Podcast

Lectures and conversations about culture, trauma, and mental health with Dr. Hanan Hashem. A podcast designed to answer practical questions about our well-being, helping us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us!

In this podcast, Dr. Hanan Hashem delves into the complex and interconnected layers of mental health, culture, and trauma, with a focus on lived experiences from Muslim communities. Each episode is thoughtfully curated to explore topics such as complex trauma, navigating cultural identity, and building healthier relationships. Whether you’re seeking practical tools to support your mental health, curious about the science behind healing, or just looking for relatable conversations, this podcast offers a compassionate and insightful space to learn and grow.

Join Dr. Hashem and her guests—leading experts, storytellers, and community voices—as they tackle real-life challenges and share actionable strategies for thriving in today’s world. No matter where you are on your journey, this podcast is here to inspire reflection and empower you to take meaningful steps toward greater well-being. Tune in to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Episodes

Episode 1 :

How to function during a genocide

Part 1

Part 1 : How to function during a genocide
Part 1 : How to function during a genocide

Part 2

Part 3

This three-part series explores how we navigate the profound psychological and emotional challenges of witnessing genocide. With expert insights from Aya Cheaito, a PhD candidate at The University of Vermont and clinician specializing in trauma therapy for refugees and torture survivors, each episode delves into critical aspects of functioning amidst such crises:

  • Part 1: What does it mean to "function" in the face of violence, and what motivates us to keep going?

  • Part 2: The distinction between stress and trauma, and the spiritual and physical toll trauma takes on individuals.

  • Part 3: Navigating boundaries around self-care, the complex emotions of survivor's guilt, and the broader implications for mental health care.

Episode 2 :

I can’t find a competent therapist

Finding a therapist who understands your experiences is hard. In this episode, I focus on fine-tuning your strategies when finding a therapist and thinking more broadly about what your healing journey can look like outside the therapy room.

Episode 3 :

Love, Attachment, and Finding the One

Dr. Aneesah Nadir, founder of the Before the Nikah Marriage Prep Course, joins me in exploring the foundations of love, attachment, and the journey to finding the right partner. We discuss the importance of self-assessment, informed consent, and building a "marriage support team" to navigate relationships with intention and clarity.

Tune in for practical advice on building intentional, fulfilling, and healthy romantic relationships.

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