Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH and I discuss how to have less stress by increasing patient acceptance through the implementation of specific protocols. We also discuss how to apply those principles to our personal lives.
Category Archives: Mindset
Episode 28: Offer Chaos a Cup of Coffee
How do you handle chaos in a dental office?
Is there a better way?
Listen to this quick episode to find out.
Anjali Mudra: Getting Centered as We Enter Post-Covid Life
So much of life in the past year has been about survival and adjustment, not just in our personal lives but in the practice of dentistry. As we prepare to re-enter “normal life”, I thought it would be a good time to talk about Anjali Mudra.
Episode 24: Guided Meditation: Breathe Away Anxious Thoughts
Whenever you’re feeling anxious or depressed, you can tune into your breath to find some relief so you can get back to confidently performing your dental procedures. This is the perfect meditation to do during your clinical day when the wave of anxiety starts flooding in. Of course, you can do this any time you are feeling unsettled!
Episode 22: Guided Meditation: Dealing with Your Inner Bitch
If you’re having a hard time managing your anger, this meditation is a great exercise for learning how to respond instead of reacting to the stresses inherent to dentistry.
Episode 17: Guided Meditation: What the World Needs
This guided meditation encourages you to ponder what makes you come alive. It also includes a quote from Howard Thurman, in recognition of Black History Month.
Episode 16: On Having COVID, The Vaccine & What Matters Most
Yep, I had COVID. In this episode, I share my experience, my family’s experience, some thoughts on the vaccine and what really matters most, not just to me, but to you too (based on your responses to my prompt).
Episode 15: Guided Meditation – Envisioning a Positive Future
It’s a new year! Take some time to envision how you want this year to go. Sit back, relax and follow this guided meditation to visualize a positive future!
Episode 13: Guided Meditation – Letting Go of 2020
Are you ready to purge 2020? Listen to this guided meditation to reflect on this challenging year so you can let it go and usher in your aspirations for 2021!
Episode 11: Exercise Consistency & Getting Hit by a Truck
Dr. Alan Mead, co-host of the Dental Hacks and Peaceful Practice podcasts, talks about his weight loss journey during the pandemic and managing lifestyle diseases. We discuss the physical and mental effects of exercise streaks and how to make time to exercise during the workweek. Dr. Mead also recounts getting hit by a truck whileContinue reading “Episode 11: Exercise Consistency & Getting Hit by a Truck”