The Brief Dive

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.

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July 10, 2025 27 mins

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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May 21, 2025 46 mins

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...

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May 7, 2025 44 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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December 10, 2024 25 mins

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...

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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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In this episode, we dive into loneliness, our personal experiences, and coping strategies.

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In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Archie, a 24-year-old philosophical nature lover. In here, we dive into philosophical insights that change our way of thinking, the power of acceptance, and understanding the art of letting go. Plus, we discuss the importance of having control and embracing spontaneity to find the balance among them. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation...

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In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Jessica, a 29-year-old christian aspiring nursing student. Join us as we discuss the power of vulnerability and its impact on our lives. We also discuss strategies for navigating through tough times and offer insights on how to support others through their own struggles. Plus, we broke down what it truly means to be a "Good Friend" and how we've strengthen those relationships. Don't forget t...

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June 26, 2024 66 mins

In this full podcast episode, I'm joined by Minase, a 24-year-old former Marine and youth advocate. Join us as we discuss men's mental health, social media, the "Batman mentality," the risk of vulnerability, and DC vs. Marvel. VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/-vHB2VL5bvE Email: thebriefdive@gmail.com Instagram: @thebriefdive Snapchat: @THEBRIEFDIVE+ EQUIPMENT USED: Microphones: https://amzn.to/3JMWTHY X...

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June 21, 2024 11 mins

What are your ways fo trying to balance life? In this 'Ten Minute Talk', we discuss juggling life's responsibilities, their effect on us, and how we are balancing it all. Feel free to check out the audio already uploaded on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Link down below! Youtube: https://youtu.be/CiKrp5ZG_UQ Email: thebriefdive@gmail.com Instagram: @thebriefdive EQUIPMENT USED: Microphones: https://amzn.to/3JMWTHY X...

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