Episode 20: Thoughts About What is Broken and How Adults are Breaking Things: An Interview with 7 year-old, Lily

Co-hosts and therapists Hannah Mirmiran and Alexa Theisen interview Hannah's daughter, 7 year-old Lily Mirmiran.

Lily shares her thoughts about what is broken in the world today and about how adults are breaking things.

Lily discusses her frustrations with annoying brothers, paper straws, fake Sprite, adults using their phones, Instagram, the pressure to be perfect, beliefs about money, and coping with stress. 

She gives suggestions for how people might better cope with frustrations, find happiness, and be more present in their lives.

Lily also shares her "color theory", where she assigns virtues and emotions to colors, and then chooses clothes and hair chalk when she wants to embody these qualities.

Lily encouraged us to share her color associations here:

Red: Fierce, happy inside, secure Orange: Cautious, shy Peach: Funny Yellow: Happy, excited Gold: Down to earth, casual Green: I like money Emerald green: I am fancy Light green: Jealous Lime: I’m a little late to the party Teal: I don’t care what anyone thinks Navy blue: Wise and intelligent Royal blue: Bored Light blue: Sad Turquoise: Joyful Indigo: Kind Purple: Badass Maroon: I slay Violet: I love everything Pink: Fierce, and I want everyone to know it Hot pink: I just gotta dance Brown: I just got roasted Khaki: I like the heat Gray: Grateful Charcoal: Beautiful Silver: Brave Bronze: Confident Black: Evil, dark White: I am perfect Cream: I am feeling weird today Rainbow: I am loved Sequins: I am a party girl Naked: I am taking a big chance

Broken would like to thank Lily Mirmiran for this insightful interview!

Resources:

Hannah and Alexa both practice at Omaha Psychotherapy. omahapsychotherapy.com

(402) 715-9710

Song: "Feel Better When I'm Dancing", sung by Meghan Trainor. From the album: "The Peanuts Movie" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)