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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 1H 3M

Special Episode: When War Stops Feeling Far Away | Mo Gawdat

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In this special episode, Loulou Khazen speaks with Mo Gawdat about fear, uncertainty, and the psychological impact of war. في هذه الحلقة الخاصة، تتحاور لولو خازن مع مو جودة حول الخوف وعدم اليقين والتأثير النفسي للحروب.  As the Gulf faces a moment that can no longer be ignored, this conversation explores what happens inside people when threat stops feeling abstract. ومع لحظة حساسة تعيشها منطقة الخليج ولا يمكن تجاهلها، يستكشف هذا الحوار ما يحدث داخل الإنسان عندما يتوقف الخطر عن كونه فكرة بعيدة ويصبح واقعاً.  From anxiety and overload to risk assessment, parenting, media fatigue, and emotional regulation, this is a practical conversation about how to think clearly and stay human when the world feels unstable. من القلق وتدفق المعلومات إلى تقييم المخاطر وتربية الأطفال وإرهاق الأخبار وتنظيم المشاعر، يقدم هذا الحوار نقاشاً عملياً حول كيفية التفكير بوضوح والحفاظ على إنسانيتنا عندما يبدو العالم غير مستقر.  Key Moments محطات الحلقة What you will learn ماذا ستتعلم في هذه الحلقة  ✔️ Why the brain struggles so much with uncertainty لماذا يعاني العقل البشري كثيراً عند مواجهة عدم اليقين  ✔️ How fear changes the way we think, feel, and behave كيف يغير الخوف طريقة تفكيرنا وشعورنا وتصرفاتنا  ✔️ How media overload distorts judgment and increases stress كيف يؤدي الإفراط في متابعة الأخبار إلى تشويه الحكم وزيادة التوتر  ✔️ How to assess risk without spiraling كيف يمكن تقييم المخاطر دون الوقوع في دوامة القلق  ✔️ Why calm is a better way to function under pressure لماذا يعتبر الهدوء الطريقة الأفضل للتعامل مع الضغوط  ✔️ How to support children emotionally during crisis كيف يمكن دعم الأطفال عاطفياً أثناء الأزمات  ✔️ How not to lose your humanity in difficult times كيف نحافظ على إنسانيتنا في الأوقات الصعبة  00:00 Introduction | المقدمة 02:35 Why this conversation became necessary | لماذا أصبح هذا الحوار ضرورياً 05:00 What war does to the human mind | كيف تؤثر الحروب على العقل البشري 08:10 How social media normalized violence | كيف جعلت وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي العنف يبدو طبيعياً 11:50 How to question your thoughts in a crisis | كيف نراجع أفكارنا أثناء الأزمات 15:10 Propaganda, media overload, and fear | الدعاية وتدفق المعلومات وتأثيرهما على الخوف 18:45 Why uncertainty makes us anxious | لماذا يسبب عدم اليقين القلق 22:10 How the brain reacts to danger | كيف يتفاعل العقل مع الخطر 26:30 Real danger vs perceived danger | الفرق بين الخطر الحقيقي والخطر المتصور 30:40 How parents should talk to children about war | كيف يتحدث الآباء مع أطفالهم عن الحروب 35:10 Why compassion matters in a crisis | لماذا يظل التعاطف مهماً في الأزمات 40:15 How different people react to stress | كيف يختلف رد فعل الناس تجاه الضغط 45:00 How to stay calm during chaos | كيف نحافظ على هدوئنا وسط الفوضى 49:30 How to turn fear into clarity | كيف نحول الخوف إلى وضوح 55:40 How not to lose your humanity | كيف لا نفقد إنسانيتنا 01:01:00 What to remember from this conversation | ما الذي يجب أن نتذكره من هذا الحوار Follow Loulou Khazen تابعوا لولو خازن  Instagram: /louloukhazen  LinkedIn: /louloukhazen  X (Twitter): /louloukhazen  Also available on متوفر أيضاً على  Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/3Stm32D  Spotify https://bit.ly/3H1vzHO  Share your feedback شاركونا آرائكم  https://33s6g1ujw6w.typeform.com/to/K  New to With Loulou? هل هذه أول مرة تتابعون  Hi, I’m Loulou Khazen, based in Dubai. I started my journey as a tech entrepreneur, and today I’m a startup investor, podcaster, and speaker. Most importantly, I’m a mom of two. مرحباً، أنا لولو خازن، أعيش في دبي. بدأت مسيرتي كرائدة أعمال في مجال التكنولوجيا، واليوم أنا مستثمرة في الشركات الناشئة وبودكاستر ومتحدثة في الفعاليات. والأهم أنني أم لطفلين.  To learn more, check out my LinkedIn profile or read my latest feature in Entrepreneur Magazine: للمزيد من المعلومات، يمكنكم زيارة صفحتي على لينكدإن أو قراءة مقابلتي الأخيرة في مجلة Entrepreneur: https://bit.ly/3QLwBKs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode, Loulou Khazen speaks with Mo Gawdat about fear, uncertainty, and how the human mind reacts during times of crisis. They explore how media overload, anxiety, and constant information affect the way we think and make decisions. The conversation focuses on how individuals and families can stay calm, think clearly, and hold on to their humanity during uncertain moments.

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In this special episode, Loulou Khazen speaks with Mo Gawdat about fear, uncertainty, and the psychological impact of war. في هذه الحلقة الخاصة، تتحاور لولو خازن مع مو جودة حول الخوف وعدم اليقين والتأثير النفسي للحروب.  As the Gulf faces a moment...

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