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Candid Insights

Sahil Badruddin
Mental Health
Fatimid Empire
Islamophobia
Work-Life Balance
Imposter Phenomenon
Social Media
Cultural Expectations
Self-Sabotage
Creativity
Media Bubbles
Environmental Responsibility
Ismaili Studies
Governance Models
Post-9/11 Representation
Aasif Mandvi
Youth Challenges
Education
Islam
Global Health Advocacy
Maternal and Child Health

Candid Insights is a podcast that interviews leaders, influencers, and intellectuals to draw out their deeper insights and timeless wisdom on issues facing society today with thought-provoking questions that hit at the heart of a matter. Each episode brings listeners closer to the insights and stories that shape today’s most influential voices. Some of the previous guests, among others, include Ha... more

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Sahil interviews Dr. John Esposito -- Professor of International Affairs and Religion at Georgetown University and Director of their Bridge Initiative, which connects the academic study of Islamophobia with the public square -- to discuss his insight... more

Sahil interviews Dr. Scott Tinker -- Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology and a professor in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas -- to discuss his insights on Global Nuclear Power Leadership, the Diverse Nuclea... more

Sahil interviews Valerie Young -- an internationally-known expert on impostor syndrome and author of the award-winning book, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women -- to discuss her insights on Understanding and Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome, the... more

Sahil interviews Sam Kabert -- a Silicon Valley's 40 under 40 honoree and best-selling author on mental health -- to discuss his insights on Emotions as Energy in Motion and the 90-Second Rule, his Journey to Success and Internal Struggles, Managing ... more

Sahil interviews Dalia Mogahed -- a member of former President Barack Obama's inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships and Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) -- to discuss her i... more

Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta — Co-Director of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health and Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health & Development at Aga Khan University. He is one of the world’s most recognized voices in global health and has b... more

Sahil interviews Khalil Abdullah -- Assistant Dean of Religious Life and Muslim Chaplain at Princeton University -- to discuss his insights on the Importance of Interfaith Contexts in Addressing Social Disconnects, Shifts in Perception About Youth in... more

Sahil interviews Aasif Mandvi -- British-American actor and comedian and a previous contributing correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart -- to discuss his insights on the Evolution of Comedy and Entertainment in the Digital Age, the Importan... more

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Recent Guests

Valerie Young
An internationally known expert on imposter syndrome and author of the award-winning book, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women
Episode: Valerie Young on Success and the Impostor Syndrome
Sam Kabert
Bestselling author on mental health and part of Silicon Valley's 40 Under 40
Episode: Sam Kabert on Work-Life Balance, Mental Health, and Emotions
Dalia Mogahed
Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding and a member of President Obama's Advisory Faith Council
Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
Episode: Dalia Mogahed on Islam & the Promise Of America
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta
Co-director of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health and founding director for Global Health & Development at Aga Khan University.
Aga Khan University
Episode: Zulfiqar Bhutta on International Health and Maternal Child Care

Host

Sahil Badruddin
Host of Candid Insights

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Thoughtful Conversations

    Thank you for bringing these thoughtful conversations to the world. Keep up the great work!

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    5
    MamaResilience
    United States3 years ago
  • Impressive work!!

    Absolutely loved the interview with Wajahat

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rg;lagnae
    United States7 years ago
  • Great Interviews!

    Well researched and interesting interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and engaging content that addresses complex societal issues.
Many express gratitude for the diverse range of guests and perspectives presented in each episode.
The insightful discussions are praised for their depth and relevance to contemporary challenges.

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Zulfiqar Bhutta on International Health and Maternal Child Care
Q: Could you name a specific objective that you see the world can achieve, let's say, in 25 to 50 years?
Dr. Bhutta hopes to eliminate extreme poverty and address environmental degradation to create a more peaceful world. He believes that improvements in child health will contribute to this vision.
Zulfiqar Bhutta on International Health and Maternal Child Care
Q: Can you speak a little bit about how you feel we can utilize community health models today?
Dr. Bhutta emphasizes that the model of community outreach can be adapted to high-income countries, addressing healthcare access for marginalized populations.
Zulfiqar Bhutta on International Health and Maternal Child Care
Q: What are a few pressing issues in maternal and child health today?
Dr. Bhutta highlights ongoing challenges due to the pandemic and the need for a focus on sustainable development, nutrition, and equity.
Reef Karim on Instant Gratification and Self-Sabotage
Q: How do you help people become their own unique person and still reach this state of fulfillment?
It's interconnected, as I guide individuals to explore their authentic selves and identify their purpose in life.
Sam Kabert on Work-Life Balance, Mental Health, and Emotions
Q: How do you define soul-life balance?
Soul-life balance prioritizes mental health over work responsibilities, recognizing the need for both inner (mental and emotional well-being) and outward (work obligations) expressions in a person's life.

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2. Sam Kabert
3. Dalia Mogahed
4. Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta

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