Beating Addiction & Finding Purpose | Dr. Dhruv Chauhan | TEDxAIIMSRaipur
In this deeply personal TEDx talk, Dr. Dhruv, doctor and healthcare activist, shares his journey of overcoming addiction, academic failure, and isolation to becoming a voice for change in India's medical system.From failing his first-year exams in MBBS and facing suspension, to locking himself away with an anatomy book that became his new obsession, Dr. Chauhan’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and self-discovery.A soul-searching Himalayan journey introduced him to ancient spiritual wisdom and practical tools for overcoming addiction Surround yourself with the right people
✅ Make a prior commitment to yourself
✅ Break the “just once more” cycleWith references from the Mahabharata, this talk blends modern struggle with timeless insight — offering hope to anyone facing addiction, pressure, or burnout. Dr. Dhruv Chauhan is a medical professional and health activist known for his leadership and advocacy in the Indian medical community. An MBBS graduate from Rama Medical College, he serves as the National Council Coordinator of the Indian Medical Association's Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN), where he champions the rights and welfare of junior doctors. He is widely recognized for raising national awareness about irregularities in the NEET examination, calling for transparency and reforms. In addition to his activism, Dr. Chauhan is India’s most followed medical content creator on Twitter, where he shares insights on healthcare, education, and policy. His influence extends beyond medicine, with interests in chess and martial arts. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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