Reimagining Mental Health for Gay, CIS and Trans Queer Men – Rahim Thawer

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Rahim Thawer
(he/him)—psychotherapist, educator, and queer Muslim thought
leader—joins us to unpack what sets queer men apart from our
straight counterparts. From anticipating rejection in dating and
navigating body image pressures, to managing our sexual health
with a unique blend of hypervigilance and shame, Rahim explores
how systemic oppression shapes the queer male experience. Drawing
from his clinical work and upcoming book The Mental Health Guide
for Cis and Trans Queer Guys, Rahim reminds us that our
differences are