Sunday Scalies

Welcome back to another episode! I'm so excited to be sharing today's episode because it was recorded from the Podcast Lounge at RDH UOR!! Join me and my amazing coaches, Laura and Danielle, aka the Diamond Girls :) They share their experiences with burnout, what coaching means to them, and how they helped to transform my career! If you are struggling in your career don't hesitate to r...

Today I am joined by Leah, aka @ldhtherdh on instagram! Leah has an incredible story to share and a very close tie with advocating for mental health! Join us as she shares ways we can expand our horizons as providers by receiving some certifications and incorporating questions for mental health screenings on health histories. To hear more of her story please check out her instagram page!

Welcome to the first ever product highlight on Sunday Scalies!! Today I am joined by Julie, aka @peachstaterdh on instagram! Julie is an RDH with experience in periodontics. She recently started to venture outside of the op by providing clinical education for Young Dental on a prodcut called PerioDT. In todays episode she shares her journey, her experience with burnout and educates us on this new...

Welcome back to another episode! This is my first student spotlight episode :) Today Mattew aka @the_guygienist talk about his dental hygiene school journey, what his experience has been like in a female dominated field, and his advice to those who may want to pursue dental hygiene! Enjoy!

Today I am joined by Alexis, she is an RDH, mom, small business owner and entrepreneur! Alexis started Freshies Co, an online shop where she curates eco-friendly and sustainable dental products! As an RDH she knows how confusing it can be to find products that are right for you, so Freshies Co takes the guess work out of it. You can purchase products you love individually or subscribe and become a...

Thanks for tuning into another episode! Today I am joined by Steph also known as @steph.polishedposture on instagram! I have been following Steph for quite some time and had the opportunity to attend her CE courses, she is the guru of ergonomics (in my eyes!). Today we discuss her dental hygiene journey, her experience with burnout, and her ergonomic coaching business. Make sure you check out her...

Welcome Back! Today I am joined by Dana from @dentalhygienebasics on instagram. Dana is a dental hygienist who transitioned into dental hygiene education. This lead her on the journey to creating dental hygiene basics! She strives to support those just starting their dental hygiene school journey and those that are getting ready to finish their educational journey! Make sure you give her a follow...

Buckle up for a long, but worth the listen episode :) In todays episode I am joined by Joffree the co-founder of Hygiene Elevated! We chat about her experience with burnout, how Hygiene Elevated was born, the idea behind RDH Hotline, Joffree's advice to hygienists wanting a change and much more!

Welcome back everyone! Today is a solo episode where I go over just a few questions that I have been receiving and collecting. Listen to me talk about tips for being a first time clinician and new provider to patients, the biggest let down when starting my career, when I really learned to "feel" calculus, and what I'm looking forward to next :) XOXO

Today I am joined with Mia and Nicole, the hosts of ToothBytes! They met in hygiene school and started their podcasting journey together. On todays episode, we talk about their hygiene school experiences and struggles, and their recent transition into the "real world". Enjoy! xoxo

Welcome back to another episode!! Today Jevonah aka @the.happy.rdh joins me for some great conversation. She shares her journey to becoming an RDH, her experience with leaving a negative work environment and how daily affirmations have helped change her mindset. She also has some great recommendations for self help books! Hope you enjoy! -xoxo

Welcome back friends! Today I wanted to talk about something that I wish I was more aware of when starting my career. I wish I knew the risk of continually tapping into my dental persona, or wearing my hygienist hat. I hope you enjoy my ramblings :)

Welcome back to a LONG overdue episode! Today I am joined with my FIRST guest on the podcast :) Heather, from @the_relaxed_hygienist on instagram. Heather has become such a great friend and I have learned so much about stress and it's role in burnout through her. She is a certified stress management coach who has all the advice and guidance for new and experienced hygienists. Today we share wh...

Recently it's been apparent that working interviews might become a thing of the past. To me this is really shocking. I personally learned that I will not accept a position or job offer without a working interview. Today's episode I discuss the pros and cons, and why I consider it a red flag if a working interview is not offered. Hope you enjoy!:)

Hear me out; I think of interviewing like dating. I want to make sure that my potential or future employer are aligned and that we will work long term! In today's episode I share with you some questions that I like to ask and why I like to ask them. Hope you enjoy! :)

Graduation is around the corner and you may be stressing about how you will accomplish everything in 1 hour. Have no fear, I've got you covered! Today I discuss some things that I found helpful when working towards feeling comfortable with the one hour visit. Hope you enjoy! :)

Today I discuss what professional boundaries are and how to set them. I'm not going to lie, it took me a few years to develop professional boundaries for myself. Some days it is still a challenge to enforce them but with time it gets easier. Hope you enjoy the episode! :)

New grad RDH's I see you, I feel you, I got you! Final semester and boards prep can be stressful, but you can do it! In this episode I talk about some things that I have found helpful when starting my career, I hope you do too. Grab your coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode :)

Today's episode is very near and dear to me! I share with you the details about my experience of failing my patient based clinical board examination during the height of the Pandemic. This journey was challenging and it took me time to get comfortable sharing my story. I now know that this experience doesn't define me and by sharing it I can help others! Enjoy!

Welcome back :) Today I discuss imposter syndrome as it pertained to me personally. I share my experiences with it, what it felt like, and how I worked towards overcoming it. I hope you find this episode helpful! **DISCLAIMER: I am not a certified mental health professional. I discuss mental health topics and terms as they have applied to me and my personal experiences. I am providing this informa...

Welcome to the first OFFICIAL episode, episode 1 of Sunday Scalies! Today you can listen to me ramble on about my term, pandemic hygienist. Hear how I came up with it and why I call myself a product of the Pandemic. -Cheers!

Welcome to the introduction/trailer for Sunday Scalies! Here you can learn about the meaning and idea behind Sunday Scalies as well as what to expect from future episodes. Sunday Scalies is so important to me, I strive to make it as genuine and authentic as possible, enjoy!