Beyond the Smile: A Dentist’s Journey into Positive Psychology with Mahrukh Khwaja

In this episode, Michael sits down with Mahrukh Khwaja, a dentist, positive psychologist, founder of Mind Ninja, and author of Resilience and Wellbeing for Dental Professionals. Mahrukh shares her candid journey through dentistry, mental health, divorce, and ultimately finding her purpose through positive psychology.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Why Mahrukh chose dentistry despite being more creatively inclined
• The hidden mental health struggles within the dental profession
• How a personal crisis became a pivot point into positive psychology
• Tips on how to use mindfulness, gratitude, and journaling daily
• The realities of NHS dentistry, from toxic work cultures to contract ...