Hakim, Part 2 - Black American: Sweetheart & Highest Consciousness

Join us on Cultureful as Hakim Asadi, a Black queer therapist from Upstate New York, shares his journey of growing up queer in a religious community. He opens up about the challenges of navigating faith, family expectations, and shame, and how therapy, self-reflection, and community helped him embrace his authentic self.This episode explores:Growing up queer in church and Black communitiesOvercoming internalized shame and stigmaFinding authenticity, resilience, and self-loveHow childhood experiences shaped his career as a therapist and public speakerIf you’re interested in queer experiences, faith, identity, and mental health, this conversation is a must-listen.Connect with Hakim:Website: HakimAsadi.com Email: [email protected]: @hakimasadi_Keywords: queer identity, LGBTQ+ mental health, Black queer therapist, faith and sexuality, overcoming shame, therapy journey, self-love, intersectional identity, queer storiesSupport the show----------Join the Cultureful Neighborhood:🌐 Our Hub: Linktr.ee📩 Host Notes & Reflections: Newsletter Sign-up📺 Watch on YouTube:  YouTube Channel💖 Support the Show: Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi📸 Connect and Comment on Instagram: @thecultureful