Deeply human stories shared… b’hob

? Open your minds and your hearts to others’ experiences. B’hob is a social podcast with five seasons under its belt, inviting guests to share concerns of the human mind and heart — from feelings of loss and loneliness, to the meaning of home, to the benefits of therapy. Presented and hosted by Palestinian broadcast journalist Shahd Bani Odeh and produced by Kerning Cultures, B’hob encourages listeners to engage lovingly with the stories being presented.

Have you ever wondered who therapists turn to when life gets tough? This recent episode flips the script by focusing on the therapist who, just like the rest of us, may find themselves alone on a long — and sometimes lonely — path of sorrow hardship. Syrian psychologist Hussam Jefee-Bahloul opens up about his personal journey, sharing what it’s like to help others while battling his own depression and anxiety. He reveals how music became his lifeline, which eventually led him to form his own band.

The podcast is full of heartfelt, down-to-earth stories that remind us we’re not alone in our experiences, from Egyptian artist Ramzi Lehner, who traded film-industry fame for theater to live more authentically, to Sudan war survivors forced to abandon their homes. The program tackles the most complex topics in a way that is both meaningful and sympathetic, an exercise of empathy for the listener that goes both ways.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can find B’hob on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anghami, and AmazonMusic.