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Nov 2024
44m 40s

The Silent Struggle of Trying to do Ever...

ERIKA DE PELLEGRIN
About this episode

Today's guest is a dentist by day & comedian by night. He is funny, down to earth and passionate about mental health - and de-stigmatising it as a conversation. Abz Ali is the first Emirati comedian and has an absolute talent for connection, laughter and openness. Today we discuss his self image through comedy, difficulty with mental health, how he balances this with being a full time dentist and much more!

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(03:04) What does it mean to be an Emirati?

(05:47) Misconceptions about Dubai

(09:36) Doctor, Lawyer or Engineer?

(12:16) First time at comedy

(13:56) How do you prepare for a comedy show?

(16:35) Do you have a fav joke?

(17:55) Balancing Full time dentist with side hustle in comedy

(25:15) First time depression

(29:04) Having to be on stage with depression

(31:09) You don’t need to love what you do

(35:18) What has doing comedy taught you?

(38:10) Dealing with the voice in our head

(42:51) What’s next?

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WHO AM I?

My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel!

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