Healing the Healers: Navigating Grief with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar

In this compelling episode of The Dental Wealth Nation Show, host Tim McNeely welcomes Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, a practicing dentist and grief coach, for a heart-centered conversation on healing, resilience, and purpose.

Dr. Makkar shares her deeply personal journey—how her brother’s diagnosis and passing from oral cancer reshaped her mission in dentistry and beyond. Through her story, she sheds light on the often-overlooked emotional burdens carried by caregivers and healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The importance of self-care for dentists and caregivers

✅ How slowing down can be a powerful act of healing

✅ The role of empathy and community support in overcoming grief

✅ Practical tools for maintaining emotional and mental well-being

Dr. Makkar’s message is one of hope, transformation, and advocacy—not just for oral cancer awareness, but for the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to healing others.

🎧 Tune in to hear how grief can be a catalyst for purpose and how you, as a healthcare provider, can cultivate resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

Keywords:

Dental Wealth Nation, Tim McNeely, Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, healing, caregivers, grief, resilience, self-care, oral cancer, community support, personal growth.