Ep. 763 - From Burnout to Balance: Reclaiming Your Energy and Purpose in Dentistry

About this episode

Caitlin Parsons discusses her journey from burnout to balance in dentistry, offering insights and strategies for dental professionals to reclaim their energy and purpose.

Are you feeling that creeping sense of exhaustion that makes you dread Monday morning? That disconnect where you're going through the motions but not really present with your patients? Caitlin Parsons is a registered dental hygienist with 15 years of clinical experience and founder of The Aligned Hygienist. She's also a public speaker, podcast host, key opinion leader, and ergonomics advisor who helps dental professionals manage stress and prevent burnout through yoga therapy and mindful movement. Her expertise comes from personal experience—she hit severe burnout early in her career at age 23-24, which led to her mission of helping dental professionals prioritize their well-being. This episode dives deep into the reality of burnout in dental practice, exploring why dental professionals are particularly vulnerable and what makes our profession different from other healthcare fields. Caitlin shares her personal journey from working five to six days a week through physical pain and emotional exhaustion to finding balance and purpose. The conversation covers practical strategies for recognizing early warning signs and implementing sustainable changes. Episode Highlights: Mental and…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Phil Klein

Guest: Caitlin Parsons

Topics covered

• burnout
• dentistry
• well-being
• stress management
• mindful movement
• yoga therapy

Keywords

• burnout
• dentistry
• stress
• well-being
• yoga therapy
• mindfulness
• energy
• purpose

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