Coming Back From The Edge
Please Note: This episode deals with themes of suicide. The recent world events have led to a dramatic rise in mental health issues. Across all professions, and all classes, people are wondering how we’re going to make our way back to normality after such a disruption to our lives. Brad’s special guest this week is Paul, a man with a message of hope, and who knows what it’s like to come back from the darkest of places. Paul talks to Brad about the ways in which he has turned his life around, and the reasons we should all hold on to when hope seems lost. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even those who may appear to be fine on the surface, can be hiding heartache and pain. It’s vitally important that we vocalise our issues to those around us. Honesty is the most important step in beating suicidal impulses. Seeking help, and being completely transparent at all times will allow those who can help to reach you effectively. Alcohol is never the answer to depression. It can accelerate the effects of depression, and strip away the inhibitions that may be preventing us from self-harming. The coronavirus has caused us all to re-evaluate the important things in our lives. Money, wealth and assets are suddenly becoming less important than more intangible positives, such as love and connection. Conversations around suicide are stimulating others to vocalise their own challenges. Those who have lived through it seem to be the most supportive, but official channels need to do much more. BEST MOMENTS ‘No matter where you end up, you will always find a way back’ ‘Alcohol causes depression. Depression causes alcoholism. It’s a vicious circle’ ‘Everything happens for you, not to you’ ’Reframing a situation can make it seem very positive or devastatingly negative' ABOUT THE HOST Brad believes that everyone at any level should be focused on achieving multiple sources of income to create diversity and balance in life. He feels passionate about helping dentists work towards freedom by building wealth in different areas and helping to develop a mindset to improve one’s ability to handle the stresses of clinical life. Still a practising dentist, Brad has implemented strategies to create a practice to allow him to carry out the dentistry he wants whilst continually expanding with loyal staff and patients. These strategies can be adapted to any dentist, whether you are an associate or the practice owner, to help bring back your passion for dentistry. In addition to running a successful private dental practice, he has grown several other dental businesses and as an investor is growing wealth outside of dentistry to help protect his legacy for his growing family. He is chair of the Horsforth Town Team, dedicated to the promotion and development of business in his local area in North Leeds, UK. Due to his track record and down to earth advice, he has become sought after as a mentor and spends part of his time dedicated to mentoring dental professionals about business, mindset and personal development. CONTACT METHOD Brad Thornton Instagram Brad Thornton LinkedIn Brad Thornton Facebook brad@bradthedentist.com Guest Paul's Email Address: ridgewaydentalltd@hotmail.co.uk