“Success is when you can take the mask off… and be Spider-Man and Peter Parker at the same time.”In one of the most vulnerable, profound, and creatively powerful episodes of Different Hats to date, Sam sits down with illustrator, storyteller, and creative genius Asis Patel.Asis opens up about his journey growing up without his biological father, the bold decision his mother made to leave an arranged marriage, and how that shaped his identity, masculinity, and artistic expression.In a raw and heartfelt conversation, Asis shares the first time publicly about standing on the edge, literally and emotionally, contemplating suicide, and how that moment became a portal to transformation. We dive into themes of presence, purpose, emotional honesty, creativity, and how self-awareness, community, and storytelling saved his life.This episode is a reminder that creativity isn’t just about art, it’s about survival, identity, and expression. Asis is living proof that our stories can be our salvation.KEY CHAPTERS00:00 – The Spider-Man Within: A powerful definition of success03:06 – Introducing Asis: Creative genius and storyteller05:29 – Taking the Mask Off: Living in alignment with your truth10:04 – Fulfilment through curiosity, creativity, and sensory living13:28 – Childhood, creativity & searching for alternatives17:36 – Asis opens up: Growing up without his biological father25:17 – Shame, identity & the language we lack as children28:46 – What Does It Mean to Be a Man?30:04 – Dancing with the Feminine: Redefining masculinity41:34 – The masculine and feminine in harmony45:49 – Asis' stammer, bullying, and finding his voice53:47 – From Stammering to Stand-up Comedy1:03:40 – Finding peace with his biological father’s absence1:17:34 – Creating a life beyond pain: Turning adversity into purpose1:24:44 – Asis’ Mental Health Struggles: The moment everything changed1:37:55 – Suicide did happen that day… but so did rebirth1:47:32 – The Inner Child & Walt Disney dreams1:48:52 – Final reflections & the gift of storytelling🎧 LISTEN TO MORE DIFFERENT HATS EPISODES:👉 https://www.different-hats.co.uk/podcast🔗 Connect with Asis PatelWebsite: https://www.asispatel.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/asispatelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asispatel💡 If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and comment below. Your support helps us spread this important message and change the narrative around success and mental health.SPONSORED BY:Search Seven www.searchseven.co.ukNostos Hove  www.nostos-hove.co.ukRivervale  www.rivervale.co.ukPlus X https://www.plusxinnovation.com/PRODUCED BY: H2 Productions: https://h2productions.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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