Coffee Playdate Ep 10 with Dr. Manju Dawkins | Dermatologist to Needle Pain Relief Founder

Coffee Playdate Podcast with Dr. Olga Deengar · Jan 8, 2026 · 11m

☕ Coffee Playdate with Dr. Manju Dawkins

From dermatology to founding Thimble Health - Dr. Manju Dawkins shares how her daughter's needle fear inspired a product to relieve pain and anxiety for millions - all under 12 minutes.

Timestamps

00:27 Coffee & rapid-fire (SPF 50 wins!)

01:34 Take a Sip game (blue Goji tea!)

03:04 Manju’s journey: derm + mom-inspired pivot

03:48 Launching Thimble Health for needle fear

07:17 The mindset shift: facing fear

09:22 One piece of advice: have grace for yourself

00:16 Book rec: Fear by Thich Nhat Hanh

11:12 Wrap-up

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