Male, Muslim, Asian American: A Survivor's Journey

SEASON 8 EPISODE 20

1.8.2026

Guests: Farhan Manjiyani

Type of Survivorship: Male Survivor, Child Sexual Abuse, Organization

Other Themes: Societal Structures, Mental Health & Suicide

Faced with sexual violence at 10, Farhan used personal reflection and healing to push past societal stigmas and cultural barriers to break his silence, consciously committing to living bravely and authentically. Today, Farhan Manjiyani is a compassionate, relentless, brave leader living his vision of ending sexual assault in the world by being the permission slip for others to begin their own healing. Proudly identifying as an Ismaili Muslim with deep roots in the South Asian community, he leverages his personal and cultural experience to engage audiences with vital conversations around male sexual trauma. His latest short-term goal is to perfect his butter-chicken recipe.