In this deeply personal solo episode, Karim takes the mic alone to share the emotional rollercoaster of the past few months—burnout, self-doubt, navigating change, and finally coming off antidepressants after nearly a decade.

In this episode we welcome Nokhez Usama, a behavioral psychologist and founder of the AI-based mental health app, MindMe. Nokhez shares her motivations behind creating the app, emphasizing the importance of accessible mental health resources. The conversation also explores Nokhez's personal journey with mental health, the impact of stress management, and the cultural perceptions of mental health in Dubai. Additionally, they discuss the societal expectations placed on men, the significance of self-care, and the challenges of work-life balance, particularly in career-driven individuals. Neches highlights the importance of celebrating small achievements, understanding one's own barriers, and balancing personal growth with self-compassion.

In this episode of Koon Rijjeil, @NikeRunning Athlete Akram Berkani shares his journey from Ironman training 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ to redefining masculinity. He dives into resilience, self-acceptance, and the mindset needed to push past limits. From overcoming injuries to challenging traditional ideas of manhood, Akram’s story is all about growth, discipline, and finding a way forward.

This podcast episode features a conversation with Joe, host of the 'Get Uncomfy' podcast, who discusses topics around men's mental health and the concept of masculinity. Joe shares his journey of navigating life's challenges, including overcoming trauma from his father's departure, stepping into a fatherly role for his younger brother, and coping with a close friend's suicide. He emphasizes breaking away from traditional expectations of manhood, advocating for vulnerability, and the importance of asking for help. The episode explores Joe's transition to a digital nomad lifestyle and his goal of fostering meaningful relationships over material success. The conversation concludes with Joe reflecting on the significance of expressing love and trust in friendships.

In this episode of Koon Rijjeil, Gaafar Elsouri shares his journey of self-discovery, resilience, and redefining masculinity. He talks about his experience as a professional athlete, overcoming personal loss, and the lessons he’s learned about strength, vulnerability, and legacy. Through fitness, discipline, and reflection, he explores what it truly means to be a man and how giving back is the key to leaving a lasting impact.

In this powerful episode of Koon Rijjeil, Saleh Al Braik opens up about his transformative 17-year journey with therapy and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Together, we explore what it truly means to "be a man" in today’s world, challenging outdated notions of masculinity and embracing vulnerability as a strength. Saleh shares how therapy has helped him navigate cultural expectations, find balance, and build a deeper connection with himself and those around him. From the importance of mindfulness to the role of self-care in achieving peace, this heartfelt conversation sheds light on the importance of breaking stigmas around mental health. If you’ve ever wondered about the power of self-reflection and growth, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered.

In an episode of the Koon Rijjeil podcast, host Karim interviews Nimi Mehta, who shares insights on turning lived experiences into educational courses and provoking thought about the phrase 'be a man,' its application to both genders, and the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies. They delve into the influence of societal norms on personal roles, the paradigm shift in gender expectations, and the key role emotional intelligence plays in defining 'high-value' men. Nimi emphasizes the significance of positive affirmations, the distinction between reaction and response, and clarifying communication for healthier relationships. Discussing personal growth, the pair reflect upon confidence building, the danger of comparisons, and the essence of authenticity. They round off by acknowledging the vital role of a supportive social environment in achieving emotional balance and authenticity.

Let’s hear this from a mothers perspective, we dive into the unique challenges and triumphs of motherhood, focusing on how to raise boys to become strong, emotionally intelligent men. As always, we dive into what is the true meaning of a man and how can a man be made? 💭 Join us as we explore the journey of a mother who went through her own spiritual awakening and reflects on her childhood and how that shaped her relationships with the men in her life from her father, ex husband and son. Whilst she is committed to nurturing her son’s emotional depth she’s stresses on the importance of instilling the strength and resilience of a warrior.

Before you hit play on this episode, pause and think: What defines masculinity? 💭 What does it mean to be a 'proper' man from a woman's perspective? And, perhaps most importantly, does religion shape the dynamics of a relationship? 🙏 Join us as we unravel these questions and more in an interesting conversation that challenges conventional notions of manhood, love, and spirituality ▶︎ Connect on IG: / KoonRijjeil

Karim and Dana get together to chat about what makes a perfect relationship , what we usually want in a partner, and, of course, what does it mean to be a "Rijjeil" in the relationship.

Two كريمs meet on a podcast, it's funny, it's honest, it's surprising 👀 Join us on this episode where we discuss love, family, growing up and what it means to be a a "Rijjeil" on social media today

Meet Yas, a rising star in singing and dancing, who opens up about her struggles from a young age leading to her to success. Through tales of triumph over childhood adversity and perseverance in the face of hardship, Yas shines a light on the power of resilience. Don't miss this episode where art meets resilience, and where Yas' journey from struggle to fame takes center stage!

In our new season of Koon Rijjeil, we sit down with one of the great minds of the Arab World. Living through adversities, finding your purpose can be quite challenging when faced with death. Not for our guest, Ramy Naouss! In this episode we get to learn about how he's overcome adversities, his guiding principles in life and what it means to live everyday.

Is marriage really that scary? And what should we look for in a partner? In this episode I sit down with Wassim Saleh to discuss everything there is to a "perfect, happy life" and what it means to be a man in todays world

We have so many relationships that we take care of everyday, such as the friendships we have around us, taking care of our family, taking care of ourselves, but have we thought about our relationship with food? In this episode we sit down with Farah Nahlous to discuss emotional eating, overeating, binge eating, and eating disorders that can actually impact our mental health and Karim's underlying love for Protein Bars.

It’s time to talk! The past few weeks have been so incredibly tough on us all. As we're constantly exposed to heartbreaking news, we're left with countless emotions that many of us don't know how to process. Seeing innocent people die everyday isn’t fair or normal. Karim is here to share his thoughts on how these past few weeks have been and potential coping mechanisms on how we can all get through this together.  Please remember that you’re not alone, and everything will be okay and we’re all in this together

We all have a past, we all have a story that makes us who we are today, and it all comes down to the “C” word: Childhood It’s going to be the first time Karim speak up about a few things in his life during this episode and I’m excited for you to meet Mini Karim

Karim & Roy talk about their personal experiences loss, and discussing what is loss and can we re-shape the way we look at loss? How should you "act" when you've just lost someone and is there a right or wrong way?

Hands down, the funniest and most animated guest ever on Koon Rijjeil, Stephanie Haddad. Karim & Steph sit down and talk about what it means to be a man, the toxic relationships we've been in, a bit of nostalgia and our love for Jennifer Aniston