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Doc Secret: Building the Best Practice
by Doc Secret Podcast
A podcast where top medical, dental and practice professionals pull back the curtain on the real stories, challenges, and breakthroughs behind their careers. Hosted by industry-recognized AI consultant-turned entrepreneur and investor, Kevin Carl, each episode features candid conversations with doctors, founders, practitioners and innovators who are reshaping patient care, building forward-thinking practices, and navigating the evolving world of healthcare and business.
Episodes
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Undefeated: Building Resilience & Better Relationships Through Strengths-Based Therapy
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Chase Butala, Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Undefeated Healthcare. With more than two decades of experience across residential treatment centers, hospitals, and prison systems,Chase shares how early exposure to trauma-informed care…
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Redefining Masculinity: Fatherhood, Psychology, and Mental Health (feat. Dr. Dan Singley)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Dan Singley, Licensed Psychologist and Founder of the Center for Men’s Excellence in San Diego, California. A leading voice in men’s mental health and perinatal psychology, Dr. Singley shares his journey from graduate research on identity and race…
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Lights, Trauma, Action: A Performer’s Path to Mental Health and Meaning (feat. Adam Hill)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Adam Hill, Licensed Social Worker and Clinical Psychotherapist at CFC Therapy Group in Chicago. Adam traces his path from national musical-theater tours—including The Sound of Music—to the therapy room, where the craft of storytelling, vulnerability…
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Pediatric Otolaryngology: Building a Successful Career and Looking to the Future of ENT (feat. Dr. R. Christopher Miyamoto)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. R. Christopher Miyamoto, Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. Chris traces a path from liberal-arts foundations and rigorous surgical training to a patient-first practice where...
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The Pioneer's Journey: Launching VetTriage and the Advent of Veterinary Telemedicine (feat. Dr. Shadi Ireifej)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Shadi Ireifej, Founder of VetTriage and board-certified small animal surgeon. Born to immigrant parents in Yonkers, New York, Shadi’s path took him from SUNY Binghamton to Cornell’s elite veterinary program, where he discovered a passion for…
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Beating Vet School Admission Odds: Grit, Determination & Giving Back (feat. Dr. Grace Chen)
Think you can't get into Vet School? Think again. In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Grace Chen, Director of Coaching and Mentorship at Sploot Veterinary Care in Chicago. Grace shares her inspiring journey from an uncertain undergraduate path to becoming a Doctor of Veterinary…
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Rethinking 'Always On': The Future of Equine Veterinary Medicine (feat. Dr. Rozann Stay)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Rozann Stay, Founder of Iowa Equine. From growing up in rural Minnesota with a lifelong passion for horses to launching her own equine veterinary practice, Dr. Stay shares how she turned persistence and creativity into a career. She reflects on her...
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Healing Minds, Suicide Prevention & the Future of Electromagnetic Brain Pulsing (EMBP) (feat. Dr. Marlon Rollins)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Marlon Rollins, Chief Clinical Officer at Recovery Dynamics and Hollywood Detox. With over two decades of experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment, Dr. Rollins shares his powerful journey shaped by the personal loss of his sister to...
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Healing in the Hills: A Transformational Mission (feat. Joy Delisle)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Joy Delisle, CEO of Buckhorn Therapeutic Care. With over 25 years of leadership across behavioral health, addiction recovery, and trauma-informed care, Joy shares her journey from upstate New York to the rural heart of Appalachia, where she now leads a...
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Lead Like a Founder: Building Wealth, Wisdom & Resilience in the Business of Dentistry (feat. Perrin DesPortes)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Perrin DesPortes, founder of The Next Level Executive. A fourth-generation dental industry professional, Perrin shares a compelling journey from his early days in the family dental supply business to becoming a respected leader in M&A advisory and...
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Same-Day Dentistry, Same-Family Practice: Tech, Legacy & the Future (feat. Andrew Koenigsberg)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg, Co-Owner of Gallery 57 Dental and Founder of CAD/CAM Excellence. Based in Midtown Manhattan, Andrew shares how a single moment of inspiration with CEREC technology reshaped the course of his career—from solo practice to…
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From Solo Therapist to 60-Person Practice (feat. Marjorie Kreppel)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Marjorie Kreppel, Founder of the Counseling Center Group. After a 20-year career in marketing, Marjorie made the leap into mental health, applying her business expertise to build a 60-person therapy practice spanning seven states. She shares how...
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OCD, ERP, and Building Trust Through Therapy (feat. Ella Laniado)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Ella Laniado, Training Director at Brookline Adult and Child Counseling. After being diagnosed with OCD herself, Ella's path into therapy was deeply personal—fueled by her own healing, a passion for human connection, and transformative experiences in...
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How to Address Theft and Embezzlement in Dentistry (feat. David Harris)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is David Harris, Founder and CEO of Prosperident. With a background that spans military service, banking, and forensic accounting, David shares his extraordinary journey to becoming dentistry’s foremost expert on fraud and embezzlement. His career was...
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Co-founding and Launching a Product in the Behavioral Health Marketplace (feat. Rachael Jones)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Rachael Jones, Co-Founder and Therapist at Trailhead Therapy PLLC in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and co-creator of the Nurturing Balance framework. Rachael shares her journey from graduate school, where she forged lifelong partnerships, to launching a...
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Practical Lessons of Incorporating Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry (feat Dr. Devish Patel)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Devish Patel, Founder and CEO of Enamel Dentistry, a growing group practice with 10 locations across Austin and McKinney, Texas. Dr. Patel shares how a passion for hospitality, transparency, and cutting-edge technology shaped his path from a single...
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Adaptability: The Key to Career Success (feat. Varuna Trivedi)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Varuna Trivedi, Clinical Director at Cedar Plaza and Martha Lake Veterinary Clinics in Seattle. Originally trained as a dentist in Mumbai, Varuna shares her unconventional journey from clinical dentistry to operations leadership across dental and...
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Financial Best Practices in Dentistry (feat. Ken Kaufman)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Ken Kaufman, CFO, author, and seasoned leader in the dental support organization (DSO) space. With decades of experience scaling multi-location practices and guiding private equity-backed groups, Ken shares how financial clarity—through tools like…
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Leading an AI Dental Technology Company (feat. Danny Abraham)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Danny Abraham, serial entrepreneur and founder of Orca Dental AI. Drawing inspiration from his father’s orthodontic practice and a passion for technology, Danny shares how he built CephX—an AI-powered dental imaging platform now FDA-cleared and used...
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The Biggest Challenges Facing Dental Specialty Practices Today (feat. Dr. Jaime Estrella)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Jaime Estrella, prosthodontist and co-founder of True Smile Dental Implant Center in Chula Vista, California. Rooted in a family legacy of dentistry, Dr. Estrella shares how he and his brother built a thriving, full-scope implant practice by…
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The Business Side of Dental Specialty Practices: What They Didn’t Teach You in Dental School (feat. Dr. Stephen Lim)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Stephen Lim, DDS, founder of SLimDental - a thriving three-location dental practice in the heart of New York City. With humility, vision, and deep-rooted values, Dr. Lim shares how he built his practice from scratch, navigated the unique challenges…
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Three Biggest Trends Driving the Future of Dental Specialty Practices (feat. Dr. Bill Dischinger)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Bill Dischinger, a leading orthodontist and early adopter of AI-powered remote patient monitoring, shares how he transformed his practice through cutting-edge technology, radically increasing efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and reducing...
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Leading with Authenticity in a UK Digital Dental Practice (feat. Dr. Sarika Shah)
In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Sarika Shah, Clinical Director of Platinum Dental Care in Canary Wharf, London. A visionary leader, coach, and fourth-generation East African Indian entrepreneur, Dr. Shah shares how she transformed her clinic into a fully digital, multidisciplinary...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where top medical, dental and practice professionals pull back the curtain on the real stories, challenges, and breakthroughs behind their careers. Hosted by industry-recognized AI consultant-turned entrepreneur and investor, Kevin Carl, each episode features candid conversations with doctors, founders, practitioners and innovators who are reshaping patient care, building forward-thinking practices, and navigating the evolving world of healthcare and business.
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