Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Malala Yousafzai (education activist)
Nov 5, 2025
Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist, shares her incredible journey from a normal life in Pakistan to becoming a global voice for girls' education. She discusses the impact of Taliban restrictions that sparked her activism, her struggle to fit in after the attack, and the emotional weight of her recognition. Malala reveals her relationship with her husband, the power of therapy for mental health, and the bravery in embracing vulnerability through her memoir, Finding My Way.
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How Activism Began In Swat
- Malala became an activist when the Taliban banned girls' education in Swat and she faced losing her future.
- She spoke out because staying silent meant no education and no future for girls in her community.
The Power Of Male Allies
- Malala credits her father as a crucial male ally who defended her public presence and education.
- She highlights that male advocates face less backlash and their support opens space for women to speak up.
Waking Up In A New Country
- Malala woke from an induced coma in the UK confused and grateful to be alive while struggling to remember her last day at school.
- She worried about basic needs first then cried when her family arrived ten days later.
