Reviving Masculinity, Dentistry with Heart & The Power of Scars
In this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show with The Gilda Carle Podcast and partner programs, Neil and Dr. Gilda Carle begin with Braeden Sorbo, actor, writer, and son of Kevin Sorbo. Braeden delivers a passionate defense of masculinity, faith, and patriotism, arguing that Gen Z faces a crossroads: disengagement or revival. He discusses his book Embrace Masculinity: Lifting Men Up in a World That Puts Them Down, the generational divide on issues like abortion and border security, and his choice to step away from Hollywood’s moral compromises to pursue values-driven storytelling.
The second guest is Dr. K. Antani, a respected dentist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who shares his journey from India to the U.S. and ultimately to owning Napa Family Dental. He credits his mother for inspiring his passion for dentistry and emphasizes community, integrity, and treating patients as whole people—not just “a set of teeth.” Dr. Antani highlights his focus on craniofacial pain, sleep apnea, and preventive care while also discussing his practice’s role in serving veterans, Native American communities, and local families through outreach, membership programs, and charitable efforts.
Closing the show, Neil sits down with Nizar Ladak, author of Power of Scars: My Journey from Refugee to CEO. Nizar recounts his family’s escape from Uganda, his path through adversity, and how personal scars became his strength in business and leadership. Having served as CEO of major healthcare and academic organizations in Canada, he reflects on leadership, resilience, and the importance of diverse representation in executive roles. He emphasizes seeing potential in others, pulling it out through mentorship, and leading with integrity amid life’s challenges.
Together, the three conversations span generational identity, health and community service, and personal resilience. Sorbo speaks for a rising wave of Gen Z conservatives who want to revive America’s moral foundation; Dr. Antani demonstrates how dentistry can heal beyond the smile by nurturing whole-person wellness and trust; and Ladak illustrates how scars, both literal and metaphorical, can power a career to the top while inspiring others along the way.
Listeners are left with a broad but connected message: courage, service, and authenticity matter. Whether it’s defending values in a culture that cancels dissent, helping patients feel heard in a dental chair, or turning life’s deepest wounds into a source of strength, each guest offers a roadmap for leading with conviction.
