The Most Interesting Woman You'll Ever Meet with Sarimah Ibrahim | Mike's Curiosity #010

In Episode 010 of Mike’s Curiosity, we sit down with the unstoppable Sarimah Ibrahim—singer, actress, martial artist, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate—for a raw, unfiltered conversation about life, near-death, and everything in between. Mike and Sarimah take you on a journey that begins with her black belt in Goju Ryu karate and winds through her experiences in the entertainment industry, terrifying brushes with death while scuba diving and skydiving, and her deep, personal commitment to mental health awareness. This episode is a rollercoaster of insight and inspiration: how martial arts sharpened Sarimah’s craft as an actress and host, why she believes authenticity always beats technique in performance, and what it’s like navigating the world as someone with Irish, Chinese, and Malay roots. Sarimah opens up about her struggles with postnatal depression and anxiety, sharing a brave and honest perspective that challenges taboos around mental health in Asian communities. Whether you’re in the arts, passionate about wellness, or just curious about what makes a life fully lived—this conversation will leave you moved, motivated, and maybe even meditating. Recording Date: 14 April, 2025 #Podcast #MentalHealthMatters #MartialArts #WomenInEntertainment #ActingAuthentically #MulticulturalIdentity #ScubaStories #SkydivingFails #MikeHelfmanCuriosity CHECK OUT THIS PODCAST IN AUDIO Spotify: Mike Helfman's Curiosity Apple Podcast: Mike Helfman's Curiosity CHECK US OUT EVERYWHERE 👉🏻SOCIALS Instagram: /mikehelfman Twitter: /MikeHelfman Facebook: /mikehelfman Spotify: Mike Helfman's Curiosity LinkedIn: /Michael Helfman Sarimah Ibrahim: Instagram:@sarimahibrahim TikTok: @thesarimah Twitter: @sarimahi Threads: @sarimahibrahim Facebook: Sarimah Ibrahim Official BUSINESS ENQUIRIES & COLLABORATION For sponsorship, brand collaborations, and more: 📧 mike.curiositypodcast@gmail.com TEAM Produced by – Ruth Wilson Das, Mike Helfman Host – Mike Helfman Here's what we spoke about: 0:00 – Introduction and Martial Arts 6:11 – Near-Fatal Scuba Diving Experience 12:50 – Skydiving Incident and Risk-Taking 19:45 – Acting Career and Method Acting 27:81 – Mental Health Advocacy and Philanthropy 33:12 – Growing Up Mixed-Race 41:02 – The Malaysian Entertainment Industry 1:16:52 – Imposter Syndrome 1:22:35 – Success, Wealth, and Mental Wellbeing 1:33:21 – Conclusion and Social Media