Simple Ken Podcast | EP 29 - Family Goals
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- Simple Ken is hosted by Kenny Sebastian, A stand up comedian known for his observational humour and quirky stage presence.
A simple podcast about tackling the weekly conflicts of a comedian.
A strictly "no advice" podcast.
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0:00 - Intro
4:03 - It hurts because you love them.
9:00 - Pregnancy & Post Partum Depression.
14:07 - Big Decisions at a young age.
20:13 - Therapy Privilege.
23:43 - Far Better than Millennials.
26:07 - Fan from the past.
27:41 - Happiness is too one dimensional.
30:05- Effects of Simple Ken.
31:44- Outro.
I know I took a 4 month break ( I say 6 months by mistake in the video), I just wanted to say that I did release three crowd work videos in the middle during that period (so likeeee) . It has been quite hectic but I wanted to come back to SimpleKen when I truly missed it and wanted to come back to it! And boy it feels good to be back! I hope you guys have had a good few months in between. Whatever I experienced has come out nicely in this episode. We discuss a wide range of questions in this episode from making really hard career choices at a young age, being frustrated by the relationships (family) in your life and the pursuit of happiness. A lot of covered and a lot is shared.
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Guys it was a 4 months break not 6 months. My bad! It’s feel good to be back :)
It feels good*
Hey Kenny!!! Glad yu came back.. 👍👍👍
Finally...was desperately waiting for it..i thought you jst forget us after getting busy in this new normal..
Watching it again! WOHOOOO. You are BACK :D
I really loved the Ken and chip series..I am on IG break.. but once a month I used to search your page for seeing the Ken and chip comic series.
Kenny has that familiar face that when you see him and he smiles , you get a feeling that everything is gonna turn out fine in the end.
Kenny, just to tell you, "Simple Ken" is arguably THE BEST LONG RECORDING OF SOMEONE TALKING, on this planet, and you know what, best things require long breaks. No Stress, don't blame yourself, it's all perfectly perfect. Just as I finish this Long Comment of me Commenting, wanted to let you know that all of us are excited for those next Comedian Cameos. Much Love :)
Vidhan here.
As a gen z to hear I'm responsible, compassionate, caring from a complete stranger feels really nice. Especially when we are always looked down in the name of "seniority" and not taken seriously. Its sort a like a validation
"The purpose of life is to just live it" nice stuff Kenny ! Always good to hear you here ❤️
Hey..Kenny..ur personality is so humourous..my day is made just listening to you Dude..👍🐺
Hey kenny! Today I wanted to narrate a story about when I met you, and then ask a question about it as well.
We were at the Mumbai airport, and I saw you at the check in counter. It was afternoons time and not a lot of youngsters were around. I was staring right at you thinking if I should come up and say hi or would it be too annoying.
You did see me staring and I felt so awkward. Then I saw you walk up the escalator. I quickly caught up and came behind you and just said, Kenny I love you.
You turned and laughed and then after we got off the escalator we had a small chat and clicked a photo.
It was super sweet and fun to me and it’s one of my really fun little memories.
Which brings me to my question, how often do you get annoyed with fans coming up when you arnt in the mood and how do you deal with it. And has there been any embarrassing times that you were rude to somebody and regretted it later.
Lots of love
Change my mind:
Kenneth Sebastian is an enlightened man.This man has attained nirvana.
Hi Kenny!
Happy to see a public figure give out realistic opinions than framing idealistic expectations in viewers which may or may not happen. I'm a practicing Licensed Clinical Psychologist since the past 5 years now, and wanted to shed some light regarding how to choose the right therapist and who can call themselves a "Psychologist" in India:
1. Before approaching a therapist, know what you're looking to be helped with. For daily life problems, a Counselling Psychologist would do. But for anything on the lines of Clinical Depression, Anxiety, OCD etc. can only be worked upon with the expertise of a Clinical Psychologist.
2. Once you've understood the difference, always go through the credentials of the therapist, have a look at the work they've put in and lastly make a list of your expectations out of someone you'd be sharing your most insecure and vulnerable self with. Based on these checks, no one therapist will fit all. Get on a consultation call or go have 2-3 therapists on trial to see who fits your boat the best.
3. The most important part, who can call themselves a "Psychologist". Please don't confuse self-proclaimed life coaches or motivational speakers for therapists. The minimum qualification to not just call yourself but also practice as a therapist is a MA in the specific field of Psychology, just a BA won't do. The same follows suit for a Clinical Psychologist, with the only difference, they should hold a 'license number from RCI" to even call themselves a Clinical Psychologist, only a MA in Clinical Psychology is not enough.
Please make an informed choice as it's a matter of your life more than money. Just like you wouldn't ignore your physical heath to a point of no recovery, please save up to invest in mental health too. Also, the get the 'best" therapist, please don't shy away from shelling out the fees which is worth the time and effort they put into helping you navigate your life.
Hope this helps!
Love & light,
Mrinalini T. Nathaniel
Founder: Mannvartan
I was having a depressive episode and just wanted to listen to someone talk about "something else". This really calmed me down. I got so many new perspectives and it somehow really helped. I literally just stumbled upon this gem and it turned out to be one of the most relevant thing I have heard in a long time. Really enjoyed listening to this. Thank you. Big Hugs!
"you probably would not read this." I see this as a good opportunity to make Kenny read this.
"serendipity"
Thank you for answerimg my question Kenny. It was the most straightforward and practical advice I have got regarding this issue.
I am already working on being independent and eventually move out. I do fulfill my duties towards some family memberd without loving them. I haven't always been lucky when it comes to friends, but I have a few a value a lot and vice versa.
Thanks again.
Hi Ifrah, hope you are doing well. I wanted to write to you regarding your question. You asked about bullying and harrassment and that does not come from family. Whoever these people are, you guys are destined to have mutual ancestoral history, just that. Only blood connection and no emotional ties. They are not entitled to your time or your attention. You have to feel empowered enough to be able to not give them what they are not entitled to. And that comes with money/financial independence and education. You need not be under their financial or any other kind of burden. Money and awareness/education will give you power to be able to avoid them or tell them what they are doing is not unacceptable. Once you have these, you are sorted. You will not take any shit from anyone yourself. If any conventional ways of society forces you to stay with them and they are going out of hand, it is only your mental strength that can give you peace - either by speaking back or ignoring. You have to have a strong heart to be able to not get affected by them or decide to move out of your house.
Just saw your reply. Thanks so much for so much insight. Appreciated
Hello! Answering Ifra's question, personally defining boundaries (not to be mistaken for walls) with family members and consequences when they are broken has helped me a lot. Maybe you could try that.
"Happiness is one dimensional"
Best thing I've heard in a very long time!
Hey Kenny! Just wanted to say thank you for sharing these long recording of you talking, really keeps me going and thinking and it's also helping me in developing better analytic outlooks on things. Thanks man! Hope you are feeling better!🌼
Hey Kenny, loved your take on "happiness is too one dimensional". What you said, actually makes sense, never thought of it that way! It's amazing how I'm evolving as a person with each episode. Lots of ❤
Omg! Just realised how much I missed that calming intro and your soothing voice in the last few roller-coaster months... 🥺
Thanks for coming back with another LROYT. God Bless You 💜💜💜
I was just thinking about simpleken a few days backkk!! Sooo happy to see the new episode! 💓💓
and taking a break is totally okay and is actually good. So, don't worry Kenny, we got your back!!
Only my soul knows how long I've been waiting for this !! ❤️
This is so therapeutic!! I loved that Kenny gives a reality check too, so not trying to pamper you but still showing things as they simply are (or atleast giving you one of the many perspective of things), and life in general. Absolutely loved this one💙
So so happy to just see this! Thank you so much.. Also, a break can be as long as you need it for
Just wanted to tell THANK YOU! ❤ Kenny. You don't even know how much you help people like me get through our everyday lives.. Just thank you for existing and also for starting simple ken is all I wanted to say!
I just love listening to you Kenny for your cheerfulness and whatever it is about, it just makes me happy. Blessings!😀😀
Love these long conversations! Just the most soothing thing to play while working. Thank you Kenny !!!
it was a much deserved break kenny!! don’t worry about uploading it’s fine. Thankyou for making these long recording of you talking. LOVED this episode and the three stand up videos you released.
Hope you’re doing great
Hi Kenny,
Love your work! I have a couple of questions for you.
1. As someone in their late 20s, I get a lot of these pressurizing questions like When are you getting married, When are you settling down etc. I haven't found my person yet and I want to wait a while before thinking of other options. Have you faced such pressure from family or friends (as you are also in that age range) and if so, how do you deal with it?
2. What is the best advice you can give to people in their 20s? Is it really the end of the good life once we become 30? All movies and music market the 20s as this golden period of life after which its all downhill. Is that true?
And finally, I'm sure you, like the rest of us, have been in love and whatnot. What is the greatest lesson you have learned about love and relationships? What do you look for in a relationship now as opposed to 10 years ago?
I enjoy the occasional bout of introspection and I like to pick people's brains, so thought I'd ask. Totally cool if you want to skip any haha.
Keep doing great work man. Appreciate it.
#simpleken
Thank you Kenny... I lost my elder brother due to covid in may... today is his birthday... And... I can't even explain how this day had been...but listening to you ... really calm my heart. Thank you so much for this long recording of you talking ❤️
Watching Simple ken is such a cathartic experience because the theme of every is so grounded in reality and relatable! I really enjoy watching and listening long recordings of you talk because it's very perceptual and helps me gain a broader perspective on various issues that you talk about! You're amazing, Kenny 🤍
I took arts, I followed my dreams. I'm still confused 😂 I'm doing exactly what I wanted, but it still feels like I'm lost. Honestly, this is a part of life and you need to find things that help you stay happy. Don't put the pressure of happiness on your career!
I was literally watching the big question episode that you were a part of yesterday and wondering it's been too long since you put out a long recording of you talking. Thanks for bringing it back ☺️☺️
I definitely agree with this long recording of being therapeutic. I don't watch videos or podcasts like these before because of a shitty attention span. I admit, and deeply ashame, I skip the intro. But after two months of binge-watching Simple Ken, I'm now a fan of podcasts!And long recording of someone talking of course. I would never skip the intro anymore cause I might not hear it for the next two years. Much love from the Philippines!
Thank you for this Kenny, What a great thing to listen to on an exhausting Monday!
Hey Kenny, you've been a great personality and influencer throughout your grown career as a comedian and over-all as an artist. Just love your stand-up so much ❤️ and started watching these podcast, loved it too 🔥. It's awesome👌🏻. It's all your call abt the breaks or busy schedule, still gonna watch you... 😊
Kenny going silent reading Nevertheless's question where it mentions "art is for those who are not good at anything..." is epic 😂😂😂😂😂
Hey Kenny ! Thank you so much for showing up after such a long gaaaaap !!!
finally kenny your back oh my god, missed these long recordings of someone talking so much, happy to have you back, sending all love
My parents and my brother who are all science peeps always thought it would be easy for me as a PCMB student to take BA in English literature. But it was hard and I showed to them our struggle. And they don't understand half of what I write or say. Especially after graduation. Now, they get it. Every career is hard in its own way.
Thanku Kenny. Our friend via dopamine.
🌼🙂
Listening to you feels like a therapy, btw it's my first time listening #SimpleKen, i have only watched your standups before.
You are a gem man.
7:26 - This is something that really makes sense. Thank you for this perspective .
Kenny, thanks for uploading this video was stressed by work, it's Monday and your video will smoothen this day out ♥️
Thank you Kenny for answering my question . Feeling special and connected to your long recording of you talking #simpleken . Thank you for giving enough time to listen all 28 episodes and now 29th with my question in it . Monday is good bro .
I check every week for any new episodes…
Thank you Kenny 😍
Do your duties for your family...help them in need but you Don't have to "love" them...or feel guilty for not spending time.
Thank u for this kenny🙃❤
Simple ken is not a podcast
It's a feeling
It's an emotion
It's love ❤
Thank you kenny
Was waiting for this one
Listening to these pod cast is relaxing. I listen to you while working.
Hey Kenny
Listening to you have helped me navigate through some of the difficult times . Thankyou for all your awesome works
YOU MADE MY WHOLE DAY ILY
I wanted to ask a question but it was already answered in this long recording. And I’m so happy to see many others in the same age group thinking alike and facing similar problems and dilemma. Tbh I’m a little pissed that when my friend gives me this advice I do not listen and when Kenny says the same thing I’m like yeah, this makes total sense! 🤣
Welcome back Kenny!
I love this and you :) ❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Simple Ken is therapy for me! Thanks a lot
I loveee how absolutelyyyy brutallyyyyyy honest this is ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for believing in us, the young generation, Kenny ❤️
It means a lot to us🤗
Hi Kenny this weekend makes me excited to see your videos after a long time
It is great to see and hear you again Kenny! Be it four months, six months, or a hundred months, we will always be happy to know you are doing well!
Feels good😇 after listening.... listening to a an empathetic and open person , is a great way for a break from dilemma and existence of life in this difficult time
Hey Kenny! Just a few days back, I was wondering what I'd listen to on my walks, once I finished all the episodes of Simple Ken. But, then, you released a new episode, and I was so glad! These long recordings helped me put some things into perspective, especially at times when I was frustrated that no one could get me. It felt like a conversation with one of my friends.
I took psychology as an elective in college, and now whenever I see someone reacting in any way to an issue, I've started going, "This person has probably been treated like this, so they're reacting like that" or "It's childhood trauma". I'm an engineer, and not a professional psychologist as I took that subject for only one semester. But ever since my friends and I started introspecting a lot, I began trying to analyze and understand why people behave the way they do, which just raises thoughts like that sometimes. When I tried to psychologically analyze my family's behavior everywhere after that, it released a whole new can of worms, because damn, Indian parents have issues! I know I shouldn't have done it XD. Now, I feel like almost everyone needs therapy, if we're going by the standards in the more developed countries. What do you think about this?
Btw, Thank you so much for the not-therapy-but-still-therapeutic-recordings! I heartily wish you the best for the future!! #simpleken
Finally 😭😭 this was much needed.
Maaaaaan that was so good to hear I just loved how you spoke about that 2 weeks time to just be sad and made it up as if it's so much okay to be like it thank you... And I love short titles you keep Outro😂
Oh my goodness. Love this already ❤
It is always refreshing to hear from you. Kind of my anti-depressant tablet since 2018. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Thanku yr...
For answering questions with truly honesty....
What u feel..
On family what u spoke
Really relatable...
I mean thanku yr...💛
I listen to the audio version of "long recording of kenny talking" in the morning...while traveling and then I watch the whole recording on youtube while having my dinner, haha! Thats how calming and therapeutic this is. Thanks a lot Kenny
#simpleken
the best part about this video is that he doesn't hide when he's uncomfortable. it's so raw!
Kenny, don't end this show everrr
Thanks for making Monday better 💙
So, i was listening to you yesterday night, but i slept like in just 5 minutes. Played it this afternoon and slept again for an hour 😂 now i have played it for the third time ..And i feel sleepy again.
Kenny thanks for making us feel so homely and cosy ..That it calms my anxious mind and puts me to sleep.
Keep going!🌺
20:01 kenny: even your dream job isn't lovely So 🤷♀️**gulps down a huge chunk of water**
Kenny just casually throwing facts in our faces.
I came to just watch for few mins , ended up watching the whole episode! 🙌❤️
24:46 This are just golden words of Wisdom out there✨
I
needed this today❤️
Thank you for coming back ❤️❤️
Dear Kenny, it's nice to see you back after four months. I was wondering if I could give you a little something to try out. Maybe, as a social experiment, you could try not being chirpy for the next Simple Ken long recording. Personally, I sometimes don't have the emotional energy to put on a persona to make content watchable. And I'm a journalist so I got to push myself to the brink fairly often. Maybe, somewhere along the line, we'll also discover what clicks with the audience and what doesn't. Just as a social experiment within this community. Thanks for reading!
Really cool suggestion :)
Thank you so much!🥺❤️
❤️ When you have good intentions, you want to help people, you talk from heart that reflects.. And your face nd body language everything reflects that enemy ♥️♥️ love you Kenny.
Love the toy car on the sofa Kenny! Take as long as you need to bring out the episodes. Just don’t stop. Btw this episode was extremely timely - needed the laugh 😘
It’s a positive show as in it’s an honest show, good to hear opinions that are not sugar coated, come from experience mostly and are relatable/provide a new perspective
Waking up with this thumbnail on top... already made my day... love u kenny🤩🤩
I'm just one question in today, and I just wanted to say thank you Kenny and I love you. Your truth is really powerful.
Yayyyy!!!😍😍😍Thanks for being back.. Loved the looonnngg talk 💗 I'm curious about the title of the book you're currently reading..
Life doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be lived. - Dexter 😌
Hi Kenny .. ur videos r a big motivation to me .Its helping me cope my pressure during exams...I m a doctor...thank u soo much....found ur videos late but at the v ryt tym ....thanks again ..🥰
So isn't anyone gonna talk how buffed up Kenny has become? Looking like a rock da 💪
And thank you, just thank you. ❤
Waited for this for a long time 😭😭😭😭
Hello Kenny, I have been following you for very long now. I loved this episode of Simple Ken, it so beautiful and the best part is you saying the honest stuff without worrying about whether that is what is expected or not. I just like the fact that you are so straightforward in your answers. I dont believe when people say you should be happy in life, thats such a stupid thing to say. One just cant be happy even if you dont feel it. You should be aware of what emotions you are feeling and go through them. You saying that life is to feel all the emotions is so true and that is such a brave statement to make. I'm glad you dont sugarcoat your answers. Congrats for this wonderful episode.
Hi Kenny, could you please re-order your simple Ken playlist in chronological order? My obsessive side is eating me up :') Please :')
lmao😂
I have been watching Kenny for almost 3_4 yrs through my bsc and masters..Now I m in phd and I m still watching him. he is charming and have honest opinions about everything..
hey Kenny the video was literally amazing it ang feels very good to see u back
Waiting for the next episode of Simple Ken is too hard, especially when it takes longer gaps and the time period between the announcement of next episode and finding the time to watch it (especially if it is on working days, yes it is usually on Mondays) is really a test of patience (The struggle to watch it by parts in the day in between the work schedule and then watch it fully at night peacefully at a strech and the following rewatching season.. !! Whoa!! ) But.. Finally when you watch it... It always feels "Wow! What an episode! It is worth watching!!! Thank you Kenny for doing this' Long Recording of You Taking '. Also thanking for being honest (this time it is more loud when you declared like" No l am not your friend it is not the reality "" l won't say follow your passion ") ... thanks for maintaining the simplicity. Could not stope mentioning how beautiful your language is!! Your choice of words are so refinded. Look forward to seeing more episodes. God bless!
In this community since Day1. Big fan 😊🙌!! You're my favourite Stand Up Comedian and I really really REEEEEEELY enjoy Simple Ken 🤍💌
I just noticed that the framing of the room looks like something out of a Wes Anderson movie. Very easy on the eye. Nice job, Kenny.
Everyone deserves a long break, and this is coming from a person who has had no breaks in the last 10 years.
But one day I will, and that will be the last day I will work under someone as a slave.
Although I can apply for say 10 days break, but knowing that I will have to return to that fucking office after the break ruins the entire leave.
I truly agree😊
Even though we all are eager in looking forward for Simple Ken, we all should understand that Kenny is a Human too.... He too can get tired of Things, he too can get stressed out and he too NEEDS A BREAK! The time doesn't matter, it is the Recovery Process which matters... Some people can just recover from being stressed within hours while Some people will take years to cope with it. (Personal Experience talking here😁)
He knows we want Simple Ken but also we should understand him that He's doing all of these for us and not only for himself... Remember the second episode with Kanan?! He said "I'm doing things mostly for the people and the audience". He's doing everything for us but we are just stressing him out more.
He's such a Gem and a Hard working Person. My head hurts when I think of losing my sleep for others for 10 Whole Years! I said that Next Year is too much of time but if the next episode comes out Next Year, I won't be angry on him... Instead, I'll just watch the episode 😂 Because we all should understand that the happy Kenny Sebastian in the video is not the only Kenny Sebastian....
He too have problems. And we shouldn't be increasing more problems and putting more pressure on him by simply asking to do the next episode regularly. Instead we should understand and support him if he's going through some bad phase of life❤️
Just remember Ken 😊
We love you for who you are 😁
Love you and Take Care ✨
Hope you enjoy your break when you get one:))
Apology accepted. Exactly what I needed today. Thank you Kennyyyyyyyyyyy.
i love that this has subtitles its awesome !!!!
Kenny has made our Monday better! ;D
Heyy Kenny!!! I just want to hug you and say thank you soo much you make me feel 'not weird' because lately I was wondering a lot that am I the only person who feels like that about life because when I go out to discover people and interact with people more ( as I have been really bad at it in the past ) I sometime feel that I am really stupid because I like to be quite open and honest about my thoughts of life and my feelings .. but when I am open I feel like a weirdo because I don't find anyone who is but when I listen to your podcast I feel totally relatable when you answer things .. thank you.
"Interest in art & career in art is different" is the best line and depressing at the same time.
Yep.
I watch everything you do...whether it be stand up, sketches or podcasts...❤ podcasts being one of my most favorites...so, keep doing this and please try to do it a little more often, with gaps of lesser time intervals ...☺
So the way Kenny speaks is exactly how I speak to myself inside my head.
You deserve a break Ken. So great to see again. And I don't know why people are demanding simple ken like they paid money for it. Simple ken should be doing something when you like doing doing it. And we take tremendous joy to listen to it. So take even years of break. And we are always happy to see your stand up specials and old simple ken episodes.
Take care 😇✌️
You're simply amazing Kenny 😍!!!!!
oh, do you know how dull my life was without simple ken????? do you?????????? YOU DON'T! Thanks for not forgetting this community