The Dental & Mental Podcast

The Dental & Mental Podcast

Hosted by: The THRIVE Dentists

Candid conversations about the life, business and mindset of clinical dentistry with Drs. Galen & Davina Detrik.

Episodes

#35 - You Can’t Outwork a Weak Support System (Most Dentists Get This Wrong)

Season #1

If you’re building something big—your practice, your life, your income—you can’t do it alone. In this episode, we dive into why high performers break without the right infrastructure around them, how to build a...
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#34 - Dr. Shamaine Giron: Why I Traded a Million-Dollar Practice for Motherhood

Season #1

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, Dr. Shamaine Giron shares the story behind building a million-dollar dental practice—and the silent burnout that followed. From checking all the boxes—career, marriage,...
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#33 - The 4 Most Influential Questions You'll Ever Ask Yourself: It Begins Where It Ends

Season #1

In the final episode of our 4-part series on the most influential questions you’ll ever ask yourself, we dive into the question that ties it all together: What’s the point? What are you really living for? This...
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#32 - The 4 Most Influential Questions You'll Ever Ask Yourself: Just Do Become It

Season #1

In this episode of the Dental and Mental Podcast, Drs. Galen and Davina Detrik dive into one of the most loaded questions a dentist can ask: What do I actually want to do for a living? From reinvention and burnout to...
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#31 - The 4 Most Influential Questions You'll Ever Ask Yourself: No Place Like Home

Season #1

In Part 2 of this 4-part series, Drs. Galen and Davina Detrik tackle one of the most influential questions you’ll ever ask: Where should you live? From career and family to food quality, safety, and politics—this...
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#30 - The 4 Most Influential Questions You'll Ever Ask Yourself: The Lover's Quarrel

Season #1

Part I of “The 4 Most Influential Questions You’ll Ever Ask Yourself” In this raw and eye-opening episode, Dr. Davina and Dr. Galen Detrik explore the first—and arguably most powerful—question in their transformative...
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#29 - Part II | The Dream Turned Nightmare: Roles, Leadership, and Building a Legacy Together

Season #1

In this episode of the Dental and Mental Podcast, Drs. Galen and Davina Detrik have a candid conversation about the breakdown of traditional roles in marriage and business—and what it takes to rebuild them. They share...
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#28 - Part I | The Dream Turned Nightmare: the real reason so many female dentists are deeply unhappy

Season #1

What happens when your dream comes true—but costs you your marriage, your confidence, and your identity? In this raw, hilarious, and unfiltered episode, Dr. Davina Detrik shares the journey from small-town hygienist...
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#27 - When Big Dental Comes for You: Taken, Not Broken

Season #1

In this episode, Drs. Galen and Davina Detrik dive into the realities of standing up for what’s right—whether it’s protecting your business, your values, or your community. They share personal experiences with legal...
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#26 - Firing Patients: The Best Decision You're Too Scared To Make

Season #1

In this episode of The Dental and Mental Podcast, Drs. Galen and Davina Detrik dive into the realities of running a dental practice in 2025. They discuss a recent patient review that took an unexpected turn—from five...
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#25 - Reinventing Dentistry and Life: Lessons to Enter 2025 with Purpose

Season #1

As 2024 comes to a close, join Drs. Galen and Davina Detrik for an inspiring New Year's Eve episode of the Dental and Mental Podcast. In this special edition, they explore the power of reinvention, discuss breaking...
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#24 - Beyond Sustaining: Building a Mindset for Growth and Impact

Season #1

Sustaining is for the status quo, but you're here to THRIVE. This episode challenges you to cultivate a relentless hunger for growth, reinvention, and impact. As Month 6 of NEXT culminates, it’s not just about what...
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