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Jul 2025
34m 33s

Rewriting Your Dental Identity: Who Are...

Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelson
About this episode

In this episode, Kyle and Martin dive into the dangers of tying your entire identity to your profession, especially in dentistry. They explore how cultivating a diversified identity can protect mental well-being and improve resilience through life’s inevitable challenges. With practical tools like journaling, goal-setting, and the Wheel of Life exercise, they help listeners reflect on their priorities, legacy, and personal growth.

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