Tejal Doshi - Coming Back Stronger E193

This week Andy and Chris chat to Tejal Doshi.

Tejal is an associate dentist and a podcaster, and while shemay not be a practice owner, her story resonates with so many in the profession– especially those navigating the early years of their career.

In this episode, Tejal chats about the key moments thatshaped her journey, her career in dentistry and the highs and challenges oflife as an associate.

She speaks openly about the times she’s felt overwhelmed andon the brink of burnout, and how a sabbatical in 2022 helped her to reset.

Finally, she tells Chris and Andy about the podcast sheco-hosts with her sister, celebrating their shared heritage and bringingcultural stories to life.

Topics:

-         Tell usabout your childhood

-         How was your time atdental school?

-         What was your VT time in Berkshire like?

-         When youstarted in dentistry who was kind to you?

-         What ledto you taking a short sabbatical in 2022?

-         What did you do with this time out?

-         What do you think your life would look like without this break?

-         Is this a pandemic in dentistry?

-         Do you see loneliness in dentistry?

-         Where does this loneliness and lack of willingness to be open and supportothers come from?

-         Tell us about the podcast you host with your sister