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On today's episode, Part 2 of Dr. Mark Costes' conversation with Eric Goodman dives deeper into the nuts and bolts of investing through private credit. Eric explains how Goodman Capital vets deals, why real estate-backed loans offer exceptional downside protection, and how their funds provide monthly cash flow with powerful tax advantages like the QBI deduction.   They discuss how different types of dentists—from high-earning W2s to recent sellers—can benefit from short-duration, risk-conscious investment strategies. Plus, Eric shares how Goodman Capital supports investors with frequent reporting, direct communication, and even in-person real estate walkthroughs in Manhattan. This episode is a masterclass in how to preserve capital, generate yield, and avoid the common traps in alternative investing. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://goodmancapitalllc.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Travis' background comes from being a dental technician, and he's now deep in the world of digital dentistry, utilizing his vast experience to help dentist maximize their go-digital strategy. He talks about 2025's premier scanner, nuances and updates in digital dentistry, and how dentists can take advantage of the Denbright Scanner Program. Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :)Follow KJ & NuArt on Instagram: @lifeatnuartdentalFollow Frank on Instagram: @frank_nuartdentalEmail Travis at Travis@denbright.comLearn more about the lab at ⁠https://nuartdental.com/⁠Ask us about our scanner program! Dentists can get a free scanner for their practice at no cost to them, apply here: https://denbright.com/scanner-apply

Jess Seitz, occupational therapist and vaginismus recovery specialist, of Pain-Free Intimacy joins us to talk about how wives can address sexual pain they currently have or may have in the future. Sponsor Better Help can match you to the right therapist for you. Get 10% off your first month with our discount code. Just head to https://betterhelp.com/4CW. From the Bible Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14 (HCSB) I remain confident of this:   I will see the goodness of the Lord   in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 (the verse J couldn't think of in the moment!) “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—   the great locust and the young locust,   the other locusts and the locust swarm— my great army that I sent among you. You will have plenty to eat, until you are full,   and you will praise the name of the Lord your God,   who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed." Joel 2:25–26 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:31–32 Resources Jess's website, Pain-Free Intimacy Contact Jess for personal coaching Finding a Good Gynecologist - Hot, Holy & Humorous Foreplay – Webinar Shop for Lube at a Christian-based Marital Aid Store | Married Dance How Menopause Impacts Your Sex Life - Hot, Holy & Humorous Episode 118: Sex Is for You Too The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Episode 168: Learn About Your Body (Quickie) Episode 224: Integrating Body & Soul, with Francie Winslow When It Hurts: Maintaining Sexual Intimacy While Dealing with Pain | The Forgiven Wife Episode 177: Addressing Sexual Pain, with Debby Wade Is Sex for You Like Going to the Dentist? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker

Kiera is joined by Dr. Lauryn Brunclik (of She Slays the Day podcast fame) to take a good hard look at clinician burnout, different sides of the working mindset coin, generational styles of work, and so much more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am so excited about our guest that's going to be on the podcast with me today. She is incredible. We're going to be talking about all things burnout, how to avoid it, how to just like live your best life. And so I have Dr. Lauryn Brunclik. She's an entrepreneur, chiropractor, business coach, podcast host, wife, mother, and sought-after speaker known for her high energy. You guys know that this is why I like her. mean, we're birds of the same feather, straightforward attitude and ability to make people laugh while discovering their truth.   In 2010, she founded Blue Hills Chiropractic building into a thriving seven figure practice. But after years of relentless hustle, she found herself overworked, tied to her clinic and craving more freedom. Dentist, can you relate? Now you see why I brought her on here. Now you can see why I want her here. ⁓ she truly is very similar to all of you out there. She was determined to create a business that worked for her, not the other way around. Lauryn built multiple revenue streams, streamlined her operations and reclaimed her time without sacrificing income.   She took that passion and launched She Slays the Day, a podcast helping professionals and clinic owners break free from burnout by creating multiple revenue streams, recleaning time and building financial and lifestyle freedom. So welcome to the show, Lauryn. How are you today?   Dr. Lauryn B (01:07) Thank you. As you   were reading that is so funny because like in this world of virtual assistants and AI, I'm always like, what bio is she reading? And I'm like kind of holding my breath like, ⁓ and I'm like, okay, yep, that's true. That's true. this is good. I did really get sad and burnt up. It's like, I just went on a journey with you while you're reading my bio.   Kiera Dent (01:25) Usually both.   You and me both. was on a podcast the other day and I had the exact same feeling because they were reading my bio and I was like, huh, I'm super curious. Like which bio did you get? And wow, yeah, like I did just get to go down memory lane. but   Dr. Lauryn B (01:40) You're   like, that's a good bio. Good job, AI. Good job. Which is like always waiting for like the wrong thing where it's like, no, I didn't do a stint as a clown or anything. No, that's not true. That's not true. So.   Kiera Dent (01:49) Exactly.   I, Shelbi got us connected and I was super excited and you know, I was looking up on it and she's like, here, I think you and Lauryn are going to have the best time on the podcast. She's like, you two are birds of the same feather, the high energy, the tactical, the like we talk about it's like life on purpose and business on purpose and not having it to where it's the other way around. I say all the time, like your business should be working for you, not the other way around. It should be supporting your life. So I'm just super jazzed. So Lauryn.   Dr. Lauryn B (02:04) Mm.   Kiera Dent (02:17) I mean, that was a great bio. agree like kudos to AI, virtual assistant, whomever wrote it for you. Kudos to you for living that actual bio and being the human on the other side of that. So anything else you want to add? I mean, we're here today to chat shop. We're here to ⁓ share with your audience, our audience, and just really collaborate together and talk about some things that you're super passionate about and that I am too.   Dr. Lauryn B (02:22) Right.   Yeah, so I think that one of the things is that, you you kind of address of like, I think you probably typically have more dentists on   of thing and your audience is like, wait, what's happening? So I started as a coach for chiropractors, you   Kiera Dent (02:51) you   Dr. Lauryn B (02:56) this is, I see this a lot of what we do ⁓ as especially high achieving people, you know, we spend a lot of money and time getting this degree. And then we kind of, when we start to get   bored, burnt out, ADHD, whatever it is in our career where there's this kind of a couple years in and you're like, wait, is this on repeat? What we tend to do is we repurpose our current knowledge set. And so it's like, I have this degree in this, so I'm gonna start a podcast for those people, right? And so that was kind of my experience too. She Slays the Day started as a podcast for chiropractors.   But then I started to realize like as we were having these conversations and you you're just networking, you're meeting. And I started to talk to dentists and veterinarians and you know, realizing like, ⁓ you guys deal with the same shit we do? I had an ENT on a private practice, ENT ⁓ on the podcast, on my podcast because I was following him on Instagram because he was hilarious, but I was like.   Kiera Dent (03:51) Yeah.   Dr. Lauryn B (04:02) you're dealing with the same stuff we do. And ultimately, that's kind of where I expanded in 2023 to be more for healthcare providers outside the traditional hospital system, because it's like, none of us learned business. Like, we, while we were doing anatomy and infectious disease and all of this stuff, there were people outside in the college getting like MBAs and entire business degrees.   Kiera Dent (04:18) Exactly.   Dr. Lauryn B (04:31) And we didn't take a single class. we just, there's such this atmosphere of shameful entrepreneurship. What I mean by that is like, especially within chiropractic, and I've talked to vets and dentists as well, that's like, well, if you're not gonna own your own clinic, are you even like really that good? And so there's this forced entrepreneurship in a society where only 10 % of   Kiera Dent (04:54) Mm-hmm.   Dr. Lauryn B (05:01) people truly have the grit and resilience for the shit show that is ⁓ entrepreneurship. But you have like 80 to 90 % of a profession going into it. And so it's just so natural that it's like, we didn't learn this stuff. It's so natural that burnout is such a common thing. So that's where really it's like, I've realized that like, yeah, I promise you that the same stuff we're dealing with, you're dealing with too because I've had these conversations.   Kiera Dent (05:13) Right.   Amen. And it's actually funny, and I didn't mention this prior, but we actually consulted a chiropractic office and we've consulted eye clinics and ⁓ optometrists and we've gone into CPA clinic firms. And I realized business is business is business and healthcare business is very similar. I think we do ⁓ outside of mainstream medicine, which is our chiropractic, our vets, our dentists.   We're not in the hospital setting. We have more of that autonomy to have our own practices and our own businesses and I agree with you. It is a I think I think the memes out there with business ownership are so accurate the ones where you're on a roller coaster and they're like it's the highs and the lows the ones we're like holding on for dear life and you're like giggling and then crying all within a matter of seconds and I'm like that is the role that is the realm and so that's why I really wanted us to collaborate together Lauryn to talk about because   What you see in chiropractic, what I see in dentistry, what we see across the board of these incredible clinicians. like you, go to school, you learn, you, you have all this experience in this knowledge. And like you said, It does not train you to be a business owner. yet also, like you said, it's well, why not? Like, and I think that that is kind of the, it's like for team members, like you want to graduate to be the office manager. You want to be the regional manager. You want to get to that level. Like that's where you like it. There's a ladder ascension. And I think in business ownership and with   Like you wanted to be a chiropractor because you wanted to help people. You wanted to be a dentist because you want to help people. You want to be a vet because you want to help people. You want to be an ENT because you want to help people. But it's, think that there's this unsaid natural ladder that people feel there's a push to go for a business ownership when it's like, but I just want to be a clinician. I just wanted to, to do my craft, but I also wanted to do it my way. And that's where I think the business ownership vibe comes in. But you're right. It's, it's stressful, not having profits, not having   understanding cashflow, not understanding how to run teams. Like awful.   Dr. Lauryn B (07:20) The number of people,   doc, clinic owners that have been in practice for 10 plus years that I am teaching what profit margins are and what is healthy and how to calculate it is astounding. It's like, So, you know, I think that ultimately when you, you know, the different personality types, you know, when they find themselves in practice,   Kiera Dent (07:31) Yes. Yes.   Yes.   Dr. Lauryn B (07:46) I feel like they almost burn out for two completely different reasons. So let's say that you have, know, so 80 % of humans are just more meant to be more like caregivers, supporter roles. I would guess that that's even higher in someone who's called into healthcare, right? That like, they went into this, believe me, if you are about to decide what you should do with your life and you are like, I'm an entrepreneur and I wanna be.   Kiera Dent (08:05) Mm-hmm.   Dr. Lauryn B (08:15) rich. Do not go into chiropractic. Do not go into dentistry. There is so much easier ways to make money. like 99 point whatever percent of people are called to this profession in healthcare because they want to serve. So let's say you start your clinic. There's a good chance you're going to burn out from one of two reasons. One, you don't want to run a clinic. You truly   And that's what's burning you out, is that you're just like, I am here for the patients. I want to pour into the patients and I want to serve and I want to do that. But like, I have to hire another front desk person? Didn't we just do that last year? I don't know what the ad should say. I don't know what we should pay them. Or like there's office drama and you're like, I have to create a SOP on that, what? And so that will burn you out because so much of being the CEO and the clinic owner is like,   pulling you away from patient care. So you either have to divide your patient care down or in half so you have time and now you're spending half of your time not doing what you wanna do or you just pile on the admin stuff on top of it so you're working 60 hours a week. So that person, obviously they burn out. Now the other one is I think a much more, like is much more my personal story and I'm so curious as to like why you started the podcast, why you started doing what you're doing but like.   Kiera Dent (09:30) Mm-hmm. Right.   Dr. Lauryn B (09:43) So this is, I was not someone that like was a natural entrepreneur. Like I never would have, you there's certain people you hear these stories where they're like, I'm kindergarten. was like, you know, I'm like, no, that wasn't me. Like I had no idea until really after I, you know, I started my practice, but that was out of convenience. Cause there was no job. Like I had kids and like somewhere along the line, the entrepreneurship bug just got me.   Kiera Dent (09:56) Hahaha!   Dr. Lauryn B (10:13) And then all of a sudden, that's what I wanted to be doing. Like I wanted to be scaling, looking at marketing strategy, looking at like growth projections, creating higher, like I wanted to do that. But then like Barb needs me in a room too. And I'm like, like I love, okay, I like serving. Yes, yes, yes. But like I really.   Kiera Dent (10:36) Yeah.   Dr. Lauryn B (10:41) This is what was exciting to me. And so then, and this is where I'll kind of like be vulnerable and share my story, because I know from stage that this helps people, people see this, but it's embarrassing to admit, but the patient care became boring. The patient care became repetitive. Like in the beginning, you're like, ⁓ how do I fix this? And like, you're not getting results, how do I do that? And it was this problem, like new problems to solve.   But once you've been doing it, five, seven years, I mean, for everybody it's different, you're kind of like, I can do that on autopilot. And it wasn't challenging a part of my brain that wanted to solve new problems. And so there was a lot of shame and guilt that came with, because at this point, I've been in practice seven years. I'm in my early 30s. Okay, well, you're doing this for the next 30 years. And I was like, I can't.   Kiera Dent (11:38) Right.   Dr. Lauryn B (11:39) can't do this for the next 30 years. And so that's just like, whichever side a clinic owner sees themself in, like, you you're not safe on either. You have to figure out burnout on either side, but ⁓ they're completely different reasonings. And I think understanding what, why are you feeling that burnout is really important.   Kiera Dent (12:04) Yeah, I love that you talked about both sides of the coin because I think there's guilt at least from what I see working with dentists working at myself. They actually got like I've heard I don't know like where this is coined but it's like the seven year itch or stitch like there's like you just kind of get into this and some people get it at five years some people get it at 10 years but there is ⁓ I also love Tony Robbins when he says like progress equals happiness.   Dr. Lauryn B (12:20) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (12:29) And so if we're not progressing and some people love it, they love the autopilot of patient care is easy for me. But like when you first get out of school, all of that is hard. It's a puzzle. You're progressing. You've got to figure out how do you navigate and get patients to say yes to treatment? How do I run my books? Like how, like there's so much how, how, how to, how do I like serve my patients better? How do I make this for dentists? It's like, do I make that perfect crown margin? Like, how do get that perfect? I imagine in chiropractor, I'm actually a chiropractor.   all the time. I love her. She's incredible. We do talk business often. She's a fee for service. And I'm like, let's talk shop on like going fee for service versus in network, like, just like dentists, right, the fee for service versus in network. And it's how can I make this body like looking at people that have weird symptoms and trying to figure out how can I fix that? Like, I know there's a way to fix this long term. ⁓ But also the like annoyance of running a business and also be like,   need for growth. I really love and I never thought about those two sides of the coin until you mentioned that of that really is what causes people to stress. And I think that there is guilt on both sides. I think there's guilt of I want to be with patient care and I don't want to run the business, but I know I have to like, this is kind of the, the card I signed up for. And then the other side of I want to leave the chair. I had a dentist the other day and one of our masterminds say to me, I only want to work two or three days, but I feel guilty because my team's working five days. And I was like,   Dr. Lauryn B (13:52) That's   a really common one.   Kiera Dent (13:54) so good. And the great news is you built the business, like you provided them the job, like you've created that. That does not mean you need to stay in the day to day, five days a week, like whatever is best for you as the business owner and creator. And that can shift and morph. But there is a lot of guilt. I think that that creates, like you said, a lot of shaming and thanks for being vulnerable on that because I think so many people can relate to that. I think when people are listening, they're like, yes, yes. Like, I feel either side of that and   I think people don't know how to get out of it. So instead it's just this like, let me keep doing the same. ⁓ let me listen to other podcasts. Let me see if other people are like me. And I'm sure it's the same in chiropractic dentistry. say that it's like this isolated Island and I'm so grateful for podcasts. I'm grateful for communities, but I still think people feel that way because you're day in day out in your own clinic, in your own practice by yourself, even though you maybe know there's a few other islands out there that are maybe similar to you. ⁓ but I think it's such a, I think that's also business too.   Dr. Lauryn B (14:36) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (14:52) I don't think it's just being ⁓ a provider in your own practice. I business entrepreneurs feel this way as well, like, how can everybody else figure this out? And I don't feel like I can. ⁓   Dr. Lauryn B (15:00) And you have no idea that they haven't figured it out. I was at   a seven figure female mastermind a month ago. so it's all seven figure females all over the board, as far as like industry striving to get to eight figures. And like, there were so many moments at this retreat that every single person just felt like their business was duct taped together. And it's just like, everybody's just doing their   Kiera Dent (15:07) you   Dr. Lauryn B (15:29) absolute damn best. And so it is really, ⁓ but you know, I wonder how much of how much of this burnout conversation has to do with like generational differences. You know, like, I'm assuming that you are a millennial. Yeah. And yeah, I know, we really are the best. really are. Don't tell everybody else, but we are the best generation. ⁓   Kiera Dent (15:46) Mm-hmm. Yep. I like the emojis. I'm here for all the millennial vibes. Like, I'm here for all of them. I feel like I really fit it.   Dr. Lauryn B (15:59) And so I will point this out on stage a lot because when you're talking, giving continuing ed, you'll have a lot of, Gen X is still in the workforce. Like they are still here. from the time I was in school up until like the last couple of years, they really were a lot of the stage presence at conferences.   Kiera Dent (16:12) Mm-hmm.   Yes.   Dr. Lauryn B (16:28) And so you being a millennial would sit and really just get advice, business success, career advice through the lens of Gen X. And why that's something that we just have to be aware of is like each generation has a very different script that they have downloaded, like they've just absorbed kind of.   automatically without putting too much thought into, know, it's just like the culture of their generation. And Gen X was like, shut up, don't complain about it. There is work life balance. Like your career is the most important thing. Like raising your kids, like you have a spouse for that and you will enjoy your life once you have accumulated enough money.   And if you've done it right, that'll happen by your like 60, between 60 and 65. But the goal is to hustle, hustle, hustle, accumulate, accumulate, accumulate at all costs. You can enjoy your life if you need a second, if you need to get a divorce and you just get a new spouse in your sixties, that's what like, and so like not trying to give them shit or anything. Their work ethic is phenomenal. My favorite employees are Gen X. Yeah. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (17:41) I always love to hire them. I was like, perfect, come on in, you're gonna work forever. Like, it's great, amazing.   Dr. Lauryn B (17:47) So they're great. But then like we come in and you know, I know that in chiropractic now 50 % of graduates are females. Do you know what that is in dentistry?   Kiera Dent (17:58) Dentistry   actually tipped over. There's more females that are graduating than there are men. It just recently tipped this scale, which I was quite impressed by, which is awesome. So it's exciting.   Dr. Lauryn B (18:09) It's so cool,   but we're kind of screwed because we as millennials, we're not going to not have children. We're not going to delegate that completely to somebody else. I mean, my husband, I'm definitely the primary breadwinner in my husband's profession or career has like molded to what our family needs are, but like.   Kiera Dent (18:13) Mm-hmm.   Dr. Lauryn B (18:35) So we're not gonna do that, we're not gonna do that, like we're not gonna give up our career. And so it's not like we're complaining about work-life balance, it's just a necessity. We're like, no, no, no, it's not like I'm like, like I, it's like, no, this isn't I want to raise my child, it's I have a child, I have to raise them also and the business. And so like we're trying to figure out, like, well, I can't follow that script.   Kiera Dent (18:47) Right.   Dr. Lauryn B (19:05) that script that we saw from stage for so long is just like, that's not gonna work for me. we're trying, that's why everything feels duct taped together is because we actively reject it. We were given a script to follow, like work six days a week, just do it. And we're like, nah, I don't want that. And it's like, okay, well then we're literally creating a new path. And so to any millennial, I would say like, if it just feels   Kiera Dent (19:15) Mm-hmm.   Dr. Lauryn B (19:34) messy, this probably isn't a youth thing. This is like, are truly carving a brand new way to do things, which we're kind of wasting our time because Gen Z is coming in like, no, I'm not doing that either. And we're like, we're fixing this for you. And they're like two months into their, yeah, they're like two months into their profession and like, ooh, 30 hours a week? That's not gonna work for me.   Kiera Dent (19:44) was going to say, they're coming right behind. Exactly.   They're like, no, no, no, no. We see that. We're not doing that either.   Yeah, not happening.   No, they're like, I could be a YouTube, like I could I could do all these different things. I can be an influencer for like five hours a week and make way more than you are not here for that.   Dr. Lauryn B (20:10) And you're like, well,   I don't know how to solve this for you.   Kiera Dent (20:13) they're like AI,   why are guys like still doing stuff yourselves? Like, no, we're gonna have robots to do all this stuff for us. Like, absolutely not. It's incredible. Like, good. But I don't disagree with you. I think it's ⁓ and as you said that I thought about how agreed and I think every generation actually makes it better from the last and I do agree that ⁓ I don't know, I started thinking about it. This struck me about probably, I don't know, eight years ago. And I'm like,   Dr. Lauryn B (20:20) He probably will. Like, damn it.   Kiera Dent (20:42) my gosh, like people used to get married because they needed to be married. Like you used to have to have like a husband and a wife to be able to have kids. And I'm like, you don't need that anymore. There's IVF, there's ⁓ different things that you can do. You do not need anybody anymore to live the life you want to live. It's very much becoming this like self ability. But I'm like, our parents couldn't do that. I mean, women even coming to the forefront to be able to have businesses.   to own land in our name. Like that has not been a long change and shift for women to be here. And then I also think that there's a whole dynamic for women as well coming into this scene. Like you said, they are coming in there. We're, having stronger professions. are being stronger business owners. We're like the kid having children is being delayed much longer in life. And so I do think it's a, a walking through and not understanding like where are we even supposed to go? Because what we've seen as the model isn't the model for us anymore.   like that doesn't work. Our lives look different. I mean, my mom, didn't work a lot of my friends moms didn't work or if they did, they worked at the schools or they didn't work like high level powered careers, a lot of them and I'm so excited that women are coming into the workforce and because there's so much talent and beauty. But I do think that there's a whole dynamic and for men too. think that the whole shifting like you said, a lot of women are becoming breadwinners. They do.   Dr. Lauryn B (21:41) Mm-hmm.   yeah, they want to be dads. Like that's the   thing too is like, they're like, hey, I just cause I'm a dude doesn't mean like I'm okay with missing my kid's childhood. It truly is a generational shift.   Kiera Dent (22:11) Exactly   Exactly. And so I think I just through all of it, I think you're highlighting what makes me excited. And the reason I'm just like jazzed about this today is it's normal. It's okay. And there's solutions around it. And also, I think just aha moments of, my gosh, like maybe this is why. And I do agree. Generations behind the millennials, you're probably giggling at our conversation right here. Like, yeah, yeah, yeah, you guys don't even know what you're talking about. But I think like we're in it. Exactly.   Dr. Lauryn B (22:41) Hey, we say you don't know what you're talking about.   Kiera Dent (22:44) I'm like, but we're in it and there has to be a solution here.   Dr. Lauryn B (22:44) Hey! I have the microphone.   Kiera Dent (22:48) Who's on this podcast and who's listening? All right. I think when I look at that, I'm like, but for millennials, think that they're, and most generations probably feel this. think we're a taffy stretch between one way of thinking and a new way of thinking. And we're kind of that like middle child syndrome right now where we really are trying to carve that new path that's making it easier for other generations behind us to see easier modalities.   But I do think that that kind of tug of war, I mean, I feel it, you felt it. We've had our personal experiences through it. We see people, we coach people through this, we work with people. But I also think in a way life has become easier to learn. I don't know how you feel. And like easier with air quotes, meaning there's so many things that do things for us. Like washer and dryers were so great for our parents' generations. But I'm like, for us, we now have, like you said at the beginning, we have AI that's writing bios for us. We've got virtual assistants that are doing it.   There's ways, like you said, there's easier ways to make money outside of just doing your day in, day out, eight to five job now. There's different ways that we can build retirement. There's ways like the Airbnb market and having real estate investments. Like there's so many different ways that I feel like wealth is oftentimes easier to achieve. But I think with that, because there's so many things and not to say that it's perfectly easy, but I think as we conquer in life, just like the washer and dryer, the cell phone, like those things were conquering big problems.   Google coming in and the internet taking over, those conquered a lot of challenges. I think so much of today's challenge, and I don't know how you feel, Lauryn. This is like Kiera going off on her own soapbox. I feel like you said so much of it now is our mind and that space of centeredness, of balance, ⁓ not having to work all the time. I think a lot of jobs have shifted from labor jobs to mental labor jobs. So we're not having as much physical.   Dr. Lauryn B (24:32) Hmm.   Kiera Dent (24:35) Like you said, patient care can be a lot of just like mindless. I miss the days sometimes of being a dental assistant, sitting there and having like hours of time to dream of all these ideas to where now I feel like I wish and crave for that quietness that my mind never gets anymore. And so I feel like even with some of those shifts and how we work and how our family needs are in the necessities of family dynamics in, we don't need to work clear up to 65, but people are able to retire now at 35, 40. And then it's like, now what, what am I supposed to do? So also then finding your purpose in life.   I think you combine all that into a cluster storm and voila, welcome to millennial dilemma. Like, you know, we can coin that of what do people do? How do they, how do they exist? And I think the future generations coming will have even more of this at more grand scale. So it's like, let's have conversations of how do we prevent that burnout? How do we have the conversations about not working in like having nothing left to give to our families of having that balance? Like you said, if I want to run the business and I want to progress, but I also want to be a human at the same time.   So Lauryn, think you're more the expert at this than I am. I'm just here for the like great conversations and talking it through because I think it's such a necessary conversation that now is starting to really bubble to the surface out of necessity and also out of curiosity and also out of like desire to fix this and not have it be our day in day out norm anymore.   Dr. Lauryn B (25:54) Yeah, well, so I'm gonna say another kind of controversial thing then. ⁓ So you touched on it and like with any time, we don't love, as care providers, we don't wanna come across as greedy, right? And so what we end up doing is like, we'll just be like, it would be great to be wealthy, but like not too much, like I don't need to be rich, and you didn't do this or anything like this, but like.   Kiera Dent (25:57) Ready, I love this.   Dr. Lauryn B (26:22) other people is just like, yeah, I would like to make a little more money. ⁓ so part of my story, ⁓ I'll give you the very short version, was ⁓ we had our most successful revenue year ever. And it was with like the least amount of money I had taken home in like seven years. Yeah, yeah, we call this payroll bloat. You need to fix your pricing structure so we could talk about pricing increases.   Kiera Dent (26:42) Happens all the time, all the time.   Dr. Lauryn B (26:50) And so like I'm a cash clinic. So like this was my own fault. This was, I set my prices and I just did a bad job at it. And so part of like, if when people are like, well, how did you like, were you burnt out? And I was like, yeah, I was burnt out at like 32. And you're like, are you burnt out? I'm like, no, I freaking love what I do now. I still serve patients 10 hours a week. actually.   as of last week went down to like seven. We got a chef, yay. So I still serve patients like seven hours a week. I still spend probably like three hours a week ⁓ running meetings and like running the clinic. ⁓ But now we have other investments. ⁓ Whereas that clinic portion that used to be all of our eggs were in that basket.   Kiera Dent (27:22) I'm not.   Dr. Lauryn B (27:46) Right? So like, as we had kids, my husband left corporate consulting to help our family and clinic grow. So all of our eggs were in this one basket of whether the clinic does well that quarter or not. we want to remodel the kitchen? Better go get some more new patients. Like, want to go to Disney? It's not in the budget, but like, ugh, like all of these things. And we're not even talking about time freedom. Like we're just talking about like the key to burnout is having time freedom and   financial freedom. When I'm working with docs, the ones that are like the hardest to fix are not the ones that are like, I am working 60 hours a week. I have like oodles of money that I know should be like, I should be doing something with in, but it's just like $50,000 in this bank account. And like, I wish I had time to go to Disney, but I don't, I don't want to belittle that. That is a different kind of burnout.   Kiera Dent (28:32) Mm-hmm.   Right,   it is.   Dr. Lauryn B (28:45) and   everybody right now is playing a little sad song for you, but I relate to you, we can fix this. But the harder ones are the ones that are broke. Like being broke, and this has to do with like just core psychological, like I reference Maslow's hierarchy of needs a lot in my talks because like.   Kiera Dent (28:49) Mm-hmm.   I agree.   Mm-hmm.   Dr. Lauryn B (29:07) You cannot get to the tip, the Maslow's for those of us that took Psych 101 10 years ago is the triangle where at the top is enlightenment and at the bottom is like your base survival, food, water, shelter. And if you are broke, now granted, monks, I'm sure they can figure out how to have enlightenment without having food, water, shelter. Most of us cannot, okay? We are doctors and there is a certain amount of debt.   Kiera Dent (29:12) Mm-hmm.   I agree.   Dr. Lauryn B (29:34) and a certain amount of expectation is maybe the right, I don't know if that's the right word, with like, I'm gonna serve people and this career is gonna take care of me. I'm gonna go into debt and it's a lot of debt, but this career is gonna take care of me. I'm gonna care for people, as long as I focus on serving, the career will take care of me. And we have too many people that it's just not. And they're like, I...   did not realize that I was going to struggle this much financially. These are not people that are like, can't afford a yacht. These are people like truly who are like my margins for financial investing and building wealth are a lot more narrow than I thought they were going to be. And that's a harder thing to fix, but that...   Kiera Dent (30:22) Hmm.   Dr. Lauryn B (30:27) is a deeper kind of burnout that we just need to be more comfortable. Again, following generational stuff, Gen X, like we don't talk about money, right? That was the script that we got from them of like, you just focus on the patients and the patients will take care of you. And you're like, ⁓ okay, so we don't talk about money. And then millennials are like, I think we need to start talking about money. I think we need to start talking about money because if you were being paid,   Kiera Dent (30:38) Bye.   Hahaha!   Dr. Lauryn B (30:56) whatever you feel is appropriate. If you were feeling wealthy. And again, I'm not talking about that. I'm not putting on you that like you feel like you need to be making $3 million a year. Like, although that is my goal for next year is 3 million. just, but like, you know, just so we're clear, that is my literal goal for next year. So you can want that. You have permission to want that if you want, but we're talking about like, I don't know. Maybe if you made $500,000 a year, life would be a little easier and you could breathe.   Kiera Dent (31:10) Yeah, exactly.   Dr. Lauryn B (31:26) And if you can literally financially breathe, you have more bandwidth   make calm decisions for your business. Where you don't feel like if you have a bad quarter, you're gonna have to lay someone off. And like that's one of the first steps to helping most people   burnout or recover from burnout.   is like, we gotta talk about money and we gotta fix your personal financial situation because if you're constantly in a place of fight or flight   you can give yourself an extra 10 hours a week and time to be the CEO if all you're doing is worrying about how you're gonna make payroll. Like, it's not, you're not gonna   from burnout.   Kiera Dent (32:22) think that that was such a good ⁓ way that you highlighted it. And I'm just very curious now, like, how's the how, because agree, like people, what you're saying, Lauryn, I can tell you've lived the like the life. This is something that you've done, you've been there, you can speak to it so authentically. I've been there many times. And I'm always like, I want our doctors to get paid so well. I see how much you go into school for debt.   I see the, and I think that that's a different piece too, if we're to talk generational, people who are not walking out like half a million debt.   Dr. Lauryn B (32:55) And y'all are way worse than us,   right? Like what's the average dentist, like 350?   Kiera Dent (33:01) Average dentists right now are coming out at almost half a mil of debt when they walk in. It's bonkers.   Dr. Lauryn B (33:05) That is bonkers, you guys. Like when I heard that, because I posted a reel that went   so viral and it was just about like healthcare debt and reimbursement rates. And that's when I learned they were like, 250? Talk to a dentist. And I was like, wait, why? How long? And they were like, yeah, 350 minimum. And I was like,   Kiera Dent (33:25) Yeah.   Dr. Lauryn B (33:30) That's insane. That's insane.   Kiera Dent (33:32) That's insane.   And then you go buy a practice. So the practice that I helped start with a dentist straight out of school, we were, I called her 2.5. I got to walk by and I'm like, get that spine up like you're 2.5. We were 2.5 mil in debt. So that was coming with student loans. So schooling was 500,000. Living expenses during that time were about another, you know, two to 500. So like they're walking out with this.   $500, $600, $700,000 worth of debt, not just including your schooling, but all of life expenses, because you're probably not working while you're going to school. And then we went and bought a practice that's about a $2 million practice. So we were like 2.5, not like we were 2.5 in debt. I was like, keep that spine up, like put your hands up when you walk across the street, like you've got to keep those hands in motion because otherwise how are we going to get out of debt? And I think for me, when I look at that much debt,   when I look at that much risk and I look at the benefits that healthcare providers are giving, I'm like, no. And I tell teams all the time, I'm you want your doctor to be ridiculously wealthy. Like I do, and I preach this hard and I say, no, you should and you deserve it. And we want you that way because you're a better boss, you're a better clinician, you are better at doing your services because you're not stressed about making money. So we're not like you said, like, I want to go to Disney, let me go find more patients. I get.   No, I have confident, predictable payroll or cash flow. I'm very successful in what I do and you can make the margins there. Like I was the girl who did business that did not understand numbers. And now I say like, I love numbers and numbers definitely love me. And I'm like, it's now just a fun math equation. If I want to make X amount, you just back it down. You figure out what your costs are and you figure out the three levers you can use. We either drop our overhead, increase our production and or our collections. Like it's very simple when I'm like, okay, got it.   Dr. Lauryn B (35:05) and   Kiera Dent (35:17) Like got it when it's just those three levers, people make it so much more complex. And I think it does feel complex. Like reading a PNL is ridiculous. If you don't know what that is, that's okay. We're here where there's no judgment. It's a profit and loss statement. And I love educating people on this. Like this is where the fire in the belly comes. This is where it does. We get lit up because when I have someone who's cashflow positive, like you said, they can make calm decisions. They're not sitting here stressing all the time, but Lauryn, I'm very curious. Like you've talked about it at length. Like what do people do? Like what's the how, how do we get into this?   How do we have multiple streams because agreed all eggs in one basket? gosh. It's, ⁓ to me, that's like just a ticking time bomb. Like one bad day, one bad patient, one bad procedure. Like it's just going to explode because you're sitting like you're sitting on the edge of fear all the time to where you are in like cortisol adrenaline, like you are pumping. And then what you do is you go into complete shutdown because you can't handle it anymore. So your body and your system literally like just shuts down on you. You become apathetic to life.   Dr. Lauryn B (35:54) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (36:15) things aren't exciting for you anymore. You become very numb to walking through the world. And it's like, I feel like the world of color goes into very like gray. It's very subtle. It's like, it's, there's no, there's no life left. It's just, are living life, but you're not actually being and living day in, out.   The Dental A Team (36:33) that wraps part one of our part two series. Be sure to tune back in for part two of this podcast. And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes kicks off Part 1 of a value-packed conversation with Eric Goodman, co-founder and managing partner of Goodman Capital. Broadcasting from his blimp office (or at least a virtual version of it), Eric shares the story of his journey from Wall Street to running a billion-dollar family-founded investment firm focused on private credit. Dr. Mark opens up about his recent private equity transaction and the questions that follow a major liquidity event—questions many dentists are now facing.   Together, they explore what alternative investments actually are, why private credit is becoming more popular among high-income professionals, and how to assess risk in an unfamiliar investment space. If you've ever been curious about how the ultra-wealthy build wealth with lower risk and higher tax efficiency, this episode is your on-ramp. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://goodmancapitalllc.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, dental finance expert Ken Kaufman explains how financial clarity is the foundation for reducing PPO reliance and building long-term success. He shares practical strategies for forecasting, cash flow planning, and creating systems that give dentists the confidence to make bold decisions. From lessons learned working with DSOs to step-by-step advice on moving from bookkeeping to accrual accounting, Ken breaks down how any dentist can strengthen their practice and thrive independently Book your free marketing strategy meeting with Ekwa at your convenience. Plus, at the end of the session, get a free analysis report to find out where your practice stands online. It's our gift to you! https://www.lessinsurancedependence.com/marketing-strategy-meeting/   If you're looking to boost your case acceptance rates and enhance patient communication, you can schedule a Coaching Strategy Meeting with Gary Takacs. With his experience in helping practices thrive, Gary will work with you on personalized coaching, ensuring you and your team are prepared to present treatment plans confidently, offer financing options, and communicate the value of essential dental services. https://www.lessinsurancedependence.com/csm/  

In-office milling and 3D printing are cutting-edge technologies. But, like any major investment, these tools come with their own set of questions. Is this the right time to spend the money? What kind of volume do I need to make this investment profitable? Are there any ongoing costs and do I have the staff to manage these machines? Today, we'll be talking to Dr. Chris Pescatore, who will give his candid viewpoint on the pros and cons of these in-office technologies. Dr. Pescatore is general dentist for over 30 years who maintains a full-time practice dedicated exclusively to aesthetic restorative dentistry in Danville, California. Thanks to our episode sponsors: Centrix Dental - https://www.centrixdental.com/ NSK America - https://www.nskdental.com/

"Learn it till you earn it." Connect With Our SponsorsGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - http://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this engaging conversation, John D Marvin shares his extensive experience in healthcare and leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding consumer behavior, building strong teams, and the mindset necessary for success. He discusses the misconceptions young professionals have about leadership, the significance of mentorship, and the need for continuous learning. John also highlights the role of personal reflection in developing a positive mindset and effective leadership skills. Connect With Our Guest John D. Marvin - john@themarvingroup.netTakeaways Understanding consumer behavior is crucial for success in healthcare.Building a strong team is essential for a thriving practice.Leadership is a team sport, not a one-man show.Young professionals should seek mentorship and be coachable.Customer service is often the key to patient satisfaction.Investing in your team leads to long-term success.Mindset plays a critical role in overcoming challenges.Personal reflection helps in developing leadership skills.Continuous learning is necessary for growth in leadership.It's okay to admit you don't know everything.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to John D Marvin06:09 Understanding the Role of Young Professionals14:56 The Importance of Team Dynamics22:54 Investing in Your Team for Long-Term Success26:42 Building a Team for Success27:29 Leadership Lessons for New Professionals35:30 Mindset: The Inner Game of Leadership42:02 The Importance of Reflection in LeadershipEpisode Credits: Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

This week, Chad and Kelsey give some updates to their recent car accident, Kelsey gets ready for her special taping in St. Paul this weekend, and they talk about some recent road rage times for Chad. Plus, trivia and some great listener emails including a wild ER visit mishap, a nightmare dental visit, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent Thank you to EveryPlate for sponsoring this episode! Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code pretend199 to get started.

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Logan Ganoe, DDS, MS joins Ryan to talk about his remarkable journey through dentistry and life. From early career decisions and the challenges of dental school to navigating contracts, DSOs, and the path to oral surgery, Logan shares professional experiences that shaped him. He also opens up about the challenges he faced after a cancer diagnosis and obstacles of parenthood. Logan reflects on the power of resilience, the value of financial preparedness, and the importance of  prioritizing family and meaningful experiences over material success. Tune in to hear how Logan's journey demonstrates how life's toughest challenges can lead to meaningful growth. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

In this episode of the Dental Flow Podcast, Benjamin Suggs discusses the keyword 'affordable dentist' and its implications for dental practices. He explores the varying definitions of affordability among patients, the reasons behind their search for affordable dental care, and who should consider targeting this keyword in their marketing strategies. Suggs emphasizes the importance of understanding patient intentions and offers actionable steps for practices to effectively utilize this keyword to attract more patients.Takeaways:The keyword 'affordable dentist' is searched over 100,000 times a month.Affordability means different things to different people.Patients may look for dentists who accept their insurance when searching for affordability.Financing options can make dental care more accessible to patients.Not all dental practices should target the keyword 'affordable'.Fee-for-service practices may not benefit from targeting affordability.Tracking keyword performance is essential for effective marketing.Understanding patient intent can improve conversion rates.There is a significant opportunity in targeting less competitive keywords.Dental practices should evaluate their capacity before targeting affordability. Chapters00:00 The Affordable Dentist Debate02:39 Understanding Patient Intentions05:31 Who Should Target 'Affordable Dentist'?07:48 Strategies for Targeting Keywords10:31 Next Steps for Dental Practices Your Dental Marketing Growth Partner: Human Expertise Meets AI Precision. We combine cutting-edge AI technology with over 14 years of dental marketing expertise to drive real results. From increasing new patient flow to filling holes in your schedule, our strategies are built to grow your practice—efficiently, intelligently, and predictably. Experience marketing that adapts in real-time and delivers every time. No long-term contracts. Our clients average a 5X return on investment. Personalized, non-corporate approach. 5-star reviewed. Incredibly easy to work with - your time commitment is minimal. Find us: Website: https://newpatientsflow.com Google: https://g.co/kgs/zqWTc5a Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newpatientsflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newpatientsflow/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newpatientsflow

In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, Dr. Eric Block sits down with Jen Kirkham, the COO of airVata, to explore how dental sleep medicine is revolutionizing patient care and transforming dental practices across the country. With over two decades of experience as a hygienist and national trainer, she unpacks the science, psychology, and practical steps that help dentists implement life-changing sleep solutions.  

Not everyone should be a leader. Not even your star employee. The DPH Coaches learned this lesson the hard way, and this episode unpacks what can happen when you put the wrong person in charge. You'll hear how to be proactive and get the right people in the right roles, the signs you may have promoted the wrong person, and why an outside hire might be the best move. Leadership is too important to get wrong, so don't miss this one!Topics discussed in this episode:Early signs Dr. Henry's new manager wasn't a leaderWhat actually makes a good leaderInternal hires vs. external hiresWhy internal promotions don't always workHow respect is earned in a practiceThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comUse the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance Marketing by Clicking Here Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

On this epic episode of Talking Guitars we dive straight into the HUGE news — Nuno Bettencourt has officially launched his own guitar company: Nuno Guitars!

Episode Summary This week on Dental Drill Bits, Dana and Sandy open up about real-world customer service experiences that prove just how important it is to put yourself in the patient's shoes.  Dana kicks things off with her eye doctor visit, from tiny-font registration forms to confusing waiting rooms and perfume-passing that crossed the line. She then shares what her tire appointment taught her about easing patient anxiety and making sure customers leave with confidence. Sandy brings her own story to the table about trying to buy fireplace logs, only to be talked out of making the purchase by the very person answering the phone. Together, they explore what it means to honor the customer's current concern, anticipate their questions, and create experiences that build trust. If you've ever wondered how the smallest details can make or break customer loyalty, this episode will make you rethink every touchpoint in your practice. Key Takeaways Always imagine yourself in the customer's position—what feels confusing vs. reassuring? Honor the customer's current concern, even if you think they need something else. Anticipate wants, questions, and needs before the customer even asks. Every interaction is an opportunity to build confidence—or lose it.

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AI isn't just coming—it's already answering your phones. Richard Low sits down with Mango Voice's Richard May to uncover how practices are using AI to transcribe, summarize, and even respond to patient calls. From never missing a lead to smarter call audits, this episode reveals the AI tools changing the dental front desk forever.

Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com https://gouluru.com/  Net32.com  Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Episode Description Taxes are one of the biggest expenses a dentist will ever face—but most aren't taught how to navigate them. In this episode of Dental Digest Podcast, host Dr. Melissa Seibert sits down with dental CPA Travis Slade of Allure Dental Accounting to unpack how dentists can stop leaving money on the table and start keeping more of what they earn. Whether you're an associate paid as a 1099 or W2, or a practice owner managing overhead, this episode gives you the clarity you need on entity structures, deductions, and retirement strategies. Travis breaks down: The real difference between 1099 vs W2 compensation—and why it matters for your taxes. What an LLC actually does (and doesn't do) for dentists, and when an S-corp makes sense. The write-offs you should be taking (CE, insurance, supplies, even your dental school kit) vs. the ones that could get you into trouble. How to avoid red flags that increase audit risk, and what happens if the IRS does come knocking. Practical guidance on automobile deductions, home office use, travel expenses, and meals. The power of a SEP IRA and other retirement accounts for lowering your tax bill while building long-term wealth. Travis' advice is built on years of working almost exclusively with dentists, which means you'll hear exactly what's “ordinary and necessary” in the eyes of the IRS for your profession. You'll walk away with actionable insights to protect yourself legally, maximize deductions ethically, and structure your finances to support both your practice and your future. If you've ever wondered whether you're missing deductions, overpaying in taxes, or confused about what entity type to choose—this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, we explore the basics of biological dentistry and why it's about more than just your teeth. This holistic approach looks at how your mouth affects your whole body. We'll cover the concerns with fluoride, safer materials for dental fillings, and how nutrition plays a big role in strong teeth and gums. You'll also learn how the body has the natural ability to heal itself—when given the right support. If you're a woman over 40 looking for healthier, more natural ways to care for your body, this conversation is for you.

Save Now With A-Dec Smart Start: https://bit.ly/41VIHWRDr. Madison Brown shares her journey as a new dentist, discussing her experiences in dental school, the challenges of finding a job in California that she enjoys, and the importance of networking. She reflects on her decision not to pursue a general dentistry residency, her vision for future practice ownership, and the communication challenges she faces with patients. Dr. Brown emphasizes the need for new graduates to soak in their experiences and learn from every opportunity, regardless of how perfect the job may seem.TakeawaysDr. Madison Brown is a recent graduate from the University of the Pacific.Networking played a crucial role in finding job opportunities.Creating a clinical case portfolio can help new grads stand out.Balancing multiple positions can provide diverse experiences.Understanding compensation models is essential for new dentists.Choosing not to pursue a residency can be a valid decision.Having a clear vision for future practice ownership is important.Effective communication with patients is a key skill to develop.Dental school can be rigorous, but it prepares you well.New graduates should focus on learning and growing in their first jobs.Dr. Madison Brown's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madison.the.dentist/video/7516938177584614687Engage with the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haley's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haley's TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en⁠Keywords:dentistry, dental school, new dentist, networking, job opportunities, practice ownership, patient communication, dental compensation, work-life balance, dental residency

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Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss a gut wrenching issue today – when to fire patients, how to fire patients, and everything else related to this topic. They reflect back on a recent episode where Dr. Jones described an unruly patient. Together, they discuss the pros and cons of firing a patient as well as the underlying question of “How do you know when it is the right time to fire a patient?” It is a difficult subject that plagues practice owners from time to time, so tune in to hear tips and points to consider before you decide to fire a patient from your practice. Previous Episodes Worth Revisiting: Dr. Jones Divulges His Worst Moments as a Practice OwnerHow to Respond to Angry and Unhappy Patients 2026 Crash Course Dates are ALMOST GONE!!! Reach out TODAY to sign up!

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Brown offers valuable insights for younger dentists who aspire to enrich their careers by blending the art and science of dentistry with the opportunities that come from sharing knowledge on a larger stage. He walks us through the pivotal moments that shaped his expertise, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become a respected key opinion leader—building relationships with manufacturers, navigating industry partnerships, and still maintaining authenticity in the lecture hall and operatory alike. Dr. Kevin Brown is in private practice in Bellevue Washington. He has a passion for minimally invasive cosmetic techniques and has published numerous articles and lectures routinely on direct and indirect anterior smile enhancement. Find him on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevin_brown/

Can and should Dentists carry out home sleep testing? It's actually super easy and I have been doing it for 18 months! What happens after you screen them—do you know what to do next? This episode will teach you! Dr. Jaz Gulati shares his personal journey into incorporating sleep testing in practice—after 1.5 years of doing it, the impact has been nothing short of game-changing. https://youtu.be/H4rTkIuOHWI Watch PDP243 on Youtube Joined by clinical sleep scientist Max Thomas in this jam-packed episode, they deep dive into what it really means to go beyond awareness of sleep-disordered breathing. He breaks down the practical steps for dentists who want to do more than just refer—and start making a difference in their patients' lives. You'll learn how to bridge the gap between theory and action, how to screen effectively, and why you play a pivotal role in the patient's journey to better sleep, more energy, and a healthier life. Protrusive Dental Pearl: If a patient has been seen gasping, choking, or stopping breathing during sleep — that's pathognomonic for sleep-disordered breathing.

Chris is covering MAGA avenging Charlie Kirk, what's up with Tylenol, and does this MAGA dentist deserve forgiveness and laughs? It's all on KFIAM-640!

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by CPA Brent Saunier of Pro-Fi 20/20 and Phase One Dental CPAs to break down the Big Beautiful Bill and its major tax advantages for dentists and business owners. Brent explains how 100% bonus depreciation and updated Section 179 limits can create six-figure savings, why the PTE tax election is a game-changer, and what to know about the new SALT cap and permanent 37% top rate.  They also dig into tax planning fundamentals, like cost segregation, the Augusta Rule, employing your kids, oil & gas strategies, and how to avoid major headaches with solid bookkeeping. Brent wraps up by introducing Phase One—a new, lower-cost accounting solution for startups and growing practices. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.profi2020.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Amy and Neil cover for the vacationing Handel. Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted amid pressure from a revenge-seeking President Trump. A "MAGA" dentist in Santa Clarita jokes about torturing liberal patients. Amazon is forced to pay $2.5 billion to the Federal Trade Commission. Amy and Neil are afraid of plummeting, er, rappelling 25 stories in the name of charity. 

Dave takes Jaxon to get his teeth cleaned by his sister Sarah. 

Are you a dentist feeling stressed by dental insurance, PPO contracts, and hidden money leaks in your practice? In this episode, I interview Dr. Stephanie Mapp of Mappyourpractice.com, where she provides Dental Insurance Solutions that help dentists earn thousands more per year—without adding a single procedure or piece of equipment.We uncover the most common mistakes dentists make that add unnecessary stress and eat away at profits. As practicing dentists who now coach and consult, Stephanie and I share real-world stories of what we've seen behind the scenes and how you can avoid the same pitfalls in your own dental practice.

DOWNLOAD FREE CALCULATOR HERE:  https://go.smcnational.com/resources/dental-practice-goal-calculator/In this episode, host Gary Bird breaks down one of the biggest challenges in dental marketing: how many leads it actually takes to get one new patient through the door. Dentists often get flooded with “leads” from marketing companies but struggle to see real growth in new patient numbers. Gary shares a free dental marketing calculator that reveals where leads are lost, how to measure answer rates, conversion rates, show rates, and scheduling into the same month, and why most practices only get 17 patients out of 100 leads. You'll learn how closing these operational gaps can more than triple new patient flow without increasing ad spend. If you want to maximize your dental marketing ROI, stop wasting leads, and consistently grow your practice, this episode is a must-watch.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com

Broadway, television, and film stars Lakisha May and Matt Wilkas join host Joel Crump for another edition of “Broadway Time at Carmine's.” About Lakisha: Lakisha May is an actor, producer, and advocate who originated roles on Broadway in Jaja's African Hair Braiding and appeared off-Broadway in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Everybody and Robert Askins' The Squirrels. She was most recently seen in Alice Childress' Wine in the Wilderness at CSC and Molière's The Miser at MIP. On screen, she has appeared in Law and Order: SVU, City on a Hill, and Historias del Canal. As an assistant producer with LaChanze Productions and through her company CCC, Lakisha has collaborated with artists including Nikyatu Jusu, Rashad Frett, and Saheem Ali. Beyond the stage and screen, she has served as chair of the James Beard Leadership Awards Committee and organized the grand opening block party for SÜPRMARKT, a low-cost organic vegan grocery store in South Central LA. She is a graduate of Spelman College and holds an MFA in Acting from The American Conservatory Theater. About Matt: Matthew Wilkas is an actor and writer who most recently recurred on Amazon Prime's The Better Sister and CBS' So Help Me Todd opposite Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin. He starred alongside RuPaul in Netflix's AJ & The Queen and appeared in Netflix's Bonding, Gayby, Modern Family, Looking, Island Zero, and Chris Rock's Top Five. On Broadway, Matt played Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and recently starred as Orin the Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors at the Pasadena Playhouse with MJ Rodriguez and Amber Riley. He wrote, produced, and starred in the series New York Is Dead, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and won Best Comedy at the New York Television Festival. His sketch comedy YouTube channel Matt and Dan has been screened at over 40 LGBTQ film festivals worldwide. Broadway Time at Carmine's features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine's Times Square eatery. For more, visit www.BwayTime.com, and follow:

In this episode, Dr. Corey Anderson, Dentist and Practice Owner at Affordable Dentures & Implants in West Virginia, shares insights on workforce challenges, patient expectations, and the growing role of digital technology and AI in dentistry. He also reflects on leadership, continuing education, and why servant leadership is key to the profession's future.

In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs sits down with Josh Gosnell, co-founder of Adit, to explore how technology and data integration are transforming dental practice management. From VOIP phone systems and real-time online scheduling to CareCredit integration and actionable analytics, Josh explains how Adit empowers dental teams to enhance patient communication, improve efficiency, and increase case acceptance. They also discuss how most practices are sitting on untapped revenue in the form of unscheduled treatment and how Adit helps recover it. If you're looking to grow your practice internally, reduce missed calls, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) effortlessly, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Book your free marketing strategy meeting with Ekwa at your convenience. Plus, at the end of the session, get a free analysis report to find out where your practice stands online. It's our gift to you! https://www.lessinsurancedependence.com/marketing-strategy-meeting/  If you're looking to boost your case acceptance rates and enhance patient communication, you can schedule a Coaching Strategy Meeting with Gary Takacs. With his experience in helping practices thrive, Gary will work with you on personalized coaching, ensuring you and your team are prepared to present treatment plans confidently, offer financing options, and communicate the value of essential dental services. https://www.lessinsurancedependence.com/csm/ 

Send us a textTwo wonderful softwares at battle with each other. Unfortunately, Dentrix is flexing their mighty muscle, and it just might lead to dental practices making the switch to other dental practice management software. Vyne is the preferred software when it comes to the submission of dental insurance claims. Hopefully they'll fix their integration issues. Tracy takes on the podcast on this power struggle issue.Support the show

Dr. Anthea Mazzawi joins host Dr. Joel Berg to share her story as a dual pediatric dentist and orthodontist, a practice-owner and a mother. She delves into how the multifaceted roles have shaped her as a professional and leader, especially the opportunities to foster a network of peer experts. Dr. Mazzawi emphasizes the importance of a willingness to learn and Guest Bio: Dr. Anthea Mazzawi is a board-certified pediatric dentist who has practiced dentistry for almost 20 years. Raised along the gulf coast of Florida, she earned a B.S. degree in Developmental Biology from Florida State University and a D.M.D. degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. She then completed a residency in pediatric dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is currently in private practice with her husband, Dr. Miles Mazzawi, who is also a pediatric dentist. Their practice, Cherokee Children's Dentistry, has been serving the needs of children in the greater Atlanta area since 2007. Mazzawi is passionate about working with children and serving as an advocate for all child related issues. Mazzawi has been heavily involved with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and organized dentistry throughout her career. She served as the president of The College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2018 and has also been a part of several committees and councils for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Currently, she is the chairman of the Scientific Program Committee for the Annual Session. She also serves chairman of the Greater Atlanta Dental Foundation Gala Committee (an event that raises funds to meet the needs of several free/reduced fee clinics in Atlanta), and the secretary for the GA Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Mazzawi is excited to serve as a trustee on the board of trustees for the AAPD. She looks forward to working with her colleagues, specifically the federal service membership, to promote for our profession and advance optimal oral health for all children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As with any profession, doing the same thing every day can put us in a rut. As things become routine we soon begin to lose interest. So as dental professionals, how to stay inspired, fulfilled, and energized in our dental career? Today we're diving into a topic that's more important than ever for dental professionals: how to reignite your passion for dentistry and avoid the burnout that's become all too common in our field. Our guest today is Dr. Jacqueline Patterson, a general dentist and orofacial myofunctional therapist with over 15 years of experience. Thanks to our episode sponsors: BISCO - https://www.bisco.com/ Solventum - https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/oral-care/

"Identify where you don't want to go." Connect With Our SponsorsGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - http://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this engaging conversation, Jill chats with Kent Miller to dive into the intricacies of demographics and market analysis within the dental industry, particularly focusing on orthodontic practices. Kent shares his journey from urban planning to founding Dentagraphics, emphasizing the importance of understanding market needs, sustainability, and competition when planning for startups or acquisitions. They discuss the significance of evaluating potential locations, the role of data in decision-making, and the innovative tools offered by Dentagraphics to assist practitioners in making informed choices. Connect With Our Guest Dentagraphics - https://www.dentagraphics.com/ Takeaways Kent Miller is the founder of Dentagraphics, specializing in market analysis for the dental and orthodontic industry.Understanding the market for care is crucial for orthodontic practices.Sustainability and alignment with personal vision are key for practice success.Saturation in a market does not necessarily mean failure for practices.Identifying areas to avoid is as important as finding good locations.New construction does not guarantee growth; infrastructure matters.The right demographics must align with the practice's target audience.Data should inform decisions, but it is not the only factor to consider.Dentagraphics offers innovative tools for demographic analysis and market insights.Entrepreneurship in the dental field requires careful planning and data-driven decisions.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kent Miller and Dentagraphics03:09 Understanding Market Analysis in Orthodontics06:00 Key Concepts for Startup and Acquisition Planning09:01 Evaluating Potential Locations for Practices12:06 The Role of Real Estate in Practice Success15:03 Analyzing Competition and Market Dynamics18:14 Metrics for Success in Orthodontic Practices22:25 Understanding Demographics in Orthodontics26:07 The Importance of Growth and Infrastructure30:29 Navigating Urban vs. Suburban Practices34:40 Data-Driven Decision Making for Practices38:16 Innovative Tools for Demographic Analysis43:05 Final Thoughts and ResourcesEpisode Credits: Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

Imagine your patient is choking on a rubber dam clamp...what's the safest way to manage choking when the patient is lying flat? Your patient's hands are shaking and they're drenched in sweat - is it low blood sugar, anxiety, or a cardiac event? ​​Do you know exactly what to do if your patient has a seizure in the chair? This second part of the Medical Emergencies series with  Rachel King Harris dives even deeper into real-life scenarios that dental teams may face. From seizures and how (and when) to give buccal midazolam, to managing choking in a dental chair, this episode is packed with practical, clear guidance. We also explore key steps in treating diabetic hypoglycaemia, understanding glucagon vs glucose, and how to confidently manage patients with angina or previous heart attacks—when to use GTN, when to give aspirin, and when to simply wait for the ambulance. It's all about staying calm, being prepared, and delivering safe, effective care when it matters most. https://youtu.be/fyIIsT0dlIc Watch PDP242 on Youtube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Assign a clear lead to regularly check the expiry dates and supplies of emergency medications and equipment. This isn't just about ticking regulatory boxes — it's about saving lives. Little checks like this can make a big difference in a true emergency. Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below! Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:44 Intro 03:09 Protrusive dental pearl 04:14 Recap from Part 1 06:58 Seizures: Personal Experiences and Practical Tips 13:45 Seizure Emergency Kit: Buccal Midazolam 21:29 Emergency Drug Kit Overview 22:10 Choking: Techniques and Guidelines 29:19 Midroll 32:40 Choking: Techniques and Guidelines 34:05 Handling Infant Choking Emergencies 36:11 Recognizing and Managing Hypoglycemia 41:11 Emergency Protocols for Hypoglycemia 47:35 Managing Cardiac Emergencies in Dental Practice 58:59 Final Thoughts and Training Recommendations 01:00:39 Outro Stay up to date by reviewing the latest guidelines from the Resuscitation Council UK. Grab your Anaphylaxis Summary + Medical Emergency Cheatsheets from https://protrusive.co.uk/me. And make sure you've listened to Part 1 of Medical Emergencies so you don't miss any crucial information. #PDPMainEpisodes #CareerDevelopment #BeyondDentistry ​​This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance.  This episode meets GDC Outcomes C and D. AGD Subject Code: 142 Medical emergency training and CPR Aim: To equip dental professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to recognize and effectively manage common medical emergencies in the dental setting, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Dentists will be able to: Identify signs and symptoms of common medical emergencies in dental practice, including anaphylaxis, asthma attacks, seizures, angina, hypoglycemia, and stroke. Describe the immediate management protocols for each emergency, including correct drug doses, routes, and timings. Demonstrate appropriate use of emergency equipment and drugs available in the dental setting. Click below for full episode transcript: Teaser: And you're saying that you deal with one hole only and it's the mouth and not anywhere else. Teaser:When you're becoming a dentist and you have to choose between medical and dental school, you either look up one and you look down the other, and so I said, let me look down, not up. So here we are. That made me realize, and the advice on that Facebook post was, anyone age five or under choke on grapes. And so you totally agree with that? I do. I do. I just think it's not worth it. Sweaty. Sweaty. Very, very clammy. You know, there's pools of sweat that I mentioned with hypose. You can get exactly the same with an MI. Yeah. Nausea, vomiting, sweaty, clammy, impending doom. So again,

Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman are laying it all on the line this week as they reveal a common mistake many dentists make: trying to expand their practice before they've built a solid financial foundation.Drawing on relatable analogies from home construction and even relationships, they explain why things like cash flow, overhead, insurance, and personal finances need to be addressed first. Don't add an associate, buy that new piece of equipment, or open a second location until you've listened to this! They'll also share how their events can help you build the foundation you need to achieve sustainable growth.Interested in more info on how to: Earn More, Save More, and Retire EarlyUpcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for infoFacebook: Four Quadrants AdvisoryInstagram: @fourquadrantsadvisoryLinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

David Herman from Web Marketing for Dentists joins us to discuss how dental practices can leverage modern marketing strategies while maintaining the human touch that builds lasting patient relationships. With over 20 years in the industry, David shares insights on why traditional marketing principles still work, how AI is enhancing rather than replacing human connections, and why understanding your specific practice goals is crucial for marketing success.  Click here for full show notes  Key Highlights:  Why Google and SEO aren't actually dead despite industry claims  How AI phone systems can double appointment bookings while reducing front desk burden  The importance of weekend hours and quick response times for new patient acquisition  Why targeting specific procedures and patient types beats generic "get more patients" approaches  The psychology behind dental patient behavior and decision-making  How to measure marketing ROI and ask better questions of your marketing team Memorable Quotes: "We thought at the beginning it was money, but it's not. They also like money, but it's definitely secondary to helping people in the way that they feel they can help people the best."  "Google Ads is mind reading for marketers. There is nothing like it... It's the only mind reading marketing service there is."  "Everything that is monotonous and boring in somebody's job, that's the first place that AI should be employed. Because AI doesn't find it monotonous or boring."  David's approach stands out because he focuses on understanding what kind of dental work each practitioner truly enjoys, then tailors marketing efforts to attract those specific cases. Rather than promising overnight results, he emphasizes sustainable growth and measurable outcomes, making him a valuable resource for practices ready to invest thoughtfully in their marketing efforts.  See Where Your Practice Stands: Take our Practice Growth Readiness Assessment  David's Bio:  David is the Chief Marketing Officer for Web Marketing For Dentists. He holds a Masters in Language & Psycholinguistics from Cambridge University and spent 10 years creating ads for major companies like Procter & Gamble and General Motors before discovering his passion for dental marketing in 2004. Since then, he's worked with over 2,000 dentists across the USA, Canada, and UK, generating more than $30 million in annual production for his clients. His campaigns typically help individual dentists add $10K-100K to their monthly revenue. David leads a team of 30+ dental marketing experts based primarily in Miami, with additional team members across six continents.  Find David:  Website  Facebook  Twitter  See Where Your Practice Stands: Take our Practice Growth Readiness Assessment  Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy's LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

Today, this is what's important: Mental health check in, hoarding, experiences, teeth, DirectTV, commercials, porn, the cruise, & more. Come see us LIVE on November 20th in Las Vegas! Tickets on sale now! Click here for more information about the This Is Important Cruise Feb 22nd-26th!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Sullivan and Craig have known each other for more than 30 years. That means they were both running wild doing stupid things. Then they both got older Tim worked in TV and movies (Alfresco, Sherlock Holmes, Flused Away, Shrek 4) as Craig went to the US to star in TV and host a late night talk show.  When the world shut down in 2020, Tim found a new passion, writing detective novels. Specifically a series of detective novels featuring the title character DS George Cross. The books, nearing 10 in total were first self-published but have since been picked up and published in various different languages. On October 21st his new book, The Dentist will be published by Grove Atlantic. You can order it here. Craig sits down with his old friend and reminisces of their time growing up, tell some incredible stories about their friendship and how Tim found a new secondary career later in life. 

Sep 19, 2025 – Did you know your dentist could be the key to solving your chronic fatigue? In this revealing interview, Jim Puplava sits down with dental sleep expert Dr. Erela Rappaport to unmask the hidden sleep thief: obstructive sleep apnea...

Caroline Alan, co-founder of Beam Minerals (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks how fulvic and humic minerals re-fuel your cells, calm the nervous system, and fix the “brownout” most women are living in. We explore why modern soil depletion leaves you chronically low, how to test what's really happening inside your cells, the truth about salty electrolytes, and simple daily protocols that actually move the needle. Must-listen if you're juggling work, motherhood, or perimenopause and still battling fatigue, cramps, headaches, or restless nights. WE TALK ABOUT:  00:30 - Caroline's health crash, flatlined adrenals, gut + sinus issues, and the first wins from minerals 02:20 - Dentist-verified gum + tissue changes after two months of minerals 07:05 - Why ratios matter, macro vs trace minerals, and the ecosystem model, not megadoses 18:20 - The limits of RDAs, and why your body, not labels, should set needs 19:50 - Why megadose minerals can backfire on your gut microbiome 25:55 - Testing that reflects intracellular status, and why blood or urine can mislead 33:00 - Salt-based electrolytes, when they help, when they don't, and a gentler swap 38:30 - Period cramps as a depletion signal 40:10 - Fertility, lactation, and mineral voltage for mitochondria dense ovaries 46:10 - Caroline's exact stack for moms and athletes SPONSORS: Reset stress on demand with Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) - a neck-worn vagus-nerve stim that calms stress in ~4 minutes so you sleep better and feel calmer. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. BEAM Minerals website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Tom's back—and he's ready to take control of his schedule. George helps him ditch the dreaded Fridays, streamline his hours, and plan a smart path toward a group practice, all while keeping his sanity (and family time) intact.

We explore whether it's better to seek out new experiences or enjoy familiar favorites when traveling. Plus, we share a surprising hack about alternatives to flossing, and how we’re approaching fall routines. Resources & links related to this episode: Learn your Tendency and learn more about the "Four Tendencies" framework "Dentists know you hate flossing. Try this instead." GUM soft-picks Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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