Roots and Resilience

Raj Rattan MBE is a renowned name in the dental world. A global medical / dental advisor for Dental Protection, 30-year practice owner, former strategic associate dean, and Magic Circle member - join us for a conversation spanning a lifetime in dentistry and beyond.

Raj reflects on his childhood in East Africa, his parents' sacrifices, and the concept of enmeshment - the blurring of personal and professional identity. The discussion covers building a sustainable career in Dentistry through portfolio working, his exceptional skill of public speaking, his deliberate approach to decision making.

Raj also gives us an exciting snapshot into his forthcoming book '147: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Dental Practice' - inspired by the 147 maxims at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. He also speaks movingly about the mentors and friends who shaped his career, why we shouldn't wait to enjoy the journey, and the importance of community and making time for what matters. We know something in this conversation will both inspire you and move you deeply. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we sit down with clinical pharmacist turned holistic coach Disha @jayanddisha, who took a career break to move to Mexico and co-found Ollinova. A method designed for people who have tried therapy, coaching, and self-help and found that insight alone didn't shift anything.

Disha opens up about growing up as the "trophy kid," burning out from years of chasing external validation, and the health scare that pushed her to rethink everything.

You can expect an honest conversation about redefining success on your own terms, the pressure of societal milestones (marriage, kids, career "shoulds"), and how tapping into the subconscious mind - through coaching, breathwork, and inner work - can create lasting change.

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This week, we’re joined by Sejal Kargal - an Indian-American multidisciplinary artist, creative producer, fusion singer-songwriter, DJ, and founder of UNDEFINED and rosewater, one of the first diaspora-led music festivals of its kind in the U.S.

Based in New York City, Sejal navigates the worlds of tech, arts, culture, and entrepreneurship, creating spaces that feel like home for people who have left pieces of themselves behind in pursuit of something new.

Through UNDEFINED, she has produced events across New York, Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Francisco, building platforms that amplify underrepresented diasporic voices and expand access to cultural and economic opportunity.

A Carnatic-trained vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Sejal blends global sounds and cultural storytelling to create deeply immersive experiences rooted in memory, identity, and connection. 

In this conversation, we explore the power of community-building, the challenges and opportunities of living between cultures, and what it takes to create visibility and belonging through music, entrepreneurship, and impact-driven creative work. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr Annika Patel, a specialist Orthodontist and expert in lingual orthodontics, whose approach to life is every bit as distinctive as her career. 

A proud South Londoner with an unapologetically authentic outlook, Annika shares what it means to build a successful career on her own terms whilst staying true to herself. We explore how she balances the demands of a highly specialised profession with raising her children intentionally and creating a life rooted in purpose. 

From the realities of juggling motherhood and an intense work schedule to making space for the passions that fuel her - including art, creativity and boxing - Annika offers an honest and refreshing perspective on modern life.

Authentic, energetic and refreshingly unconventional, Annika shares her thoughts on ambition, family and creating a life that feels genuinely her own. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we sit down with Elysha @elyshajm, a dentist whose passion for fitness has evolved into a fascination with calisthenics. Drawn in by its endless possibilities, Elysha shares why she finds the discipline both entertaining and incredibly challenging - there's always a new skill to learn and no real ceiling to what the human body can achieve.

Elysha opens up about the impact training has had beyond the gym, from building discipline and motivation to creating the mental clarity that helps her thrive in her professional and personal life. She also gives an honest look into how she balances a demanding career treating patients with strength training sessions, calisthenics practice, and perfecting her handstands.

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a busy professional, or simply curious about the mindset behind long-term progress, this conversation offers valuable insights into building a sustainable routine and embracing challenges both inside and outside the gym.

Enjoy!

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What happens when you remove every distraction, every conversation, every form of escape and are left alone with your own mind for 10 straight days?

On a mission to master her mind and develop a deeper self-awareness, Dr Nehal Doshi @drnehaldoshi signed up for Vipassana, a 10-day silent meditation retreat with absolutely no expectations of what she would find.

What followed was the most difficult challenge of her life.

No phone. No wifi. No music. No reading. No speaking. Just hours upon hours of meditation and the opportunity to confront every thought, emotion, and mental habit that surfaced.

In this episode, Nehal takes us behind the scenes of her experience. She shares what the meditation was really like, the moments she wanted to quit, the breakthroughs she didn't see coming, and the powerful lessons she brought back into her everyday life.

Whether you're interested in meditation, personal growth, mental resilience, or simply understanding what happens when the mind is given nowhere to run, this conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into Nehal's journey inward.

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****Trigger warning****

This episode has a mention of suicidal ideation. If this topic is tender for you right now, please take care of yourself - whether that means listening later, skipping this episode, or stepping away at any point.

A powerful conversation with Dr Sarovi Davda who found herself at rock bottom after divorce — and slowly rebuilt her life with more honesty, self-awareness and compassion than ever before.

In this episode, she shares the small but meaningful tools that helped her because rebuilding doesn't look pretty, It's meant to be messy. This is a raw and vulnerable conversation.

Sarovi shares tools that helped her protect her wellbeing, stay kind to herself, and rediscover joy after a difficult season.

For anyone facing adversity and wondering whether life can feel lighter again - this one may resonate.

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Dr Shivali Fulchand @skadeca has a passion for shaping the future of healthcare. Although she trained and qualified in medicine, her creative instincts and love of writing were always close at hand. During her student years, she channeled that energy into founding a medical journal for students that continues to thrive today, a testament to her early vision and drive.

Whilst working in hospitals,  Shivali found herself increasingly drawn to the bigger picture - questioning not just how medicine is practiced, but how it can be improved. That curiosity led her to explore different perspectives beyond the clinical environment including completing a Postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University (USA) and working a corporate job as a consultant.

Today, she brings together her clinical insight and creative flair in her role as an editor for the British Medical Journal, helping to shape conversations that influence the future of healthcare.

In this episode, we explore her unique journey, the ideas that drive her, and what it means to look at medicine through a wider lens.

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In this episode, we sit down with Salma, whose journey is anything but linear. From exploring different career paths to ultimately discovering her true calling in teaching, Salma’s story is one of courage, curiosity, and self-discovery.

After completing her teacher training at a school in Wales, she made a life-changing decision to relocate to Sudan - reconnecting with her roots and uncovering layers of her identity as a British-born Sudanese woman that she had never fully explored before.

It was there that she met her partner, an Italian man who would become her husband, and together they have built a life grounded in love, culture, and shared values. Salma opens up about the realities of cross-cultural marriage, and how they are intentionally raising their son to celebrate and embrace both sides of his heritage.

Now living in Thailand, Salma continues her teaching career while navigating the beautiful, transformative journey of motherhood. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about identity, belonging, love across cultures, and finding your path - even if it was the one you least expected.

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Penny Ford @pennyrford is the Co-Founder of Brilliant Beyond Belief, a global consultancy dedicated to helping leadership teams and organisations unlock the next level of performance by transforming the people within them. Earlier in her career, Penny founded and ran a successful independent school, an experience that shaped her deep belief in vision, culture and the power of people to achieve far more than they ever imagined.   

In this episode, Penny opens up about her personal story and her driving force - the moment that changed her life. She shares her valuable insights on personality types, recruitment, the importance of leading intentionally along with her top tips for effective networking. She also reminds us that each of us is a leader in our own life, with far more influence and control over our path than we often realise.

Penny is remarkable. This is an episode that will challenge the way you think, inspire you to step forward with confidence, and give you the courage to put yourself out there. Enjoy!

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