The Brief Dive

Feeling Guilty While Relaxing? Do Friends Replace Therapy? Marvel vs. DC?In this episode, I sit down with the guys to talk about whether friends can replace therapy, why relaxing sometimes feels wrong, and who we’d take in a Marvel vs. DC showdown.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1Quick note: There was a mic issue on my end during this recording, so my audio isn’t as clean as usual. My guest’s audio is clear, and the convo was too good not to share—thanks for sticking with it!LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro0:13 Feeling Guilty While Relaxing8:07 Do Friends Replace Therapy?15:16 Who Of Us We Trust To Pick Our Wife!20:01 One Life For 1,000 Years Or 10 Lives For 100 Years Each?26:40 Cats vs. Dogs31:41 Which Instrument Would We Be?37:14 Fight The DC Team Or The Marvel Team?42:15 Outro

Would You Pick Love, Fear, Money, or Power?SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro00:42 Which Motivates Us The Most; Love, Money, Fear Or Power?8:21 Who Of Us Is A Character From Spongebob?13:32 Who Of Us Would Survive On An Island? 21:36 What We REALLY Think About Spiders26:45 The BEST Childhood Shows32:22 Why They Don't Make Shows Like Before35:10 The First Three Things We'd Take On An Island42:43 Outro

WOULD YOU RATHER...? | Debating Life’s Dumbest Questions (ft. Davis & Kibret) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro1:20 Virginia's Bipolar Weather Is Affecting My Mental Health?2:16 Have your Sister Date A Criminal Or One Person From The Friend Group?5:56 Never Feel Physical Pain Or Emotional Pain?9:34 Telekinesis Or Telepathy?14:00 Teleport Anywhere But Naked Or Only To Familiar Places?16:50 Teleport Or Time Travel?23:22 No Music or No Movies?27:02 Personal Chef Or Personal Trainer?29:10 No Whey Protein Or No Chicken For Life?29:45 Bulky And Strong Or Lean And Weak?33:05 How The Weather Is Affecting Our Mood!39:30 People Are Changing Their Teslas?40:37 Are We Too Old For Today's Slang?44:07 Tying It All Up!

College Life vs High School Life – The Truth No One Tells You

In this episode, I sit down with Davis and Kibret to discuss life after high school and how it compares to our college experiences.

Quick note: There was a mic issue on my end during this recording, so my audio isn’t as clean as usual. My guest’s audio is clear, and the convo was too good not to share—thanks for sticking with it!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

4:59 How We Felt After Graduating Highschool

9:10 Was Life Better In Highschool?

14:35 How We Changed After Highschool

22:25 Relationships After Highschool Aren't The Same

25:25 Are Relationships Deeper In College?

29:53 Our First Impressions Of Each other In Highschool

37:38 What We Wish We Knew In Highschool

44:29 Outro

The Gym Can’t Heal Your Soul — An Athlete Opens Up About Body Dysmorphia, Mental Health, and Faith.In this raw and vulnerable episode, we sit down with Jadon — a Christian, African American college student studying kinesiology, former football player, and aspiring fitness influencer — to dive into the untold side of fitness culture: body dysmorphia, spiritual and mental health, confidence, and what you loose when chasing physical perfection.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro00:44 Having Progress And Never Feeling Enough2:14 Experiencing Body Dysmorphia5:50 How Your Physicality Affects Your Identity17:55 What Men Need To Realize21:40 The Spiritual And Mental Shift Through Injuries20:40 How Your Physicality Affects Your Identity25:30 What Men Need To Realize39:05 Is Physique Inflation Real?40:34 The Dangers Of Comparing Physiques42:30 Steroid Use in Teenagers44:34 The Mental Toll of Loosing Your Peak Physique47:20 Would You Rather Look Strong Or Be Strong?51:23 One Exercise You Would Do For The Rest Of Your Life?58:20 What Is The Most Out Of Pocket Gym Experience You've Ever Had? 1:01:20 The Biggest Mistake When Trying To Gain Muscle 1:05:04 The Muscle Growth Myth!1:07:37 Breaking Through A Physical Plateau1:11:05 Outro

How To INSTANTLY Smell Good ALL DAY As A Guy (The Ultimate Hygiene Guide)In this episode, we explore the stigma surrounding men and hygiene, especially within immigrant households, and how it impacts self-image, confidence, and first impressions with Sirak, an Eritrean hygiene advocate, fitness enthusiast, and mechanical engineering college student. He’s a long-time friend who has been alongside me on my journey of self-improvement, and we’ve seen each other through it all.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.OUR BODY HYGIENE PRODUCTS:Native Cocoa Butter & Vanilla Body Wash:https://tinyurl.com/2ja8b5avMethod Body Wash:https://tinyurl.com/ye253bytCoconut & Coffee Body Scrub:https://tinyurl.com/3hn3dy6sCoconut Butter Body Scrub:https://tinyurl.com/2rzx7mk6Conout Coffee Body Cream:https://tinyurl.com/4m7xf9pkNivea Body Lotion: https://tinyurl.com/t8m69xhnhttps://tinyurl.com/m35cre39Lubriderm Body Lotion::https://tinyurl.com/2cwj7tzyVaseline Body Gel: https://tinyurl.com/365uktj2NEZZOE Body Trimmer:https://tinyurl.com/52nu5phpFace Trimmer:https://tinyurl.com/4vzx32d6Gold Bond Body Spray:https://tinyurl.com/3k9xp5uuDeodorant:https://tinyurl.com/t7pmnt3fhttps://tinyurl.com/4atr8a23Tongue Scraperhttps://tinyurl.com/33t88tthOUR FACE CARE PRODUCTS:La Roche-Posay Cleanser: https://tinyurl.com/zpn336nnCeraVe Foaming Face Wash: https://tinyurl.com/395wnxaaThayers Non-Alcoholic Toner: https://tinyurl.com/mwrft5a2Cetaphil SPF Moisturizer:https://tinyurl.com/4ynt7hyrVitamin C Facial Serum:https://tinyurl.com/w24muk5sOUR COLOGNES:EMPORIO ARMANI Stronger With You Eau de Toilette: https://tinyurl.com/myzkjcy2Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum: https://tinyurl.com/hw92j4f5Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Eau de Parfum Spray:https://tinyurl.com/3vnpryd6Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette: https://tinyurl.com/yb88vjtzPaco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette:https://tinyurl.com/39neyhdbTUMI Kinetic : https://tinyurl.com/bdhz4s8yJean Paul Gaultier: https://tinyurl.com/7ew78u86Versace Eros Pour Homme Eau de Parfum: https://tinyurl.com/bdhv6y95Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum: https://tinyurl.com/mrxz29kuViktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme Eau de Parfum: https://tinyurl.com/3bfejccsDolce & Gabanna Light Blue: https://tinyurl.com/yr2f7uxaBelow Belt Health:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDslv3PzSnMGood Videos on Male Hygiene:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6c4UCAqLSUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-FbWn_woTwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EW_otcSZTohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI43ECv_Ggkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG99uADhIB4

What no one tells you about mental health & ethiopian immigrant parents — In this episode, we dive into high expectations and comparisons from parents, the culture clash between America and Ethiopia, and the impact of generational trauma with Freweyni, a trauma informed Youth Advocacy Specialist for survivors of sexual abuse and gender-based violence. She works with Black immigrant and youth survivors, providing emotional support, safety planning, and resources. She also runs @zerowastehabesha, a multimedia project sharing research and content on eco-socialism, pan-Africanism, anti-imperialism, and working-class struggles against colonialism and climate change.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only. This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a trusted friend, therapist, or crisis resource. You are not alone, and help is available. If you're in immediate distress, please reach out to a crisis helpline in your area.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview0:47 Intro 1:40 Warm up Question #13:00 Warm up Question #25:17 Warm up Question #314:52 Growing Up Between Ethiopian And American Cultures19:38 Are We Comparing Too Much?27:07 The Most Common Mental Health Challenges Within The Ethiopian Community35:30 Generational Trauma Shaping Mental Health In Ethiopian Youth?43:38 Ethiopians And High Expectations58:21 Is Habesha Gossiping Bad? 1:01:10 The Gender Roles Between Young Men And Women In The Ethiopian Community1:10:04 How Can We Have An Open Dialogue With Family?1:14:17 How Can We Introduce Therapy In An Immigrant Household? 1:22:35 How Can We Work On The Community Back Home?1:34:00 The Biggest Misconception About Helping People1:37:35 Last Advice On Ethiopian Mental Health1:39:11 OutroEpisode Resources:ZeroWasteHabesha INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerowastehabesha?igsh=M3FnNmR4M2ZrampuZeroWasteHabesha Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zerowastehabesha?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a8ed32e5-bf27-4b52-9bbb-4b8d85e37bacZeroWasteHabesha EMAIL: [email protected]#habesha #mentalhealth

In this episode, we discuss what they don't tell you when trying to build your own brand and business as a teen.

In this episode, we explore the impact of perspective, how God's way reshapes our outlook, and what guided us in viewing things differently during times of anxiety.