Episode #3: My Parents Made Me Do Dentistry: Breaking Free from Cultural and Financial Expectations
Release Date: 10/25/2025
Emanate Leadership Podcast
In this powerful episode, Dr. Jiveh, co-founder of , shares the deeper mission behind helping people rediscover their inner power and live free from dependence on coaches, motivational tools, or external validation. Dr. Jiveh introduces the upcoming Emanate Leadership Membership, a transformational community featuring weekly live talks, a content library, and a private space for authentic connection and support. At the heart of his message — “You can have it all” — lies a simple but profound truth: that self-awareness, healing, and forgiveness are the real keys to freedom. Through...
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So many of us chose a career, or had it chosen for us, because of our parents, culture, or society’s idea of success. For many in dentistry and other high-pressure professions, the story begins the same way: “My parents made me do it.” And that’s where the struggle begins. When your path isn’t authentic or aligned with your heart, it never feels like true success, and over the years, the debris of dissatisfaction, burnout, and disconnection starts to build up. In this episode, we explore what it really means to reclaim your power — not by pushing harder, but by going inward....
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Nobody talks about this part of dentistry: The dissatisfaction. The constant pressure. The high rates of depression and suicide. The feeling of being trapped in a role where you’re the dentist, the plumber, the psychologist, the marketer — all while trying to keep your team and your patients happy. Many dentists break under the weight of it all, quietly looking for a way to fix things or a way out. In this episode of Emanate Leadership, we open a conversation that’s long overdue. We explore the hidden mental health crisis in dentistry and the toll it takes on you, your family, and...
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In this powerful first episode of Emanate Leadership, Dr. Farokh Jiveh opens up about the emotional and psychological weight carried by dentists, a conversation that’s long overdue. From the crushing financial pressure young dentists face to the quiet guilt when outcomes fall short, to the constant mental overload of running a practice while trying to show up for family, patients, and staff, this episode is a raw and honest look behind the professional mask. Dr. Jiveh shares how true leadership begins within — and how any dentist, regardless of background or burnout level, can...
info_outlineSo many of us chose a career, or had it chosen for us, because of our parents, culture, or society’s idea of success. For many in dentistry and other high-pressure professions, the story begins the same way: “My parents made me do it.” And that’s where the struggle begins. When your path isn’t authentic or aligned with your heart, it never feels like true success, and over the years, the debris of dissatisfaction, burnout, and disconnection starts to build up.
In this episode, we explore what it really means to reclaim your power — not by pushing harder, but by going inward. Through deep embodiment and truth-telling, you can reconnect with your authentic self, align your path, and step into your highest power.
When you finally release the need to prove that you’re “living a good life,” everything begins to flow — in your career, your relationships, and your sense of self. This conversation is for anyone who’s ever questioned: Am I living my life, or someone else’s?
Key Themes & Takeaways:
- The hidden cultural and family pressures behind career choices, especially in dentistry
- The courage it takes to tell your truth when it goes against expectations
- Why embodiment is the gateway to greatness and personal freedom
- Letting go of the need to appear successful to others
- How alignment and authenticity unlock effortless flow in every area of life
Power Quote:
“Everything flows when you’re in your highest power. But to get there, you have to be willing to go in.”
Perfect For You If You’re:
- A dentist or professional who feels trapped by expectations
- Searching for deeper fulfillment beyond external success
- Ready to reconnect with your truth and inner strength
- Craving a more aligned, embodied way of living
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