Episode Details

I sit down with Seema and we talk about ADHD, the difficulties of diagnosing family in immigrant culture, bonding over crime magazines, and growing up in London. We also talk about comedy, clown, and the British version of C.O.P.S.

Seema is a London born, Berlin based freelance writer, casual improviser, and a stand up noob. She’s lived in Berlin for 4 years and moved five times. Now she has anmeldung she’s never leaving. She dreams of one day being able to commit to having a pet.

Timestamps:

00:00:24 - Cultural and Family Dynamics

00:02:12 - Mental Health and Cultural Stigma

00:03:04 - Coping Mechanisms and ADHD

00:04:11 - Multicultural Upbringing

00:05:20 - Language and Communication

00:10:20 - Cultural Alienation and Integration

00:16:12 - Community and Safety

00:16:32 - Growing up Without Internet

00:17:39 - Finger Puppet Show

00:20:15 - Gen X and Technology

00:24:20 - Rebellion and Activism

00:28:41 - Bonding Over Crime TV

00:37:14 - ADHD and Hyperfocus

00:47:14 - Dating and Relationships

00:57:30 - Attachment and ADHD in Relationships

01:39:46 - Resistance to Change and Creativity

01:42:52 - Anger and Bandwidth in Activism

02:07:07 - Trying Out Clown Stuff

02:29:15 - Personality and Rights

02:36:19 - Social Media and Productivity

02:39:10 - Birth Chart and Personality Insights

03:03:47 - Comedy Scene and Cultural Differences

03:12:13 - Comedy and Bombing Experiences

Seema Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beige_gurl
Substack: https://beigeafterthoughts.substack.com/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beigeshawty?_t=8l3WHykDT60&_r=1

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired