Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
Mental Health & Addiction In The Persian Community W/ Maz Jobrani
Mental Health & Addiction In The Persian Community W/ Maz Jobrani
Mental Health & Addiction In The Persian Community W/ Maz Jobrani
Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Maz Jobrani joins Pej Alaghamandan to discuss mental health and addiction in the Persian community. A blend of humor, heart, and healing.
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Pej Alaghamandan
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Maz Jobrani: Comedy, Culture, and Confronting Addiction
I think a lot of immigrant communities don't deal with mental health that well...even in Iran, cousins that I've never met from the same gene pool all became addicts too.
What happens when you mix comedy, culture, and candid conversations about addiction? You get a powerful episode of 'Peji's Recovery Corner' featuring Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani. In this episode, host Pej Alaghamandan and Jobrani dive deep into the often-taboo topics of mental health and addiction within the Persian community. Jobrani opens up about his personal struggles, including the heart-wrenching loss of his father to alcoholism, and how he turned to comedy as a way to cope.
The duo explores how cultural stigmas can make it difficult for individuals to seek help and the vital role community support plays in recovery. They also discuss the unique challenges of maintaining sobriety during a pandemic. Despite the heavy themes, the episode is infused with hope and practical advice for anyone on their recovery journey.
Whether you're battling addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how different cultures handle these issues, this episode offers a blend of humor, heart, and healing.