Episode 436 - Rising Above War in ”The Underground Cave Hospital” in Syria with Dr. Amani Ballour

2024-06-25

In today's special episode, we are honored with the presence of Dr. Amani Ballour, a Pediatrician, Human Rights Activist, and someone who will be definitely remembered as one of history’s great heroines.Growing up in Syria's confined society, and despite her siblings being married off in their teens, our guest, Dr. Amani Ballour defied the system and performed the greatest act of rebellion against it: she dared to get an education. When the Syrian revolution unfolded, she went from being a volunteer at a local clinic to being thrown into the depths of e...

Growing up in Syria's confined society, and despite her siblings being married off in their teens, our guest, Dr. Amani Ballour defied the system and performed the greatest act of rebellion against it: she dared to get an education. When the Syrian revolution unfolded, she went from being a volunteer at a local clinic to being thrown into the depths of emergency medicine, becoming the director of an underground hospital, shielding children, to a refugee, and a human rights activist.

Throughout this episode, Dr. Amani talks about her journey from being a medicine student to managing "The Cave," the underground hospital that saved thousands of lives during the Syrian revolution, and the challenges and horror she faced. You'll also hear about her passionate advocacy for human rights, her inspiring message of compassion and resilience toward war refugees, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 436 of Becoming Your Best and learn more about Dr. Amani Ballour's relentless dedication and leadership that saved hundreds and inspired thousands globally.

Some Questions I Ask:

Dr. Ballour, please tell us about your background, including turning points in your life that significantly impacted you (2:00)
What motivated you to share your experience in The Cave, the underground hospital? (11:40)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Dr. Ballour talks about the challenges she faced growing up as a woman in Syria (3:00)
Overcoming gender barriers to become a female doctor in Syria (15:20)
Dr. Ballour talks about the current conditions in Syria (18:00)
The impact individuals can have on global issues (20:10)
Dr. Ballour shares her thoughts on refugees' resilience and the continuous need for global support (22:30)

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