Malala Yousafzai on Being “Malala”

About this episode

Malala Yousafzai discusses her experiences with the Taliban, mental health, and redefining bravery in a conversation with Steve Burns.

Malala Yousafzai joins Steve Burns for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation about surviving the Taliban, winning the Nobel Peace Prize at 17, and growing up under a global spotlight as “the bravest girl in the world.” Malala also opens up about college life, falling in love, online scrutiny, panic attacks, and therapy. In a candid look at mental health and public expectations, she redefines bravery. It’s a human conversation about resilience, growth, and staying true to yourself. —--------------------------------------------------------------------- ** if you like this episode, then check out these ** Jamie Lee Curts on “Not Giving a Sh*t” - https://youtu.be/WRy-7ENcvoU The Dangers of Charisma https://youtu.be/feh3bAha3P0 ——————————————— Exclusive Offers For Our Listeners: Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/ALIVE — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code STEVE at checkout. Check out Little Saints and discover your Magic Hour. Visit littlesaints.com and use code ALIVE to get 15% Off Your First Order. Head to…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Burns

Guest: Malala Yousafzai

Topics covered

• mental health
• resilience
• public expectations
• growing up
• bravery
• college life
• love

Keywords

• Malala Yousafzai
• Nobel Peace Prize
• mental health
• bravery
• college life
• public scrutiny
• resilience

Sponsors

Warby Parker, Hero Bread, Little Saints, Marley Spoon, Zocdoc, BiOptimizers

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Organizations: Lemonada Media

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