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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 45 MIN

Designing a Life, Not Just a Practice ft Ragan Hartman

from University of Why · host Dr. Sonia Chopra

“Our job as leaders is to manage ourselves first.” - Ragan Hartman“I didn’t just need help running a practice — I needed help surviving my own life.” - Dr. Sonia Chopra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this deeply personal and powerful episode of University of Why, Dr. Sonia Chopra sits down with Ragan Hartman, her first coach, mentor, and a pivotal guide during one of the darkest periods of her life. Together, they reflect on their multi-year journey of leadership, healing, and transformation, both inside and outside the dental practice.This conversation goes far beyond business coaching. Dr. Chopra and Ragan explore burnout, control, communication breakdowns, culture, boundaries, compassion, and what it truly means to design a life, not just a career. From rebuilding trust within teams to cultivating agreements at home, this episode offers profound insights for leaders, practice owners, and anyone navigating growth through challenge.Listeners will hear real stories of chaos turning into clarity, how emotional mastery reshapes leadership, and why kindness, vision, and compassion are the true foundations of sustainable success.Today on University of Why:- Burnout, overwhelm, and leadership at breaking points- The role of coaching in personal and professional transformation- Designing a life vs. just making a living- Vision, values, and leading with intention- Communication breakdowns and rebuilding trust- Boundaries, agreements, and emotional intelligence- Compassion as a leadership skill- Letting go of control and empowering others- Creating culture, loyalty, and long-term team stability- Applying leadership principles at work and at homeFollow Dr. Chopra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsoniachopra/Dr. Sonia Chopra’s Website: https://drsoniachopra.com/ – Learn more about my journey and workExplore eSchool: https://drsoniachopra.com/e-school/Follow Ragan Hartman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raganhartman/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ragan-hartman-8930a213/Love the episode? Please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message. Your support keeps this show going!

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