🎙️ Tooth Sleuth Podcast – Episode 120
Title: Don’t Poo Poo the Woo Woo: What Burnout, Energy & Career Freedom Really Look Like
Guest: Dr. Laura Brenner, Career Coach | Founder of Dentist Side Gigs | Ex-Dentist | Woo Woo Whisperer
🔍 Episode Snapshot
Feeling stuck in your dental career? Tired of the burnout buzzword, but know something’s off?
Dr. Laura Brenner is back—yes, back!—to join Greg for an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation about what it really means to walk away from a career that doesn’t serve you anymore.
From closet career shame to spiritual breakthroughs, this episode is a permission slip to redefine success—and actually enjoy your life again.
Whether you’re a DSO leader, private practice doc, associate, or just a quiet rebel in scrubs, this one’s for you.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
🌀 Why “burnout” is often just misalignment (and what to do instead)
💬 The silent shame cycle that keeps dental professionals stuck
🔬 A science-based bridge into “woo woo” leadership and mindset
🌪 The danger of outsourcing your decisions (and how to rebuild internal trust)
🔋 How your energy—not your strategy—sets the tone for your team and patients
🛑 Why you need to break the old rules to build a better life (and practice)
💣 Mic Drop Moments
“Don’t poo poo the woo woo.”
“Burnout isn’t always exhaustion—it’s the symptom of ignoring your own truth.”
“We’re trained to fix teeth—not ourselves. That needs to change.”
“Leadership doesn’t start with systems. It starts with you.”
🔗 Resources & References
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💬 Join the Dentist Side Gigs Facebook community
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🌐 Connect with Laura at: lullabiescareercoaching.com
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📖 Read her viral blog: 10 Reasons Your Dentist Hates You Too
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🧠 Explore energy leadership with Laura’s coaching framework
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🧡 Inspired by Brene Brown, Einstein, and one baby’s breath at a time
🎧 Where to Listen
📲 Available on all platforms:
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | YouTube | Amazon
🔗 Listen to Episode 120 now: [Insert Direct Link]
🗣️ Stay Connected
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Host: Greg Essenmacher
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IG: @GregEssenmacher
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Podcast: Tooth Sleuth on YouTube
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