Said in Therapy
Mental Health Awareness Podcast that is both educational and entertaining, discussing therapy cases, inspirational life stories, and explaining how hardship can be overcome.
Episodes
60 episodes
Your Attachment Style Is Not Your Personality
You found the label. You took the quiz. You know you're anxious, or avoidant, or somewhere in between. So why does nothing actually change?In this episode, Iman Tohami breaks down how attachment theory, one of the most useful framewo...
Is Self-Help a Scam?
You've read the books. You've done the challenges. You've started the morning routine more times than you can count. So why does it feel like you're still in the same place?In this episode, Iman Tohami goes after one of t...
The Dating and Break up Crisis: Why People Ghost, Detach, and Leave So Fast
Modern dating has changed and so have breakups. In this episode of Said In Therapy, we unpack the rise of the “emotional disappearance”: situationships, avoidant attachment, the slow fade, ghosting, and why so many people detach the mo...
Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Healing
Healing doesn’t stop hurting just because you understand it.I recorded this episode from a place I don’t talk about often — the beginning of my training, when I lost someone I loved and learned, very quickly, that insight doesn’t protect...
Birthday Special 2026!
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 guest host to interview me on another year of growth. Together, they dive into what self-...
Self-Compassion and the Inner Critic
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 stuck in cycles of shame and self-doubt.Why do we listen to it? How can we sta...
AI and Therapy: Answering your Questions
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 your data safe? Will therapists be replaced? I break down the real risks, the ethical challenges...
3aib: Shame, Silence, and Mental Health
We unpack the powerful and deeply rooted word: “3aib", the shame that has silenced generations across the Middle East when it comes to mental health.We explore how this cultural code of silence has kept pain behin...
AI and Therapy: The Future of Mental Health Support
In this episode, the we explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health therapy. The discussion covers how AI technologies are being integrated into therapeutic practices and how chatbots provide immediate emotion...
Q&A: Answering Common Questions I Receive
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 challenges, we’re diving deep into the topics that matter most to you. Tune in for expert advice, practi...
Third Culture Kids: Not belonging Anywhere, Yet Everywhere
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 passport country. We explore the joys and challenges of belonging everywhere and nowhere at once, t...
How to Navigate Heartbreak after a Break Up?
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 t...
Birthday Special: Q&A 2023
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.
9 Signs of Toxic Friendships
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...
How to Stop Overthinking, Stressing & Worrying (3 Ways that WORK!)
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 we...
Autism
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 dif...
How to Address Conflict
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 commun...
How To Deal With The Imposter Syndrome (Patient Interview)
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 ...
Are You An Imposter? Probably Not.
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.
Boundaries for Beginners: How to Set and Keep Your Boundaries
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 wil...
7 Questions About My Trauma Journey
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 th...
Borderline Personality Disorder
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...
Disorganized Attachment Style
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 develo...
