The Joyful Dentist with Dr. Natanya

With the summer upon us - I'm bringing back some episodes from when this podcast was "Weight Loss for Dentists" (the first 50 episodes). I know so many of you are looking for better ways to take care of yourselves, and if you are traveling - it's easy to let good habits go out the window. Hope you find this episode helpful! Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Cl...

Did you know that the first 50 or so episodes of this podcast are all dedicated to helping dentists lose weight? Back then the podcast was actually called "Weight Loss for Dentists"! I've recently been asked by several of you for tips for shedding some pounds, and I thought it would be fun and hopefully helpful to bring back some old episodes. Enjoy this episode replay on how to bur...

Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confidence And Stop Second Guessing Yourself Schedule a consultation with Dr. Natanya to learn more about 1:1 coaching by going to drnatanya.com/connect . Check out Dr. Natanya's website here: drnatanya.com Follow Dr. Natanya on Inst...

Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confidence And Stop Second Guessing Yourself Schedule a consultation with Dr. Natanya to learn more about 1:1 coaching by going to drnatanya.com/connect . Check out Dr. Natanya's website here: drnatanya.com Follow Dr. Natanya on Inst...

We've all been there; thinking dentistry is SO STRESSFUL. In this episode I'll give you some very simple and actionable steps to help you feel more in control and empowered in your experience of dentistry! This episode is a MUST listen.  Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decis...

In this episode I have a candid conversation with Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy about the struggles she faced in her orthodontic practice and how she got to her breaking point before ultimately finding balance and clarity.  Dr. Tarryn is a Transformational Mindset and Happiness Coach for dentists and host of the The Business of Happiness Podcast.   Dr. Tarryn's website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Dr. T...

How often do you think about what you want?  So many of us are conditioned to barely consider what we want and desire (especially of us that are women, healthcare providers and moms). We are great at making sure other people get what they want, but how often do you actually ask yourself “What is it that YOU want”? Well, in this episode it's ALL about YOU!! Whether you know what you want, but...

Did you expect your life in dentistry to give you security, great work-life balance - only to find yourself running around like crazy, with $$$ student loan debt, and not nearly as much freedom as you expected? You're not alone! I recently had the chance to chat with Dr. Ellie Halabian to talk about the difference between what we expect from a career in dentistry vs reality (among other thing...

In this episode I'm getting into the nitty gritty of what I experienced during the peak of burnout during my dental career. My hope is that by telling my story I can help you minimize or prevent burnout! Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confidence And Stop Second Gu...

Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confidence And Stop Second Guessing Yourself Schedule a consultation with Dr. Natanya to learn more about 1:1 coaching by going to drnatanya.com/connect . Check out Dr. Natanya's website here: drnatanya.com Follow Dr. Natanya on Inst...

Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confidence And Stop Second Guessing Yourself Schedule a consultation with Dr. Natanya to learn more about 1:1 coaching by going to drnatanya.com/connect . Check out Dr. Natanya's website here: drnatanya.com Follow Dr. Natanya on Inst...

In this episode I get to chat with Dr. Natasha Sarwar, general dentist turned disability insurance agent who teaches us a few tools for how to reduce psychological stress and physical strain on the body during the workday.  She also discusses different types of disability insurance policies and what to look for when shopping for disability insurance. If you already have your policy in place, you&a...

You're a high achieving, highly intelligent dentist that gets a LOT done. Are you occasionally putting too much pressure on yourself to go go go, and get more done? And in your personal life - are you beating yourself up for never having the time to complete projects? In this episode, you'll learn how to give yourself permission to say NO to certain things so that you can make room for w...

How do you want to define your own self-worth? Yes! You actually get to decide! I see too many women dentists struggling with second guessing and self-doubts, something that I too struggled with for years. It's time to change that and step into your power.  In this episode we're talking self worth, have a listen!! Want to overcome self-doubts and make decisions with confidence? Come join...

My dental assistant is irritating! I'm a bad leader! Dentistry is hard! These are just a few of the thoughts that may go through our mind causing us to feel stressed, anxious, and insecure. In this episode I'll teach you how becoming more mindful of your thoughts can help empower you to focus on what's most helpful - so you can decrease overwhelm and stress and feel more in control....

In this quick little episode I'm inviting you to take the Leap Day Challenge!! No matter what day of the year it is, you'll benefit from this one! Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confidence And Stop Second Guessing Yourself Schedule a consultation with Dr. Nat...

Nowadays there are a lot of different options for people that can help you make the changes you want in your life. How do you decide if you hire a consultant, therapist, or a coach? In this episode I'm reviewing these three options and I hope you find it helpful! Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free ma...

Have often do you have thoughts that make you anxious/afraid/stressed that things will turn for the worst? Patient will get upset and leave a negative yelp review or you won't be able to pay the overhead or you're dental assistant will quit and you'll be on the hunt for a new one yet again? In this episode, we're delving into making peace with the worst case scenario, so that w...

If you're running around like crazy, barely having a moment to yourself, you may feel like creating joy in your life is a "luxury" and something that you don't even have time for.  You may be working like crazy in the hopes that you'll find time for enjoyment at some point (years from now). But what if enjoyment doesn’t have to wait any longer? What if you gave yourself pe...

Welcome to The Joyful Dentist!! This is Part 3 of a 3 part series on How To Feel Better. My goal with this series is that you become full present for the life that you have so that you can create what you really want in your life. Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confide...

Holy smokes! I'm celebrating 100 episodes of the Life Coaching for Dentists Podcast!! This episode is part 2 in a 3 part series on How To Feel Better, and we're exploring what it means to resist our feelings. Hope you enjoy! Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to take the FREE Dentist Self Care & Burnout Assessment. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Con...

I used to come home from a long day at the dental office feeling a slew of feelings including exhausted, stressed, and insecure. If I'm honest, I would look forward to the moment I was done getting the kids to bed and then I'd curl up on the couch and eat something yummy as a reward for having survived the day! It was my way of feeling better. But was it really helping me towards my goal...

For a lot of us change is really scary. Even if we have a personal or professional goal we want to achieve, fears can hold us back from making it happen. In this episode we're getting to the heart of why change can feel scary by understanding how our brains are designed to work, and how we can harness the power of decisions to make our goals a reality even when fears are along for the ride! D...

Did you make a new years resolution that you're kind of afraid to commit to? Did you start out all motivated, but maybe you've already lost steam? Have you given up on the entire idea of resolutions, because let's be honest - it only makes you feel crummy when you don't follow through on them? I feel your pain. I've been there.  In this episode of the Life Coaching for Den...

In this episode we're looking back at 2023 and reflecting on what has gone well (and I promise, no matter how challenging your year was, there are some things to celebrate!). Also - you'll see the value in celebrating the tiniest of steps towards your personal goals (instead of only celebrating when you accomplish something big and glamorous). In this episode, you'll see the importa...