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this episode of Behind The Strength, Dr. Sandesh Mayekar—pioneer of aesthetic dentistry in India, mentor, and author of More Than a Mouthful—opens up about grit, ethics, and the power of a smile. From introducing “smile design” to India and shaping the Miss India stage for decades, to teaching thousands and championing patient-first care, Dr. Mayekar’s journey is a masterclass in focus, humility, and legacy.

What you’ll hear

• The humble beginnings that forged his “never give up—just change the path” mindset

• Bringing aesthetic dentistry and smile design to India despite critics

• Why basics to brilliance matters: learn ABC before sentences

• The mantra: “Patient is next to God—always see the benefit of the other person.”

• Mentorship, second opinions (CRP: Correct diagnosis, Right plan, Proper treatment), and doing work you truly enjoy

• Life lessons from Miss India: relentless focus and confidence over cosmetics

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Today on Behind the Strength, we uncover Untaboo — a bold movement reshaping how India talks about sex, safety, and growing up.

Priya Kapur sits down with Anju Kish, the founder of Untaboo, who shares her behind-the-strength journey from being a mother and writer to becoming one of India’s strongest voices for sex education and child safety.

This conversation dives into:
• Breaking silence around sex and safety in India
• Parenting with openness in the age of the internet
• How schools, parents, and educators can come together for safer, informed children
• Why TALKING to your child is the most powerful form of protection

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In this deeply human conversation, Dr. Mahesh Menon—pioneer in palliative care and pain management—shares why medicine isn’t only about adding days to life, but about adding meaning, comfort, and love to every day. From government-hospital realities to home-care wisdom, he explains how pain relief restores dignity, why empathy must be balanced with self-care, and how families can plan without “giving up”—instead, giving more.

What we cover:
• Why palliative care is holistic: pain, psychology, mobility, nutrition, and spiritual care
• “It’s easy to treat pain; it’s harder to treat suffering.” What that looks like in real life
• Stories of hope: a smile after days of silence, a patient returning to curative treatment once pain was controlled
• Quality of life as a mantra—for clinicians, patients, and families
• Building a more compassionate healthcare ecosystem in India—starting with primary care
• Practical dignity: small joys, patient preferences, calling people by name—not “bed 17”
• Advice for families: plan early, stay present, and focus on what the person wants

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