The Joyful Dentist with Dr. Natanya

Are you busy squeezing in every single last patient before the end of the month, going out of your way to make the holidays magical for everyone else - and possibly leaving yourself exhausted? This episode is for you if you want to create healthy boundaries with work and life - and not leave your own needs at the bottom of the list. Download The Busy Dentist's Guide To Self-Care Click here to...

In this week's episode I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Maggie Augustyn - who candidly talks about the most challenging times that she faced in clinical practice, and how she made a courageous shift to change things for the better. Dr. Maggie Augustyn is a speaker and writer - on topics of vulnerability and burnout. You can find Dr. Maggie Augustyn here Download The Busy Dentist's...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Ankur Gupta about creating a values-based life. Dr. Gupta shares some tools for how he ultimately overcame the struggles and stress he experienced in clinical practice. I believe you'll find this episode very relevant and relatable and hope you find it helpful! Learn more about Dr. Gupta for speaking engagements . Download The Busy Dentist's Guide...

Are you ready to make a change in your life but second guessing yourself or your amount of courage to really follow through with making the necessary changes? Whether it's wanting to change how you show up in a close relationship, how you show up to see patients, or even show up with yourself (maybe wanting to lose weight), we can sometimes stand in our own way to making the changes we want. ...

What does your average morning look like? Do you have a routine that sets you up for a successful day? In this episode I'll tell you how I kicked my habit of scrolling social media first thing in the morning and instead opted for exercise. If I can create an awesome morning routine so can you. Also I'm doing something rather icky all while recording this podcast episode, so brace yoursel...

Holidays got you feeling overwhelmed? Between all the extra responsibilities and events, it can seem that there is MORE to do with LESS time. How on earth are we supposed to get all of it done much less find time to enjoy any of it? I got you covered. In this episode I'll tell you what's been most helpful for me in terms of handling the holiday overwhelm. Click here to take the FREE Dent...

Overworking thinking that you just need to make X more dollars so that you'll finally be "happy" is one of the most common myths among dental practice owners, and one of the easiest ways to fall victim to burnout. This is a fun episode because I get to chat with Dr. Julie Woods, a periodontist and Profit First professional and author of the book "Profit Over Production: Underst...

Dentistry can be really isolating. Being a mom can be super isolating. Put these two together and dentists that are also mom can struggle to find community. Enter Mommy Dentists in Business (MDIB); a community of mom dentists that support one another, and it's a LOT more than that. In this candid conversation with the amazing Dr. Grace Yum - we talk about the struggles mom dentists face with...

Sometimes we get caught in a holding pattern of waiting around without taking action towards our personal or professional goals. Is this you? If you're ready for a swift kick to get you into action - this is the episode for you! Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confidence And Stop Second Guessing Yourself Click here to take the FREE Dentist Burnout Assessment. Schedule a consultation wit...

Have you fallen out of love with being in dental practice? (Were you ever IN LOVE with it in the first place?) I know what it's like to not love running a practice and I know how miserable it can feel. In this episode I'm talking to Dr. Laura Mach about how you can generate positive feelings towards your practice without spending a dime on a new piece of equipment or trying to "prod...

As females, and healthcare providers, it's easy to fall into the trap of needing to be good at everything All. The. Time. Does this sound familiar? Well, if you're exhausted and ready to let go of the superwoman cape - this episode is for you! In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Molly McNeely about the struggles we face as professional women, and how we can find more peace. Find...

Yup. We've all experienced moments of second guessing ourselves and our abilities to do things well. In this episode I'll help you learn the difference between second guessing that is helpful and second guessing that's not so helpful - and how to interrupt the negative barrage of self-deprecating thoughts or sleepless nights that can happen. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Con...

Have you ever finished a full day of dentistry feeling dehydrated, starving, and also needing to go to the bathroom because you didn't get a break in the whole day? Or what about days when you feel completely physically or mentally sick or exhausted? I've totally been there. In this episode we're covering what it means to give yourself permission to be human - so you can take care o...

Wouldn't it be amazing if we had motivation to make all the changes in our lives? Yes. It would. But it's not always realistic. And I'll go a step further - it's not always necessary.  In this episode I'll show you how you can take action in the ways you want to change your life simply by harnessing your own "Power of Neutral". No motivation? No problem! Free mas...

Patients have a way to get under our skin and irritate us sometimes. We've all wished they'd just behave. And if we're honest, this applies to staff too! In this episode I'll give you a few actionable tips on what you can do when patients and staff are driving you bananas, so that you can become resilient to the chaos that is inevitable. Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Co...

Negative thoughts come in all flavors and varieties, and you might think that some people are exempt from having them, NOT TRUE. Everyone has them! Remember: what you focus on grows. Focus on negativity IT WILL GROW. Focus on positivity IT WILL GROW! In this episode we'll cover three ways you can help yourself handle negative thoughts! Free masterclass: Make Decisions With Confidence And Stop...

I can't tell you how many people tell me they wish they had more discipline so that they could make whatever changes they want in their life. Whether it's getting up to work out before work, losing weight, or leaving the office at the time you say you'll leave - discipline is part of the package. Discipline can be cultivated and in this episode I will give you three simple 3 steps t...

Whether you have kids that are getting back to school, a kid that's off to college, or a new staff member - transitions are a constant of life. Learning to navigate any and all transitions is part of the process of becoming resilient. PS: In this episode I'll also tell you about a recent situation at Back To School night at my kids school - ha! Click here to take the FREE Dentist Burnout...

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Rushing from op to op like a chicken with it's head cut off? Been there, and I know how much it stinks. This episode might just be the reality check you need to give yourself permission to slow down from time to time. Have a listen! Click here to take the FREE Dentist Burnout Assessment. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Natanya to learn more about 1:1 coaching by going to drnatanya.com/connec...

Are self-doubts holding you back from showing up as the dentist you aspire to be? In this episode I'll give you some tips on how to manage self-doubts and build confidence! Click here to take the FREE Dentist Burnout Assessment. 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...

I've reviewed many of the results of the Dentist Burnout Assessment and it turns out the majority of you are exhausted after a day seeing patients. And I get it, I've totally been there. So this episode is dedicated to talking about exhaustion; the good, the bad, and how YOU can mindfully create the experience you want to have at the end of a day seeing patients. Click here to take the F...

How many times have you had the thought "I'll think about that later"? In this episode I'm discussing the value of making decisions and not allowing things to stay "pending" for a prolonged period of time.  Click here to take the FREE Dentist Burnout Assessment. Schedule a consultation with me to learn more about 1:1 coaching by going to drnatanya.com/connect . Check...

We do everything to make sure our patients, staff, and families are happy. But is it coming with a price tag? In this episode I'll talk about people pleasing, how to identify when it might be problematic for you, and some ideas for how you can make sure you're also pleasing yourself! Click here to take the FREE Dentist Burnout Assessment. Schedule a consultation with me to learn more abo...

Is your beautiful brain lying to you? Mine has been for years, and a few years ago I started a process of unbelieving the lies. In this quick episode I'm discussing some of the most common lies my brain tells me (you might discover yours has been telling you some similar lies too). -xo Dr. Natanya Click here to take the FREE Dentist Burnout Assessment. Schedule a consultation with me to learn...