LightHouse Arabia.

The topic of discussion is on raising emotionally intelligent children. Christine Kritzas is the developer of the SmartHeart boardgame, a powerful resource for parents and therapists in crossing the emotional bridge to children, facilitating relational attunement, sharing experiences and enhancing emotional expression. The dynamic use and practices of the game, with practical examples are shared by Christine from her experience in developing and using the boardgame in therapy.

Special Guest: Christine Kritzas, M.A..

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PmUTkx9j+5Y68W4hM ]]> Juan van Wyk, M.A. Christine Kritzas, M.A.