Dr. Parul Dua Makkar joins orthodontist and soul sister, Dr. Dana Van Elslande.
Topics discussed:
- Manu, the rugby player.
- Manu, the unfiltered friend.
- Manu, the skilled practicioner.
- Being outspoken about the reality of practicing dentistry.
- Contemplating a career in dentistry, outside the operatory.
- Manu going through cancer journey alone, found peace in writing.
- Going through one difficult life event, does not provide immunity from another.
- Chasing trophies.
- Importance of listening to an elder.
- "Mistakes don't define you, but they do transform you." - Parul
- Parul completing Manu's work.
- Manu and Maya's bond.
- Manu's love for a good time and good food, and his alphabetically-organized spices.
- Manu, the gamer… at the office.
- Manu always had time for the people in his life.
- The physical scarring and challenges of Manu's cancer surgeries.
- Looking for meaning in tragedy.
- Death as a non-event.
- Three families, three losses.
- Manu did it right - with grace, and peace, and class.
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From today's episode:
Manu's book.
New & Younger Dentists of Calgary Study Club.
Manu's last article in DentalTown, published posthumously.
Manu's appearance on Dentistry Uncensored with Dr. Howard Farran.
Dana's Orthodontic Practice in Calgary.
Dr. Prabhdeep Chahal's episode.
