Dental + Meaningful
Dental + Meaningful
Podcast Description
A podcast where high achieving women in dentistry get real. We go beyond the accolades and dive into the human experience. You can expect soulful conversations filled with laughter, insights, and fun!
If you've ever felt like you're just surviving instead of thriving, this podcast is your space to feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Each episode leaves you with actionable strategies to shape a career (and life) that truly fits You. Because dentistry is about more than teeth, it's about how we show up, and how we impact those around us.
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Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as personal experiences in dentistry, navigating gender dynamics, managing burnout, and embracing challenges. Each episode provides listeners with actionable strategies and insights, with examples like tackling unconscious bias, transitioning from general practice to specialization, and the influence of social media in the profession.
A podcast where high achieving women in dentistry get real. We go beyond the accolades and dive into the human experience. You can expect soulful conversations filled with laughter, insights, and fun!
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just surviving instead of thriving, this podcast is your space to feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Each episode leaves you with actionable strategies to shape a career (and life) that truly fits You. Because dentistry is about more than teeth, it’s about how we show up, and how we impact those around us.
Follow now and join the conversation!
In this episode, we talk about all the things we carry as women in this profession. Dr. Annalene Weston shares her insights andwisdom from decades in dentistry. We explore her experiences of moral injury as a young dentist in the NHS, how she addressed burnout and pivoted her career. We dive into her role as head of advisory at DPL and encounters withgender bias, as well as challenges of being a working mom.
Annalene is a passionate advocate for open discussions and adequate support for the mental and emotional wellbeing of our fellow colleagues.
Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Mental Health in Dentistry
01:40 Impact of Gender Bias in Healthcare
07:35 Personal Journeys and Influences in Dentistry
15:24 Moral Injury and Aligning Values in Dentistry
20:57 Finding Fulfillment in Dental Practice
32:12 Navigating Career and Motherhood
38:59 The Challenges of Being a Working Mother
46:19 Overcoming Gender Bias in the Workplace
51:07 Leadership and Personal Growth
56:22 Legacy and Impact in the Dental Profession
01:03:12 Reflections and Advice for the Younger Self
01:06:15 The Importance of Community in Dentistry
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