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Best Of: Malala Yousafzai / Oscar Isaac

April 25, 2026·47 min·3-min readinterviewculture
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Malala Yousafzai reflects on the emotional and psychological toll of surviving a Taliban assassination attempt, her struggle with PTSD and identity while attending Oxford, and her journey toward embracing mental health, self-acceptance, and joy beyond her public image as a fearless educat

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Malala Yousafzai

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Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Malala YousafzaiTeri GrossMunibaTanya MosleyOscar Isaac

Books

Finding My Wayby Malala YousafzaiYesteryearby Carol Claire BurkeAmerican Fantasyby Emma StraubEnormous Wingsby Laurie Frankel

Companies

Malala FundOxford University

Topics

BooksCivil Rights HistoryInequalityMental HealthParentingPersonal FinancePtsdWomens Health

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