Bite The Truth- Dental Hygiene, Healthcare, Non-Clinical Careers

Something every RDH should be doing throughout their career? A career audit. Because what we wanted (and maybe needed), out of our careers, 1, 3, 5 or 10 years ago, probably isn't the same as what we want and need today. Today's episode dives into helping you honestly evaluate where you are-and where you want to go next. This episode is about making sure your career is still aligned with t...

"I just don't feel valued". If you've spent any time in Dental Hygiene you've probably heard or felt that sentence before. Or maybe, you've even said it yourself. In today's episode, we're diving into whether or not there is a respect gap in dental hygiene. And maybe more importantly...What does respect even look like in today's dental practices? We have an ho...

Not every Dental Hygienist is in the same season. Some are building a clinical career they love. Some are burnt out, miserable and feeling stuck. Some are somewhere in-between and feeling called to more. Here's the truth. None of these places are wrong. In today's episode, we're talking about the 3 phases/groups that most of us find ourselves in, in our RDH careers. Whether you're...

These days, we don't talk enough about what dental hygiene and healthcare stress is doing to women's bodies. The exhaustion. The nervous system dysregulation. The inflammation. The "I'm holding it together but barely" feeling so many of us silently experience. And somewhere along the way, survival becomes normal. In today's episode, we're talking about the physical and emotional weight so many pro...

Ever noticed how the moment you start stepping toward purpose...the doubt gets louder? Maybe you're ready to leave your clinical healthcare career, or step into a new passion? The first things to meet us are usually Doubt. Fear. Discouragement. Distraction. Confusion. Feeling Stuck. What if the battle is actually bigger than you think? In today's episode, we dive into: - Spiritual Warfare: What's...

If you're a healthcare professional that's looking to create a non-clinical career, you've probably heard the term "Network Marketing". There's a lot of opinions about network marketing-- good, bad and all things in between. And that's exactly what we are breaking down in today's episode. We dive deep into: - What network marketing ACTUALLY is -The pros, cons and assumptions that people don't like...

You can do everything right in healthcare...build experience, become great at what you do, earn a "good" income- ...and still feel stuck. At some point in our careers, we all find that we hit an income ceiling...a cap. In today's episode, we're talking about something most people don't. The income cap we all feel in these healthcare professions. We get into: - How income in healthcare is tied to t...

What if your thoughts are what's actually holding you back in your Dental Hygiene career? In this episode, we're breaking down the internal "soundtracks" that keep so many healthcare providers stuck- based on concepts and a recent lecture we took from New York Times Bestselling author and speaker, Jon Acuff, and his work on mindset and belief patterns. Because most people WANT to...

As hygienists, nurses, doctors, etc. in the healthcare field, a common question we are faced with is are we burnt out? In today's episode, we are taking this topic and asking a different question: What if the tension many healthcare providers feel isn't just burnout? What if it's the realization that the gifts you've been given were meant to be used and stewarded in a bigger way? God gives us the...

As Dental Hygienist's and healthcare providers, we see inflammation daily, but rarely ever address an important contributing factor: our water. In today's episode we dive into Hydrogen Water. We break down exactly what it is, what all the hype is about in the wellness space, how municipal water is treated, our personal experiences, and the difference between ionizers, bottles and tablets. Trust us...

In this episode, we ask a question every dental hygienist should seriously consider: Are you in the right room? Because the conversations you're part of, the voices you listen to, and the communities you engage with can either support your growth- or quietly wear you down. We're talking about the toxicity many hygienists are experiencing both clinically and online, especially in forums whe...

In this episode, we talk honestly about the invisible load dental hygienists carry every single day and how commonly this leads to burnout. We discuss contributing factors like: -Patient Education and Case Acceptance for RDH and DDS - Emotional Toll - Production Demands -Schedule/Time Demands - Supporting Front office, DA's, and DDS ...and somehow still being expected to produce more with less...

In this episode, Kelsey shares her autoimmune healing journey — the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons that reshaped her health, faith, and ultimately her passions and career. She opens up about what it was like navigating autoimmune illness when conventional answers fell short, how her faith was tested during seasons of uncertainty, and why she began exploring holistic health and biohacking a...

In this episode, Penni shares her story of work-related anxiety and panic attacks--something that is all too common in healthcare and especially dental hygiene. Since this issue is rarely addressed in our profession, we decided to jump in headfirst. If you've ever sat in your car before a shift with a tight chest... If your body feels on edge even when nothing is "wrong"... If you&#3...

As another year comes to a close, many of you may be finding yourselves asking questions like: "Is something else possible? Can I do this forever? What happens if nothing changes next year?" In this end-of-year episode, we're talking honestly about a truth many of us wrestle with-- sometimes the fear of staying where you are becomes heavier than the fear of trying something new. We w...

For many dental hygienists and healthcare professionals, the thought of leaving the operatory brings equal parts curiosity and fear. In this episode of Bite the Truth , we’re sharing how we began creating a non-clinical career. This isn’t a promise to quit your job tomorrow, but it is a real conversation about what it looked like for us to start expanding our careers while still honoring where we...

Feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you hate your job — sometimes it means you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly wondering if this is really all there is. In this episode of Bite the Truth , we’re talking to the dental hygienist or healthcare professional who feels trapped in the operatory, burned out by the routine, and unsure where to even begin when it comes to change. This episode is about...

Welcome! In our very first episode, we’re talking about the truth behind dental hygiene burnout — how it showed up in our lives, what it cost us, and the unexpected doors it opened into non-clinical careers. If you’re questioning your career, your purpose, or your next step, this conversation is for you. What we cover in this episode: - What burnout actually means and looks like in Dental Hygiene....