Julian Peterson on Family Fame, Privacy, and Childhood

The Mikhaila Peterson PodcastPublished February 21, 2024

My brother, @julianpeterson1 makes his first-ever appearance on my podcast! We discussed our childhood, similarities and differences between ourselves and to our parents, how he dealt with Dad’s fame, why he chose a more private life than I did, his current projects, and more. Enjoy! Structure and improve your writing skills with the Essay App: Use code MIKHAILA for 30% off subscriptions.

Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 4:10Why Julian chooses to be more private than the rest of the family
  3. 9:52How Essay is doing
  4. 15:57How Julian’s views differ from our Dad’s
  5. 19:00Our different university experience
  6. 23:55How Julian’s views differ from mine
  7. 26:21Did we fight when we were kids?
  8. 29:10Is it difficult having a “controversial” family?
  9. 34:00How Julian dealt with Dad’s sudden rise to fame
  10. 36:24Why Julian was better at boundaries
  11. 41:40Why start a family so young?
  12. 49:15Which parent are we more similar to?
  13. 52:05How Julian dealt with my suffering growing up
  14. 56:15Julian’s disagreeableness
  15. 58:30Julian’s new café in Toronto!

Transcript

Intro

Why Julian chooses to be more private than the rest of the family

How Essay is doing

How Julian’s views differ from our Dad’s

Our different university experience

How Julian’s views differ from mine

Did we fight when we were kids?

Is it difficult having a “controversial” family?

How Julian dealt with Dad’s sudden rise to fame

Why Julian was better at boundaries

Why start a family so young?

Which parent are we more similar to?

How Julian dealt with my suffering growing up

Julian’s disagreeableness

Julian’s new café in Toronto!