Closets, Careers, and Cavities: A Spring Reset Episode

In this episode of The Double Scrub, Dr. Scott Curtis and Dr. Radhika Sharma welcome spring with a conversation about renewal, reflection, and letting go—both literally and emotionally. From cleaning out closets to decluttering mental space, they share how the season invites us to reprioritize what really matters: family, mental well-being, and meaningful work.

The episode also explores the often invisible load women carry in leadership—how saying yes to tasks that don’t move the needle can hold them back from real advancement. Radhika gets real about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) dynamics at play in professional settings, especially for women in medicine.

Then, the conversation shifts gears into something every parent can relate to—kids' dental health. Scott and Radhika dig into the fluoride debate: its benefits, its risks, and what parents should know when it comes to community water, dental hygiene, and long-term health.

Whether you're in spring cleaning mode or just looking for a reset, this episode brings practical insight, personal stories, and a few laughs along the way.

Alberta Fluoride Study

https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2021/august/community-water-fluoridation-prevents-caries/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CI%20hope%20this%20is%20sufficiently,visit%20ADA.org/fluoride%20.

Harvard Business Review Articles

https://hbr.org/2010/09/why-men-still-get-more-promotions-than-women

https://gap.hks.harvard.edu/breaking-glass-ceiling-%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D-gender-differences-declining-requests-non%E2%80%90promotable-tasks

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Spring is the perfect time to re-evaluate your priorities—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

• Letting go of tasks that don’t serve your values or goals is powerful.

• Saying no doesn’t make you less committed; it makes you more aligned.

• Leadership can look different for women—and that’s worth discussing.

• The fluoride conversation is more nuanced than you think.

• Kids' dental care needs special attention—and it can impact long-term health.

• Connection, communication, and community matter—at home and at work.