In this episode, Basma Al Said gets real and dives deep into the root of some common mental health issues and how every individual isn’t just born with it. As someone who likes to challenge herself, Basma talks about the challenges she faced growing up till now of never really fitting and being different; but still moving forward and not giving up. She discusses the essence of staying mindful and appreciating the little things in life through kindness and gratitude. Through Whispers Of Serenity, Basma transforms the narrative and stigma around speaking about mental health and the approach that has been wrongfully adapted all these years and to turn that into making people feel safe, loved and cared for and to support them in their fight against mental illness. Episode out now, link in bio!
A well-established Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, owner and founder of the first mental health clinic in Oman, Whispers of Serenity. Sayyida Basma Al Said is a pioneer in raising awareness in mental health issues and is renowned for dealing head on with taboo subjects in the Middle East such as abuse and eating disorders.
Recognized not only in the Arab world but also internationally, she has attended and delivered a total of 800 in governmental and 400 in private institutional talks, workshops and webinars. She also has been featured and interviewed by prominent networks and media such as CNN Arabia, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia to name a few.