Mind, Body, and Roots

Ahad Saqib
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Everybody has a story — raw, unfiltered, and rooted in culture. These are the voices that don't always make headlines but deserve to be heard. Dr. Ahad Saqib hosts Mind, Body & Roots—but it's not just a dental podcast. It's a show about the whole human behind the career. Each episode goes deep on the things we don't talk about enough: resilience, identity, faith, family, purpose, and what it actually takes to build a life you're proud of. From clinicians to creators, immigrants to entrepreneurs — if you've got a story worth telling, you belong here.

  1. Episode 22: Stay Curious, Keep Going — Bonsa on Pivoting, Purpose, and Playing the Long Game

    May 15

    Episode 22: Stay Curious, Keep Going — Bonsa on Pivoting, Purpose, and Playing the Long Game

    In this episode of Mind, Body & Roots, Ahad sits down with Bonsa — dentist, content creator, and runner — who grew up in Ethiopia and now calls New York City home. This conversation is about the long game: how you stay curious when life pulls you in a dozen directions, how you pivot without losing yourself, and how you keep going when the path forward isn't obvious. Bonsa shares the story behind his former dental podcast, why he walked away from it, and what he's building toward now. He and Ahad explore the honest tension between loving your craft and chasing financial security, the emotional volatility that comes with big ambition, and the quiet, unshakeable anchor of family — especially for those whose parents sacrificed everything to give them a shot at this life. Raw, real, and worth your hour.

    53 min
  2. Episode 21: The Practice of Being: De'Angelo Webster on Ikigai, Excellence, and Living Intentionally

    May 3

    Episode 21: The Practice of Being: De'Angelo Webster on Ikigai, Excellence, and Living Intentionally

    De'Angelo S. Webster has built something rare: a company, a philosophy, and a way of living that are all in alignment. As the founder and CEO of Practice Biopsy, De'Angelo brings a sharp mind and a grounded spirit to everything he touches — and in this conversation on Mind, Body, and Roots, he opens up about the Japanese principles shaping his life, what it really takes to pursue greatness in dentistry, and why how you live outside the clinic matters just as much as what you do inside it. #Podcast #NewEpisode #PodcastLife #Motivation #LifeByDesign

    1 hr
  3. Episode 20: Struggle, Discipline & the Beauty of Building Something: A Conversation with George Hariri

    Apr 20

    Episode 20: Struggle, Discipline & the Beauty of Building Something: A Conversation with George Hariri

    What does it look like to build a life and a career with intention? In this episode, I sit down with George Hariri — co-owner of Shared Practices — to explore the real story behind dental ownership: the hard parts nobody talks about, the discipline it demands, and the unexpected beauty that comes through the struggle. It's a conversation about dentistry, but honestly, it's about so much more.

    58 min
  4. Episode 19: No Residency, No Insurance, No Regrets. Chay Didn't Just Inherit a Practice — He Inherited a Vision

    Mar 29

    Episode 19: No Residency, No Insurance, No Regrets. Chay Didn't Just Inherit a Practice — He Inherited a Vision

    Chay graduated from dental school, skipped the residency track, and 18 months later stepped into ownership of his mentor's fee-for-service practice — no insurance panels, no regrets. In this raw and candid conversation, we get into the risk, the roots, and the relationship that made it all possible.

    1h 20m
  5. Episode 18: Built to Last: Dr. Jose Gil on Dentistry, Legacy, Growth, and Life

    Mar 8

    Episode 18: Built to Last: Dr. Jose Gil on Dentistry, Legacy, Growth, and Life

    On this episode of Mind Body and Roots, I’m joined by my mentor, Dr. Jose Gil, for a thoughtful conversation on dentistry, legacy, relationships, growth, and life itself. We explore what it means to build a career with purpose, invest in people, and create an impact that extends beyond professional success. A conversation rooted in wisdom, perspective, and the deeper principles that guide a meaningful life.

    1h 7m
  6. Episode 17: Smart Money, Fast Cars, & Better Dentistry

    Feb 17

    Episode 17: Smart Money, Fast Cars, & Better Dentistry

    In this episode of Mind Body and Roots, I sit down with Sunny Pahouja, DDS—Cincinnati practice owner and founder of Dental Investment Group—to discuss how dentists can become financially responsible and intentional with their decisions. We cover investing mindset, practice ownership, lifestyle balance, and staying motivated without burning out. Expect practical takeaways, honest perspectives, and a few fun detours into cars and passion.

    59 min
  7. Episode 16: Legacy to Leadership: Dr. Amrita Patel on Scaling Practices and Staying Grounded

    Jan 16

    Episode 16: Legacy to Leadership: Dr. Amrita Patel on Scaling Practices and Staying Grounded

    Dr. Amrita Patel joins us for a rare look into a major practice transformation: converting eight endo offices into general dental practices. She breaks down the leadership mindset, operational realities, and patient-care considerations that come with scaling—and shares her personal story from NYU to the Midwest and then back to NY. We also talk about identity, resilience, and how her experience as a South Asian woman shaped her approach to leadership and growth.

    47 min
  8. Episode 15: Dentistry, Nachos, and Real Talk with Dr. Paul Goodman

    11/23/2025

    Episode 15: Dentistry, Nachos, and Real Talk with Dr. Paul Goodman

    A conversation full of energy, honesty, and a whole lot of nacho-flavored wisdom. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Goodman to talk dentistry, life, leadership, burnout, community, and why our profession needs more connection. If you’re a dentist who wants to laugh, learn, and breathe a little easier — this one’s for you.

    45 min
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Everybody has a story — raw, unfiltered, and rooted in culture. These are the voices that don't always make headlines but deserve to be heard. Dr. Ahad Saqib hosts Mind, Body & Roots—but it's not just a dental podcast. It's a show about the whole human behind the career. Each episode goes deep on the things we don't talk about enough: resilience, identity, faith, family, purpose, and what it actually takes to build a life you're proud of. From clinicians to creators, immigrants to entrepreneurs — if you've got a story worth telling, you belong here.

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