Today I am in conversation with the break-up coach Nora. She is currently located in Dubai and conducts her sessions in English and Arabic, in person and online. Together we explore the topic of breakup and heartbreak. Heartbreak is a term used to describe the intense emotional pain someone feels after experiencing the end of a relationship. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, loss, grief, and despair. A variety of factors, including betrayal, rejection, and unrequited love, can...

As every year here is the Birthday Special but this time with a twist, these are the questions that followers on Instagram have sent in.  Happy New Year Everyone. 

A toxic friendship is one in which you feel energetically exhausted when interacting with the person. Your friend may be an emotional vampire who seems to suck the life force out of you whenever you speak to them or spend time with them. If you want to find out how to identify a toxic friendship and learn how to deal with it, then this episode is for you.

While overthinking itself is not a mental illness, it is associated with conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Rumination can be common in people who have chronic pain and chronic illness as well, taking the form of negative thoughts about that pain and healing from it. Here I introduce simple tools that can help with getting hold on your overthinking behaviors. 

Autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment. It is a lifelong condition that starts when a person is born and stays with them into old age. Every Autistic person is different from every other. This is why autism is described as a ‘spectrum’. I am in conversation with Dr. Charifa Zemouri with explains her individual experience with being on the spectrum and how she navigates her life. If you want to learn more about...

Remember that conflict is natural and happens in every ongoing relationship. Since conflict is unavoidable we must learn to manage it. Conflict is a sign of a need for change and an opportunity for growth, new understanding, and improved communication. Conflict can not be resolved unless it is addressed unless we address it within ourselves.  💌  Sign up for my weekly email newsletter 🌍  My website/blog  📸  Instagram 🐦  Twitter Episode analytics

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud". To continue with the second part of the Imposter Syndrome series I am interviewing Adrian about his experience with the syndrome.  💌  Sign up for my weekly email newsletter 🌍  My website/blog  📸  Instagram  🐦  Twitter

What is the imposter and is the imposter syndrome an actual diagnosis? What does it do? And how to combat it? And sharing own experience. Why do we always think we are an imposter? Answering these questions and more. 

Everyone needs healthy boundaries in their lives if they want to have healthy relationships. Setting boundaries is about more than just saying no - and when you learn how to set boundaries in a way that people will listen to and respect you will not only feel free, but you will also start breaking the cycle of people-pleasing and codependence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/said-in-therapy/message

As an extension to my regular social media Q&As, I have dedicated an episode about my trauma journey and how I worked through it and grew from it as a result.  Please keep in mind that these Q&As will never replace actual therapy, and not every journey is the same. Instead, use them as an inspiration, a means to learn more, and eventually, encouragement to start your therapy journey.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/said-in-therapy/message

The Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life. It includes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships. I am in conversation with my former patient Nora who describes her healing process, her road with therapy, and living with the disorder. --- Send in a voice message:...

The most difficult type of insecure attachment is the disorganized attachment style. It is often seen in people who have been physically, verbally, or sexually abused in their childhood. A disorganized / fearful-avoidant attachment style develops when the child’s caregivers – the only source of safety – become a source of fear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/said-in-therapy/message

What is avoidant attachment? Avoidant attachment is an attachment style that develops during early childhood. It tends to occur in children who do not experience sensitive responses to their needs or distress. Children with an avoidant attachment style may become very independent, both physically and emotionally. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/said-in-therapy/message

In honor of my birthday I am reuploading the popular birthday Q&A of last year. I hope it answers a few questions you still had in mind about me.  Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/said-in-therapy/message

Attachment, or the attachment bond, is the emotional connection you formed as an infant with your primary caregiver, if the parents or caregivers are inconsistent in their parenting they could be causing an anxious attachment. Find out what an anxious attachment style can look like and if reflect with me if these are traits that you recognize in yourself.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/said-in-therapy/message

Our style of attachment affects everything from our friendships to our partner selection to how well our relationships progress to, sadly, how they end. That is why recognizing our attachment pattern can help us understand our strengths and vulnerabilities in our relationships and friendships. An attachment pattern is established in early childhood attachments and continues to function as a working model for relationships in adulthood. Discover with me what types of attachment styles exist...

You may be sabotaging yourself, your happiness, your success, and your relationships without even knowing it. We all have subconscious habits, beliefs, and patterns that we're doing that are keeping us stuck, holding us back, and leaving us feeling frustrated and confused. Here I teach you 3 very common self-sabotage habits you may be doing and what to do about them so you can stop sabotaging yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/said-in-therapy/message

An episode on how to deal with family conflicts. A question asked many times in therapy and/or when generally reached out for with questions.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/said-in-therapy/message

Breaking up with someone is hard and can cause real grief and trauma.  After getting asked quite often what to do and how to handle break-up this episode answers and gives tools to manage break-ups! 

At bad news and events are unfolding we all need a few tools to deal with them the right way. 

Anja Saleh, trained as a political and social scientist, is an educator, designer, and poet. In her writing, she re-explores spirituality, trauma, love, and home.  Together, we discuss the power of journaling and how it became a lifeline for her that helps her explore life through a multifaceted lens. She shares her insight & tips on how to approach journaling & writing as a means to calm yourself and improve the way you see the world. Anja is the author of: Soon, The Future Of...

Another episode in the segment: Therapist to Therapist. I am in conversation with Chereen, an Arab American mental health and community counselor based in Qatar. She is a certified change coach who also focuses on grief, resilience, and moving forward. She has recently published her first book, Sensitive: Reflections for the Empathetic Soul. She runs the platform Dear Chereen, an advice column that also offers inspiration and support through words. Chereen's Website: dearchereen.com

Is there a connection between depression and binge eating?

Dr. Saliha Afridi shares her journey in the mental health field and how she built the Lighthouse Arabia how she and her team are leading the way for mental health & wellness in the Middle East. A specialist team of psychologists & psychiatrists with the community at our core.