Naturalist and adventurer Cat Capon speaks about the dos and don’ts of eco-conscious dentistry – and why sustainable living is not about dramatic changes.
In our latest episode of Dentistry Talks, we welcome Cat Capon, a conservation expert, who explains why we should and can care for the future of this planet – and it doesn’t mean giving up all the things you enjoy.
Cat discusses why sustainability and conscious choices as both a business and individual are crucial, revealing practical ways that dental teams can make eco-conscious decisions.
From natural elements in practice design to eco-tourism, Cat explores a range of ideas that can be considered to not only improve the planet’s wellbeing but produce better businesses.
We also cover Cat’s journey as a woman working in a male-dominated space, where she speaks candidly about the struggles of balancing parenthood with her career – and how she has tackled the ‘mum guilt’ that came with it.
‘With hindsight, I’m now able to recognise that it was a really dark time for my mental health. I definitely did struggle with postpartum depression,’ she says.
‘At first, I thought it was my fault and that I wasn’t cut out for it. But actually I can now see that the way that our society has been constructed is not set up for success for mothers at the moment.’
You can watch on Youtube and listen on Spotify.
Topics include:
- Why should dental professionals care about sustainability?
- Eco-tourism
- Dental practice interiors
- Spending time in nature
- Working in male-dominated spaces
- Motherhood and careers
- Postpartum depression.
You can listen to other episodes below:
- ‘I fell down a crevasse climbing Everest – and went back to try again’: mountaineer Akke Rahman tells all
- Breaking workplace barriers: ‘I see the beauty in over-delivering against sexist expectations’
- Former England rugby player Heather Fisher: ‘I found freedom in the pain of training hard’
- Why you need to prioritise intimate relationships over your dental careers
- Why dentists need to watch out for scams – and how they can build healthy financial habits.
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