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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 48 MIN

From Gaza to Medical School: Baraa Harbid on Identity, Self-Doubt & Transformation | Episode 199

from Baskets Of Knowledge · host Prajesh Chhanabhai; Tane Whitehead

In Episode 199 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Baraa Harbid for one of the most honest and perspective-shifting conversations we’ve had on the podcast.Baraa shares his journey from arriving in New Zealand from Gaza as a young child struggling with language, confidence and belonging… to becoming a 5th year medical student at the University of Auckland.But this episode goes far deeper than academics.This conversation explores:transformation and reinventionfear and self-doubtmigration and identitypressure and purposesocial media criticismgratitude and resiliencecultural belonginggrowth mindset and personal developmentIf you’ve ever felt behind, doubted yourself, or questioned whether change is possible… this episode is for you.Some conversations entertain you.This one challenges you to think differently about your own life.#BasketsOfKnowledge #Podcast #Transformation #Mindset #Growth #SelfDevelopment #MentalHealth

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