Zainab Al Yakoob
Sprinkles and Spice
An unfiltered and occasionally unhinged deep dive into life’s spiciest topics courtesy of a girl who overshares for a living. Each week, Zainab sits down with whoever’s bold enough to unpack the messy stuff: everyday struggles, identity spirals, internet chaos, and the complicated people we pretend not to care about. It’s bilingual, brutally honest, and never tries too hard to make sense.
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Zainab Al Yakoob
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May 20, 2026
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Episodes
IS THERAPY OVERRATED? A Psychologist Weighs In 19.03.2025 1:12:27
This week, we’re getting real about what therapy is, what it isn’t, and why some people swear by it while others side-eye it. We sit down with Abdullah Alkhulaifah—a psychologist, brain health advocate, and educator—to break down the cultural stigma around mental health, how to actually start therapy, and what to look for in the right therapist. We also dive into therapy burnout (yes, it’s a thing...
ROMANTICIZING PAIN: Are You Addicted to Your Struggles? 12.03.2025 56:25
This week, we’re unpacking the art (and struggle) of letting go — because if “just move on” was that easy, we wouldn’t still be spiraling at 3AM. From people who romanticize their struggles to the ones who let pain turn them bitter, we’re unpacking why some of us just can’t seem to move on. And of course, we’re asking: what does it actually mean to let go — and how do you do it when being hurt has...
Painful Periods, Weight Gain, Mood Swings—IS IT PCOS? 05.03.2025 56:55
Ladies, we need to talk—about hormones, periods, and the stuff no one tells you. This week, we’re joined by top OBGYN Dr. Nada Alibrahim to break down PCOS and endometriosis, two conditions that impact way more women than you think. Painful cycles? Random weight gain? Mood swings from hell? It might not be just your hormones. We’re debunking fertility myths, tackling cultural taboos, and even givi...
Are We RUNNING OUT OF TIME? The Biological Clock Scam 26.02.2025 52:26
This week, we’re talking about the biggest scam of adulthood—running out of time. Whether it’s career deadlines, the pressure to settle down, or the ever-ticking biological clock, society loves to make us feel like we’re always behind. But who decided these timelines, and do they even make sense? From pop culture moments that fed our anxiety to the social media comparison trap, we’re breaking it a...
Is Your Attachment Style RUINING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS? 19.02.2025 55:18
This week, we’re getting emotionally unhinged—aka, breaking down attachment styles and why some of us cling while others run for the hills. From Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized, we’re exposing how these play out in different relationships. We’re also diving into generational trauma, toxic patterns, and whether we can actually change (or if we’re just doomed). Plus, we’re putting oursel...
TRUTH OR SPICE: We Expose Each Other in This Fiery Challenge 12.02.2025 34:41
This week, we’re cranking up the heat—literally. In this Hot Ones-inspired episode, we’re grilling each other with the spiciest, most unfiltered questions yet. Will we spill the tea or tap out and eat a chicken? From relationship regrets to secrets we never planned to share, nothing is off-limits. Can we take the heat, or will the spice (and the drama) be too much to handle? All this and more in t...
PERIODS, TABOOS & SUSTAINABILITY: The Business That’s Changing It All 05.02.2025 54:12
This Wednesday, we’re talking periods, sustainability, and breaking taboos with Hind Alkhatrash, founder of Leap. She’s changing the game for menstruation in Kuwait—creating eco-friendly period products and starting conversations that were long overdue. We get into her journey as a hands-on entrepreneur, the challenges of breaking cultural barriers, and why sustainable choices matter now more than...
SELF LOVE OR SELF ABSORBED? When Boundaries Become Buzzwords 29.01.2025 1:02:42
This Wednesday we’re asking: is it self-love, or just laziness in a silk robe with a $10 matcha? We’re breaking down how self-love went from empowering to an overused and commercialized buzzword. Are we really protecting our peace or using “boundaries” as an excuse to ghost? Plus, we had to get into the It Ends With Us chaos. We’re talking all things Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively drama— the blin...
Modern Love: Have the Rules RUINED ROMANCE 22.01.2025 54:53
This Wednesday, we’re diving headfirst into the circus that is modern relationships. From TikTok advice like “let him chase” to the performative rise of “feminine energy,” love today feels more like a strategy game than a genuine connection. With social media perfection, therapy-speak overload, and a constant blame game between the genders, it’s messy out here. Are we building healthy relationship...
Creatives vs. Corporate Culture: WHO’S WINNING? 15.01.2025 52:20
This Wednesday, we’re joined by Fawaz Al-Shammari to unpack what it really means to be a “creative” in Kuwait. Why does everyone think creative work is as easy as slapping on a filter or picking a font? And why are companies still trying to pay us in “exposure”? We’re spotlighting local brands that have been crushing it and proving that Kuwaiti creatives are a force to be reckoned with. From battl...
Mute, Block, or Soft Block? The Art of SOCIAL DETOXING 08.01.2025 1:03:59
New year, new boundaries—who dis? This Wednesday, we’re diving headfirst into the ultimate life detox: socially, emotionally, and digitally. Toxic friendships? Snipped. Emotional baggage? Dropped. We’re making room for nothing but main character energy in 2025. And of course we had to tackle the chaos on our feed with a spicy round of Mute, Block, or Soft Block. From self-proclaimed therapy gurus...
2024 WRAPPED: The Good, The Bad, and the Beyoncé 25.12.2024 52:31
This Wednesday, we’re wrapping up 2024 with a bang! We’re spilling on our favorite episodes, wildest comment section moments, and the lessons we’ll never forget. We dive into pop culture gold—from rap beefs to Brat Summer chaos—and how the girls dominated music this year (thank you, Beyoncé). Plus, we can’t forget about the Italian Stallion, Luigi Mangione, the internet’s newest heartthrob. All th...
IS LOVE BROKEN? The Growing Divide Between Men & Women 18.12.2024 58:57
This Wednesday, we’re joined by Nader Golsharifi to unpack the chaotic world of modern relationships. Why does singlehood keep rising? Why are men and women more disconnected than ever? Is love broken, or are we just terrible at it? Nader spills the tea on newlywed life while we tackle hot takes on everything from unrealistic expectations to cultural pressures. It’s real, it’s spicy, and honestly,...
Things We’ve NEVER TOLD EACH OTHER: Petty Fights, Drama & Raw Thruths! 11.12.2024 49:11
In this week’s episode, we’re spilling tea on messy celebrity drama, breaking down our Spotify Wrapped, and answering spicy friendship questions. What’s the pettiest fight we’ve ever had? What frustrates us most about each other? We’re revealing it all—no filters, no holding back. From long-kept secrets to raw truths, get ready for laughs, drama, and a little chaos. All this and more in this week’...
Are they SERIOUS OR JUST PLAYING? Decode Your First Date 04.12.2024 56:19
First dates: exciting or a minefield? This week, we’re diving into how to decode the signals and figure out what someone’s really about. From balancing modern dating vibes with traditional values to spotting red flags (and those rare green ones), we’re here to help you navigate like a pro. Plus, we’ll share tips on asking the right questions, reading emotional availability, and trusting your gut....
Lost In Translation: Is English DESTROYING ARABIC CULTURE? 27.11.2024 52:58
Is speaking English in the Gulf a flex or a faux pas? In this mostly Arabic episode, we dive into the messy relationship between Arabic, English, and identity. Ahmad Hadi joins us to explore how language sparks envy, alienation, and cultural guilt—and, of course, to roast Mia’s Arabic! From social media comparisons to colonial legacies, we’re unpacking how language divides, defines, and connects u...
Why TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS Are So Addictive: Tell Me Lies Explained 20.11.2024 47:49
Insecurity, toxic relationships, and a dash of drama? Say less. This Wednesday, we’re unpacking the manipulative, messy dynamics of Tell Me Lies—why insecure girls are dangerous and toxic love is so addictive. Plus, the Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury drama that’s got TikTok in shambles. Lies, insecurities, and messy receipts—All this and more in this week’s episode!
Overpromising 101: The REAL REASON You Can’t Say No! 13.11.2024 34:56
This Wednesday, if “I’m on my way!” means “I’m still in bed” to you, welcome to the squad. We’re spilling the tea on why we all overpromise like it’s a sport—and why we need to chill. From committing to a million plans we know we’ll bail on, to saying “yes” just to keep the peace, we’re digging into the psychology behind our flake habits. Join us as we break down the People-Pleaser Complex, FOMO-f...
Love Is Blind: Habibi - WE’RE DONE with the Double Standards 06.11.2024 51:35
This Wednesday, we’re bringing the heat with a deep dive into the Love is Blind: Habibi Reunion—and honey, it’s not just about the drama. Oh no, we’re here to call out the eye-roll-worthy double standards on full display. Get ready, because we’ve got plenty to say. From the absurd way men and women get judged by totally different standards to those oh-so-obvious biases that pop up in every relatio...
Halloween Special: Do We Love or FEAR Nour? Love is Blind: Habibi Hot Takes! 30.10.2024 46:35
This week’s Halloween special is frightfully full of drama! 👻 Dressed as your worst nightmares, we kick things off by breaking down the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and what everyone’s saying. Then, we dive headfirst into Love is Blind: Habibi—your Let’s Get Spicy takes on the favorite couples, Asma’s intentions with Khatab, and where do we stand on Nour? Since it’s spooky season,...
Divine Femininity or BS? THE TRUTH ABOUT GENDER ROLES 23.10.2024 47:56
Alright spam fam, this wednesday we’re spilling the tea on the latest trend: feminine and masculine retreats. 🌸💪 Why is everyone suddenly trying to tell us what it means to be a real woman or man? 🙄 We’re diving into the rise of these ‘divine feminine’ vibes and the whole Trad Wife TikTok scene, because apparently, we needed a reminder that the 1950s called. We’ll talk about how this trend is s...
Left Out or Lucky? Why MISSING OUT Isn’t So Bad with Max AlBaroud 16.10.2024 58:33
This week, we’re talking FOMO in friendships—because who hasn’t felt left out while doom-scrolling? Join us and special guest, pastry queen Hessa (aka Max) AlBaroud (@maxalbaroud), as we dive into why social media makes everything seem like an invite you didn’t get. From celebrity squads to RSVP stress, we’re dishing on why comparing yourself is a recipe for disaster. We’ll break down how social m...
IS ‘THE ONE’ A MYTH? Love, Marriage & Spicy Truths 09.10.2024 55:08
Buckle up, it’s a juicy one! This Wednesday, we’re busting the myth of “The One” and diving deep into marriage—realistic vs. delusional expectations and how love changes as we age. We’re reading your Let’s Get Spicy takes on love’s role in marriage, and trust us, you didn’t hold back! We also tackle whether love really grows, and dive into the rise of lavender marriages (are we into it?). Meanwhil...
Blocked, Burnt Out, & BACK AGAIN! 02.10.2024 56:07
Guess who’s back and barely holding it together? Yep, it’s us! This Wednesday, after surviving Mercury retrograde, some trauma bonding, and Mia’s mad dash from the airport to the studio (sleep? never heard of her), we’ve got a LOT to unpack. Meet ‘The Mailman,’ a spicy blast from Zainab’s past, and in ‘Let’s Get Spicy,’ we’re talking about exes trying to make a comeback. Plus, we’re spilling tea o...
BREAKING BARRIERS In Style with Musaed AlMutairi 14.08.2024 1:06:13
This Wednesday, get ready to dive into the fabulous world of fashion with Musaed AlMutairi, the trailblazing stylist shaking things up in Kuwait! We’re taking you on a wild ride this week as Musaed shares his inspiring journey to becoming the country’s first male stylist for women. We chat about his early life, what ignited his passion for fashion, and the obstacles he’s crushed in the industry. M...
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