👂A psychiatrist’s musings on self, society, and — sometimes — philosophy. Since its launch in November 2020, “ Kanabet Al Sabt ” has allowed Saudi psychiatrist Afnan Al Ghamdi to build a considerable audience across the region. The podcast seeks to enrich its listeners with a slew of psychological and social topics.

The podcast is diverse, with its episodes tackling everything from attachment and loss, all the way to adaptation and healing through writing. Al Ghamdi expertly deconstructs complex psychological concepts, and delves deep into our shared human experience through a psychiatric lens. The host also makes it a point to calmly right a few wrongs, correcting common misconceptions in mental health — such as passion, parenting, and more.

Cinematic psychoanalysis. Recent episodes have begun featuring famous cinematic works — dissecting them through Al Ghamdi’s lens. Through an analysis of the 2014 drama “Whiplash”, she discusses the pursuit of perfectionism, what happens when passion turns into obsession, and what respecting other people’s boundaries entails.

On childhood trauma. In one particular episode, Al Ghamdi dissects the traumas we carry from our childhoods. Split in two sections, the first addresses parents and offers guidance on how to properly communicate with their children, detailing what constitutes verbal, psychological and physical abuse, and how their effects may be realized. The second part of the episode addresses adults suffering from childhood trauma, telling them how to recognize the symptoms, and seek professional help.

Kanabet Al Sabt invites self-reflection. Al Ghamdi’s psychiatric background offers a professional perspective to myriad concepts that have long been misunderstood. If self help is your cup of tea, this podcast will prove to be a worthy digital companion.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to Kanabet Al Sabt on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anghami | Deezer | Amazon Music | YouTube | YouTube Music.

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