Beste Wide Open Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 23 - Membership Plans for Dental Patients 59:32

3d ago59:32

59:32

Scott and Jinesh chat with Sudha Vetri about Subscribili and subscription plans to dental offices. They dive into the the possibilities of what a dental membership plan could look like, discuss the legal considerations of supporting membership plans, and how membership plans may interact with dental insurance. They opine on what dental-medical inte…

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#35 Cycling Around The Globe For Mental Health: How Physical Activity Supports Mental Well-Being With Juriaan 45:28

18d ago45:28

45:28

Dennis interviewed Juriaan, a Dutch man who is travelling around the globe by bicycle! You've heard right! By B-I-C-Y-C-L-E. You probably know that Dutch people love to get from a to b by bicycle, but what makes a person want to do that around the entire planet? This is exactly what we've asked Juriaan in this episode. He talks about his motivation…

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Episode 22 - Group Dentistry Now 1:24:10

9d ago1:24:10

1:24:10

In this episode Scott and Jinesh chat with Kim Larson and Bill Neumann of Group Dentistry Now. They dive into details of the birth and growth of GDN, and touch on all the various elements of the GDN business. The group discusses the ongoing trend of consolidation in dental, and some of the controversy that surrounds the DSO space. Kim and Bill shar…

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Episode 21 - Dental Insurance, Medical-Dental Integration, and Consulting in Dental 1:12:25

15d ago1:12:25

1:12:25

In this episode, Jinesh and Scott chat with Dr. Hendrik Lai of Viturtal Consulting. They discuss Hendriks journey from dental surgeon in Australia to business constant in the US, the dental insurance landscape, friction between dental insurance companies and providers, and medical-dental integration. They also cover tech innovation in dental space,…

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Episode 20 - Dental Health Awareness and Social Media 29:19

24d ago29:19

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Scott and Jinesh discuss awareness (and perception of awareness) of dental health, particularly amongst Gen Zers. They chat about the quality of dental content on TikTok, as well as a new bill introduced in Michigan that aims at increasing access to dental care. They wrap up with some thoughts on dental events. 0:00 Introduction4:22 Dental health v…

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Episode 19 - States Pass Bills, and Dental Companies' Poor Performance 36:27

1M ago36:27

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In this episode Scott and Jinesh cover a few recent news topics from the dental world, including new laws changing in Pennsylvania to increase dental coverage and restrict insurance companies from paying dentists via virtual credit card. They also discuss the state of Illinois trying to combat insurance companies not paying out doctors for pre-appr…

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#34 How To Deal With A Person That's Always Negative? Surviving Negative People & Energy 37:19

1M ago37:19

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We explore the hidden ways negativity can manifest in our lives and how we can recognize when someone’s negative attitude is a reflection of their own struggles or just a part of who they are. Feeling Tense? It Might Be the People Around You. Have you ever noticed tension in your body that seems to linger for days, weeks, or even months? Sometimes,…

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Episode 18 - The Nifty Thrifty Dentist 1:06:50

1M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Scott and Jinesh chat with Dr Glenn Vo, founder of the Nifty Thrifty Dental group. They discuss Glenn's inspiration to become a dentist, early dental career, and success with the Nifty Thrifty group. He shares his negotiation tips and tricks, and advice for sales reps, owner docs, and associates. They wrap with Glenn responding to a few ridiculous …

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Episode 17 - Treating People Not Patients 1:03:52

1M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

In this episode Scott and Jinesh chat with Dr. Michael Sonick, periodontist and author of the book Treating People Not Patients. They discuss dentistry and healthcare as viewed through the lens of hospitality, and all of the little details that may contribute to a truly excellent patient experience. They also touch on practitioner social skills, pa…

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#33 PSOAS & What Happens When We Express Emotions With Priscilla 55:24

2M ago55:24

55:24

We interviewed our yoga teacher about her philosophy, the PSOAS muscle and how it stores emotions that want to be released and how we can learn this. Priscilla talks to us about the light and shadow, the yin and yang, why she loves working with men and what a healthy man is to her. We discover why it’s so important to restore the balance and create…

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Episode 16 - Scaling a DSO and Selling to Heartland 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Scott and Jinesh chat with Dr. Ray Scott about his journey scaling American Dental Partners and eventually selling to Heartland Dental. They touch on a few of the many lessons learned along the way, including implementation of systems and processes, building culture, and alignment of incentives. They also discuss considerations around selling to DS…

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Episode 15 - The Dental Trade Alliance 50:44

2M ago50:44

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In this episode Scott and Jinesh chat with Amy Moorman of the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA). They discuss all of the important advocacy work the DTA does in Washington DC on behalf of all of the dental manufacturers, distributors, and dentists in the country (and world). They also chat about the DTA conference and community. 0:00 Introductions4:40 Ov…

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#32 This Is How I Transformed My Life - Finding Purpose, Direction & Alignment With Personal Values, Intentions & Daily Rituals 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

Life moves in cycles and this episode is testament to that. Dennis has been through a transformational experience at the start of the month, which realigned him to his purpose and values, brought him back on track in terms of the direction he was taking in life and left him with clarity of what his north star is. Dennis takes you on a journey throu…

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Episode 14 - 24X7 Equipment Upkeep 42:29

2M ago42:29

42:29

In this episode, Scott and Jinesh chat with Keri Forsythe-Stephens, Chief Editor of MEDQOR's 24x7 magazine. They cover the most top-of-mind issues and challenges Biomeds face today, and compare and contrast the medical and dental worlds when it comes to equipment maintenance and repair. 0:00 Introduction and Keri's journey into HTM 5:33 HTM vs Heal…

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Episode 13 - Why Walmart Health Failed 45:10

2M ago45:10

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In this episode Scott and Jinesh have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Roshan (Ro) Parikh, the first Head of Dentistry at Walmart. They chat about Ro's experience growing a 25 location dental group from ground up and taking it through a PE transaction. They then take a deep dive into why the Walmart Health initiative failed, resulting in the closur…

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#31 What Is Attachment Theory, How Do I Know My Attachment Style & How Does This Help My Relationships? 45:25

2M ago45:25

45:25

In this episode, we talk about attachment theory. Attachment theory talks about how we attach in romantic relationships with a partner and how it relates to the love and care we receive as a baby or child. Our guest is Rita Bliven. Rita has a lot of experience in the field of attachment theory and opens up about her own personal story on attachment…

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Episode 12 - Dental Nachos, Behind the Scenes 1:08:01

3M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

In this episode Scott and Jinesh chat with Dr Paul Goodman, founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect. The trio touch on a range of topics including which social media platforms dentisting humans of different ages congregate, Paul's career trajectory, and where his revenue comes from. Paul opens up about the challenges of moderating a massiv…

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Episode 11 - Pearl clutches $58M 34:59

3M ago34:59

34:59

In this week's episode Scott and Jinesh discuss Peal's announcement of a $58M series B, the art of the 'partnership' press release, and learnings from the PR world. They wrap up by chatting about various ways companies in the dental space should think about going to market with their products. 0:00 Introduction and personal updates3:51 Pearl raises…

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#30 Overcoming Self-Sabotage & Unlocking My True Potential Without Setting Myself Up For Failure 33:34

3M ago33:34

33:34

In this episode, Soroosh gives the definition of self-sabotage from a technical point of view. How sometimes we set high goals for ourselves and set ourselves up for failure. Are you also inspired by the success story of other people and plan to wake up at 4 am, and then fail? Do you criticise &set high expectations for yourself? We talk about how …

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Episode 10 - Team Incentives and Financing Dental Tech Growth 44:17

3M ago44:17

44:17

In this episode Scott and Jinesh discuss strategies to incentivize teams (tech and dental office), DSO growth via credit and debt facilities, and the investors and venture capital in dental tech. 0:00 Intro and Incentivizing the team | stock options vs cash 14:56 Transparency and alignment in dental practices 22:06 DSOs securing credit and debt fac…

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Episode 9 - Dental Care Trends and Aetna's Entry 33:00

3M ago33:00

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In this conversation, Scott and Jinesh discuss their impressions of the Dykema Conference and the importance of culture and leadership in the DSO space. They also review several news articles, including one about the overwhelming support for Medicare dental coverage, the increase in the number of dentist graduates, the decline in dental hygienist a…

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Episode 8 - The Simplifeye Journey 1:15:34

4M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

In this episode Scott and Jinesh interview Dr Ryan Hungate about his journey with Simplifeye. Ryan details the good, the bad, and the ugly of his entrepreneurial journey. He then shares about his current role at Henry Schein One. 0:00 Introducing Ryan Hungate5:18 From Apple to Ortho14:26 Restless in School15:52 Startup Bug Bites27:20 Simplifeye Evo…

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#29 I Deleted Instagram 2 Years Ago: How He Did It & How It Changed Lenny’s Life 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

Lenny shares about his decision to quit Instagram and delete the app on this episode of the Hearts Wide Open Podcast. He deleted Instagram over 2 years ago and talks about the process and impact it has on him today. We also discuss other social media platforms like Twitter / X and how they have changed. We all choose what type of content we consume…

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Episode 7 - Hiring Challenges, Consolidation Scrutiny, and DSO Variability 52:49

4M ago52:49

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In this episode we dive into hiring challenges generally, and challenges with Gen Z dentists specifically. We then discuss the implications of the FTC suing a Texas anesthesiology group for anti-competitive behavior, and wrap with a nuanced discussion about current consolidation in dental, and the current diversity of groups within the DSO space. 0…

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Episode 6 - UptimeHealth and Dental Whale 1:02:00

4M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Uptime Health acquired Dental Whale, a company that aimed to be a one-stop solution for dental practices Dental Whale had multiple offerings, including equipment sales, service technicians, training and education, practice transitions, and a dental savings network Uptime Health acquired Dental Whale's network of service technicians, who are indepen…

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#28 Authentic Conversations With Anyone: Valuable Lessons From Our Men's Circle 35:01

4M ago35:01

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Ever wondered why it seems so hard to have an authentic conversation #realtalk with one of your friends, a family member or maybe even a stranger you've just met? Then this episode is for you! In this episode we not only discuss why it can seem so hard to finally see and really talk each other through the thick surface of small talk, people pleasin…

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Episode 5 - Startup Scrappiness 54:28

4M ago54:28

54:28

Dr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss work-life balance and startup scrappiness. They then review articles that discuss Maryland dental scholarships and dental stats in the US, and conclude with reflections on their conversation with Nick at Candid. 0:00 Work-life balance and scrappiness33:06 Maryland dental scholarships38:06 Dental stats in t…

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Episode 4 - Candid Aligns with Dentists 52:04

4M ago52:04

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Dr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss dental conference conflicts and the economic impact of oral health. They then interview Nick Greenfield - the Founder and CEO of Candid. 0:00 Introduction 2:29 DSO Conference Conflicts 12:45 The Economic Impact of Oral Health 20:38 Interview with Nick Greenfield of Candid…

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#27 What We Learned In 1 Year Of Podcasting About Men's Health & Men's Mental Health 43:08

5M ago43:08

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Hearts Wide Open is celebrating its first anniversary! 1 year podcasting about men's health and men's mental health related topics. In this episode hosts Soroosh and Dennis are getting interviewed by former guest Tamara and look back at their highlights, lowlights, learnings and take aways from 1 year of hosting a men's health podcast.The two not o…

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Episode 3 - Hard Truths of Founding a Startup | A Behind-the-Scenes Perspective 51:09

5M ago51:09

51:09

Dr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss the crazy journey of being a startup founder, and give a behind-the-scenes peek into their own experiences. 0:00 Introduction - Founding a Startup2:45 Fundraising - Behind the Scenes and Addressing Misconceptions22:45 Solo Founder vs Co-founders27:37 Building an MVP and Challenges of Hiring34:33 Impact of …

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#26 Childhood With An Abusive Parent (2/2): How Alican Saved Himself & How Setting Boundaries Helped Him 41:03

5M ago41:03

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In this episode, Sooroosh and Alican delve into the reality that everyone faces low moments in life, times when the weight of challenges can feel overwhelming. It's crucial to recognize that these experiences are part of the human condition and do not reflect personal failure or weakness. Seeking help is a courageous step, not a sign of inadequacy.…

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Episode 2 - Data Breaches and Other News 22:09

5M ago22:09

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Dr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss a few recent news topics, including data breaches, regulation of DIY dentistry, and dental license portability. 0:00 Data Breaches in Dental 8:12 Regulation of DIY Dentistry and Teledentistry 14:15 License Portability in DentistryVon Dr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel

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#25 Growing Up With An Abusive Parent (1/2): How Growing Up With My Mom Impacted My Development & Self-Worth With Alican 43:40

5M ago43:40

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In this powerful episode, Soroosh and Alican dive into the complex and often painful reality of toxic relationships with parents during the teenage years and even adulthood. As a teenager, dealing with toxic parental dynamics can be particularly challenging. The pressure to meet unrealistic expectations, constant criticism, and a lack of emotional …

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Episode 1 - Pilot 54:54

5M ago54:54

54:54

Dr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss the creation and goals of the podcast, and cover a few current news topics. Topics include Privilege Licenses for dentists in Wisconsin, Walmart closes all dental clinics, mewing, and veneer techs. 00:00 Intro to the Open Wide Pod 19:58 Privilege Diplomas in Wisconsin 33:42 Walmart Closes Dental Clinics 44…

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#24 Why Doesn't She Want Me? Dealing With Rejection, Perfectionism & Blaming Ourselves 55:55

5M ago55:55

55:55

In this episode we tried something new! If you're able to, definitely check out the video version of this episode on Spotify or YouTube, because we're PAINTING as we have this conversation about a variety of thought-provoking topics that we as young men are faced with. It helps us a lot, if you take a moment to let us know what you think about this…

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#23 Can I Be A Good Father, If I’m Still Dealing With My Own Childhood? We Talked About Equal Parenting With @Vollblutvater 57:15

6M ago57:15

57:15

On this episode Soroosh and Dennis sat down with Lukas aka @vollblutvater who is an advocate for the equal parenting model and sharing his experience as an involved father on his social channels. Lukas explains what equal parenting or shared care means for him and his wife and why they chose this model. He shares about building a father son connect…

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#22 Performance Pressure At Work - Where Does It Come From And How Do We Experience Pressure Today? 57:54

7M ago57:54

57:54

Soroosh had a talk with a friend recently and thought he'd bring the topic to the podcast to dive deep and discuss our thoughts on the pressure to perform. What is pressure to perform? What types of pressures are there that we can experience and where do they come from? How do these pressures affect us today and how do we still attach to them? We d…

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#21 From Consultant To Working At The Zoo For A Happier & More Purposeful Life: This Is How Daley Did It 57:21

7M ago57:21

57:21

We talked to Daley who went from being unhappy as a strategy consultant to working at the zoo. He talks about the dark side of being a strategy consultant, how he discovered his passion for animals and how working at the zoo feels more aligned to his purpose, which ultimately makes him much happier. Daley opens up about how being a "nice guy" worke…

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#20 Men Can Get Se*ually Abused? How We Use Language To Distance Ourselves From Our Old Selves 38:06

8M ago38:06

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Have you ever consciously or subconsciously talked about a past event using third person language? This can mean different things like creating distance to our past self because it doesn't serve us anymore or we evolved from this person. Take a moment and think about it. Why am I using third person language here? We also talk about s*xual abuse on …

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#19 The Impact Of P*rn On Men & Evolving To Who I Really Am - We Had Coffee With An Award-Winning Barista 1:27:50

8M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

We invited Jaideep to the pod and the conversation that unfolded left us speechless 🤯 Jaideep is an award-winning barista at Wide Awake Coffee in Brussels by day, but he is so much more than that and you can witness this in his thoughts about a wide range of topics related to men's health. He's been working on evolving and becoming his best self a …

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#18 Visiting Our Younger Selves Through Creative Writing & Hearts Wide Open Behind The Scenes Reflections 41:45

9M ago41:45

41:45

Grab a pen and paper and join us on this episode, where we dive into the power of journaling. We begin the episode with some general chit chat between men, exchanging ideas and thought and our reflections on how the journey has been for Hearts Wide Open: From starting our first podcast 6 months ago, to regularly releasing better and better episodes…

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#17 Feeling Vs. Releasing Emotions - What Is Emotional Release? What's The Difference Compared To Feeling Emotions? We Asked An Emotional Release Expert! 1:09:21

9M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

On this episode we talk with Leon who's currently in training to become a neo-emotional release facilitator. Dennis and Leon met on a retreat last summer where they instantly connected as "tent buddies" in the camp. Leon's energy and capacity to hold space for people and their emotions is inspiring. Together we were able to go deep into our own emo…

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#16 I Need A Break - From Realizing To Coping With Feeling Overwhelmed In Life: This Is How It Went 1:00:20

10M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Ever felt like you need to take a step back? There's too many things going on in your life and you know it can't go on like this? That's what Soroosh started to feel, before he took a break from a few things in his life, to get back focus and peace of mind. Now he's recharged and ready to go at it again.In this episode Soroosh takes us through the …

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#15 Help! I Think I'm Traumatized - What Is Trauma, Where Does Trauma Come From And How Can I Cope? Conversation With A Traumatherapist 48:42

10M ago48:42

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Have you ever asked yourself whether we may all carry some sort of trauma with us? How do I know whether I have trauma? What is trauma and where does it come from? We'll dive into this and more with Tamara who is a Corporate Health Manager and Traumatherapist in training. Soroosh and Dennis met Tamara this past summer whilst on their trip to Portug…

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#14 How Will I Survive Spending Time With My Family? Interview With A Psychologist 58:32

11M ago58:32

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This episode is perfect for you, if you're with family for the holidays and experiencing some sort of struggle or anxiety about it. In this epsiode Dennis interviews one of his oldest and best friends Jakob. Jakob is also a world traveler, journalist, political scientist, activist and so much more. Tune into this one as the two friends are having a…

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#13 Self Love, Routines, Addictive Personality And Other Life Challenges - Interview With Enes 41:42

11M ago41:42

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In this episode, podcast host Dennis interviews Enes who he's met at the Men's Retreat this summer. #04 What Happens At A Men's Retreat? Join us, as Enes shares about his ongoing journey with self-worth, self-love and self-acceptance. The two discuss Enes' current training and focus in Spain, as he shares some valuable insights on changing his envi…

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#12 Authentic Self-Expression: Why Does It Matter? How Can We Express Ourselves Authentically? With Examples From Our Own Lifes 44:42

12M ago44:42

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Join us for a deep dive into the world of self-expression. In this episode, Dennis and Soroosh explore the reasons behind expressing ourselves and share real-life examples of the different ways they personally like to express who they are and how they experience this. From verbal communication to ecstatic dance, discover the many dimensions of self…

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#11 Running And Mental Health - How I Experienced My Longest Run Ever Physically And Mentally 45:32

12M ago45:32

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This episode is special! Why? Because it's Movember? Because it's number 11? Yes, but also: Soroosh challenged himself last week! He's never been a "runner", but now he calls himself one! Why? How? That's exactly what we'll be discussing in this episode. Join us as Dennis interviews Soroosh on running the Haarlem Urban Trail, the why behind his dec…

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#10 What Surfer Mentality Can Teach Us On Being In The Moment - Going On A Conscious Vacation 40:39

1y ago40:39

40:39

Join us on our 10th episode! What a milestone and what an opportunity to talk about the holiday that Dennis and Soroosh went on most recently. They said it themselves: Let's go on an active holiday Let's limit social media and phone usage Let's connect with each other, but also connect with strangers like you would on a solo trip Dennis and Soroosh…

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#09 How Far Can You Push Yourself? - Movember Award Winner Anil Toraty On The Power Of Running As A Tool To Cope With Mental Health 37:22

1y ago37:22

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Movember Distance Award Winner Anil Toraty, who's embarking on an incredible challenge this November, as he has committed to run 600km throughout the month to support men's mental health through his #Movember600 campaign. Discover why and how he pushed boundaries last year, running 465km and raising over £…

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