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Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Dr Yash Naidoo
27 episodes
1 day ago
Dr. Norman Cahi has been called the "dentist to the stars" - but his 45-year journey in dentistry tells a much deeper story than the glamorous Instagram posts suggest. From practising without gloves in the 1980s to pioneering teeth whitening in South Africa, Dr. Cahi shares the brutally honest truth about life as a dentist - including the parts nobody talks about. WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: - Growing up Lebanese in Bloemfontein and the values that shaped him - The moment he got 32% a...
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Dr. Norman Cahi has been called the "dentist to the stars" - but his 45-year journey in dentistry tells a much deeper story than the glamorous Instagram posts suggest. From practising without gloves in the 1980s to pioneering teeth whitening in South Africa, Dr. Cahi shares the brutally honest truth about life as a dentist - including the parts nobody talks about. WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: - Growing up Lebanese in Bloemfontein and the values that shaped him - The moment he got 32% a...
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Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Reality of Being a Dentist: Burnout, Success & Mental Health After 45 Years | Dr. Norman Cahi
Dr. Norman Cahi has been called the "dentist to the stars" - but his 45-year journey in dentistry tells a much deeper story than the glamorous Instagram posts suggest. From practising without gloves in the 1980s to pioneering teeth whitening in South Africa, Dr. Cahi shares the brutally honest truth about life as a dentist - including the parts nobody talks about. WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: - Growing up Lebanese in Bloemfontein and the values that shaped him - The moment he got 32% a...
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1 week ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Doctor + Lawyer + Cannabis Prescriber: Dr. Navin Naidoo's Extraordinary Journey
Dr. Navin Naidoo is a medical doctor, qualified lawyer, and medicinal cannabis prescriber practising in Australia. His journey spans three countries, multiple careers, and a relentless pursuit of patient advocacy. In this episode, Dr. Naidoo shares: His childhood in apartheid-era Laudium, Pretoria, and losing vision in one eye at age 13Why he pursued both medical and law degrees whilst running a GP practiceNavigating diamond mining operations in South Africa's Northwest ProvinceRelocating his...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 49 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
The Dentist Who Never Wanted to Be One: Dr. Alasdair McKelvie's Remarkable Journey
This is a conversation I never expected to have such emotional weight. Dr. Alasdair McKelvie has been the voice of reason for thousands of South African dentists facing their most difficult professional moments. As Head of Dental Services, South Africa at Dental Protection, he's the person practitioners call when everything goes wrong. But Alasdair's journey to this role was far from planned. Originally wanting to be a pilot, then failing to get into medical school, he reluctantly entered den...
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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
The Village Boy Who Became a Trauma Surgeon: Dr Lerumo Motla's Journey
Dr Lerumo Motla's path from rural Limpopo to becoming a specialist trauma surgeon is a story of resilience, unexpected turns, and the healing power of medicine. In this medical career interview, we explore surgical training, trauma surgery, and healthcare in South Africa. After losing his mother at age 7, Lerumo was raised by his aunt and grandmother while his father operated taxis. A high school teacher's suggestion to consider medicine over chemical engineering would change everything. But ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Dr Mary Dawjee: From Dental School Dropout to Holistic Dentistry Pioneer
Dr Mary Dawjee, daughter of the legendary Prof Dawjee, shares her transformative journey from repeatedly quitting dental school to pioneering holistic dentistry in Cape Town. In this candid conversation, she reveals how a life-threatening burnout led to profound personal growth and a revolutionary approach to patient care. This episode explores themes of family legacy, professional burnout, diabetes management, and the courage to redefine success on your own terms. Dr Dawjee's story offers ho...
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2 months ago
54 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Doctor Leaves Medicine for Music: From NHS to South African Music Producer | Dr Warren King
Dr Warren King's story defies every career convention. From growing up on a Brixton council estate to becoming a doctor at King's College London, to abandoning medicine entirely for music production in South Africa - this is a conversation you won't forget. Warren's journey began as a teenage musician touring with major artists like Sugababes and Destiny's Child. But when gigs dried up, he literally Googled "highest paid jobs in the world" and decided to become a doctor. After seven grueling ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 27 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Dentist, Model & Influencer: From 'Bugs Bunny' to 100K Followers with Dr Rohini Bisaal
What happens when childhood bullying leads to a life-changing transformation that sparks an entire career? Meet Dr Rohini Bisaal - a dentist, former model, and social media influencer with over 100K followers who proves that our greatest challenges can become our greatest purpose. In this inspiring episode, Dr Bisaal shares how being called "Bugs Bunny" and bullied at school led her to get braces - a transformation so profound it redirected her entire life toward dentistry. But her story does...
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3 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Prof Dilip Garach: From Apartheid Barriers to Building Wealth - A CA's Journey
What does it take to break through systemic barriers and build lasting wealth? Prof Dilip Garach shares his remarkable journey from being thrown out of university registration for refusing to wear a tie, to becoming South Africa's Financial Planner of the Year. In this candid conversation, Prof Garach reveals why most professionals - including doctors and dentists - struggle to build real wealth despite high incomes. He shares invaluable insights on tax planning, wealth preservation, and the ...
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3 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Dr Hooman Eshraghi: Foot & Ankle Surgeon and Proud South African
“South Africa is my home. I’ve lived here for 30 years..." In this episode, Dr Yash Naidoo and Dr Yak Lindy sit down with orthopaedic surgeon Dr Hooman Eshraghi for a conversation that blends surgical precision with deep personal reflection. Dr Eshraghi shares the moment he fell in love with orthopaedics, how mentorship shaped his career, and why he’s proud to call South Africa home. From padel injuries and parenting to Persian identity and accidental Discovery Vitality adverts — this is a st...
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4 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
My Father-in-Law, the Doctor – A Conversation with Dr Gitesh Rampersadh
In this special episode of Why Did I Become a Doctor, host Dr Yash Naidoo sits down with someone who has quietly shaped his life and inspired countless others — his father-in-law, Dr Gitesh Rampersadh. A specialist gynaecologist and former obstetrician, Dr Rampersadh speaks with rare humility about the early days of private practice, the strain it placed on his young family, and the financial pressures and difficult decisions behind the scenes. This isn’t just a look back — it’s a message for...
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5 months ago
1 hour 56 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Sandton Smile, Global Voice – Dr Mark Wertheimer on Orthodontics, Ethics & Leadership
In this episode, Dr Yash Naidoo speaks to one of South Africa’s most respected orthodontists — Dr Mark Wertheimer. They explore: • His path from childhood dental fear to global orthodontic leadership • The realities of specialist training in South Africa • The ethical crossroads facing modern dentistry • Leadership insights from SASO, SADA, and beyond • How commercial pressures are reshaping patient care It’s a candid, thoughtful, and often humorous conversation that reveals what really lies ...
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5 months ago
2 hours 9 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
The CEO Who Left Medical School – KC Makhubele’s Journey from Matiyani to National Leadership
KC Makhubele never became a doctor — but today, he leads the doctors and dentists of South Africa. In this episode, KC sits down with Dr Yash Naidoo and Dr Yak Lindy to reflect on the journey that took him from herding cattle in Matiyani village, to studying medicine at UCT, to ultimately becoming CEO of the South African Dental Association (SADA). KC speaks candidly about leadership, failure, faith, and finding his purpose — even when the plan didn’t go according to script. 🎧 Expect re...
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6 months ago
2 hours 18 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
From Public Health to Private Jets: Dr Neeraj Mistry on Ego, Power, and Influence
From grassroots public health to flying on private jets with Bollywood royalty — Dr Neeraj Mistry has lived a life of extraordinary contrasts. In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr Yash Naidoo and co-host Dr Yak Lindy, he shares candid insights on ego, masculinity, influence, privilege, and the realities of changing systems from within. From early lessons at men’s health clinics to strategic communications in Washington D.C., Dr Mistry’s journey reveals what it really takes to move people...
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6 months ago
2 hours 13 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Elton Lau’s Wake-Up Call: What Healthcare & Business Must Learn About Life, Leadership & Growth
If your boss controls your future, you’ve already given too much away. In this powerful and emotional episode, Elton Lau joins Dr Yash Naidoo and Dr Yak Lindy for an honest conversation about leadership, mindset, and breaking out of toxic career patterns. Elton shares the defining moments that shaped his worldview — from early realisations about fear and power, to building a business grounded in values. 🎓 Learn more about Meta You, Elton’s SAMA-accredited CPD ethics course that helps healthca...
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7 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
The Face You Know, The Story You Don’t – Dr Avi Jagathpal
The face you know. The story you don’t. Dr Avish Jay Jagathpal is a well-known prosthodontist in South Africa — and internationally. But behind his clinical success is a personal journey shaped by childhood joys, trauma, and a few stories he’s only ever shared with those closest to him... until now. 🎙️ In this deeply personal episode, we talk about: Childhood memories that shaped his worldviewA journey marked by student excellenceFounding and growing Capital ProsthodonticsBurnout, mentorship,...
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7 months ago
2 hours 39 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Reflections: 10 Episodes, Lessons Learned, and What's Next
In this episode of "Why Did I Become a Doctor South Africa," Yash goes solo, sharing personal reflections and meaningful insights gained after recording the first ten episodes of the podcast. From memorable guests to impactful stories, he discusses how these conversations have shaped his understanding of medicine, dentistry, and life in healthcare. Whether you're new to the podcast or a long-time listener, this reflection provides a deeper understanding of the mission behind the show and a gl...
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7 months ago
40 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
From Umlazi to the UK to the USA: Dr Nondumiso Makhunga-Stevenson - The Ubuntu Doctor Coach
We sit down with the remarkable Dr Nondumiso Makhunga-Stevenson, a medical doctor who has worked across South Africa, the UK, and the US. Dr Makhunga-Stevenson shares her journey from growing up in Umlazi, Durban, to navigating the challenges of private practice, working with one of the big five pharmaceutical companies, and maintaining strong community ties along the way. We discuss the power of mentorship, the importance of cultural understanding in healthcare, and what keeps her grounded a...
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8 months ago
1 hour 51 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Black, Gay & Almost a Vet! From Humble Beginnings to Living the Good Life with Dr Leero Majority
From almost becoming a veterinarian to carving out a career in healthcare, Dr Leero Majority’s journey has been anything but conventional. In this raw and honest conversation, he opens up about his humble beginnings, his experiences as a Black gay man in South Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of working in a demanding profession. 🔹 The Call That Changed His Life – How a last-minute phone call pulled him out of vet school and set him on an entirely different path. 🔹 Surviving University ...
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9 months ago
2 hours 8 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Becoming a Dentist in South Africa - Dr Günther Streit - From "Poverty" to Olympic Dreams to PhD
In this episode of Why Did I Become a Doctor South Africa, Dr Yash Naidoo interviews his dental school classmate and friend, Dr Günther Streit. As the first German speaker and first Namibian guest on the podcast, Dr Streit shares his extraordinary journey from facing early financial constraints to considering leaving clinical practice, only to thrive in dentistry through postgraduate education and diverse experiences.The discussion covers:The financial and personal challenges he overcame on h...
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9 months ago
1 hour 52 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
The Engineer Driving a New Car Weekly - Amith Gosai on Blogs, Business & Reeva Steenkamp’s Kindness
This episode is a bit different—our guest isn’t a healthcare worker, but his story is equally inspiring!Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Amith Gosai (@amg133), the engineer and automotive enthusiast who drives a new car every week! 🚗✨In this episode, Amith shares:His journey from engineering to becoming a top automotive blogger.The story behind his blog, The Bucket, and what inspires his unique content.Partying with FHM fashion models.How one of his posts "went viral... for th...
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10 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Dr. Norman Cahi has been called the "dentist to the stars" - but his 45-year journey in dentistry tells a much deeper story than the glamorous Instagram posts suggest. From practising without gloves in the 1980s to pioneering teeth whitening in South Africa, Dr. Cahi shares the brutally honest truth about life as a dentist - including the parts nobody talks about. WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: - Growing up Lebanese in Bloemfontein and the values that shaped him - The moment he got 32% a...