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My Thick AccentKissing Cheeks and Eating Ducks: Cultural Mixups That Made Me Wiser | Beneath The Accent with Dr. Mahboub SiddiquiClick here to text me your thoughts about the show!What would you tell your 18-year-old self? For Dr. Siddiqui, the answer comes without hesitation: "Believe in yourself, your intuition, and your passion." This wisdom forms just one thread of the rich tapestry woven throughout our conversation with a physician whose life journey spans three continents and countless cultural transitions.The "Beneath the Accent" segment reveals Dr. Siddiqui's most vulnerable moments of cultural adaptation. With disarming honesty, he recounts an awkward encounter in a Canadian mall when his Middle Eastern greeting custom of c...
2025-06-2408 min
My Thick AccentAwkward Hellos and Meaningful Goodbyes: An Immigrant’s Transformation | Ft. Dr. Mahboub Siddiqui Ep. 070 [Part-2]Click here to text me your thoughts about the show!What happens when cultural norms collide in a new country? In this insightful episode, Dr. Mahboub Siddiqui shares his powerful immigration journey from Saudi Arabia to Canada, blending humor and wisdom. A cheek kiss gone wrong becomes a metaphor for navigating identity between cultures. Dr. Siddiqui reflects on landing in snowy Canada, adjusting to new social norms, and breaking generational cycles for his children.Through community volunteering, mentoring newcomers, and leading in healthcare, Dr. Siddiqui found belonging and purpose. He now coaches others with a...
2025-05-2236 minMy Thick AccentFrom Mecca to the World: A Journey of Service and Self-Discovery | Ft. Dr. Mahboub Siddiqui Ep. 070 [Part-1]Click here to text me your thoughts about the show!What happens when a shy boy from Mecca grows up to become a global healthcare leader with a passion for teaching? Dr. Mahboub Siddiqui takes us on a captivating journey through his remarkable life story – one that spans continents, cultures, and profound personal transformation.Born in Saudi Arabia to parents who migrated from Pakistan after the partition, Dr. Siddiqui's earliest memories revolve around family, hospitality, and service. His childhood home regularly welcomed international pilgrims visiting Mecca and Jeddah, exposing him to a rich tap...
2025-05-1544 min