About this episode
This episode explores the cultural concept of '3aib' and its impact on mental health in the Middle East, featuring the story of a young woman who chose therapy to break the cycle of silence and shame.
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 behind closed doors, and what it means to finally speak the unspeakable. You'll hear the story of Sara, a young woman who broke the cycle, chose therapy, and opened a path for healing, not just for herself, but for her family.
People in this episode
Guest: Sara
Topics covered
- shame
- mental health
- cultural silence
- therapy
- healing
Keywords
- 3aib
- Middle East
- cultural code
- pain
- family healing
Mentioned in this episode
Places: the Middle East
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