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Dental Leaders Podcast#147- Líder Dental! Sandra Garcia MartinSince landing in London via Madrid and New York, Sandra Garcia Martin has made a name as one of cosmetic dentistry’s leading lights. Sandra chats with Prav about the challenges of learning a new language to study dentistry, training with some of dentistry’s greatest in New York and why engaging with good causes should be on the curriculum for every clinician. Enjoy! In This Episode 02.05 - Technics and artistry 11.50 - Cosmetics, composites and kudos 18.48 - Deciding on dentistry 26.34 - New Yo...2022-08-101h 48
The Vulnerability Project#12 The Spiritual Journey of an Ordinary Man (Dre Giovannini)The topic of spirituality is controversial and the word '"woke" tends to be thrown around everywhere you go nowadays. There are a lot of opinions and everyone has a different story to tell. In this episode, I speak to my old family friend Dre about the traumatic event that changed his life forever, what presence and mindfulness means to him, and the link between mental health and enlightenment.2021-03-1347 minThe Vulnerability Project#11 Dudes & Dogs (with Rob Osman)DUDES & DOGSVisit the Dudes & Dogs website here.Follow Dudes & Dogs on Facebook here.Join the Dudes & Dogs online community here.Download the Dudes & Dogs Military Man Down suicide prevention app here.THE VULNERABILITY PROJECTFollow me on Facebook here.Follow me on Instagram here.Visit my website here.2021-01-201h 02The Vulnerability Project#10 Challenging The Mould of Masculinity (with Toby Simcox)In this episode, I had the joy of talking to my good mate Toby about his journey from teenagehood to adulthood and the adversities that he endured dealing with the pain and isolation of depression, anxiety and external societal pressures of being a man in the 21st century. This is an eye-opening, thought-provoking conversation with a phenomenal, inspiring man. I have no doubts that you will gain something from this episode and I hope it provides you with some food for thought and encouragement to make a positive change in your own life.2020-12-2054 min
Protrusive Dental PodcastWhat Every Dentist Should Know About Managing Dental Anxiety – PDP050When Mike Gow first told me that he helped place dental implants on patients WITHOUT local anaesthetic, I thought he was lying. Then I found out they have also done a sinus lift without LA…what?!
You read that correctly! Mike Gow has centred his practice around the management of nervous and anxious patients. Don’t you think we can learn so much about management of dental anxiety from someone who has achieved the above?
This is exactly why I brought him on as my guest of honour for Episode 50 (50 not out!) and you will love...2020-12-0156 min
Protrusive Dental PodcastWhat Every Dentist Should Know About Managing Dental Anxiety – PDP050When Mike Gow first told me that he helped place dental implants on patients WITHOUT local anaesthetic, I thought he was lying. Then I found out they have also done a sinus lift without LA...what?!
You read that correctly! Mike Gow has centred his practice around the management of nervous and anxious patients. Don't you think we can learn so much about management of dental anxiety from someone who has achieved the above?
This is exactly why I brought him on as my guest of honour for Episode 50 (50 not out!) and you will love this, gem-packed podcast with valuable...2020-12-0156 minThe Vulnerability Project#10 The Sombre Side to ChristmasFollow me on Facebook here.Follow me on Instagram here. The festive season is well and truly upon us. This is a wonderful time of year filled with family, friends, food and love. But for many, this time of year can be especially hard. This can be due to various things, but regardless, I would like to see society allowing for a bit more kindness and gentleness towards those that find Christmas time difficult. In this short, unclipped episode I speak a bit about Christmas and what it used to mean to...2020-11-2800 minThe Vulnerability Project#9 Mental Health at The Workplace (Christian Williams)For me, find me on social media:FacebookInstagramIn this week's episode, I speak to my good friend Christian Williams in about a very important topic, something we all have to deal with on a daily basis – mental health in the workplace.We spend most of our time at work – so learning how to look after our minds in our professional lives is of the utmost importance.Christian is a business owner in Wales who's struggled with anxiety and burnout, and throughout our conversation, he bravely shares his story and touches on some real...2020-11-0800 minThe Vulnerability Project#7 Dance, Community & Stereotypes (Michael Seaborne)Today I was lucky enough to sit with a good friend of mine, Michael Seaborne, to discuss the power of community, dancing and breaking stereotypes. Michael is part of a fantastic group called Outta Puff Daddys. Outta Puff Daddys is a dad's only dance crew based in Brighton. Michael talks candidly about the group and how they encourage each other to prioritise their mental health through reaching out, talking about what's on their mind, and of course, dancing. It truly is a fantastic group and such a joy to watch these talented dads do what they love, and do...2020-10-1000 min
Dental Leaders Podcast#49 - Native New Yorker - In Conversation with Dr Larry RosenthalThis week’s guest needs little in the way of introduction as Prav and Payman take a call from stateside and the legendary Dr Larry Rosenthal. Larry talks about his rise to becoming one of the world’s best-known names and how a meeting with a bioengineer in his early career changed Larry’s life, in the process transforming the face of dentistry as we know it. The trio talk ambition, happiness, success and what it means to rub shoulders with some of the world’s most influential people. An epi...2020-09-231h 17The Vulnerability Project#6 Inside My Eating DisorderThis is my story as an individual that fell victim to the wellness industry and all its digital health know-it-all’s; fad diets and phoney facts. As a guy, this has been an especially tough battle as it is not common, maybe shameful, for men to suffer from disordered eating. I hope my story will help lift that stigma and turn judgement into awareness. This episode includes excerpts from a book I had started to write years ago when I was trying to make sense of my battle with food, my body and my mind. My...2020-09-0724 minThe Vulnerability Project#5 Men Get Eating Disorders Too - With Dave ChawnerI was incredibly lucky to have sat down with No. 1 best selling author and comedian Dave Chawner, who has written a phenomenal book called Weight Expectations, One Man's Recovery from Anorexia. I read his book a few years ago just as I started my healing journey with my own eating disorder. It was the first time I had come across a man speak so openly about this terrible disorder. So to be able to speak to him personally was a huge honour. Support Dave by getting his brilliant, best selling book here.If you are...2020-08-2445 minThe Vulnerability Project#4 Grief - From the Heart of a Young ManLosing a loved one is one of the, if not the most traumatic things anyone can go through. Nothing in this world can prepare you for it. But I believe that losing a parent at a young age is a very different experience to losing a parent later on in life. And I don't think enough is said about it. So I wanted to share my own experience of losing my mother. Hopefully it can provide some solace to anyone experiencing the same thing. Instagram: @thevulnerabilityprojectukFacebook: The Vulnerability ProjectImportant links:...2020-08-0320 minThe Vulnerability Project#3 Trauma & Recovery (with Tony Phipps)TRIGGER WARNING: SuicideRoyal Marine veteran Tony Phipps joined me for an eye-opening conversation about his experience in the forces, how it took its toll on his mental health driving him to contemplate suicide, and how he picked himself up again. An inspiring story of hope and courage.2020-07-2645 minThe Vulnerability Project#2 Loneliness & Addiction with Kieran (Breaking Barriers)In this powerful interview with Australian-based mental health advocate, Kieran from Breaking Barriers, we talk explicitly about important topics such as addiction, loneliness, meditation and more. Kieran is a phenomenal guy with a wealth of experience and knowledge on the world of mental health. You can find him on Instagram at @BreakingBarriersAus2020-07-1949 min
The Vulnerability ProjectEp. 1 - The Importance of SadnessHi everyone my name is Mike and this is The Vulnerability Project.My mission is to get men talking. The power of vulnerability is not to be underestimated. When done in the right environment with the right people, talking about what’s getting your struggles and hardships can potentially be life changing.I have experienced the potential that vulnerability holds first hand. I’ve had some pretty tough experiences in my life and if I didn’t speak up and seek support I don’t know where I would be. From friends, family, professionals, and even str...2020-07-1514 min
Dental Leaders Podcast#29 Dental Leaders Bulletin - What is the Covid Exit Plan For Dentistry? - With Nairn Wilkson, Anthony Kilcoyne and Mike Lewis Social distancing prevented Prav and Payman from being together in person this week, but it didn’t stop our hosts hearing from three true dentistry leaders. In this fascinating roundtable, Prof. Nairn Wilson makes a welcome return to the show, joined by Dr Anthony Kilcoyne and Prof. Mike Lewis. The trio discuss their predictions for dentistry in the post-COVID landscape and talk about what role the profession might play in the nation’s recovery. “People have heard me lecture in the past, heard me say: “Why aren't den...2020-05-061h 22