You, Me, and the Machine: Making Space for AI in Emotional Healing
Abdullah Al-Shoaibi Abdullah Al-Shoaibi

You, Me, and the Machine: Making Space for AI in Emotional Healing

Many of my clients use AI for emotional support alongside therapy, and I encourage it as a helpful tool. But like any tool, it has limits. Understanding those limits, and embracing what only human connection offers, can help make sure it truly supports mental health.

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The Neuroscience of Sound: How Auditory Stimulation Shapes Mental and Emotional States
Abdullah Al-Shoaibi Abdullah Al-Shoaibi

The Neuroscience of Sound: How Auditory Stimulation Shapes Mental and Emotional States

Sound is more than background noise — it’s a neurological tool. Recent research reveals how structured auditory input can entrain brainwaves, support nervous system regulation, and influence mood and cognition. This article explores the emerging science behind sound's therapeutic effects and its potential role in mental health support.

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When Language Makes It Worse: How Grammar Can Deepen Suffering in Mental Health
Abdullah Al-Shoaibi Abdullah Al-Shoaibi

When Language Makes It Worse: How Grammar Can Deepen Suffering in Mental Health

We don’t just suffer because of what we think — we suffer because of how we talk about what we think. In this reflective piece, we explore how subtle features of language — like saying “my anxiety” or “I can’t cope” — can quietly deepen distress by reinforcing ownership, identity, and shame. Without denying the complexity of mental health, this article invites a gentler way of speaking that creates more space, softness, and clarity in the way we experience emotional pain.

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Coming Home to Yourself: A Gentle Guide to Understanding Your Inner World
Abdullah Al-Shoaibi Abdullah Al-Shoaibi

Coming Home to Yourself: A Gentle Guide to Understanding Your Inner World

What if your anxiety, numbness, or restlessness weren't signs of failure, but quiet messages from forgotten parts of yourself? This gentle, thought-provoking guide invites you to reconnect with your inner witness, your hidden longings, your protective strategies, and the wisdom of your body — not to fix yourself, but to truly come home.

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Shadow Work in Everyday Life: Meeting the Parts of Ourselves We Often Ignore
Abdullah Al-Shoaibi Abdullah Al-Shoaibi

Shadow Work in Everyday Life: Meeting the Parts of Ourselves We Often Ignore

Shadow work isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about discovering the parts of you that have long been buried. This post explores how daily self-awareness and compassion can help you gently integrate the parts of yourself you’ve ignored, and why doing so is essential for healing and wholeness.

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The Role of Laughter in Emotional Resilience
Abdullah Al-Shoaibi Abdullah Al-Shoaibi

The Role of Laughter in Emotional Resilience

Laughter isn’t just a reaction—it’s a resilience tool. Discover how humor strengthens emotional well-being, relieves stress, and helps us navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and perspective.

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How to Say Yes to Yourself Without Feeling Selfish
Abdullah Al-Shoaibi Abdullah Al-Shoaibi

How to Say Yes to Yourself Without Feeling Selfish

Saying yes to yourself is not selfish—it’s an act of self-care and strength. Learn how to prioritise your needs, set boundaries, and embrace self-love while maintaining balance in your life.

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