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Mar 2025
1h 12m

IS THERAPY OVERRATED? A Psychologist Wei...

Zainab Al Yakoob and Mia Al Abdulrazzak
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This week, we’re getting real about what therapy is, what it isn’t, and why some people swear by it while others side-eye it. We sit down with Abdullah Alkhulaifah—a psychologist, brain health advocate, and educator—to break down the cultural stigma around mental health, how to actually start therapy, and what to look for in the right therapist. We also dive into therapy burnout (yes, it’s a thing), who really needs therapy, and why self-diagnosing on TikTok might not be your best move. Plus, is healing really just about “talking it out”? All this and more in this week’s episode!

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