#213 - Lessons From A Life Interrupted with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar

In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to a fellow dentist, Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, about dealing with grief as she shares her brother’s story by posthumously honoring him through his book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide. Dr. Parul also shares how she dealt with the loss and how it changed her as a dentist and as a person.

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar has completed her DDS from the University of Oklahoma and a GPR from Staten Island University Hospital. She brings over 15 years of knowledge and experience with her. Prior to moving to New York, she resided and worked in Calgary, Canada. Her aim is to address all her patients' concerns that brought them to her and help them leave with a smile. She has 2 little boys that keep her quite entertained. She loves to read, collect stamps, and travel the world with her family in her spare time.

Learn more about Dr. Parul:
Website: https://www.pdmfamilydental.com/

Grab a copy of Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Interrupted-Duas-Survival-Guide/dp/1736058711


Show notes:
[1:45] How did Life Interrupted come to be?
[6:15] Recognizing our power
[10:48] How has her brother’s experience changed how she looks at dentistry?
[13:34] How did a change of perspective impact her experience?
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[20:57] The power of grief
[21:42] How did trauma and grief change her?
[26:34] What is her definition of happiness?
[28:08] Outro

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