Said in Therapy

The Dating and Break up Crisis: Why People Ghost, Detach, and Leave So Fast

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Modern dating has changed and so have breakups. In this episode of Said In Therapy, we unpack the rise of the “emotional disap...

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Healing

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Healing doesn’t stop hurting just because you understand it.I recorded this episode from a place I don’t talk about often — ...

Birthday Special 2026!

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A birthday special with a big-picture conversation. In this episode of Said in Therapy, I hand the mic to my close friend Amanda, who steps in as gues...

Self-Compassion and the Inner Critic

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Said in Therapy we dives into the powerful topic of self-compassion and the inner critic, that harsh voice inside us that keeps us ...

AI and Therapy: Answering your Questions

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this follow-up to our AI and therapy discussion, we dive into the most common questions people are asking. Can AI really understand emotions? Is yo...

3aib: Shame, Silence, and Mental Health

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We unpack the powerful and deeply rooted word: “3aib", the  shame that has silenced generations across the Middle East when i...

AI and Therapy: The Future of Mental Health Support

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the we explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health therapy. The discussion covers how AI technolog...

Q&A: Answering Common Questions I Receive

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You asked, and I'm answering! In this special episode, I tackle the questions you sent in. From mental health tips to navigating life’s challeng...

Third Culture Kids: Not belonging Anywhere, Yet Everywhere

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the unique world of third culture kids- individuals who grew up in cultures different from their parents’ or their pas...

The Power of Kindness

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to Navigate Heartbreak after a Break Up?

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Birthday Special: Q&A 2023

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 N...

9 Signs of Toxic Friendships

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A toxic friendship is one in which you feel energetically exhausted when interacting with the person. Your friend may be an emotional vampire who seem...

How to Stop Overthinking, Stressing & Worrying (3 Ways that WORK!)

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While overthinking itself is not a mental illness, it is associated with conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance use...

Autism

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment. It is a lifelong condition th...

How to Address Conflict

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that conflict is natural and happens in every ongoing relationship. Since conflict is unavoidable we must learn to manage it. Conflict is a s...

How To Deal With The Imposter Syndrome (Patient Interview)

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized...

Are You An Imposter? Probably Not.

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Wh...

Boundaries for Beginners: How to Set and Keep Your Boundaries

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone needs healthy boundaries in their lives if they want to have healthy relationships. Setting boundaries is about more than just saying no - an...

7 Questions About My Trauma Journey

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Borderline Personality Disorder

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing probl...

Disorganized Attachment Style

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most difficult type of insecure attachment is the disorganized attachment style. It is often seen in people who have been physically, verbally, or...

Avoidant Attachment Style

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is avoidant attachment? Avoidant attachment is an attachment style that develops during early childhood. It tends to occur in children who do not...

Birthday Special - Re-run

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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.&...

Anxious Attachment Style - Deep Dive

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attachment, or the attachment bond, is the emotional connection you formed as an infant with your primary caregiver, if the parents or caregivers are ...

Attachment Styles and How They Dictate Our Lives

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our style of attachment affects everything from our friendships to our partner selection to how well our relationships progress to, sadly, how they en...

Self-Sabotaging Habits That Keep You Stuck

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may be sabotaging yourself, your happiness, your success, and your relationships without even knowing it. We all have subconscious habits, beliefs...

How to Deal with Family Conflicts

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. 

How To Get Over a Break-Up

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How To Deal With Bad News

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Power of Journaling with Anja Saleh

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anja Saleh, trained as a political and social scientist, is an educator, designer, and poet. In her writing, she re-explores spirituality, trauma, lov...

Therapist to Therapist: On Forgiveness with Chereen Shurafa

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode in the segment: Therapist to Therapist. I am in conversation with Chereen, an Arab American mental health and community counselor base...

Depression & Binge Eating

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a connection between depression and binge eating?

Therapist to Therapist: Dr. Saliha Afridi

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Negative Self-Talk and Missing People

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing my life updates and how I deal with negative self-talk and how to deal with missing someone who is no longer part of your life. 

Eating Disorder Series: How to Eat Healthy

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the start of the eating disorder series we discuss a healthy lifestyle and better food choices with Dana Habayeb. She explains that healthy eatin...

Birthday Special!

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After my last episode, many asked me to record an episode about me. So I asked my close friend Salma to interview me which questions she always wanted...

On Loneliness

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The last days of the year are traditionally the days we reflect on and review the last months before we step into the new year. It is December the pos...

Finding A Positive Outlook in Hardship

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A positive attitude helps you cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worries...

Q&A - What is Journaling and How to Use It (Re-run)

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Journaling is a written record of our thoughts & feelings. There are really not any rules although most journaling is a daily exercise. Journaling...

The Art of Emotions

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rukmini Poddar is an artist, designer, and illustrator living in the United States. Her creative passion lies at the intersection of emotional wellnes...

Narcissism vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A person who is excessively high in narcissism is said to have a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), which is a diagnosable mental illness. A per...

Motherhood

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Büsra shares her experience with labor and postpartum that didn't come without complications, she also explains her transition and adjustment to the ...

Narcissism

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other p...

Racism

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My former client Lina and I discuss her experience with racism at the workplace. Racism takes many forms and can happen in many places. It includes pr...

Take Responsibility

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stay at home. Stay safe. Be responsible not only for yourself but for everyone.

How a Daily Routine Helps

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A daily routine can be a very powerful tool to find comfort in uncertain times. Today we discuss what we can do to establish a daily routine but also ...

Coronavirus Anxiety

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all need to keep a clear head at times of crisis - but that's not easy. So when strong emotions of fear and anxiety start to cloud your judgment, t...

Relationships During The Pandemic

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The health of our relationships is at risk thanks to the many stresses and strains of the pandemic lockdown. Couples might be facing huge emotional an...

How to Deal With Loneliness in Isolation

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are being advised to stay at home and avoid social contact to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Human interaction is a vital compone...

Burnout

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fatma (@diplomess_) and I are having a conversation about her burnout diagnosis and how she dealt with it throughout the years. Burnout is a state of ...

Dealing with COVID19 Anxiety

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the corona virus is spreading many are insecure and anxious about everything that is going on. In this episode I sat down with my friend and pediat...

Toxic Positivity

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the consequences of toxic positivity in today's society and why it's so dangerous to simplify advice. Nancy's story is shared about how tox...

Imposter Syndrome Part 2

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Explaining the Imposter Syndrome further and an interview with Adrian explaining his experience with therapy fighting imposter syndrome.  Follow me o...

Imposter Syndrome Part 1

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the imposter? What does it do? And how to combat it? And sharing own experience. 

Depression Part 2

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Explaining the definition of Major Depressive Disorder in the DSM 5 and Q&A. 

Depression

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Patient Bella describes her therapy journey

Self Esteem

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Improving Self Esteem based on a real story and real therapy cases.