Parenthood and Dentistry - Life Leverage for Unique Challenges - IC065

How do you balance a high-performance dental career with being an effective parent? What strategies help you stay sane amidst the organized chaos of family life? How can showing up as your best self benefit both your patients and your children? Dr. Shandy Vijayan (https://www.instagram.com/drshandyvijayan/) and Dr. Raabiha Maan (https://www.instagram.com/drraabihamaan/) join Jaz in this nonclinical episode to share their experiences of parenthood in dentistry. From the unique perspectives of two dentist-moms and the dad viewpoint, they discuss the real-life challenges of raising children while maintaining personal well-being. They also share practical tips, book recommendations, and actionable strategies for self-care and emotional regulation—helping you create a balanced family life while thriving in your career. During the episode, Jaz also mentions KARRI — a fun, screen-free voice messenger that helps kids stay safely connected with parents and friends, without social media or internet access. Loved by kids. Trusted by parents. Get 50% off via: https://protrusive.co.uk/karri Key Takeaways: -Life comes in “seasons”; early parenting (~0–8 yrs) is intense but temporary. -Reduce clinical load early to focus on children; career focus increases after ~12 yrs. -Prioritize time with kids over tasks; coordinated parenting schedules help. -House help significantly reduces stress, frees energy for quality interactions. -Support networks (family, in-laws, professional communities) are essential. -Grandparents: allow flexibility; avoid micromanaging childcare. -Returning to work: stress, costs (GDC, indemnity, childcare), skill gaps, guilt. -Dentistry = high-performance + emotional labor; manage energy carefully. -Quick mental reset between work/home recommended; part-time can boost longevity. -Parent happiness + strong parental relationship = major factor in kids’ emotional regulation. -Run family like a small business: systems, schedules, clear roles. -Self-regulation, EQ, and self-care benefit family, patients, and professional life. YouTube Highlights: 00:00 Teaser 01:00 Intro 02:50 Shandy's Story: Juggling Multiple Clinics 08:11 Raabiha's Story: Managing a Practice and Family 08:58 Interjection 16:03 Raabiha's Story: Managing a Practice and Family 18:17 Life Seasons and Reducing Clinical Commitment 21:05 The Value of Help and Support Networks 27:00 Financial and Emotional Challenges in Dentistry 33:03 Midroll 36:22 Financial and Emotional Challenges in Dentistry 36:24 Balancing Work and Home Life 42:26 Time Management and Setting Boundaries 46:51 Self-Care and Emotional Regulation 53:53 Upcoming Wellness Event 59:01 Final Thoughts and Future Ideas 59:49 Outro Ready to take the next step? Check out this great resource for new dentists and trainees: Dentistry in a Nutshell (https://dentistry.co.uk/2022/04/05/dentistry-in-a-nutshell-new-book-foundation-trainees/) Join the community at the Dental Mums Network (https://www.dentalmumsnetwork.co.uk/) to connect with dentist‑parents balancing clinical work and family life. Revive 2026 (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dentalmumsnetwork1/1836122) - A Wellness Event Like No Other (6 hours CPD) 🗓 Saturday 24th January 2026 📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London Revive 2026 is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect- a full-day experience designed for women in dentistry who are ready to start the year with purpose, calm, and clarity. Loved this? Dive deeper into Parenthood and Dentistry – IC025 (Even If You’re Not a Parent!) (https://youtu.be/FRP3vUQQdQI?si=rNZb0nJZDAhgsN4K) #InterferenceCast #BeyondDentistry #communication This episode is eligible for 0.75 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance. (https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate) ----------------------------------- Apply for FREE access to the Nicest and Geekiest Dental Community in the World 🌍 https://protrusive.app - it’s absolutely Free We also have paid plans so you can Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: https://protrusive.app 🔊 Subscribe on Apple: https://protrusive.co.uk/apple 🔊 Subscribe on Spotify: https://protrusive.co.uk/spotify 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protrusivedental/ Online Courses: 😬 Learn Occlusion Online: https://occlusion.online/ 📚 Learn TMD and Occlusal Appliances: https://www.splintcourse.com 🦷 Gain Confidence with Resin Bonded Bridges: https://rbbmasterclass.com 🎒 Learn Vertipreps, Rubber Dam and More: https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate Life by KV /kvmusicprod Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/kv/life Music promoted by Audio Library Life – KV (No Copyright Music)