Podcast Episode #577: Life’s Real Wealth – How to Turn Pain Into Impact – Dr Will Moreland
Episode #577: Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast
Life’s Real Wealth – How to Turn Pain Into Impact – Dr Will Moreland
This episode marks both a reflection and a reset.
In this episode, Dr. David Phelps sits down with longtime friend, leadership strategist, and Army veteran Dr. Will Moreland to explore the roots of resilience, legacy, and intentional living. From growing up in Compton during the height of gang violence to being raised by a grandmother whose faith and community leadership shaped his worldview, Will shares how environment does not determine destiny—choices do.
What unfolds is more than a story of survival. It’s a masterclass in gratitude, generational impact, and designing a life around what truly matters. From a courtroom decision that changed everything to the power of asking better questions, this episode challenges founder-owners and entrepreneurs alike to rethink hustle culture and instead build lives centered on family, purpose, and optionality.
Minute Markers:
00:00 – Intro
01:29 – Growing up in Compton: environment, resilience, and perspective
07:11 – The influence of Polly Gray and the power of generational leadership
14:36 – Community, ownership, and early exposure to possibility
24:07 – Loss of stability and the spiral after his grandmother’s passing
29:06 – The courtroom moment that changed Will’s life
33:08 – Survivor’s guilt, gratitude, and living with intention
38:01 – Mentorship, family design, and modeling what matters
43:57 – The cheat code: asking better questions to build a better life
44:30 – Where to connect with Dr. Will Moreland
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Dr. Will Moreland: Website | LinkedIn
Dr. Will Speaks
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