
Why Did I Become A Doctor - Real Stories from Professionals Who Chose Their Path
Honest conversations about career, calling, and life choices. Unfiltered journeys of doctors, dentists, nurses, engineers, accountants, and professionals across South Africa and beyond.
In-depth interviews exploring professional pressures, burnout, career pivots, mental health, and the moments that made people quest... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersEducationCoursesBusiness | |||

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Ridhwaan Haffajee, a Cape Town-based prosthodontist who shares his journey from general dentistry to specialisation, the realities of running a private dental practice, and what it truly means to "choose your hard... more
As 2025 closes, Dr Yak and Dr Yash reflect on their first full calendar year of the podcast. This candid conversation covers the real story behind the show's launch, mental health challenges in healthcare, unexpected growth, and the community that's ... more
What do a Ferrari and flowers have in common? They both changed Dr Faizel Mansoor's life in ways he never expected.
In this conversation, Faizel - Vice Chair of the South African Dental Association, the person who brought Myobrace to South Africa, a... more
This conversation started with a 270 Rand LinkedIn Premium subscription. Dr Yash Naidoo spotted Dr Ryan Noach one morning, realised who he was, and decided to slide into his DMs despite having zero connections. That small risk led to this remarkable ... more
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