She Speaks: Academic Muslimahs

Listen to Dr. Lamise Shawahin (Psychology and Counseling) her life in academia, including topics such as growing up as a daughter of activist parents & grandparents; importance of mental health within Muslim communities; recognizing and operating from within cultural difference; therapists working in tandem with religious practitioners; how women often receive less support for mental health issues from their faith & social communities; and the danger of excluding African American Muslim communities from research on mental health of Muslims. Episode produced by Erica Green

As-Salaam-Alaikum! In the pilot episode host, Dr. Saba Fatima is joined by guest, Dr. Sana Rizvi to discuss the journey to getting her PhD, how her appearance impacts her experience with jobs in academic spaces, fat phobia, and so much more. Episode produced by Erica Green.