001: Is Anyone Really OK in Dental?

In this bold and unfiltered first episode, I’m sharing the real reason I started The Real Talk of Dental—and why this podcast isn’t just another surface-level industry show. From my journey from geologist to health coach to dental leadership coach, to my deep commitment to sobriety and women's empowerment, this episode lays the foundation for everything that’s coming.I talk about the pain I’ve witnessed behind the polished smiles, the burnout that no one wants to admit, and why I believe it takes courage to lead with honesty—and even more to create joy at work. This isn’t about fixing people with quick hacks. It’s about getting honest, going deep, and doing the real work to feel whole again.You’ll learn:Why I left holistic health coaching and found myself in the dental industryThe emotional toll of leadership—and why most consulting doesn’t go deep enoughWhy shame, silence, and isolation are sabotaging real successWhat Courage and Joy at Work really means (and why it’s not just a brand)My vision for this podcast—call-ins, Kelly the Oracle and everything in betweenHow we can normalize the hard conversations and build something more honest, human, and joyful🔗 Join the community and submit your anonymous questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheRealTalkofDental🔗 Learn more about The Empowered LeadHERship Experience for Women in Dental: https://leadhershipexperience.com/ #DentalPodcast #RealTalkDentistry #WomenInDentistry #HolisticLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthInDentistry #SoberLeadership #ShameResilience #TraumaHealing #WorkplaceWellnessWe talk about:00:00 Welcome + Why This Podcast Exists01:41 My Unusual Career Path (Geologist to Dental Coach?!)06:45 The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything10:00 Behind the Smiles: What No One Talks About in Dentistry14:20 Courage, Joy, and Building Something Sustainable17:00 What to Expect in Future Episodes19:00 How You Can Get InvolvedConnect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandimarzolino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandi.marzolino/ https://courageandjoyatwork.com/ and https://leadhershipexperience.com/