#29 - Reality of Mental Health and Evolving Social Norms in Pakistan with Umer Noman Khan

In this episode, Umer talks about starting a creative hub in Dubai and dealing with mental health challenges. He reflects on how creativity has deeply influenced his life, supported by his family. Umer also dives into the changing social and cultural norms in Pakistan, discussing how attitudes towards mental health are improving, the challenges of old expectations, and how these changes impact personal identity and society. Grab your karak and join us for an inspiring discussion on creativity, identity, and resilience. Enjoy the show! -------------------------------------------------- Feel Good Tea 'MAHREEN' for 30% off Make sure to get your Feel Good Tea tea boxes for 30% off using the code 'MAHREEN' in checkout. https://thefeelgoodtea.co/ I absolutely love their tea boxes, their values, and their community. It's such a wholesome gift for your family, friends, or even for yourself. ------------------------------------------ Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Curse of Creativity 00:07:22 - Settling in Dubai and adjusting to a new environment 00:14:18 - The Impact of Environment on Individuals 00:21:11 - Difficulties in accessing therapy sessions in Pakistan 00:28:07 - Evolving Social Norms in Pakistan 00:35:13 - The Evolution of Gender Roles 00:41:45 - Changing Gender Roles 00:48:25 - The Importance of Communicating Parental Sacrifices 00:54:57 - The Love and Sacrifices of Parents 01:02:10 - Discount Code for Partnership Promotion -------------------------------------------------- Umer Noman Khan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umernomankh... TikTok:   / umernomankhan   Nova Studios (Umer’s Creative Company): https://www.instagram.com/novastudios... --------------------------- Follow Karak With Mahreen for more meaningful conversations on life, identity, and culture with fascinating individuals of the UAE. Instagram:   / karamwithmahreen   TikTok:   / karakwithmahreen   YouTube:    / @karakwithmahreen