Apply for a free session on Hope Cast
Hope Cast is a podcast about mental health and lifestyle — and an invitation to be part of the show. Real people in Nigeria receive a free, professional therapy session on air, recorded and shared to help others feel less alone.
Sessions are led by Chris Abojei, NACP Licensed Clinical Psychologist, with over a decade of clinical experience.
We focus on imposter syndrome, grief, life transitions, and the impact of past trauma. Your identity is protected: you appear under a pseudonym, and nothing is published without your final approval.
Applications are currently open to people in Nigeria. We plan to welcome participants from Ontario, Canada in future.
How it works
From application to release, at your pace
- 1
Apply
Fill in the short form below. It takes about 10 minutes.
- 2
Screening call
If your application fits, we invite you to a private 20-minute call (not recorded). It's a chance to ask questions and confirm the show is right for you.
- 3
Your session
A one-on-one session online, recorded on a secure platform. You need a private space and a stable internet connection.
- 4
Review
Before anything is published, you review the edited episode. You can request changes or withdraw completely, with no explanation needed.
- 5
Release
The episode goes live only with your written approval.
- 6
Follow-up
You are offered one free private follow-up session (not recorded), plus referrals for ongoing support if you want them.
Applying does not guarantee a session. We select a small number of participants for each season.
Who can apply
A gentle check before you begin
You can apply if you:
- Are 18 or older
- Live in Nigeria and will be in Nigeria during your session
- Want support with imposter syndrome, grief, a life transition, or the ongoing impact of a past difficult experience
- Are comfortable having your session recorded and possibly shared publicly under a pseudonym
- Can speak comfortably in English
- Have a private space and reliable internet for about 60–90 minutes
This show may not be the right fit if you:
- Are currently having thoughts of ending your life or harming yourself
- Are in an unsafe or abusive situation right now
- Have a recent loss that happened within the last few weeks
- Are involved in a court case or police matter connected to what you'd discuss
- Are currently experiencing a mental health crisis
If any of these apply, you deserve care right away, and a recorded show isn't the right setting for it. See the support section at the bottom of this page.
Your privacy and your rights
You stay in control of your story
- Pseudonym
- You choose a name to be called on the show. Your real name is never used.
- Audio or video
- Every session is released as audio by default. You can choose to appear on video after you've seen your edited episode, never before, and only with a separate signed consent.
- Identifying details
- We remove or change details that could identify you, such as your workplace, city, and the names of people in your life.
- Review and withdraw
- You can withdraw at any point before release, for any reason, and your recording will be deleted.
- Data protection
- Your application and recordings are treated as sensitive health information under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. They are stored securely and shared only with the production team, who are bound by confidentiality.
- Confidentiality limits
- As with any therapy, confidentiality has limits if there is a serious risk to your safety or someone else's. We'll explain these limits fully on your screening call.
Once an episode is public, it can be downloaded or shared by others. That is why you decide whether it airs, and why we take anonymity seriously.
Need support now?
This show is not a crisis service, and applications are not monitored around the clock. If you're in danger or thinking about ending your life, please reach out right away:
In Nigeria, call the SURPIN helpline 0800 078 7746 (toll-free, 24 hours) or 112. In Canada, call or text 9-8-8.