Ep. 23: Dr. Ahmad Malik - Being Comfortable in the Uncomfortable

🎙️You're The Voice - Episode 23 - Dr. Ahmad Malik - Being Comfortable in the Uncomfortable My guest today is Dr. Ahmad Malik, an Orthopaedic Surgeon turned podcaster in light of censorship, silencing & sanctions he underwent in the past few years. This episode is a conversation between two friends about the meaning and essence of life, more than it is a ‘podcast episode’. And yet, in this emotional, yet fun episode, Ahmad shares his personal story and his awakening journey. We deeply explore the phenomena of cancel culture and silencing during Covid, especially amongst the medical profession. Ahmad bravely shares the consequences he faced for speaking out, including suspension and losing his job. We also touched on podcasting, building physical and mental resilience, bitcoin, mindset of change adaptation and uncertainty acceptance, finding strength in the face of fear and embracing failure. I think you’ll feel that theme of this episode is the power of love and connection, choosing humanity and unity over division. (This episode was recorded 4 months ago yet still very relevant). -- LINKS – Ahmad’s Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/DocAhmadMalik Ahmad’s Substack - please subscribe:⁠ ⁠⁠https://docmalik.substack.com/⁠ Ahmad’s Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://docmalik.com/⁠ Efrat's Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/efenigson⁠ Efrat's Telegram:⁠ https://t.me/efenigson⁠ Watch/listen on all platforms:⁠ https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice⁠ Support Efrat's work:⁠ ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson⁠⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin:⁠ https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson⁠ ►► Join me at Bitcoin Nashville with 10% off tickets (code BTCIL): https://glnk.io/lr8q9/btcil  ►► Join me at Mallorca Blockchain Days with 50 euro off tickets (code efrat): https://bit.ly/43ygh4I  ►► Get your TREZOR wallet or accessories online: https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 - Introduction & Personal Story 07:30 - Ahmad Realizing How Unhealthy He Was 12:00 - Flaws in the Medical System 16:20 - Questioning the EU and Brexit 19:00 - Censorship, Cancel Culture, Sanctions During Covid 27:00 - Speaking Out & Getting Suspended 40:00 - Politics & Why Ahmad Started the Podcast 49:00 - Favorite Episodes & The Challenges of Podcasting 57:00 - Adapting to Change, Waking Up 01:10:00 - Avoid Debt & Invest in Bitcoin 01:16:00 - Mental & Physical Resilience, Failure, Fear, Love 01:22:00 - Choosing Humanity and Unity 01:25:00 - Breaking Free from Tribalism 01:29:00 - Health & Well-being, inc. Sleep, Stress, Exercise & Diet  01:40:00 - Meditation & Wrap Up