Episodes

  • EP06 Asrar El Nafs with Enjy Kiwan & Ally Salama | The Secrets of a Former Banker Turned Humanitarian

    EP06 Asrar El Nafs with Enjy Kiwan & Ally Salama | The Secrets of a Former Banker Turned Humanitarian
    Jun 25 2020
    Listen and Donate The EMPWR FUND here to help provide adequate mental health resources for Youth in Egypt - in partnership with El Neya Foundation.-

    Enjy Kiwan has always been passionate about being a presenter. Her real aspiration lies in taking her audience on a journey to discover the true heritage and legacy of a brand, and share in their success and achievements. Before following her dreams, Enjy worked in the banking Industry for almost ten years as an investment analyst, financial editor, panel moderator, and event organizer. She worked in esteemed companies such as NBAD, Thomson Reuters and Menacorp. In 2013, in parallel to her banking career, she founded Rubabikia, a bespoke home décor boutique. She is also the senior correspondent of the television program Zahrat Al Khaleej on Abu Dhabi TV.

    In 2016, Enjy left her banking career to pursue her passion in presenting. She enrolled in a media academy to further develop her media and public speaking skills and since then has hosted and presented numerous events in fashion, sports, finance, children, wellness programs, and company events. Originally Egyptian, Enjy is based in Dubai where she was born and raised, is a mother of two boys, and has become a source of inspiration for trends, well-being and making a difference to her community. -💭Follow us @asrarelnafs to share your thoughts with us on Instagram.⚡️Join Now the Official Asrar El Nafs WhatsApp Group here!-Show CreditsThe Middle East's Celebrity Mental Health Show.Raising Funds for Mental Health in Egypt.Hosted by Ally Salama.Presented by 199X Digital.Supported by Neya Foundation & EMPWR.Sound Design by Tagz Music & Arts Centre.Official Jingle by Rafik Gamal.-Listen & Donate: linktr.ee/asrarelnafs-© Ally Salama 2020

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    41 mins
  • EP05 Asrar El Nafs with Haifa Beseisso & Ally Salama | The Power of Vulnerability in the Arab World

    EP05 Asrar El Nafs with Haifa Beseisso & Ally Salama | The Power of Vulnerability in the Arab World
    Jun 18 2020
    Listen and Donate The EMPWR FUND here to help provide adequate mental health resources for Youth in Egypt - in partnership with El Neya Foundation.-Haifa Beseisso is a girl from the Middle East who loves to travel, talk to people, and discover the world in her own way.Starting on YouTube, today Haifa is the host of one of the largest broadcasters in the region, MBC, for the Yalla Banat Show. She is also a YouTube Ambassador and is considered a female powerhouse for Arab Youth in the Region.-Key Timestamps:[3:00] Who is Haifa and how did @flywithhaifa come about?[8:20] The mental challenges of following your voice within to reach a goal/dream.[11:00] The inner struggle of gaining self-confidence.[12:00] Struggles around being a woman in the Middle East[19:00] Vulnerability in Relationships in the Middle East-💭Follow us @asrarelnafs to share your thoughts with us on Instagram.⚡️Join Now the Official Asrar El Nafs WhatsApp Group here!-Quotes by Haifa Beseisso (in Arabic)

    كنت بقوي صوت الحلم في دماغي.

    إذا بتكون عندك وفاء وإخلاص للنية تبعتك، وكل ما نيتك كانت اكبر منك، كل ما نيتك كانت راح تعطيك أحسن جائزة.

    كل يوم عبارة عن رحلة - ممكن أصحى مش واثقة من نفسي، بس أول خطوة إني أعترف إن فيه مشكلة موجودة، تاني شئ أطلب المساعدة، وأهم شئ إن في الحركة بركة؛ وأول ما أتحرك بتحسن.

    إذا حكمنا على حالنا كتير ما بنستوعب؛ لازم نعامل حالنا بعطف زي ما يتعامل الطفل الصغير لما يكون مريض.-Show CreditsThe Middle East's Celebrity Mental Health Show.Raising Funds for Mental Health in Egypt.Hosted by Ally Salama.Presented by 199X Digital.Supported by Neya Foundation & EMPWR.Sound Design by Tagz Music & Arts Centre.Official Jingle by Rafik Gamal.-Listen & Donate: linktr.ee/asrarelnafs-© Ally Salama 2020

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    26 mins
  • EP05 Asrar El Nafs with Haifa Beseisso & Ally Salama | The Power of Vulnerability in the Arab World

    EP05 Asrar El Nafs with Haifa Beseisso & Ally Salama | The Power of Vulnerability in the Arab World
    Jun 18 2020
    Listen and Donate The EMPWR FUND here to help provide adequate mental health resources for Youth in Egypt - in partnership with El Neya Foundation.-Haifa Beseisso is a girl from the Middle East who loves to travel, talk to people, and discover the world in her own way.Starting on YouTube, today Haifa is the host of one of the largest broadcasters in the region, MBC, for the Yalla Banat Show. She is also a YouTube Ambassador and is considered a female powerhouse for Arab Youth in the Region.-Key Timestamps:[3:00] Who is Haifa and how did @flywithhaifa come about?[8:20] The mental challenges of following your voice within to reach a goal/dream.[11:00] The inner struggle of gaining self-confidence.[12:00] Struggles around being a woman in the Middle East[19:00] Vulnerability in Relationships in the Middle East-💭Follow us @asrarelnafs to share your thoughts with us on Instagram.⚡️Join Now the Official Asrar El Nafs WhatsApp Group here!-Quotes by Haifa Beseisso (in Arabic)

    كنت بقوي صوت الحلم في دماغي.

    إذا بتكون عندك وفاء وإخلاص للنية تبعتك، وكل ما نيتك كانت اكبر منك، كل ما نيتك كانت راح تعطيك أحسن جائزة.

    كل يوم عبارة عن رحلة - ممكن أصحى مش واثقة من نفسي، بس أول خطوة إني أعترف إن فيه مشكلة موجودة، تاني شئ أطلب المساعدة، وأهم شئ إن في الحركة بركة؛ وأول ما أتحرك بتحسن.

    إذا حكمنا على حالنا كتير ما بنستوعب؛ لازم نعامل حالنا بعطف زي ما يتعامل الطفل الصغير لما يكون مريض.-Show CreditsThe Middle East's Celebrity Mental Health Show.Raising Funds for Mental Health in Egypt.Hosted by Ally Salama.Presented by 199X Digital.Supported by Neya Foundation & EMPWR.Sound Design by Tagz Music & Arts Centre.Official Jingle by Rafik Gamal.-Listen & Donate: linktr.ee/asrarelnafs-© Ally Salama 2020

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    26 mins
  • EP04 Asrar El Nafs with Tara Emad & Ally Salama | Egyptian-Montenegrin Star Emphasizes the Importance of Psychological Support

    EP04 Asrar El Nafs with Tara Emad & Ally Salama | Egyptian-Montenegrin Star Emphasizes the Importance of Psychological Support
    Jun 10 2020
    Listen and Donate The EMPWR FUND here to help provide adequate mental health resources for Youth in Egypt - in partnership with El Neya Foundation.-Tara Emad is a highly talented Egyptian model and actress. She has even founded a charity foundation “Help from Your Heart”. Being the winner of Miss Teen Egypt helped open many doors for the young model.Ever since she was a child, Tara wanted to become a model. She used to watch fashion shows and go through magazines wishing to walk the runway one day. Miss Egypt led to her competing in Miss Global Teen in Brazil, along with Miss Teen Africa. Tara likes to represent Egypt on an international level. She wants to show the world that Egypt has intellectual and beautiful women who want to change the world.-Key Timestamps:[3:00] Tara talks about her mental health[6:30] Tara on the importance of psychological support[8:45] How do we choose which close friend can you freely converse with?[11:00] Tara talks on harnessing the power of healthy environments around you[13:00] Tara discusses her struggles on social media[17:00] On Meditation and how Tara maintains her mental health[19:00] How Tara prepares for big roles in movies[22:00] How acting drains many actors emotionally from set roles in cinema[25:00] Mental Health Research in Egypt[26:00] Advice from Tara on seeking mental health support[28:00] Tara talks on the misconceptions of Masculinity in the Middle East[33:00] Tara talks on self care and self love.-💭Follow us @asrarelnafs to share your thoughts with us on Instagram.❤️ Watch our Live with Tara Emad and Ally Salama on IGTV on @asrarelnafs (Instagram)⚡️Join Now the Official Asrar El Nafs WhatsApp Group here!-Quotes by Tara Emad (in Arabic)

    .الكلام زي الدوا، لازم تفضفض وتتكلم عشان تحس إنك مش لوحدك

    مهم قوي إن الشخص ميتكسفس إنه يطلب مساعدة من حد متخصص، فيه ناس مقتنعة إن إلي بيروح لأخصائي نفسي ده بيبقى مجنون وده اكبر غلط.

    الرياضة من أحسن الطرق إنك تخلي جسمك يفكر في اللي بيحصل دلوقت، فأنت مش محتاج تفكر في الحاجات اللي عملناها، واللي هيحصل، وده اللي بيسوحنا كبني آدمين.

    Show CreditsThe Middle East's Celebrity Mental Health Show.Raising Funds for Mental Health in Egypt.Hosted by Ally Salama.Presented by 199X Digital.Supported by Neya Foundation & EMPWR.Sound Design by Tagz Music & Arts Centre.Official Jingle by Rafik Gamal.-Listen & Donate: linktr.ee/asrarelnafs-© Ally Salama 2020

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    38 mins
  • EP04 Asrar El Nafs with Tara Emad & Ally Salama | Egyptian-Montenegrin Star Emphasizes the Importance of Psychological Support

    EP04 Asrar El Nafs with Tara Emad & Ally Salama | Egyptian-Montenegrin Star Emphasizes the Importance of Psychological Support
    Jun 10 2020
    Listen and Donate The EMPWR FUND here to help provide adequate mental health resources for Youth in Egypt - in partnership with El Neya Foundation.-Tara Emad is a highly talented Egyptian model and actress. She has even founded a charity foundation “Help from Your Heart”. Being the winner of Miss Teen Egypt helped open many doors for the young model.Ever since she was a child, Tara wanted to become a model. She used to watch fashion shows and go through magazines wishing to walk the runway one day. Miss Egypt led to her competing in Miss Global Teen in Brazil, along with Miss Teen Africa. Tara likes to represent Egypt on an international level. She wants to show the world that Egypt has intellectual and beautiful women who want to change the world.-Key Timestamps:[3:00] Tara talks about her mental health[6:30] Tara on the importance of psychological support[8:45] How do we choose which close friend can you freely converse with?[11:00] Tara talks on harnessing the power of healthy environments around you[13:00] Tara discusses her struggles on social media[17:00] On Meditation and how Tara maintains her mental health[19:00] How Tara prepares for big roles in movies[22:00] How acting drains many actors emotionally from set roles in cinema[25:00] Mental Health Research in Egypt[26:00] Advice from Tara on seeking mental health support[28:00] Tara talks on the misconceptions of Masculinity in the Middle East[33:00] Tara talks on self care and self love.-💭Follow us @asrarelnafs to share your thoughts with us on Instagram.❤️ Watch our Live with Tara Emad and Ally Salama on IGTV on @asrarelnafs (Instagram)⚡️Join Now the Official Asrar El Nafs WhatsApp Group here!-Quotes by Tara Emad (in Arabic)

    .الكلام زي الدوا، لازم تفضفض وتتكلم عشان تحس إنك مش لوحدك

    مهم قوي إن الشخص ميتكسفس إنه يطلب مساعدة من حد متخصص، فيه ناس مقتنعة إن إلي بيروح لأخصائي نفسي ده بيبقى مجنون وده اكبر غلط.

    الرياضة من أحسن الطرق إنك تخلي جسمك يفكر في اللي بيحصل دلوقت، فأنت مش محتاج تفكر في الحاجات اللي عملناها، واللي هيحصل، وده اللي بيسوحنا كبني آدمين.

    Show CreditsThe Middle East's Celebrity Mental Health Show.Raising Funds for Mental Health in Egypt.Hosted by Ally Salama.Presented by 199X Digital.Supported by Neya Foundation & EMPWR.Sound Design by Tagz Music & Arts Centre.Official Jingle by Rafik Gamal.-Listen & Donate: linktr.ee/asrarelnafs-© Ally Salama 2020

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    38 mins
  • EP03 Asrar El Nafs with May Elghety and Ally Salama | The Young Egyptian Star Talks on Empathy and Self Love

    EP03 Asrar El Nafs with May Elghety and Ally Salama | The Young Egyptian Star Talks on Empathy and Self Love
    Jun 4 2020
    Listen and Donate The EMPWR FUND here to help provide adequate mental health resources for Youth in Egypt - in partnership with El Neya Foundation.-May Elghety is an Egyptian actress. At the age of 17, Elghety became the youngest Egyptian actress to attend the Cannes Film Festival. The AUC sophomore, majoring in psychology and minoring in film, was invited for her role in the groundbreaking sociopolitical film, Eshtebak (Clash) in 2016.-Key Timestamps:[3:00] May talks about on Mental Health in the MENA Region[6:30] Does May’s academic (psychology) degree help her become more empathetic[8:45] Are there any ways we can increase our “empathy muscles”?[11:00] May talks about her Mental Health challenges and Mental Health in Egypt[13:00] May talks on her Mental Health journey from diagnosis to recovery![16:00] May talks on narrowing the gap of our mental health epidemic in Egypt?[19:00] What can we learn from the world’s developed countries which we implement in Egypt[21:00] May talks on how we can increase Mental Health awareness in Egypt[22:00] May talks on the importance of our government to implement it within our country’s infrastructure[27:30] Talking on Mental Health impacting our happiness and quality of life[31:00] May beautifully explains on self love. (MUST LISTEN)-💭Follow us @asrarelnafs to share your thoughts with us on Instagram.❤️ Watch our Live with May ElGhety on IGTV on @asrarelnafs (Instagram)⚡️Join Now the Official Asrar El Nafs WhatsApp Group here!-Quotes by May ElGhety (in Arabic)

    احنا عندنا نقص في فهم قد إيه المعاناة النفسية بتأثر على كل أركان الحياة.

    لازم نتقبل كمجتمع إن فيه ناس كتير بتمر بأزمات، وإن ده مش شيء يخليك شخص ضعيف، وأهمية الفن إن إحنا نفهم الناس إن لازم تتقبل ده على نفسك وعلى غيرك.

    عمري ما فهمت إن كان عندي إكتئاب وتوتر حاد إلا وأنا عندي ١٧ سنةً أما روحت أتعالج عند دكتور نفسي. في أشد مراحل الإكتئاب ظهر عندي فقدان شهية، والمشاكل ديه بسبب التوتر، وكلام الناس اللي حواليا من ناحية منظر الجسم، خصوصاً في مجالي.

    مهم جداً إننا نعرف الفرق بين الدكتور والمعالج النفسي.

    أنا مقتنعة إن الدكتور النفسي أو المعالج عاملين زي توأم الروح؛ لازم نعرف التحسن مش هييجي إلا مع الدكتور/معالج اللي انت مستريح معاه.

    المشكلة اللي أكبر هي ازاي توصل صوتك للناس اللي معندهاش القدرة إنها تسمعك وده شيء أساسي في هياكل المؤسسات الحكومية، اللي بمقدرتهم يوصلوا الرسالة لكافة الشعب. في ناس ما عندهاش الإمكانية إنها تسمعنا على السوشيال ميديا.

    لو انت فجأة لقيت نفسك اتولدت الوحيد في الأرض، وعمرك ما قابلت حد تاني، وعديت جنب مراية، هتكره نفسك؟ هتسأل نفسك عن عيوب في جسمك، أو هيفرق معاك إنك ترضي حد حواليك؟ السؤال ده هو سر حب الذات.Show Credits-The Middle East's Celebrity Mental Health Show.Raising Funds for Mental Health in Egypt.Hosted by Ally SalamaPresented by 199X DigitalSupported by Neya Foundation & EMPWR MagSound Design by Tagz Music & Arts Centre.Official Tune by Rafik Gamal-Listen & Donate:

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    38 mins
  • EP03 Asrar El Nafs with May Elghety and Ally Salama | The Young Egyptian Star Talks on Empathy and Self Love

    EP03 Asrar El Nafs with May Elghety and Ally Salama | The Young Egyptian Star Talks on Empathy and Self Love
    Jun 4 2020
    Listen and Donate The EMPWR FUND here to help provide adequate mental health resources for Youth in Egypt - in partnership with El Neya Foundation.-May Elghety is an Egyptian actress. At the age of 17, Elghety became the youngest Egyptian actress to attend the Cannes Film Festival. The AUC sophomore, majoring in psychology and minoring in film, was invited for her role in the groundbreaking sociopolitical film, Eshtebak (Clash) in 2016.-Key Timestamps:[3:00] May talks about on Mental Health in the MENA Region[6:30] Does May’s academic (psychology) degree help her become more empathetic[8:45] Are there any ways we can increase our “empathy muscles”?[11:00] May talks about her Mental Health challenges and Mental Health in Egypt[13:00] May talks on her Mental Health journey from diagnosis to recovery![16:00] May talks on narrowing the gap of our mental health epidemic in Egypt?[19:00] What can we learn from the world’s developed countries which we implement in Egypt[21:00] May talks on how we can increase Mental Health awareness in Egypt[22:00] May talks on the importance of our government to implement it within our country’s infrastructure[27:30] Talking on Mental Health impacting our happiness and quality of life[31:00] May beautifully explains on self love. (MUST LISTEN)-💭Follow us @asrarelnafs to share your thoughts with us on Instagram.❤️ Watch our Live with May ElGhety on IGTV on @asrarelnafs (Instagram)⚡️Join Now the Official Asrar El Nafs WhatsApp Group here!-Quotes by May ElGhety (in Arabic)

    احنا عندنا نقص في فهم قد إيه المعاناة النفسية بتأثر على كل أركان الحياة.

    لازم نتقبل كمجتمع إن فيه ناس كتير بتمر بأزمات، وإن ده مش شيء يخليك شخص ضعيف، وأهمية الفن إن إحنا نفهم الناس إن لازم تتقبل ده على نفسك وعلى غيرك.

    عمري ما فهمت إن كان عندي إكتئاب وتوتر حاد إلا وأنا عندي ١٧ سنةً أما روحت أتعالج عند دكتور نفسي. في أشد مراحل الإكتئاب ظهر عندي فقدان شهية، والمشاكل ديه بسبب التوتر، وكلام الناس اللي حواليا من ناحية منظر الجسم، خصوصاً في مجالي.

    مهم جداً إننا نعرف الفرق بين الدكتور والمعالج النفسي.

    أنا مقتنعة إن الدكتور النفسي أو المعالج عاملين زي توأم الروح؛ لازم نعرف التحسن مش هييجي إلا مع الدكتور/معالج اللي انت مستريح معاه.

    المشكلة اللي أكبر هي ازاي توصل صوتك للناس اللي معندهاش القدرة إنها تسمعك وده شيء أساسي في هياكل المؤسسات الحكومية، اللي بمقدرتهم يوصلوا الرسالة لكافة الشعب. في ناس ما عندهاش الإمكانية إنها تسمعنا على السوشيال ميديا.

    لو انت فجأة لقيت نفسك اتولدت الوحيد في الأرض، وعمرك ما قابلت حد تاني، وعديت جنب مراية، هتكره نفسك؟ هتسأل نفسك عن عيوب في جسمك، أو هيفرق معاك إنك ترضي حد حواليك؟ السؤال ده هو سر حب الذات.Show Credits-The Middle East's Celebrity Mental Health Show.Raising Funds for Mental Health in Egypt.Hosted by Ally SalamaPresented by 199X DigitalSupported by Neya Foundation & EMPWR MagSound Design by Tagz Music & Arts Centre.Official Tune by Rafik Gamal-Listen & Donate:

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    38 mins
  • EP02 with Ahmed Hassan Kouka & Ally Salama | The Hidden Reality of Being a Footballer

    EP02 with Ahmed Hassan Kouka & Ally Salama | The Hidden Reality of Being a Footballer
    May 28 2020
    Listen and Donate The EMPWR FUND here to help provide adequate mental health resources for Youth in Egypt - in partnership with El Neya Foundation.-Ahmed Hassan Kouka, known as Kouka or Koka, is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Greek club Olympiacos FC, on loan from S.C. Braga, and the Egypt National Team.-Key Timestamps:[2:00] Kouka talks about his perspective on Mental Health in his life.[4:15] Kouka talks about the misconceptions on Mental Health[6:00] Kouka talks about building support systems[8:00] Kouka talks about receiving advice[9:00] Kouka talks about the true reality of being a footballer[11:00] Ally and Kouka talk about how to support friends, and the importance of showing for friends in your life.[15:00] The importance of setting up a crisis plan for mental health challenges[16:30] Kouka talks on the importance of psychology in sports [17:00] The importance of being around a positive environment & The Humour of Egyptians![20:00] Kouka gives some advice on maintaining great wellbeing and happiness[24:00] Kouka on Mental Illnesses and the stigma around the topic. [26:00] “This isn’t an Egyptian Issue - This is an Epidemic that’s affecting the Arab World”[27:00] Kouka on the importance of celebrities in speaking out on Mental Health. -💭Follow us @asrarelnafs to share your thoughts with us on Instagram.⚡️Join Now the Official Asrar El Nafs WhatsApp Group here!-Quotes by Ahmed Hassan Kouka (in Arabic)

    أنا بحاول أشوف كل حاجة بإيجابية، وأبعد عن أي سلبية، لأن لو أنا مش مهيئ نفسي كويس ده حيأثر على شغلي وكل عناصر حياتي، ومحتاج إن الناس كلها تدي اهتمام للموضوع ده، لأنه فعلاً صعب.

    معظمنا في مصر أما نشوف إن حد عنده مشكلة، بندعيله، بس أنا شايف إن أهم حاجة إننا نساند بعض.

    أكتر حاجة موقفاني على رجلي دعم أهلي وأصحابي، لأن ده اللي بيدفعني لقدام، فاوعى تستهتر بالموضوع ده.

    احنا ما نعرفش الناس بتمر بأزمات إيه، وممكن بكلمة منك، حتى لو صغيرة، تهد شخص أو تخليه يقف تاني على رجليه. مهما المشكلة انت شايفها بسيطة، ما تعرفش حجمها عامل ازاي عند الشخص التاني.Show Credits-The Middle East's Celebrity Mental Health Show.Raising Funds for Mental Health in Egypt.Hosted by Ally SalamaPresented by 199X DigitalSupported by Neya Foundation & EMPWR MagSound Design by Tagz Music & Arts Centre.Official Tune by Rafik Gamal-Listen & Donate: linktr.ee/asrarelnafs-© Ally Salama 2020

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    35 mins