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In this episode of ፐRሃ, we have our very first guest on the podcast, Ibrahim Kabia (IB). A student at Johns Hopkins, IB joins to discuss the importance of finding community in predominantly white spaces, his journey back into content creation, and the lessons learned through the ups and downs of the college experience.IB's SocialsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ibebuckets?_r=1&_t=ZT-960CL0jBxUc Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ibebuckets#ፐRሃ #JHU #podcast #gaming #failure

In this special milestone episode of ፐRሃ, I celebrate my 25th birthday by taking a deep dive into the last few years of my life. I reflect on the major redirections that shaped me, from moving to a new city and navigating a career pivot to finding my true calling in clinical mental health counseling. This conversation is an open book on the beauty of starting over, the reality of processing grief, and the strength found in being vulnerable about where you are right now.Resources Mentioned:Book: As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Poem: Desiderata by Max Ehrmann Points of Discussion:Reflecting on graduating from Loyola Chicago, the transition to Madison, and the experiences that led me to rethink my purpose (04:15).Why I left a stable job to pursue a Master’s at Johns Hopkins and the lessons I learned from failure (35:10).Unc Notes & a deep dive into As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, reflecting on how our thoughts directly shape our character and the necessity of suffering for purification (38:20).Q&A addressing toxic masculinity in therapy, making connections in a new city, and a candid look at my current mental health journey (1:05:30).#Birthday #Development #Uncnotes #failure #ፐRሃ

In this episode of ፐRሃ, I explore the concept of finding purpose and why it’s okay not to have everything figured out right away. I reflect on my own journey of navigating pressure, dealing with uncertainty, and eventually finding a path that resonates with my passions.Points of Discussion:The myth of the life timeline and why development is a lifelong process that never truly stops (10:43).Navigating the "undeclared" phase: My journey from wanting to be an astrophysicist to finding exercise science and philosophy (11:47).Understanding the "First-Gen" pressure: How seeing my parents' immigration journey motivates me to succeed for them (23:53).The power of exposure: Why showing youth that "the door exists" is the most important part of career development (21:46).Authenticity vs. People Pleasing: Learning to be congruent with yourself to attract the people and opportunities meant for you (31:51).Whether you're a student feeling behind or a professional questioning your path, this conversation is a reminder that you are the one steering your ship, and it's never too late to pivot.#Purpose #LifeJourney #Development #MentalHealth #ፐRሃ

In this episode of ፐRሃ, we dive into the complex journey of identity development. I share my personal experience as a first-generation immigrant (23:53) and how navigating two different cultures shaped my perspective.Resources Mentioned:Book: Reinventing Yourself by Steve Chandler Points of Discussion:The impact of parental influence and realizing I'm more like my father than I thought (01:52).How therapy forced me to acknowledge who I truly am (01:16).The power of reinventing yourself and why development never stops across your lifespan (10:43).Dealing with the internal and external pressure to have life "figured out" by a certain age (18:29).Whether you're feeling lost in your career or trying to embrace your authentic self, this conversation is a reminder that you are the maker of your own destiny.#Identity #SelfDiscovery #FirstGen #PersonalGrowth #ፐRሃ

Welcome to the pilot episode of ፐRሃ! I’m Yoni, a grad student at Johns Hopkins studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. After months of talking about it, I’m finally stepping behind the microphone to share my story and start a conversation.Resources Mentioned:Book: The Courage to Cross Horizons by Zinah Mineyahl - A story of survival, resilience, and triumph.Points of Discussion:My motivation for starting this podcast and finding my voice (01:23).Navigating mental health and therapy as an Ethiopian immigrant and the challenges of discussing these topics in the Habesha community (02:23).The inspiration I found in my uncle’s autobiography, The Courage to Cross Horizons (03:22).My mindset shift from seeking perfection to prioritizing progress and growth (08:16).This podcast is a space for introspection, awareness, and raw conversation. I’m not here as an "expert," but as a counselor-in-training sharing my own path toward self-discovery (09:22).Follow the journey:Instagram: podcast.trySpotify: ፐRሃ on SpotifyApple Podcasts: ፐRሃ on Apple#MentalHealth #PodcastPilot #Ethiopian #SelfDiscovery #ፐRሃ