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Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Last episode 8 November 2026. Still going.
<p>Why Did I Become A Doctor - Real Stories from Professionals Who Chose Their Path</p><p><br></p><p>Honest conversations about career, calling, and life choices. Unfiltered journeys of doctors, dentists, nurses, engineers, accountants, and professionals across South Africa and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>In-depth interviews exploring professional pressures, burnout, career pivots, mental health, and the moments that made people question their calling.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Find: </p><p>✨ Raw conversations with diverse professionals </p><p>🎯 Resilience, burnout & career change stories </p><p>💡 Medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering, finance & more </p><p>🔥 Unexpected journeys (doctors → musicians, engineers → car reviewers!)</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes every two weeks.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with us: 📧 <a href="mailto:info@whydidibecomeadoctor.com">info@whydidibecomeadoctor.com</a> 📱 Instagram: @whydidibecomeadoctorpodcast 📱 TikTok: @why.did.i.become 📱 Twitter: @WhyBecomeaDoc</p><p><br></p><p><b>DISCLAIMER:</b> 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.</p>
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Episodes
- —Why Do Patients Hate the Dentist? | Live at the Bridge Africa Forum8 November 2026 · 1:19:03
- —Told To Quit Dentistry, But Never Gave Up – Dr Hussein Seedat25 October 2026 · 3:09:37
- —Two Years Just To Look The Audience In The Eye – Dr Suhayl Essa11 October 2026 · 1:36:42
- —The Village GP She Never Became... Yet – Dr Mimi Mukwevho27 September 2026 · 1:13:49
- —The Best Person For The Job, Even If It Isn't Me – Dr Avi Jagathpal (Part 2)13 September 2026 · 1:46:18
- —Dr Bee Nhlangulela: Turning Down a Full Medicine Scholarship to Become a Dentist30 August 2026 · 1:55:59
- —She Turned Down Medicine to Become a Podiatrist | Dr Nikita Sahadew16 August 2026 · 1:06:57
- —Nadia Shiba & Kamini Shanmugam | Two Best Friends & the Insurance Niche They Made Their Own9 August 2026 · 1:32:39
- —Kaokie Sepuru: Why I Became an Oral Hygienist, Not a Dentist2 August 2026 · 1:30:03
- —Almost Became a Doctor. Instead, He Became One of SA's Most Influential Judges. | Judge Dennis Davis26 July 2026 · 51:02
- —42 Years & Still Fascinated | Dr André Hugo19 July 2026 · 1:34:14
- —I Broke My Spine in Matric, Now I'm in Dental School | Luvaan Rooyan5 July 2026 · 1:58:45
- —The Doctor Who Defends Doctors | Dr Ninakhulu Ntsanwisi21 June 2026 · 2:21:19
- —Dentist by Day, Recording Artist by Night | Dr Kiash Arjun14 June 2026 · 2:26:50
- —Why Did I Become a Vaccinologist? | Daniel Kapelus7 June 2026 · 1:40:52
- —Scalpels & Sculptures — Dr Eric Louw on 36 Years of Small-Town Medicine24 May 2026 · 2:01:18
- —He Crawled Across a Border to Become a Dentist | Dr Reggie Reddy10 May 2026 · 2:17:33
- —The Dentist Who Walked Away From Six Figures to Build Something New | Dr Farouk Satar26 April 2026 · 2:12:01
- —"I Do What I Do Because of Who I Am" — Vinyl, Root Canals & Life | Dr Odirile Moloi12 April 2026 · 1:50:01
- —She Rejected Medicine to Study the Ocean From Space | Sejal Pramlall29 March 2026 · 1:49:10
- —From Paediatrician to Scientist: How an Epidemic Changed Everything | Prof. Glenda Gray15 March 2026 · 1:46:13
- —Speaking for the Dead: Dr Yaseen Bismilla on Forensic Pathology, TikTok & Mental Health1 March 2026 · 1:35:54
- —Why I Became Minister of Health with Dr Aaron Motsoaledi | Activism, NHI & Keeping Doctors in SA8 February 2026 · 1:03:30
- —From Doctor to Lawyer and Back Again: Dr Tsametse Mohlamonyane's Unconventional Career Journey1 February 2026 · 2:46:25
- —"Choose Your Hard": Life as a Specialist Dentist in SA | Dr Ridhwaan Haffajee18 January 2026 · 2:49:18
- —2025 Reflections: Our First Full Year, Mental Health, and Building Community4 January 2026 · 49:17
- —The Ferrari and Flowers That Changed Everything | Dr Faizel Mansoor21 December 2025 · 1:49:52
- —From ER Doctor to CEO: Dr Ryan Noach's Incredible Journey7 December 2025 · 1:03:14
- —Why This Dentist Loves Root Canals | Dr Ebrahim Patel23 November 2025 · 1:48:59
- —From Medicine to Stand-Up: Comedy Psychology, the Victor Matfield Story & Life as an Introvert Comedian | Dr. Riaad Moosa9 November 2025 · 1:23:47
- —Reality of Being a Dentist: Burnout, Success & Mental Health After 45 Years | Dr. Norman Cahi26 October 2025 · 1:10:59
- —Doctor + Lawyer + Cannabis Prescriber: Dr. Navin Naidoo's Extraordinary Journey12 October 2025 · 1:49:39
- —The Dentist Who Never Wanted to Be One: Dr. Alasdair McKelvie's Remarkable Journey28 September 2025 · 1:07:34
- —The Village Boy Who Became a Trauma Surgeon: Dr Lerumo Motla's Journey14 September 2025 · 1:21:40
- —Dr Mary Dawjee: From Dental School Dropout to Holistic Dentistry Pioneer31 August 2025 · 54:15
- —Doctor Leaves Medicine for Music: From NHS to South African Music Producer | Dr Warren King15 August 2025 · 1:27:57
- —Dentist, Model & Influencer: From 'Bugs Bunny' to 100K Followers with Dr Rohini Bisaal31 July 2025 · 1:02:55
- —Prof Dilip Garach: From Apartheid Barriers to Building Wealth - A CA's Journey16 July 2025 · 1:26:45
- —Dr Hooman Eshraghi: Foot & Ankle Surgeon and Proud South African23 June 2025 · 1:26:44
- —My Father-in-Law, the Doctor – A Conversation with Dr Gitesh Rampersadh6 June 2025 · 1:56:50
- —Sandton Smile, Global Voice – Dr Mark Wertheimer on Orthodontics, Ethics & Leadership26 May 2025 · 2:09:15
- —The CEO Who Left Medical School – KC Makhubele’s Journey from Matiyani to National Leadership11 May 2025 · 2:18:14
- —From Public Health to Private Jets: Dr Neeraj Mistry on Ego, Power, and Influence3 May 2025 · 2:13:46
- —Elton Lau’s Wake-Up Call: What Healthcare & Business Must Learn About Life, Leadership & Growth10 April 2025 · 1:41:38
- —The Face You Know, The Story You Don’t – Dr Avi Jagathpal31 March 2025 · 2:39:21
- —Reflections: 10 Episodes, Lessons Learned, and What's Next16 March 2025 · 40:05
- —From Umlazi to the UK to the USA: Dr Nondumiso Makhunga-Stevenson - The Ubuntu Doctor Coach28 February 2025 · 1:51:57
- —Black, Gay & Almost a Vet! From Humble Beginnings to Living the Good Life with Dr Leero Majority1 February 2025 · 2:08:32
- —Becoming a Dentist in South Africa - Dr Günther Streit - From "Poverty" to Olympic Dreams to PhD20 January 2025 · 1:52:49
- —The Engineer Driving a New Car Weekly - Amith Gosai on Blogs, Business & Reeva Steenkamp’s Kindness4 January 2025 · 1:15:09
- —The Shortest Surgeon in South Africa (Maybe?) – Dr Thegesha Naidoo on Grief, Guts, and Gallbladders22 December 2024 · 1:25:20
- —From Zimbabwe to Mzansi: Sister Letmore Chigudu's Inspiring Path From Nursing to Advising Doctors1 December 2024 · 1:18:45
- —Dr Que Njotini - A Rising Star Who Will Empower Young Women & Transform Oral Health In South Africa18 November 2024 · 57:20
- —Becoming A Surgeon In South Africa: The "Black Boer" From Botswana - Dr Caiphus Gofhamodimo26 October 2024 · 1:18:18
- —The Dentist Who Climbed Everest - Dr Yak Lindy13 October 2024 · 1:57:49
- —Episode 1 - Why Did I Start This Podcast?7 October 2024 · 13:21
- —I'm starting a podcast!17 August 2024 · 1:58
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