Roots and Resilience
Roots and Resilience
Podcast Description
Dr Tejal Doshi and Dr Nehal Doshi, London-born dentists of Indian heritage, are deeply connected to their multicultural roots, which span India, Kenya and Sudan. Their curiosity about their rich Indian and African heritage has inspired them to embark on a mission of capturing the voices and experiences of people whose life journeys have crossed countries and continents. Join them in heartfelt conversations that explore and celebrate heritage, culture and the human spirit. Listen with an open heart—you may discover pearls of wisdom or find inspiration that fuel your own journey.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of multicultural heritage, resilience, personal stories, and self-discovery, with episodes featuring inspiring individuals from various backgrounds. Topics discussed include overcoming adversity, embracing passions later in life, and the intersection of health and lifestyle choices, as exemplified by episodes featuring Dr. Flo King's running journey and Vasundra Tailor's storytelling pursuits.
Dr Tejal Doshi and Dr Nehal Doshi, London-born dentists of Indian heritage, are deeply connected to their multicultural roots, which span India, Kenya and Sudan. Their curiosity about their rich Indian and African heritage has inspired them to embark on a mission of capturing the voices and experiences of people whose life journeys have crossed countries and continents. Join them in heartfelt conversations that explore and celebrate heritage, culture and the human spirit. Listen with an open heart—you may discover pearls of wisdom or find inspiration that fuel your own journey.
**** TRIGGER WARNING ****
This conversation includes discussion of infertility, pregnancy loss, and adoption. If those topics feel tender for you right now, please take care of yourself—whether that means listening later, skipping this episode, or stepping away at any point.
Alina is a marketing agency founder, entrepreneur and more recently a mother (IG: @alinaislam). With Pakistani roots, Alina has been shaped by a life lived across the Gulf and Canada. Now based in Dubai, she lives with her husband of 10 years and their beautiful 10-month-old daughter.
In this episode, Alina opens up about the life-changing decision to adopt a baby from Pakistan. We explore the emotional thought process behind adoption, the practical realities and considerations, the difficult and honest conversations involved, and the profound personal and family impact of choosing a different path to parenthood.
A truly heart-warming conversation which we feel honoured that Alina trusted us to share. Tune in for a deeply personal and thought provoking episode!
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