Reclaim your purpose. In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy speaks to the healthcare professionals and high-achieving women in dentistry who are quietly wondering if they’ve lost their way. If you’ve been chasing approval from patients, team members, or even your bank account, it’s time to come back to what matters most. Discover the cost of self-abandonment, why external validation will never be enough, and how to reconnect with your truth so you can live and lead with purpose.
Show notes:
(3:16) The real meaning of a purposeful life
(6:46) Why we crave validation so deeply
(10:11) When patients' words hurt more than they should
(12:42) Overgiving, burnout, and resentment
(17:06) The silent cost of self-abandonment
(21:00) You are a miracle
(23:03) A simple practice to reclaim your worth
(25:20) Outro
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