Koon Rijjeil
This isn’t therapy. This is real conversations. This is Koon Rijjeil.
Latest Episodes
Koon Rijjeil Ep 31: Nour Bachir on Why Relationships Expose You
What does it actually mean to be a man today?
In this episode of Koon Rijjeil, Karim sits down with life coach, Nike Ambassador and founder of Bidaya, Nour Bachir, for a real conversation about mental health, family dynamics, relationships, and the kind of masculinity we rarely see spoken about.
We speak about patience. Emotional regulation. Tough love. Ego. Ghosting. Why men avoid hard conversations. Why relationships expose & confront parts of you that you never knew were there
Koon Rijjeil Ep 30: Michael Logue: The Moment I Almost Took My Own Life
What happens when the strongest version of you still isn’t enough to stay alive?
In this episode of Koon Rijjeil, Karim sits down with Michael Logue for a raw and honest conversation about the moment at 17 when he nearly took his own life and the mental battles that followed him through the British Marines, combat, and into adulthood.
Away from fitness and performance, this conversation explores silence, resilience, loss, and why men struggle to speak up. Michael opens up about losing friends to suicide, the unseen weight men carry, and why mental health is something every man must take seriously.
Koon Rijjeil Ep 29: Ibrahim Jabri on When Love Wasn’t Enough
In this episode, we sit down with Ibrahim Jabri for an honest and thoughtful conversation about love, values, masculinity, and personal growth and what it really means when love isn’t enough.
This episode explores how life experiences shape a man’s mindset, decision-making, and sense of responsibility. Ibrahim shares insights on emotional maturity, discipline, faith, and the importance of shared values in relationships, friendships, and life.
Koon Rijjeil Ep 28: ChatGPT Asked Me What I’ve Been Avoiding
In this special solo episode of Koon Rijjeil, Karim Saad flips the script letting AI ask the uncomfortable questions men rarely ask themselves.
From redefining what it means to “be a man” to exploring love, vulnerability, and emotional healing, Karim opens up in one of his most introspective conversations yet. This is not man vs. machine it’s man vs. himself.
Koon Rijjeil Ep 27: Dahlia Yamout on Why Arab Men Fear Vulnerability
In this eye-opening conversation, Karim sits down with clinical psychologist Dahlia Yamout the first therapist ever to join the show for a vulnerable, much-needed deep dive into masculinity, mental health, and why emotional literacy might be the key to real strength. Dahlia shares powerful insights from her years of experience working with men across the UAE, tackling topics that often go unspoken
Koon Rijjeil Ep 26: What They Don’t Tell You About Life After Antidepressants
In a raw and unfiltered solo session, Karim opens up about navigating burnout, battling self-doubt, and finally coming off antidepressants after nearly a decade. Just an honest reflection on the messy, painful, and beautiful journey of becoming the man you want to be.