Episodes

Latest Episodes

Each conversation explores vulnerability, identity, pressure, and purpose through honest dialogue with athletes, therapists, coaches, and everyday people. Listen, reflect, and take what you need.

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.

Koon Rijjeil Ep 25: The future of Mental Health: AI, Therapy & Self-Care for men with Nokhez Usama

Why do men struggle to talk about mental health? In this episode, we sit down with Nukhez Osama, a behavioral psychologist and founder of MindMe, an AI-powered mental health platform. We dive into the silent struggles men face, the stigma around seeking help, and how AI is reshaping mental health support.

Koon Rijjeil Ep 24: Mental Strength & High-Performance with Akram Berkani

In this episode of Koon Rijjeil, Nike Running Athlete Akram Berkani shares his powerful journey—from intense Ironman training 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ to redefining masculinity through humility, resilience, and self-growth.