Episode 12

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28th Feb 2025

Hallucinations, purpose and climbing Everest during Ramadan: mountaineer Akke Rahman tells all

Mountaineer Akke Rahman features on this month's episode of Dentistry Talks, where he opens up about some of the toughest challenges he has set himself – and why having a purpose is central in what we do.

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Akke Rahman, a remarkable mountaineer who has climbed Mount Everest twice, including an astonishing ascent in just 21 days while fasting for Ramadan.

Akke’s journey is one of perseverance and purpose – as well as an unrelenting drive to push past perceived limits.

In this episode, we’ll explore what gives Akke purpose, why he returned to Everest, and the balance between physical and mental strength. We’ll also dive into his motivations, the toughest challenges he’s faced, and whether there’s such a thing as pushing limits too far.

Whether you're looking for inspiration to overcome challenges in your dental career or gain insights into resilience, this episode is packed with valuable lessons.

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Dentistry Talks
Hosted by Dentistry to bring you the best conversations in the dental profession
This is Dentistry Talks, a podcast where we speak with exciting voices on topics outside of the profession to bring you fresh perspectives on dentistry. Whether it's a successful entrepreneur or a record-breaking athlete, our guests share experiences that have important connections to the world of dentistry. We hope their stories and advice can help you to reshape the way you approach dentistry – be it in business, personal development or providing the best patient care.

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