How Burnout Became My Greatest Teacher

29/05/2025 34 min

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"My burnout was my awakening. It was the slap in the face I needed to realize that I could change everything, if I started with myself." - Dr. Sonia Chopra DDSWelcome to the University of Why! In this first episode, I’m sharing my personal journey—how I became a board-certified endodontist, a mom of three, a wife, and an entrepreneur who launched an online business.I open up about my struggles, my cultural identity as an Indian-American, and the expectations placed on me growing up. I also talk about my transition from hustling through dental school to creating a business that gives me freedom and fulfillment.This episode is about self-discovery, resilience, and redefining success on your own terms. I hope my story resonates with you and inspires you to embrace your own path.Today on University of Why:My experience growing up as an Indian-American and feeling like an outsiderHow I navigated dental school.The moment a professor doubted me, and how I used that to fuel my successMy transition from being a dentist to an entrepreneur and launching my online businessHow burnout led to my awakening, and the lessons I learned about self-awareness and personal growthWhy I started this podcast and what you can expect from future episodes📩 Let’s Connect!Instagram: @drsoniachopraDr. Sonia Chopra’s Website – Learn more about my journey and workLove the episode? Please take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear this message. Your support means the world! 🌍💙