The Brief Dive
This podcast is a mix of topics from mental health to philosophy. You’ll hear topics from anxiety and goal setting to how everything in the world is connected. Filimon shares his ways of self-improvement and how it could help you in the long run. If you’re a teen who wants to take this deep-thinking/self-help skill into their future career with a limited amount of time, The Brief Dive is the place to be.
Episodes
In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Zebilon to unpack a question that’s been stirring up group chats: princess treatment OR the bare minimum???But before we get deep, we spiral into a hilarious side convo — from whether getting carried out of a burning building by a firefighter man would bruise our egos… to if using an umbrella makes you less of a man.Then we dive into the nitty-gritty of modern relationships — what’s expect...
Habesha Red Flags EXPOSED – Are You Guilty?In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Kerubel to go through some hilarious — and sometimes painfully accurate — Habesha red flags.What starts as quick-fire takes on dating quirks and cultural pet peeves quickly spirals into a bigger conversation — from family expectations, to what makes a relationship “acceptable” in Habesha culture, to the unspoken red flags we all know but rarely sa...
Would Your Parents Approve This Marriage? | Ethiopian Reddits (The COUSIN CHRONICLES)In this episode, I sit down with my cousins Remy and Zebilon to dive into some WILD Ethiopian Reddit posts about dating, relationships, and culture.What starts as a story about a 27-year-old Ethiopian woman and a 22-year-old American guy quickly spirals into a bigger conversation — from whether wanting to meet his kid too early is a red flag, to in...
WILD Confessions My Cousins NEVER Admitted Until Now! (The COUSIN CHRONICLES)In this episode, I sit down with my cousins Zebilon, Kerubel, and Mathias to talk about what it’s really like to grow up together but slowly grow apart.What starts as a trip down memory lane with funny childhood stories turns into an honest conversation about the changes we’ve been through, what we missed out on growing up, and how our relationships have s...
What It's REALLY Like To Be A Habesha Man In Todays World In this episode, I sit down with Mikias, a psychology student at George Mason University, to talk about what it really feels like to be a Habesha man today.What starts as a conversation about mental health turns into an honest discussion about the pressure to always be strong, where that pressure comes from, and how we’ve learned to hide our emotions.We talk about the ex...
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Community College vs. Prestigious CollegeIn this episode, we get real about college, comparison, and chasing success with Yeabsera, a computer science student at Vanderbilt, and Abdullah, an IT student at Northern Virginia Community College. We break down the hype around "prestigious" schools, what it’s like navigating college as kids of immigrants, and why your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.Yeabsera opens up about t...
Neuroscience Student EXPOSES the Raw TRUTH About Discipline and Growth ---In this episode, we explore what it truly takes to become the person you once dreamed of with Yabsera, a neuroscience student, content creator, and older sister who has built a life rooted in discipline, healing, and intentionality. We talk about growing up with immigrant expectations, the pressure to be a role model, and the unglamorous reality behind self-i...
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 cle...
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/zzap27fGTIK...
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=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPC...
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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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 p...
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...
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 suppo...
In this episode, we discuss handling criticism in high school while working on ourselves. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1 Val Maddox: https://on.soundcloud.com/pQmKnCf85PiqLdEM8 (Just a quick heads-up: some of the lyrics or themes might not fully match the tone of our channel discussions. Listener discretion is advised.) LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com...
In this episode, we discuss what they don't tell you when trying to build your own brand and business as a teen. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1 Val Maddox: https://on.soundcloud.com/pQmKnCf85PiqLdEM8 (Just a quick heads-up: some of the lyrics or themes might not fully match the tone of our channel discussions. Listener discretion is advised.) LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY: ht...
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. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id155166403...
In this episode, we discuss patience in our spiritual life, the dangers of starting things prematurely, and what helped us with the waiting. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039 ADD ME ON: INSTAGRA...
In this episode, we explore whether graphic videos are good for you, doom scrolling, and the challenge of staying authentic. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039 ADD ME ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.in...
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