Bassam Habib

Bassam is a NCHEC Certified Health Education Specialist, gardener, woodworker, and community wellness advocate. His work is grounded in an understanding that health and wellness are communal responsibilities, not just individual ones, and he is committed to advancing health literacy and equity through NPL's spaces and programs. Join him as he continually deepens his knowledge of health and imagines more just and compassionate pathways to wellness.

Latest Podcast Episodes

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your mind matters

Mental Health in Minority Communities

In this episode, Bassam and Lana talk with Lydia Yousief about immigrant and minority status, and how underrepresentation, segregation, and discrimination can affect the mental wellbeing of New Americans.

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your mind matters

Mindful Communication

In this episode, Bassam and Lana invite Jennifer Wang to discuss the art of communicating well, the challenges of interpersonal relationships, and how mindfulness can aid in healthy mental practice.

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your mind matters

Mental Health and Athletics

In this episode, Bassam and Lana talk with Aaron Petrie on mental health from a performance lens, and how unhealthy pressure, unrealistic expectations, and physical injuries can adversely affect an athlete’s mental health.

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your mind matters

Musicianship and Mental Health

In this episode, Bassam and Lana talk with Milly Roze about sound healing, musicianship struggles, and how music can affect mental health.