A roller coaster conversation covering intense stories, mental health, embroidery during the pandemic, ripping around New York City, and more. The importance of making art accessible, concerns about a child's anxiety at camp, reflections on exhaustion and anxiety, embracing beautiful chaos, and the power of understanding and acceptance are also discussed.
The caller discusses finding purpose in their graphic design degree, particularly in creating apps for individuals with cognitive disabilities.
The caller reflects on their journey in New York City, prioritizing mental health and self-acceptance.
The caller embraces chaos and challenges societal norms, using their design thinking skills to create apps that genuinely help people.
Deep dives
Personal journey and finding purpose through artistic pursuits
The caller shares their personal journey, including struggles with mental health, moving to different cities, and exploring various artistic pursuits like spoken word, improv, and embroidery. They talk about finding purpose in their graphic design degree, specifically in creating apps for individuals with cognitive disabilities. They express a desire to make a positive impact and help others through their work.
Challenges of living in New York and finding authenticity
The caller discusses the challenges of living in New York City and feeling the pressure to fit into certain societal expectations. They reflect on how their experience in the city led to a search for authenticity and a desire to prioritize mental health and self-acceptance. They express gratitude for the supportive communities they have found along the way.
Navigating relationships and personal growth
The caller shares experiences of navigating relationships and personal growth, including deep connections with friends and experiences in therapy. They discuss how these relationships and personal discoveries have helped them redefine their identity and find purpose in their life.
Embracing non-linear thinking and finding joy in chaos
The caller embraces their non-linear thinking and discusses the joy and purpose they find in chaos. They talk about their interest in design thinking and using their skills to create apps that genuinely help people. They express a desire to challenge societal norms and create authentic connections with others.
Embracing Chaos and Resisting Boxes
The podcast episode explores the idea of embracing chaos and resisting societal expectations of fitting into boxes. The guest, a non-binary person, talks about their journey of living unapologetically and avoiding conforming to traditional standards. They discuss their experiences as a member of a renegade house cleaning service and their tendency to challenge norms and structures in various aspects of life. They also touch upon the struggle with self-doubt and seeking acceptance. Overall, the episode celebrates the uniqueness and non-conformity of individuals.
Navigating Personal Challenges and Self-Discovery
Within the episode, the guest discusses various personal challenges, including their experiences with ADHD, addiction, and mental health. They share their decision to take a break from using weed as a coping mechanism and the support they seek for understanding their relationship with it. The guest also mentions the importance of self-reflection and self-acceptance, as well as the need to find balance and understand oneself better. The conversation highlights the journey of self-discovery and the ongoing process of personal growth.
This week’s caller keeps Geth on his toes with a real roller coaster of a conversation. It starts out with a pretty intense story and some frank talk about mental health and suicide, and then it goes off in about ten other strange and beautiful directions that include travels in Boston and Philly, picking up embroidery during the pandemic, and rip-sticking around New York City. And that’s not even half of what Gethard and our caller talk about this week.
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