Episode 54: Kimia Etemadi on The Power of Writing and Poetry, Self-Acceptance and Being Kinder to Oneself

Kimia (etemadi_kimia) discusses various topics including sleep, gigging, creativity, cultural identity, and personal experiences. She talks about her struggles with sleep during the heatwave and the benefits of taking magnesium supplements. Kimia also shares her experiences as a comedian and how she adopts a persona on stage. She discusses her journey into comedy, her love for writing and poetry, and her exploration of her cultural and religious identity. Kimia opens up about her relationship with her parents, her Iranian heritage, and her activism for a better world. Kimia discusses her journey with OCD, anxiety, and surviving cancer. She shares how her OCD and anxiety started in primary school and intensified in high school due to various factors. Kimia talks about her experiences with psychologists, psychiatrists, and medication. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the true impact of OCD and not using the term casually. She also discusses the challenges of self-acceptance and being kinder to oneself. Kimia shares her passion for languages and how she finds time and energy to pursue multiple interests. She highlights the power of comedy in reclaiming and finding humor in difficult experiences. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.