Season 2, Episode 4: My Mind is on My Mind: The mental health episode
Moderators: Mark and Jill
Guest: Hakim Asadi
In this episode, we start the conversation regarding prostate cancer and mental health. Our guest is Hakim Asadi. Hakim is a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), a therapist, educator, and founder of Beyond Living, where he integrates clinical practice with a spiritual and social justice lens.
For over 12 years, Hakim has worked at the intersections of mental health, identity, and healing–drawing on both his professional training and lived experience as a Black man to create culturally affirming spaces for growth and transformation.
Additional resources:
- Article: Life After Cancer
- Article: Psychological Stress and Cancer
- Article: Psychological Support Options for People with Cancer
- Website: http://www.
hakimasadi.com - Website: www.psychologytoday.com
A graduate of the University at Albany’s MSW program, Hakim currently facilitates the national Black men’s prostate cancer virtual support group in partnership with ZERO Prostate Cancer and serves as a behavioral health clinician at NAESM, Inc., supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
I would like to acknowledge the following for help and support in creating the “Above All There’s Hope” podcast:
- Ben English, English Marketing Service: Website Design and Implementation
- Ryan White, RØDE
- Greg McVeigh, Heil Sound
- Martina McConnon, Austrian Audio
- Omar Mendez, Omarvelous Productions
- Jerry Harvey, JH Audio
- Helen Meyer, Meyer Sound
- Clinton Muntean, Mainline Marketing
