| 4:00 - How was your childhood? " He recalls a chance meeting with a fellow Emirati, who told him he was recently diagnosed with depression and said: "The fact that I watched your episode, I realised it is OK to be depressed and there is no shame in seeking help from a specialist | " It affects you consciously and subconsciously |
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| "My foundation of no-judgement or trying to empathise, knowing there can be two or more sides to a story and a lot of these principles were instilled by her | 1:13:13 - One last question: Did you forgive your father? " He offers the example of his interview with Aslam |
"I think it would be very selfish to talk about depression only if it affected me.
| 48:53 - What are you afraid of? Sure you can empathise and relate more, but that cannot be the only reason to share it | Now one of the most popular talk shows on YouTube in the Middle East, AB Talks is shattering stereotypes with sensitive, powerful, honest and much-needed conversations |
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| When you're really popular, like Atif Aslam, and don't do many interviews, it is a great opportunity for the show | "But when you listen to them and find out their story, you're blown away and it humbles you |
Other than that, people may assume I am very social, but I have a small circle of friends.
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