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Debunking Major Health Claims via Content Creation
Dr Karan Rajan
Dr Karan Rajan
Episode 166: Amardeep Parmar from The BAE HQ welcomes Dr Karan Rajan, World renowned content creator, surgeon and author.
In this podcast episode, the Amar interviews Dr Karan Rajan, a surgeon, author, and hugely popular content creator specialising in healthcare. They discuss his journey from aspiring surgeon to influential content creator, exploring the challenges of balancing his medical career with social media, his dedication to spreading accurate health information, and his commitment to maintaining integrity in his work.
Show Notes
Show Notes:
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Karan Rajan talks about his childhood ambition to become a surgeon.
02:29 - Discussion on the influence of family and the realities of being a doctor.
03:16 - Karan shares his thoughts on work-life balance in the medical profession.
03:45 - The challenges and confidence required to pursue a career in surgery.
05:16 - The role of parental support in Karan’s confidence and success.
07:02 - The origins of Karan’s interest in content creation and social media.
08:44 - Overview of the content Karan produces on his YouTube channel.
10:15 - Managing the pressures of content creation and the importance of impact over metrics.
12:13 - Karan shares a pivotal moment where his content had a real-life impact.
13:24 - Discussion on the inevitable journey of seeking external validation.
15:13 - Karan explains how he prioritises content creation alongside his medical career.
18:21 - The reality of grunt work in content creation and Karan’s thoughts on sustainability.
20:52 - Discussion on the sustainability of a content creation career and Karan’s future plans.
23:41 - Karan’s experience of writing a book and the creative process behind it.
26:52 - Karan’s philosophy on maintaining integrity with brand partnerships.
30:18 - Importance of working with the right people and aligning with ethical brands.
31:19 - Origins and motivations behind starting his podcast.
32:06 - Future business ideas Karan is exploring in the health creator space.
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