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Chasing My Hero

Chasing My Hero

Debbah Dounia 19 Episodes Aug 7, 2026

Chasing My Hero is a motivational podcast inspired by Matthew McConaughey's Oscar speech about chasing your future self. The host encourages listeners to move beyond thinking and hoping, and to start acting, experimenting, and learning. It's about growing enough to understand what success means personally and building a future you're happy with. The podcast challenges listeners to think differently, embrace their talents, and live with passion and purpose.

Episodes

#19 Become an Athlete of Life | Lessons from Peter Attia
#19 Become an Athlete of Life | Lessons from Peter Attia Aug 7, 2026 1061 What if the purpose of exercise was never to help us look better… but to help us keep living the life we love decades from now?Most of us train for the next vacation, the next beach season, or the number on the scale.But what if we started training for something much bigger?In this episode, we dive into the life-changing ideas from Dr. Peter Attia’s bestselling book Outlive and explore why exercis
#18  I Think I Forgot Who I Was
#18 I Think I Forgot Who I Was Jul 2, 2026 1788 Some chapters aren’t written during victories.They’re written when you realize you’ve quietly stopped becoming the person you promised yourself you would be.In this deeply personal episode of Chasing My Hero, I open up about something I’ve been hiding for months: feeling lost while everything around me keeps moving forward.I talk about burnout in medicine, the pressure of preparing for my Goethe C
#16 When Breath Becomes Air
#16 When Breath Becomes Air Jan 8, 2026 4714 In this episode, we explore 12 unforgettable lessons from Paul Kalanithi’s masterpiece When Breath Becomes Air.A story written at the edge of life — where a brilliant neurosurgeon becomes a patient, where fear turns into clarity, where love deepens, where meaning becomes urgent.Through my own letters, reflections, and the emotional struggles I lived this year, we dive into:What it means to be mort
#15 Silence, Memory, and the Promise to Become Someone
#15 Silence, Memory, and the Promise to Become Someone Oct 16, 2025 2187 Some people come into our lives without warning — and disappear just as quietly. Friends, crushes, mentors, strangers we swore we’d never forget. We don’t always get closure. We don’t always get to say goodbye.But in the empty space they leave behind… something else begins to take form.In this episode, I share letters I wrote to my future self — about the people I cared for, the ones I lost, the o
#14 Dreams, Doubts, and the Debt We Owe to Others
#14 Dreams, Doubts, and the Debt We Owe to Others Sep 4, 2025 2474 Episode Description: In this episode, I share the story of the exam that freed me, my first time in London, and the deep questions I still face about the future — should I stay close to family in Algeria, or chase knowledge and growth abroad? Along the way, I explore Robert Cialdini’s principle of reciprocation from his book Influence, and how it shapes the way we give, belong, and build our lives
#13 Love, Loss & Everything I’ve Never Said
#13 Love, Loss & Everything I’ve Never Said Aug 7, 2025 2850 In this episode of “Chasing My Hero,” I open my heart like never before.I share my story with love—what I believed, what hurt me, what healed me, and what I still dream of. From childhood ideals shaped by romantic comedies, to the heartbreak of expectations unmet, to powerful letters like Richard Feynman’s that made me question it all.This is about longing and patience, about the paradox of wantin
#17 Choosing Between Dreams And The People You Love
#17 Choosing Between Dreams And The People You Love Apr 16, 2026 4091 There comes a moment in life…where you’re no longer asking what you want—but what you’re willing to lose to get it.In this deeply personal episode, I open my heart about one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever faced:👉 staying close to the people I love…👉 or stepping into the unknown to become who I’m meant to be.Through raw letters, real fears, and honest reflections…I take you inside that silent b
#12 Transurfing: Want Less. Attract More.
#12 Transurfing: Want Less. Attract More. Jul 24, 2025 2643 Episode SummarySometimes the thing standing between you and what you want… is how badly you want it.This episode is about loosening the grip, softening the energy, and trusting life again. Based on Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland, we explore the energy of desire, obsession, and how to stop pushing away what we crave the most.Timestamps00:00 – Intro: A Letter From My Future Self1:14 - Chasing M
#11 Chasing My Hero: One Last Letter for Season One
#11 Chasing My Hero: One Last Letter for Season One May 29, 2025 1862 🌟 Episode SummaryIn this deeply personal season finale, I reflect on everything I’ve been through—what broke me, what built me, and what I still want to become. From sleepless nights during my Emergency Medicine rotation to quiet moments of hope and healing, this episode is a letter to myself… and maybe to anyone who needs to hear it.I talk about the things I’ve finally learned—like letting go, ho
#10 Just Do It — Lessons From Shoe Dog
#10 Just Do It — Lessons From Shoe Dog May 8, 2025 3295 Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into Shoe Dog, the powerful autobiography of Nike’s co-founder Phil Knight — a raw, vulnerable, and inspiring memoir about building one of the most iconic brands in the world.This is more than a book summary. It’s a heartfelt reflection on the ideas that shaped a company and a life — from crazy ideas that didn’t seem crazy to the power of belief, pers
#9 How to Get Rich (Without Getting Lucky) – A Deep Dive
#9 How to Get Rich (Without Getting Lucky) – A Deep Dive Mar 20, 2025 3230 Episode Summary: Have you ever dreamed of financial freedom—of living life entirely on your own terms? In this episode, we explore Naval Ravikant’s wisdom on money, success, and freedom by diving deep into The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. But this isn’t just about getting rich; it’s about shifting your mindset, finding work that feels like play, and understanding that true wealth isn’t just about n
#8 The 4 Horsemen of Death: The Diseases That Will Kill You
#8 The 4 Horsemen of Death: The Diseases That Will Kill You Feb 13, 2025 4334 Episode Summary:In this episode, I start with a personal story before diving deep into the four horsemen of chronic disease—the conditions most likely to shorten our lives: metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease. Inspired by Peter Attia’s Outlive, we explore what it truly takes to live a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.Timestamps:[00:00] - My P

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