**Today with stand-up comic and accountant Shamiso Mushambi we talk about the juxtaposition of achieving our goals and its cost on our wellbeing if not kept in check.



We cover:

• How she got into stand-up comedy.


• Taking control of our lives and narratives.


• Type casting in movies/ series. How Miranda Bailey in Grey's Anatomy means different things to different viewers.


• Imposter syndrome.


• How her plans for 2020 panned out.


• High functioning survival mode when depressed and suicidal.


• Detaching from our feelings and what it does to us.


• Self-care is not optional if you want to live, and not just getting by.


• Finding our reason to live, both internal and external.


• Young people being convinced that all anxiety needs to be medicated. There needs to be a scale.




*Content note: this episode contains topics such as depression and suicidal ideation. Mention of pedophilia (no details or what happenned, but it is mentioned), discretion is advised*



**Recorded in December 2020



Find Shamiso Mushambi on social @Shamisomushambi @comedypops

Connect with me here:

• Struggling to shape your podcast idea? Podcast Clarity is a live, low-cost workshop focused only on your concept—so you can stop second-guessing and start with a clear message, format, and episode plan we go live 9 August 2025: getyourpodcastdone.com/podcastclarity
• Get behind-the-scenes insight I only share via email: https://forms.angie-s.com/sign-up
• I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Submit them at: www.angie-s.com/contact
• Podcast host I use & recommend*: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=angiesorensen

*Affiliate link alert: I get a little love (aka $) if you click and buy!

For mental health crisis helplines:

UK:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/ 

IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/iapt/ 

Europe:

https://www.mhe-sme.org/library/helplines/ 

USA: 

American Foundation of Suicide Prevention

Suicide and Depression Awareness for Student

NAMI Resources on Suicide Prevention

NAMI Resources on Suicide Risk

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273- 8255

Crisis Textline - Text HOME to 741741