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Jan 2020
42m 46s

#1 - Introduction

Waheed Jensen
About this episode

In this episode, I introduce myself and give an overview of the current global narrative, highlighting the scarcity of resources in Muslim communities to help individuals struggling with SSA and airing out some of the frustrations that most of us feel. I also give a glimpse into what the podcast is about, who the target audience is, and what to expect from this series.

Links to sources mentioned in the episode:
- Waheed's article
- Br. Yousef's article
- The Straight Struggle online group
- Susan David's TED talk, "The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage"
- Br. Ali's Strong Support foundation

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