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My Loupes Are Up Here3 Stories, 3 Women, 3 DentistsEpisode 20: Join us for a unique episode where we share the stage with three of our colleagues; Drs. Deshpande, Dua Makkar and Weir. These three dentists and authors have banded together to share their experiences about writing as healthcare professionals. Each of them brings a unique perspective to life around dentistry. They hope for every listener to get immense value from listening to their journey. Now, this episode is pulled off of a Facebook Live so there may be references to those listening at the time. Dr. Sampada Deshpande is a foreign trained dentist based in San Francisco Bay Are...
2022-06-0954 minMy Loupes Are Up HereWorking Moms: Juggling Life and Our Love of DentistryA conversation with Dr. Kate Quinlin and Dr. Vladana Babcic about juggling life, motherhood, and being partners in their multispecialty practice. Dr. Quinlin, a board certified periodontist, and Dr. Babcic, a board certified endodontist have built an amazing career in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. The model of their practice is focused on interdisciplinary care through team based treatment planning. They have not only achieved success in their career but also as mothers and wives. Juggling life as full time clinicians, managing their practice, directing Seattle Study Club and motherhood is not an easy feat. As working moms, we brea...
2022-03-1737 minMy Loupes Are Up HereEpisode 18: Spinal Hygiene for DentistsIn this episode Dr. Shivani and Dr. Priyanka are joined by guest Dr. Nardine Bekhit for a conversation on chiropractic medicine, entrepreneurship, and motherhood. Nardine shares a strategy for dentists to maintain spinal health and reduce chronic pain, all from a chiropractor's perspective. She has a talent for educating and empowering patients, and has been increasing her impact with the use of social media. We discuss the challenges of wearing so many hats and playing the role of doctor, entrepreneur, and mother. One thing we love about Nardine is her courage to break the mold of being a traditional clinician and fol...
2022-01-051h 04My Loupes Are Up HereLife Interrupted, Part 2In this 2nd part, Shivani discusses grief, life purpose, and the precious lessons of mortality with Parul.If you or anyone you know is dealing with grief, the loss of a loved one, or a terminal diagnosis, this episode may be difficult to hear, but also exactly what you need to hear. We are always here to support our listeners with one on one discussions and/or providing further resources. Resources:Link to Dr. Manu Dua’s articles in Dental Town: https://www.dentaltown.com/magazine/author/1331/dr-manu-duaLink to t...
2021-12-0252 minMy Loupes Are Up HereLife Interrupted, Part1In these next two episodes, Dr. Shivani interviews guest speaker Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, who recently lost her brother to oral cancer. Parul's brother, Dr. Manu Dua, passed away in March 2021 at the young age of 34. Manu was a general dentist and practice owner in Calgary, Alberta. Manu also had a strong passion for writing, and before he passed he began writing journal entries which would later be published by Parul in the book "Life Interrupted." We highly encourage all of our listeners to read this book! In this podcast episode, Parul opens up about Manu's diagnosis, treatment, and the...
2021-12-0149 minMy Loupes Are Up HereMy Mission for Wellness in DentistryIn this episode, Shivani opens up about her background, where she is from, and her pathway into dentistry. She discusses the life experiences that have helped form her sense of purpose in this profession, and her mission to help other dentists build their own wellness practices. It is important to Shivani to redefine what it means to be a dentist and to encourage others that a consistent wellness practice will not only prevent mental and physical burnout, but also cultivate more joy and peace in your life. She also talks about her recent life transitions abroad and out of clinical den...
2021-11-1844 minMy Loupes Are Up HereBuilding a Business with Purpose with the Co-Founder of CocoflossJoin us for an incredible conversation with Dr. Chrystle Cu, founder of Cocofloss. In this episode, we discuss The organic growth of her practice from one single chair to a busy five chair practiceHow she discovered a pervasive problem and went about creating a solutionWhy “it’s all about the why,” and how living with intention leads to a purposeful lifeAdvice to budding entrepreneurs hoping to build a business with a lasting impact. Dr. Chrystle Cu is a graduate of Wellesley College and Unive...
2021-05-051h 01My Loupes Are Up HereEmpowering Through Education and EntrepreneurshipIn this episode we discuss how Sonia went from building her practice to building her educational empire, and how she continues to carve time out for her family and personal development. Sonia gets deep about her experience with coaching, and how integral coaches have been in her personal and professional life. We discuss how she built her incredible team and how she strives to use her business to help her teammates realize their dreams. Sonia teaches and embodies the following lesson; understanding where your peers and patients are in their journeys is the key to b...
2021-04-0956 minMy Loupes Are Up HereThoughts on Business & Success in DentistryWe are honored to share our episode with Dr. Sampada Deshpande, who recently won the ADA 10 Under 10 Award: an award honoring dentistry’s rising stars who are making an impact on the profession less than 10 years after graduating from dental school. We discuss her path in founding the New Dentist Business Club; the power of blogging and sharing your true self in building a patient following; how she is learning to accept recognition and success; and the power of pivoting and redefining goals. One thing we love about Sampada is her passion for learning and personal growth, and how th...
2021-03-241h 04My Loupes Are Up HereCreating a 2021 VisionCreating a 2021 Vision. A new year! A new season!How do you create a vision and set goals for yourself? In this episode, Dr. Shivani and Dr. Priyanka discuss their methods for creating an annual vision, setting quarterly goals, and cultivating daily habits. We challenge you to set a 2021 intention, not a New Years resolution. Consider digging deep and asking yourself who you want to be and why you want to be that person, and use the power of goal setting as a roadmap to get there. We talk about the importance of journaling, creating a vision b...
2021-02-0141 minMy Loupes Are Up HereBonus Episode: Yoga NidraBONUS EPISODE! Dr. Diana Liu (@the.zentist) is gifting us a beautiful yoga nidra practice! If you didn’t catch our last episode on the power of contentment, head back to episode 9 to listen. We discuss the difference between happiness and contentment, and why is it key to develop strong roots of contentment for a truly fulfilling life.What are the practices we can bring into our lives to cultivate stronger roots of contentment? For Dr. Diana, yoga nidra has been an essential practice. If you’re curious to experience the magic, set aside 20 minutes for Dr. Dian...
2021-01-2238 minMy Loupes Are Up HereThe Power of ContentmentEpisode 9: Dr. Diana Liu joins us for a discussion on the power of contentment. What is the difference between happiness and contentment, and why is it key to develop strong roots of contentment for a truly fulfilling life?Dr. Liu is a general dentist focused in Dental Sleep Medicine and a certified Yoga and Yoga Nidra teacher in Sechelt, British Columbia. She loves to help women access their rest, stillness, creativity, and intuition through the practice of Yoga and Yoga Nidra. She has been through burnout, illness, divorce, breakdowns, and breakthroughs. Yoga and Yoga Nidra didn’t prevent tough ti...
2020-12-261h 05My Loupes Are Up HereThe Reality of Imposter PhenomenonIn this episode, Dr. Priyanka Patel speaks with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe about the imposter phenomenon. As high achieving individuals, we tend to be the hardest on ourselves. Sometimes, we find this inner voice telling us that we might not be good enough. Have you ever felt this way? Ever had trouble identifying that voice? Dr. Metcalfe and I dive into imposter phenomenon and how it effects us as individuals. We also discuss helpful techniques to change our mindset to create a more positive outlook on the achievements we have made. Enjoy! Learn more about Dr. Jessica Metcalfe and imposter phenomenon:Web...
2020-11-1151 minMy Loupes Are Up HereRecovering Dentist turned Career CoachIn this episode, Dr. Shivani Kamodia speaks with Dr. Laura Brenner about her journey out of dentistry and into career coaching. Have you ever felt stuck in your dental career, felt unsure about how to grow as a dentist, or even considered a career change? This episode is for you. We talk about how finding transformation is an inside job, how to cultivate the courage to make a lasting change, and how to break away from the golden handcuffs to find true fulfillment. Enjoy! Learn more about Dr. Laura Brenner and the incredible work she is doing on her:Website a...
2020-10-1331 minMy Loupes Are Up HereSocial Media and DentistryThis is the one of many exciting co-hosted episodes with Dr. Priyanka Patel and Dr. Shivani Kamodia. We talk about how we connected through social media and how social media impacts both of our lives. Social Media can be very powerful in many different ways: forming a community, sharing and sculpting your identity, etc.
2020-09-2140 minMy Loupes Are Up HereLessons Learned: A journey of entrepreneurshipThis episode highlights myself, Dr. Priyanka Patel, and my journey to entrepreneurship. I speak about my path over the last 9 years and what I have learned along the way about myself.
2020-08-0331 minMy Loupes Are Up HereManaging Mindset through Mindfulness and YogaWe talk with The Dental Yogis, Cristian and Danielle, about the practice of yoga, how to tap into our mindset, and what that means to us a dental practitioner.
2020-06-0137 minMy Loupes Are Up HereRemaining Positive: From Starting a Business to Navigating COVID-19Dr. Jessica Cohen, DMD, or the Braces Mom, joins us virtually as we discuss her journey into entrepreneurship and how to she has remained positive through her major career milestones.
2020-05-0427 minMy Loupes Are Up HereThe Balancing ActThis episode features Kelly Clements, The Entreprenewer, a coach to entrepreneurs. She has been recently working with female business owners on how to balance work and home life. After personally working with her on my business and marriage, I brought her on to have an open and honest conversation about creating successful relationships at home and at work.
2020-04-2222 minMy Loupes Are Up HereIntroThanks for tuning into My Loupes Are Up Here. This podcast tackles real issues that women face in dentistry. The first episode is a quick introduction of what to expect!
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