Healing Muslim: The Muslim Mental Health Podcast
Healing Muslim: The Muslim Mental Health Podcast
Podcast Description
Healing Muslim is a mental health podcast for Muslims navigating faith, identity, and emotional well-being. Hosted by Muslim therapists, it tackles stigma, therapy tips, cultural challenges, and diagnosis myths. It offers real stories, expert insights, and practical solutions for healing.
In this podcast, we explore:
Breaking Mental Health Stigma in Muslim Communities – How cultural and religious misconceptions create silence, and practical steps to start safe, open conversations.
Finding the Right Therapist – From understanding credentials and using trusted therapist directories to matching personalities for a strong therapeutic alliance.
Insurance vs. Out-of-Network Therapy – Demystifying coverage, costs, and why some choose OON providers for better care.
Untangling Misused Mental Health Terms – Clarifying popular but misunderstood labels like “narcissist,” “gaslighting,” and “bipolar” to promote respectful, accurate dialogue.
Diagnoses & Self-Understanding – Exploring the search for meaning through a diagnosis while avoiding the trap of over-identification.
Unique Challenges in the Muslim Mental Health Space – Addressing key issues such as identity struggles, generational trauma, and access to culturally competent care.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores significant topics including breaking the mental health stigma in Muslim communities, guidance on finding the right therapist, navigating insurance and out-of-network therapy options, clarifying misused mental health terms, understanding diagnoses while maintaining a healthy self-identity, and addressing unique challenges encountered in the Muslim mental health space, such as identity struggles and generational trauma.
Healing Muslim is a mental health podcast for Muslims navigating faith, identity, and emotional well-being. Hosted by Muslim therapists, it tackles stigma, therapy tips, cultural challenges, and diagnosis myths. It offers real stories, expert insights, and practical solutions for healing.
In this podcast, we explore:
Breaking Mental Health Stigma in Muslim Communities – How cultural and religious misconceptions create silence, and practical steps to start safe, open conversations.
Finding the Right Therapist – From understanding credentials and using trusted therapist directories to matching personalities for a strong therapeutic alliance.
Insurance vs. Out-of-Network Therapy – Demystifying coverage, costs, and why some choose OON providers for better care.
Untangling Misused Mental Health Terms – Clarifying popular but misunderstood labels like “narcissist,” “gaslighting,” and “bipolar” to promote respectful, accurate dialogue.
Diagnoses & Self-Understanding – Exploring the search for meaning through a diagnosis while avoiding the trap of over-identification.
Unique Challenges in the Muslim Mental Health Space – Addressing key issues such as identity struggles, generational trauma, and access to culturally competent care.
Navigating therapy costs and insurance can feel confusing, but understanding your options makes it much easier.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
What “in-network” and “out-of-network” (OON) mean when it comes to therapy
How insurance coverage works differently for in-network vs. OON providers
Why some therapists choose to be in-network while others work OON
The pros and cons of each option, from affordability to flexibility to choice of provider
Why many clients decide to use OON benefits despite higher upfront costs
What questions to ask a therapist about their insurance status
Practical advice for deciding whether an in-network or OON provider is the right fit for you
Join us as we break down the mystery of insurance and therapy, and give you clear guidance so you can make informed decisions that fit your needs, budget, and goals.
Hosted by: Bisma Anwar, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Ayah Issa, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
To learn more or get in touch:
Bisma Anwar: therappuccino.com/contact
Ayah Issa: ayahissatherapy.com/contact
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