"My Mom was the Girl from The Ring" — Atsuko Okatsuka’s shocking childhood

What happens when your childhood feels more like a horror movie than a sitcom? 😱 In this deeply personal and surprisingly hilarious segment, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka opens up to Trevor Noah about growing up with a mother struggling with paranoid schizophrenia. From sleeping with knives for protection to comparing her mom to the girl from 'The Ring,' Atsuko reveals the surreal reality that shaped her world. Trevor and Atsuko dive deep into the 'Price of Excellence'—the idea that surviving a chaotic upbringing might actually be the 'Zap' that creates creative genius. Is trauma the secret ingredient to being a great artist, or just a heavy price to pay? #AtsukoOkatsuka #MentalHealth #Trauma