EPISODE 21: I Want to Be Un-Unique

The podcast explores themes of identity, personal history, and the search for meaning through a conversation with a guest. The guest reflects on their childhood connection to the Thames Estuary and how discovering their family's history of working on the docks shaped their sense of belonging. The conversation shifts to relationships, with the guest sharing insights gained from a past relationship, emphasizing the importance of open communication and realistic expectations. Transitioning to the present, the guest discusses their desire to be ordinary, a stark contrast to youthful aspirations of fame as a lead guitarist. They reveal a late diagnosis of autism and how it contextualized past struggles, and describe their coping mechanisms. The guest articulates a desire to connect with people, be useful, and find purpose, while acknowledging a deeper longing for love and family.