Therapy Hour Podcast

She's from the west coast living in Chicago. Found her way making friends everywhere she went. Claudia Hendershaw talks to us about the influence community has on mental health. She maintains a positive attitude and brings the fun while all navigating life's big changes.

Zahra shares a letter to a man who wasn't even her boyfriend. Highlighting that relationships are formed even without the labels. She goes into memories that she's held so dear to her heart and how she grieved the relationship that once was all she hoped for. Don't worry,  this isn't a love story.

Zahra Ahmed authentically shares raw thoughts about a recent event occurring on Wednesday June 9th, 2021. Zahra shares how memories flooded her brain and how quickly she was able to recall trauma. Zahra can be contacted at TherapyHourPodcast@gmail.com. TW: Suicidal ideation and Sexual harassment discussed in the following episode. Please continue being mindful and staying present however you may need. If you are having a mental health crisis and need immediate care, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Free Resources available at suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call Hotline @ 800-273-8255. 
Welcome to Therapy Hour Podcast.

Kelsey Huff is a chicago comedian and all around great human. She stops by the Zoom studio to talk with Zahra about mental health, career, and adjusting to a work-from-home life. Steven contributes to the conversation, this episode.

Mudit talks to us about starting Stand-up Comedy in the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Unlike Steven, Mudit enjoys going to zoom open mics, as it's a new way to network all around the world. Zahra and him reminisce on the impact they made at University of Maryland with a student led organization, Active Minds. Mudit opens up about his mental health diagnosis. We talk about stresses of post grad life and difficulties finding work. Steven listens peacefully.

This weeks episode we talk with Kelsey Petrey. She educates us on the importance of research and different career paths in the psychology field. She opens up about her struggles with graduate school applications. Zahra and Kelsey open up about how they don't participate in self care (boo). Steven talks a little more this episode.

This week on Therapy hour, Zahra and Steven are joined by Chicago Comedian Vik Pandya. Vik is a national touring stand-up comedian who specializes in crowd work. Vik is the producer of Team US Comedy Chicago, he stars in Codeswitched Series, and most recently wrote a book called “Why You're Basic.” The book explores principles that inspire Vik to continue creating. The trio discuss how family influence comedy. Zahra and Vik compare their experiences within the Desi community. Steven listens politely. You can follow Vik on Instagram @Vikpandya

This week on Therapy Hour we speak with Alexis Banda about dating, mental health, and life. Alexis opens up about her recent diagnosis and the difficulties of dating during Covid. Follow Alexis on twitter @BandaMakHrDance. Steven is funny as usual.

Steven and Zahra decided to start a podcast in the middle of quarantine. Zahra is a LCPC in Chicago. She has her masters degree in Forensic Psychology and has extensive clinical experience. Steven is a comedian that has performed all over the Nation. Not only does he performs stand-up, he is a screenwriter, author, video editor, and a great roommate. Zahra is the extrovert, defaulting Steven to be the introvert in this relationship. She is loud, energetic, and exhibits a lot of empathy. He is quiet, sardonic, and embodies a lot of patiences. Together they are taking on topics such as dating, grief, community and how they relate to mental health. Listen to Therapy Hour Podcast for a safe place to laugh.