Best Prav Solanki Podcasts (2024)

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#248 The Outsider — Teki Sowdani 1:33:30

3h ago1:33:30

1:33:30

Payman chats with Instagram favourite Teki Sowdani, who shares his journey from his initial work experience to his time at Sheffield University. He discusses growing up in Essex with Iraqi parents, and how this shaped his perspective. Teki also discusses his meteoric career progression, and rise to prominence on social media, and his journey into p…

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Mind Movers #32 — Hunter Michael Shepard 1:13:04

1d ago1:13:04

1:13:04

This episode of Mind Movers features Hunter Michael Shepard, a recovery advocate and content creator who shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery. Hunter discusses his early experiences with drugs, starting at age 12 with Adderall, alcohol, and marijuana. The conversation covers Hunter's rock-bottom moments and the impactful words…

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#247 The Four Seasons of Dentistry — Todd Williams 1:54:50

3d ago1:54:50

1:54:50

Prav chats with Todd Williams, an expert in customer service and leadership training. Todd shares his unique journey from growing up around older adults to working in healthcare, then transitioning to the luxury hotel industry with Four Seasons, and finally applying his expertise to dentistry. He shares strategies for breaking down barriers, authen…

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Mind Movers #31 — Yusra Al-Mukhtar 1:57:04

9d ago1:57:04

1:57:04

Payman and Rhona chat with award-winning facial aesthetician and dentist Dr Yusra Al-Mukhtar. Yusra touches on her experiences growing up in the UK as a Muslim woman and the impact of her father's return to Iraq after the war. She also explains the rationale behind her move from dentistry to facial aesthetics and shares thoughts on consent and ethi…

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#246 Like and Subscribe — Faris Elsayad 1:08:45

10d ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Barely two years after graduating, Faris Elsayed already runs a successful startup and one of the profession’s most popular social channels. He chats with Payman about his YouTube alter ego, Faris Dent, shares insights from life on the road as a sales rep with aligner brand 32Co, and discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurialism. Faris also ta…

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Mind Movers #30 — Dr Onkar 1:17:31

16d ago1:17:31

1:17:31

If you follow the dentists of TikTok, you’ll be familiar with this week’s guest, Onkar Mudhar, whose relatable content has been setting the TikToksphere alight. Dr Onkar chats with Payman and Rhona about the impact of social media on dentistry, touching on mental health, and his experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis. Dr Onkar also talks about h…

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#245 Model Implantologist — Sumair Khan 1:18:00

22d ago1:18:00

1:18:00

Implantologist and dental educator Sumair Khan recounts his journey from childhood to becoming a respected figure in implant dentistry—with a little help from an Airfix model aeroplane. The discussion delves into the crucial role of mentoring, leadership, and effective communication skills, providing a sense of guidance and support for young dental…

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Mind Movers #29 — Nilesh Parmar 1:07:35

27d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

This episode of Mind Movers features an intimate conversation with renowned dentist Nilesh Parmar. The discussion delves into Nilesh's personal life and professional journey, exploring themes of success, relationships, and mental health in the dental profession. The conversation offers a candid look at the personal side of a successful professional…

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#244 Flow — Michael Joseph 1:38:30

28d ago1:38:30

1:38:30

Clinical dental technician Michael Joseph recounts his journey from sales rep to clinical dental technician and lab owner. Michael touches on the dentist-lab relationship and communication, keeping abreast of new tech, and the life-changing business and personal impacts of lab life under COVID restrictions. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:00 - Michael…

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Mind Movers #28 — Talitha Price 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Rhona and Payman meet Talitha Price, the founder of the successful hair extension business Fox and Vamp. Talitha shares her entrepreneurial journey, from her early days in the beauty industry working for Virgin Atlantic and major cosmetics brands to starting her own salon and product line. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of…

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#243 High Achiever — Rory Boyd 2:11:17

1M ago2:11:17

2:11:17

Rory Boyd shares his journey to being a specialist prosthodontist and owner of Dublin’s Belfield Clinic. Rory discusses the value of work-life balance, adopting new tech, and growing and managing his referral-based practice. Rory also discusses his involvement with the Irish Dental Association and his efforts to advocate for the profession. Enjoy! …

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Mind Movers #27 — Sana Shirvani 1:14:47

1M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Rhona chats with celebrity personal trainer Sana Shirvani about her journey in the fitness industry. Sana shares her experience working long hours and taking on clients' stress, as well as the pressure she faced from her conservative father to pursue a traditional career. Sana candidly shares the mental health challenges she faced after her cousin'…

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#242 Digital TCO — Kevin Shannon 1:13:11

1M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Kevin Shannon discusses leaving dentistry to focus on his dental software startup, DigitalTCO. Kevin shares how his frustration with the inefficiencies of dental note-taking and a difficult patient complaint inspired him to create DigitalTCO, which uses AI to automatically generate clinical notes and consent forms from audio recordings of patient c…

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Mind Movers #26 — Emma Louise Boynton 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Founder and host of the award-winning Sex Talks Emma Louise Boynton joins Payman and Rhona for a frank exploration of sex education and communication. The conversation touches on cultural taboos around sex, gender relations and inequalities, to provide an open and nuanced exploration of the complex intersections between sex, intimacy, shame, relati…

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#241 Ortho Empire — Siamack Bagheri 1:39:38

2M ago1:39:38

1:39:38

Prav and Payman chat with Siamack Bagheri, a highly successful orthodontist who owns ten large orthodontic practices with his wife. Siamack shares his story of coming to the UK from Iran in the 1970s and pursuing dentistry. He discusses the challenges he faced during dental school and how those experiences shaped him. The conversation touches on re…

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Mind Movers #25 — Daniel Daggers 1:23:30

2M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Rhona and Payman chat with Daniel Daggers, a successful luxury real estate agent, founder of Drew Global, and star of Netflix’s Buying London. Daniel shares his rise from humble beginnings in local authority housing to becoming a top agent, dealing with challenges like bullying and trolling along the way. He discusses his people-centric approach to…

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#240 Prav’s Solo Show — The Customer Journey 35:20

2M ago35:20

35:20

How do dental practices stand out from the competition in a fiercely competitive marketplace that’s becoming more crowded by the day? Join Prav for an in-depth discussion of defining and leveraging your clinic’s unique selling points to design unique, memorable customer journeys and stand out from the competition. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:01:30 - …

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#239 From the Archives — Pontoon Pyromania with Danny Watson 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

We reach way back into the archives this week with a look back at one of Payman and Prav’s favourite conversations with Green Beret-turned-dentist, Danny Watson. Danny looks back on his first meeting with Prav, recalls how seeing military dentists at work inspired him to join the profession, and discusses burning his military bridges in hot pursuit…

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Mind Movers #24 — Annika Patel 1:02:32

2M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Specialist orthodontist Annika Patek opens up about the challenges of dental study and practise for those who don’t fit the mould. The conversation delves into the challenges of being a career-focused woman in dentistry, including sacrificing family and relationships for speciality training. Annika discusses her experiences with marriage and mother…

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#238 The Professor — Avijit Banerjee 2:14:12

2M ago2:14:12

2:14:12

Payman chats with the world-renowned professor Avijit Banerjee, who shares his journey in academia, discussing his research focused on applying scientific findings to patient care. As you’d expect from a polymathic mind like Prof. Banerjee's, the conversation ranges far and wide, covering challenges in dental education, the role of new technologies…

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#237: Tomorrow’s World with Simon Chard 1:16:27

3M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Simon Chard shares his journey through the challenges and triumphs of running a dental practice, his presidency of the BACD and thoughts on the potential of new technologies and methodologies in shaping the future of dentistry. His passion for personal development, both for himself and his peers, shines through as he discusses the potential for den…

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Mind Movers #23 — Amber Rose Gill 1:14:00

3M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Reality star, TV presenter, and writer Amber Rose opens up about life as Love Island contestant and winner. Amber shares the story of how she was cast on Love Island and how subsequent attention and criticism led to what she considers her lowest point. Amber, always true to herself, shares her current career pursuits in entertainment, writing, and …

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#236- The Confident Dentist — Barry Oulton 1:21:15

3M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Payman chats with dental coach and communication expert Barry Oulton. Barry shares his journey into dentistry, despite his artistic nature, and how his father influenced his career choice. He discusses his education in the UK and the US, overcoming limiting beliefs and the challenges of running a practice. Enjoy! In This Episode [00:01:10] Backstor…

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Mind Movers #22 — Sarita Stefani 1:12:06

3M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Rhona catches up with long-time friend Sarita Stefani, co-founder of Amelis, a platform that makes egg freezing and fertility treatments more accessible and affordable for women. They delve into Sarita's remarkable journey as a female entrepreneur, highlighting her resilience and determination, especially during the challenging fundraising process …

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#235- Let the Leads Flow! Prav Solanki 52:02

3M ago52:02

52:02

Payman reunites with bestie and occasional show host Prav Solanki for a long-awaited update on his mission to bring effortless enquiry conversion to dental clinics. Prav briefs us on the story of Leadflo from its early barebones launch to becoming the most advanced dental CRM on the market. Packed with Prav’s trademark insight on sales psychology, …

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#234- The Technician — Simon Caxton 1:27:44

3M ago1:27:44

1:27:44

Dental technician Simon Caxton shares his unconventional path into dental technology, describing his hands-on learning style, passion for the craft, and drive to excel. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the current landscape of dental labs in the UK. We explore the challenges in finding skilled technicians, the transformative impact of digita…

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#233- Facio Ergo Sum with Michael Alatsaris 1:17:10

4M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

This week’s episode reaches spots other podcasts miss as Payman sits down with dentist-turned-inventor Michael Alatsaris. Michael shares his journey from a dissatisfied clinician and practice owner to a fulfilled product designer and entrepreneur, discussing the highs and lows of the painstaking process of bringing an innovative new toothbrush to m…

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Mind Movers #21 — Dr Alex Eskander 1:47:23

4M ago1:47:23

1:47:23

Mind Movers brings things home this week as Rhona has a heart-to-heart with her father, Dr Alex Eskander, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist. Dr Eskander shares his inspiring journey from Egypt to the UK, his experiences as a junior doctor in the NHS, and his transition to private practice. The conversation delves into important topics such …

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#232- Brimful of Asha with Selvaraj Balaji 1:31:11

4M ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Selvaraj Balaji shares his journey from growing up in rural South India to the UK, where he is now a successful implant dentist at the helm of a small group of practices and implant training academy. Selvaraj discusses the challenges of getting started in the UK, the philosophy behind his Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation (ASHA) Club UK …

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Mind Movers #20 — Jamie Clements 1:25:42

4M ago1:25:42

1:25:42

Take a deep breath and tune in as Jamie Clements explores the transformative power of breathwork Jamie shares his journey from the tech industry to breathwork coach and founder of The Breath Space, discussing the scientific and therapeutic aspects of breathwork for improving physical, mental, and emotional well-being. He offers practical advice for…

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#231- Down Under with Pete Niesiolowski 1:22:49

4M ago1:22:49

1:22:49

Pete Niesiolowski provides a glimpse into a dental journey that has taken him from the UK to Australia, and back. Pete discusses life down under, the challenges of transitioning from NHS to private care, and thoughts on the overlap between implant provision and cosmetic dentistry. Enjoy! 01.20 - Backstory 15.20 - NHS to private practice 21.15 - Aus…

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#230- Zak Kara’s Smile Story 2:23:54

4M ago2:23:54

2:23:54

Payman Langroudi sits down with Zak Kara, co-founder of Bounemoputh-based Smile Stories, to explore the philosophy and practices behind his success. Zak shares insights into the importance of teamwork, thoughts on patient communication and why some conventional dental words and phrases off limits during patient consultations. Zak also explores pati…

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Mind Movers #19 — Emma Marshall 1:04:35

4M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Emma Marshall, the CEO of Movement is Medicine, chats about the profound impact of movement on mental and physical health. Emma shares her journey from facing severe health challenges and exploring various mainstream and alternative therapies to discovering the healing power of movement and dance. She discusses the importance of integrating physica…

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#229- The TC-Owner—Laura Horton 2:02:17

4M ago2:02:17

2:02:17

Laura Horton relates her journey from dental nurse and TCO to practice owner and growth consultant. Laura gives a clinic-eye view on the invaluable role of TCOs in shaping patient experience within the practice, shares wisdom on team growth and development, and discusses the highs and lows of practice ownership. Enjoy! In This Episode 00.50 - Backs…

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Mind Movers #18 — Paul Sculfor 1:23:25

5M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Mindset coach, charity founder, model and former boxer Paul Sculfor discusses the challenges of transitioning from the ring to the catwalk and thoughts on self-acceptance, sobriety and the pressure of being in the spotlight. Reflecting candidly on his struggles with addiction, Paul talks reveals how sobriety has transformed his life and relationshi…

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#228- Platinum Bond—Sarika Shah 1:11:55

5M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Sarika Shah shares her journey from childhood in Kenya to becoming the principal of a successful Docklands-based practice. She discusses her transition to the UK for education, her decision to pursue dentistry, and the highs and lows of practice growth. Sarika explores the importance of patient care, team management, and overcoming obstacles, with …

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#227- Becoming Yolande Fisher 1:47:29

5M ago1:47:29

1:47:29

Yolande Fisher shares her compelling journey from early childhood in Cameroon to successful practice in Bristol. Her story unfolds from her early education and influences to the challenges and revelations she faced within the NHS and her transition to private practice. Alongside her clinical pursuits, Yolande delves into the balance of motherhood, …

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S3E2 Posterior Restorations with Yo-Han Choi 1:06:45

5M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

I am joined with another guest from down under with the fantastic Yo-Han Choi We cover direct v indirect and how Cerec has changed his thought process We cover a number of great cases discusing prep design, material choice and matrix systems As always a video replay is available on my instagram @dentistRupert you may need to scroll for a while thou…

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Mind Movers #17 — Ellie Bratt 1:06:26

5M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Ellie Bratt joins Payman and Rhona for a chat about generational trauma, gender dynamics in the workplace and society, and the challenges and biases faced by women. Ellie shares her personal and professional so far, discussing her entrepreneurial spirit and the founding of Sirens social media marketing agency. In This Episode 02.00 - Background 03.…

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#226- The Discerning Dentist - Chris Tavares 1:37:03

5M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

Chris Tavares delves into philosophical and ethical aspects of dentistry, his experience as a member of The Jesuit Order, and its impact on his personal and professional development journey. Chris also shares perspectives on teaching and mentorship, NHS Vs private practice, and the a-ha moments that have informed his practice. In This Episode 01.45…

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S3E1 Anterior Composites with Richard Lee 1:06:19

5M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Richard Lee returns for some more anterior composite goodness! Be sure to check out his first appearance if you missed it. We cover a full range of anterior composite cases and Richard gives some amazing tips and tricks. Be sure to check out the video version on Instagram!

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#225- Len D’Cruz - Legal Eagle Part 2 1:16:35

5M ago1:16:35

1:16:35

The second part of our conversation with Len D’ Cruz delves into the emotional impact of clinical errors and explores the role of the BDA in supporting dental professionals when things go wrong. Len also discusses his practice-growth journey so far and reveals why he still feels an affinity for NHS practice and patients. In This Episode 01:30 - BDA…

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#224- Legal Eagle — Len D'Cruz 52:13

6M ago52:13

52:13

Payman Langroudi presents part one of a deep conversation with Len D'Cruz, a distinguished figure in dental legal affairs. Len shares his journey from Nairobi to London, his unexpected path into dentistry, and his perspectives on the evolving field of dental law. Len talks about childhood, academic choices, and his approach to handling dental compl…

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#223- The Specialist - Aram Navai 1:32:36

6M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

Specialist endodontist Aram Navai says the number one skill for endo nurses is staying awake. In this week’s episode, Aram chats with Payman about the value of skilled nurses and the stigma around endodontics. Aram also recounts his journey to specialism in what is perhaps one of dentistry’s most intimidating disciplines and puts forward his nomina…

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Mind Movers #16 — Sophie Milner 1:13:13

6M ago1:13:13

1:13:13

Content creator Sophie Milner shares her journey from journalism student to online influencer, touching on themes of mental health, social media's impact, and the challenges of online life. The discussion also explores the nuances of online expression, gender identity, and the complexities surrounding cosmetic procedures and mental health treatment…

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#222- Therapy with Lorena Pivoda 1:11:14

6M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Hygienist and therapist Lorena Pivoda chats with Payman about the view from the hygienist-therapist. Lorena talks about studying at Plymouth University, her first impressions of London after moving from Romania, and the friendly rivalry with her sister. In This Episode 01.16 - Backstory 06.03 - London and Romania 10.45 - Discovering dental hygiene …

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Mind Movers #15 — Simon Salter 1:02:56

6M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

An encounter with a mushroom tea master led brothers Simon and Andrew Salter deep into the mycology rabbit hole. Simon chats with Payman and Rhona about how the brothers’ DIRTEA brings ancestral adaptive medicine into the 21st century. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.43 - Backstory 17.12 - Discovering mushrooms 23.24 - Vision, action and effort 27.52 - B…

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#221- End-of-Year Reflections with Prav 46:17

6M ago46:17

46:17

Prav welcomes 2024 with a special solo show exploring teamwork, health and wellness, and thoughts on improving the sales process and patient journey. Prav also discusses ‘the wheel of life’ strategy for balancing family, friendships, work-life, and more, inviting listeners to set and share goals for the year ahead. In This Episode 00.49 - Team 02.3…

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Mind Movers #14 — Amy Neville 43:15

6M ago43:15

43:15

Amy Neville chats about her work as a model, influencer and fashion blogger. She describes her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum—an extreme form of morning sickness—and how her social media followers rallied when she needed support. In This Episode 01.58 - Backstory 11.48 - Motherhood and identity 19.56 - Hyperemesis gravidarum 25.55 - Privile…

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#220- Louis Mackenzie Memorial Episode 1:48:40

7M ago1:48:40

1:48:40

Dipesh Parmar introduces a special podcast originally broadcast in June 2022 with guest Louis Mackenzie who tragically passed away in December. With Louis’ passing, the dental community has lost one of its most engaging, inspirational, and well-loved figures. Our thoughts are with Louis’ family, friends, and all who knew him. In This Episode 05.18 …

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