Dental Leaders Podcast

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.  

NHS contracts, litigation, and the GDC are among the factors creating a perfect storm propelling dentistry to pole-position among the most stressful professions.   In Mind Movers—a new weekly podcast with cosmetic dentist extraordinaire Rhona Eskander—Payman explores mental health and wellbeing and their relation to the profession.   In coming episodes, Rhona and Payman will hear from exceptional people from all walks of life who have been on the front line of adversity and finally give mental health in the profession the hearing it deserves.   In this inaugural episode, Rhona and Payman introduce some of the themes for upcoming episodes, and Rhona reveals how her own struggles inspired the Mind Movers concept.       Enjoy! In This Episode 01.29 - Introduction 03.14 - Dentistry and mental health 08.40 - Rhona’s wellbeing 16.28 - Making an impact 19.37 - Vulnerability as a superpower  

Grab a brew and find some diary white time for a free consultation with Prav, in this special solo show.   Incorporating elements of his new Consultation Masterclass training, Prav talks about the power of free consultations and the role of the treatment coordinator in the patient's journey from assessment to acceptance.     Prav touches on rapport building, power dynamics and emotional intelligence in case presentations and reveals pricing insight to ensure clinicians never sell themselves short.   Enjoy!        In This Episode 04.47 - Discovery, filtering and expectations  14.07 - To free or not to free? 17.02 - The TCOs, nurses and consultation ‘colour’ 21.51 - Emotional intelligence 23.37 - Power dynamics and rapport 28.31 - Presenting options 33.48 - Pricing and fiscal drag 35.50 - Evidence and social proof 42.01 - Reflection 45.15 - Follow-up times 47.49 - The cost-of-living effect  

Sonia Szamocki is on a mission to disrupt the clear aligner industry.   Her startup 32Co connects dentists to clear aligner support, training and lab services, allowing them to provide treatment without tie-ins or brand mark-ups.   In this week’s episode, Sonia talks about 32Co came to be, the trials and tribulations of running and funding a startup, and shares insight on the current state of aligner provision in the UK.   Enjoy! In This Episode 01.16 - Medicine Vs dentistry 11.24 - Consulting 16.46 - The aligner industry and 32Co 45.36 - The state of the profession 48.08 - Running a startup 58.44 - Blackbox thinking 01.07.38 - Fundraising and financials 01.16.14 - UK Vs Netherlands 01.20.33 - Fantasy dinner party 01.27.46 - Last days and legacy About Sonia Szamocki Sonia Szamocki studied medicine at Oxford before joining Boston Consulting Group (BCG). She is the founder and CEO of 32Co, a healthcare platform connecting general clinicians to a network of specialist orthodontic mentors.   

Dental business coach Chris Barrow’s direct manner has earned him comparisons to a certain divisive fermented yeast spread.   In this week’s episode, Chris looks back candidly on a long career as one of dentistry’s proto-coaches and best-recognised speakers, reflecting on the profound personal transformation taking place as he approaches his seventh decade.   Chris also chats about dealing with practice politics and resistance to change and what coaches can learn from the stories of religious prophets.    Plus, stay tuned to hear Chris give the most concise rapid-fire summary of the current state of play in UK dentistry you’ll ever hear!   Enjoy! In This Episode 02.21 - Marmite 19.25 - Self-actualisation 26.48 - Darkest moments 38.31 - Discovering dentistry 50.24 - Practice politics 01.03.34 - Getting results 01.14.13 - Key skills 01.24.23 - Blackbox thinking 01.28.56 - Coaching and karma 01.33.27 - Two Reds 01.40.15 - Public speaking 01.42.26 - State of the Nation address 01.50.02 - Health, wellness and longevity 01.55.30 - Last days and legacy 01.56.46 - Fantasy dinner party About Chris Barrow Chris Barrow is a prolific speaker and the founder and director of the Extreme Business Academy coaching and consultancy programme.    Over a career spanning almost three decades, he has worked with some of the UK’s leading dental practices and organisations    Chris is also the host of the dental business development podcast, Two Reds are Better Than One.  

Since graduating with a master’s from Eastman, Jurgita Sybaite has literally elevated the practice of aesthetic dentistry into an art form.   This week, Jurgita chats with Payman about how art school training inspires perfectionism and informs her work as a cosmetic dentist.   She reveals what it’s like to work and teach alongside the legendary Baz Mizrahi and plans a dream three-floor practice where morphology study is the order of the day.   Enjoy!     In This Episode 02.14 - Choosing dentistry 06.23 - Who is Jurgita Sybaite? 17.08 - Dental school and teaching 27.10 - The Eastman Institute 34.32 - Dream clinic and leadership 41.34 - Strengths and weaknesses 44.36 - Blackbox thinking 01.04.12 - 10,000 hours and patient education 01.13.03 - A-ha moments 01.16.54 - Pricing and communication 01.20.24 - Teaching and evidence-based practice 01.27.39 - A day in the life 01.40.09 - Last days and legacy 01.50.59 - Fantasy dinner party About Jurgita Sybaite  Jurgita Sybaite completed a master’s degree in restorative dentistry at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, graduating with distinction and winning the GC UK postgraduate prize for clinical and academic excellence.   She stayed at Eastman as a guest lecturer and postgraduate teacher in restorative dentistry.   Jurgita is a partner lecturer at Mizrahi Dental Teaching Academy, where she works with Dr Basil Mizrahi teaching aesthetic and restorative techniques.