Dental Leaders Podcast

Prepare for a deep, touching and wide-ranging conversation as host Rhona connects with her therapist, Ella McCrystal.   Multidisciplinary therapist Ella discusses the role of trauma in shaping the psyche from a young age. She shares insight on coping with trauma and catastrophising, talks about the shifting landscape of gender, and reveals how helping a client overcome dental phobia led to an unexpected opportunity.   Enjoy!    In This Episode 04.53 - Trauma and EMDR 17.59 - Disclosure, forgiveness 26.59 - Free will and programming 33.06 - Therapy, leadership, and isolation 40.11 - Masculinity and toxic masculinity 54.27 - Gender roles 01.03.03 - Children and careers 01.07.12 - Tools for change 01.12.30 - Catastrophising and internalisation 01.19.25 - Dentistry, skills, and values 01.27.58 - TED  01.29.50 - Fears and mistakes  About Ella McCrystal Ella McCrystal is an accredited psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and mindset coach. She is also the owner and manager of The Northampton Clinic, a private multi-disciplinary health clinic in central Northampton.   She is a published author and writer who shares insights through her Medium blog and has also created an online self-help course to help people to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts and behaviours.  

A passion for drama and the stage run in the family for Trishala Lakhani, so it’s not surprising that her early dental career has gone hand-in-hand with appearances on the pageantry stage and as a TV documentary presenter.   Trishala discusses the stigma around becoming Miss GB, how the opportunity helped highlight the problem of acid attacks against women in India and the reasons behind her BBC documentary on Turkey Teeth.   Enjoy! In This Episode 00.39 - The media, dentistry, and fame 10.05 - Turkey Teeth 21.39 - Miss GB, pageants, and stigma 30.00 - India’s Acid attack problem 34.14 - Dental school 37.55 - God, karma, and spirituality 42.45 - Black box thinking 47.54 - Plans and dreams 57.30 - Recognition and notoriety 01.09.24 - Last days and legacy About Trishala Lakhani  Trishala Lakhani has worked with oral cancer and trauma patients and in general practice.   In 2022, she won the public vote to become Miss University Great Britain but left the competition to pursue TV presenting and journalism.   Her first documentary on Turkey Teeth prompted a national conversation on dental tourism. It was nominated for Best Investigation of the Year at the Asian Media Awards and  Most Impactful Journalism at the BBC News Awards.  

Ash Soneji is among a surprising number of dentists interested in stage magic.    In this week’s episode, he tells how his hobby has found its way into his highly regarded teaching and lecturing on non-invasive dentistry.    Ash also discusses his journey from early practice to education, the rigours (and joys) of new family life, and his commitment to the principles of non-invasive treatment.   Enjoy!     In This Episode 01.36 - Meeting Ash 02.45 - Back story 03.35 - Discovering and studying dentistry 11.47 - First job 15.39 - Minimally invasive dentistry 21.05 - Pathways into practice 38.40 - Family life 40.56 - Teaching 50.07 - Magic 58.14 - Black box thinking 01.07.07 - Plans 01.11.31 - The next generation 01.13.14 - Regrets 01.14.51 - Fantasy podcast guests 01.23.32 - Last days and legacy About Ash Soneji Ash Soneji is a passionate proponent and teacher of minimally-invasive dentistry.   He graduated with honours and served as a Senior House Officer in Restorative and Oral Surgery at Guys’ Hospital in London Bridge.    He gained the MJDF diploma from the Royal College and holds certificates in Cosmetic and Advanced Restorative Dentistry and Implant Dentistry.    Ash was awarded the Aesthetic Dentistry Award in the Tooth Whitening category and recognised as the Best Young Dentist South West in 2018.  

Listeners to the brilliant A Millenial Mind podcast will be familiar with this week’s Mind Mover, Shivani Pau.   Join us as the podcast host, transformation coach and speaker reveals how she left an unfulfilling career to chase her singular vision.   Like everything worth fighting for, Shivani’s journey to success hasn’t plain sailing. She discusses dealing with others’ expectations, imposter syndrome and the burning question that turned A Millenial Mind viral.    Enjoy! In This Episode 01.19 - Shivani’s story 05.26 - Culture and calling 08.45 - Envy, ego and ambition 13.55 - Value and workload 18.33 - A Millennial Mind 21.21 - Love, hate and privilege 27.16 - Tenacity 31.51 - Defining success 38.16 - Why aren’t you married? 43.21  - Three steps for well-being 47.25 - Role models 54.43 - What keeps Shivani up at night? About Shivani Pau Shivani Pau is a change consultant, public speaker and founder of My Performance Planner. She is also the host of A Millenial Mind Podcast, rated among the top 1.5% of all podcasts globally.  

Getting through dental school is an experience few dentists would be keen to repeat.    Spare a thought then for Shima Ghazi, who has qualified in dentistry three times in three countries.   In this episode, Sima recounts her journey from her home country Iran to study in India before making her way to the UK.    And from a new home in Birmingham, Shima found herself starting over once again as she worked her way up the career ladder from dental therapy to general practice.   Enjoy!   In This Episode 02.55 - Choosing dentistry 08.06 - Arriving in India 11.10 - Dental school 17.40 - Women in dentistry 21.32 - Studying in India 26.00 - Qualifying 32.41 - Working in India 40.54 - Moving to the UK 46.49 - Therapy to dentistry 59.52 - Dark moments 01.08.16 - Black box thinking 01.13.26 - Plans 01.17.20 - Culture and etiquette 01.20.59 - Fantasy dinner party 01.23.00 - Last days and legacy  

What are the foundations of well-being and mental health? It’s a subject to which this week’s mind mover, Loui Blake, has given plenty of thought.   In this week’s episode, the entrepreneur shares thoughts on using plant medicine to heal trauma, the value of adversity and why there is only one person who really matters.    Loui also challenges listeners to ask: “What would happen if I lost everything today?”   Search deep, and the answer might just surprise you…  In This Episode 01.09 - Meeting Loui 03.38 - Retreats, trauma and healing 13.52 - Systems Vs goals 18.39 - Systems, goals and purpose 27.27 - Challenge and adversity 38.44 - Entrepreneurship 43.54 - Foundations and solutions 54.58 - Veganism and the man in the arena 01.03.15 - Proudest moments About Loui Blake Loui Blake is an entrepreneur, investor and public speaker.   He is the founder of the award-winning Erpingham House vegan restaurant and several casual restaurant concepts.   In 2020, Lui co-founded Gamechangers Investments for the hospitality industry and, in 20022, became CEO of Miami Foods.        

In episode 86, Prav and Payman discovered how young dentist Rupert Monkhouse is making dentures sexy again.   Rupert returns the invitation this week, hosting Payman on the first edition of his ImpressionClub Xtra podcast.   The line between interviewer and interviewee blurs as the seasoned podcasters take on entrepreneurialism and the art of the hustle.   Payman also gives the lowdown on Evo4—the latest evolution of Enlighten whitening, the trials and tribulations of starting a laboratory and explains why the next generation of Enlighten will be the quietest ever.   Enjoy!     In This Episode 01.02 - The Enlighten story 11.34 - Mini Smile Makeover 23.33 - Evo4 38.58 - The future 41.50 - Podcasting and content marketing  51.07 - The economic landscape 56.40 - MClinDent 01.05.17 - Teaching 01.14.14 - Dream outcomes 01.20.28 - Entrepreneurialism About Rupert Monkhouse Rupert Monkhouse qualified from King’s College and has since established a reputation online as ‘The Denture Guy’. He is the host of the ImpressionClub podcast. 

Brain health is one of the most overlooked aspects of well-being, says this week’s Mind Movers guest, Dan Murray.   Dan talks candidly about the failure of his first ecommerce startup and how a subsequent bout of insomnia inspired the success of his latest venture.    Dan also discusses the importance of connectedness, the pitfalls of ego and the value of purpose and failure as a driver for success.   Enjoy! In This Episode 01.42 - Dentistry and stress 07.04 - Early businesses 09.38 - Imposter syndrome and burnout 15.28 - Grable 19.28 - Entrepreneurship and mental health 25.18 - Spirituality  34.02 - Ayahuasca, connectedness, ego and self 44.48 - Nutrition and the Heights story 59.56 - Purpose and failure 01.04.52 - Secret Leaders, podcasting 01.11.53 - Delegating and letting go 01.16.13 - Legacy About Dan Murray Dan Murray is a mental health advocate, podcaster, entrepreneur and angel investor. He is the founder of the  Heights brain care supplement brand.    

A series of challenging experiences almost led Alex Sharp to call it a day early in his dental career.   But adversity turned to triumph when his experiences inspired him to set up an online support platform for associate dentists.   In this episode, Alex discusses the challenges faced by new associates and shares thoughts on the importance of fairness, openness and honesty.   Alex also reveals plans to step into a principal’s shoes with tentative plans for a potential practice purchase.   Enjoy! In This Episode 02.10 - Dental Disruptors 07.46 - Horror stories 31.25 - Backstory and podcast 36.57 - Contracts and negotiations 47.30 - Practice ownership 58.24 - Black box thinking 01.06.43 - Favourite things 01.16.10 - Advice for associates and principals 01.26.02 - Fantasy dinner party 01.29.06 - Last days and legacy About Alex Sharp Alex Sharp is the founder of Dental Disruptors, a digital platform set up to support associate dentists and promote open communication between self-employed dental professionals and practice owners.   He is the host of the Dental Disruptors podcast.  

We proudly welcome Jono Lancaster as our first Mind Movers guest.   Jono gives a candid account of his journey from being an angry young man living with Treacher Collins syndrome to an international motivational speaker who is about to have his first book published by Penguin.   He also talks about the value of connection and community, the role of the inner child, and reflects on the many catalysts that have helped shape him as an inspiration to others.       Enjoy!  In This Episode 02.11 - Jono’s story 05.34 - Connection and community 11.50 - Catalysts for change 20.16 - Judgement and resentment 28.49 - Changing attitudes 34.36 - Genetics and family 41.26 - Little J 45.40 - Not All Heroes Wear Capes 48.06 - Insights on dysmorphia 51.10 - Healing steps 01.03.05 - Forgiveness 01.10.22 - Inner child, inner monologues 01.16.53 - The ten-year plan 01.19.16 - Bullying and cancel culture 01.28.22 - Journey back in time About Jono Lancaster Jono Lancaster is a motivational speaker, fundraiser and disability awareness campaigner. His debut book, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, will be published by Penguin in July 2023.