S1E2 Hope and Life after Grief with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar

Hope And Life After Grief with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar

How can we transform our grief into something meaningful and powerful? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with our special guest, Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, as she shares her journey of grief and finding meaning after the loss of her brother, Dr. Manu Dua, to oral cancer last year. Dr. Parul opens up about the unique challenges she faced during this time, from not being able to visit Manu during his treatment, to planning a funeral amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these hardships, she has turned her pain into a force for good by advocating for early diagnosis of oral cancer and educating dentists and patients alike.

In this episode, we explore the power of choice, forgiveness, and the beauty of connection, even when it's virtual. Dr. Makkar emphasizes the importance of transforming our narrative surrounding cancer and finding holistic approaches to healing. We also discuss how to celebrate and remember our loved ones, even though they are no longer with us physically. Through Dr. Makkar's story, we learn the importance of resilience, hope, and the power of turning pain into purpose. Join us on this emotional and inspiring journey, and let's find ways to turn our own pain into something truly meaningful.

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar's introduction

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar completed her Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1999, Magna Cum Laude, and then DDS from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, in 2003.

She practiced in Alberta, CA before moving to NY. Here she completed a GPR training at Staten Island University Hospital, in 2007 and has been in private practice since.

Currently, she is the owner of PDM Family Dental in Long Island, NY, a place she resides with her husband and 2 boys. Dr. Makkar's life took a different trajectory when she lost her only younger sibling, Dr. Manu Dua, to Oral Cancer last year. He was a Dentist as well.

Since his death, she devotes her time to educating doctors and patients alike about risk factors, prevention and advocating for early diagnosis of Oral cancer. She has co-authored several Dental journals, has been presenting lectures to Dentists, and has been a guest at several podcasts, besides her own podcast.

She believes oral care is the gateway to overall well-being and aims to have open conversations with her patients. Dr. Parul Dua Makkar has been featured in American, Canadian, and British Dental Journals. She is the recipient of the Denobi Awards 2022 as well as LI Excellence in Healthcare 2022, Power Woman of Long Island 2022, and has been awarded the Outstanding Women’s Achievement Award by Indian American Forum 2023 and named Healthcare Hero in May 2023.

She has also co-authored the book ‘Life Interrupted, Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide’ which is a winner of CIPA EVVY Award for Motivational/Inspirational books.

 

Connect with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar

On her Instagram gallery: www.instagram.com/duagoodjob

On her website: www.parulduamakkar.com/book

By email: parul@parulduamakkar.com

 

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