Welcome to Episode 41 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Phineas talk to Peiman about his experience moving to America when he was six and how he worked to navigate and adapt to life in the States. Phineas kicks off the episode asking Peiman about how his background has affected his mental health journey (4:19), leading the group into a conversation about the balancing act of maintaining culture and assimilating to new cultures as an immigrant (6:39). Peiman speaks on identity (8:51), before wrapping up with a bit of advice for people who are also working through the ups and downs of navigating life as an immigrant (12:18). We launched our TikTok! Check it out here. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Places to donate for Ukraine Relief: Choose Love Ukraine Humanitarian Fund World Central Kitchen Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com