Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
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 question their calling.
What You'll Find:
✨ Raw conversations with diverse professionals
🎯 Resilience, burnout & career change stories
💡 Medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering, finance & more
🔥 Unexpected journeys (doctors → musicians, engineers → car reviewers!)
New episodes every two weeks.
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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by guests on "Why Did I Become A Doctor" are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast, its hosts, or producers. Content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical or professional advice.
Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Episode 1 - Why Did I Start This Podcast?
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Welcome to the first episode of “Why Did I Become a Doctor South Africa.” In this 15-minute introduction, I share what inspired me to create this podcast and what I hope to achieve through it. The podcast aims to bring authentic, unscripted conversations with doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals, exploring their personal journeys and the passions that drive them.
Originally, this episode was meant to be an interview with Dr. Yak Lindy, my cousin who I call a "celebrity dentist". He's an adventurer who has climbed Mount Everest. Due to busy schedules, we couldn’t make it happen just yet, but we’re planning to record next week, so stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy this intro as we gear up for more inspiring conversations.
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