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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 9 MIN

Episode 6: When Leadership Feels Heavy - Finding Your Way Back

from Lighten the Drill - A Podcast for Female Dentists · host Melissa Skinner

When leadership feels heavy, it can quietly shake even the most capable female dentist.  In this episode of Lighten the Drill, we explore what it means to lead through the inevitable lows of business and entrepreneurship. This conversation reframes those moments not as faiulre, but as a natural phase of leadership. You'll learn how to recognize when your thinking is becoming reactive, how to separate facts from interpretation and how to stabilize yourself before making decisions that impact your business and team.  If you've ever questioned your capacity during a difficult season, this episode will help you recommend with your self-trust, regulate your internal state, and continue leading with clarity and resilience.  In this episode, you'll learn:  Why leadership in dentistry comes in cycles Three practical tools to regain clarity How to navigate pressure without turning against yourself. If this episode reconsonated with you, share it with a female dentist or colleague who may need this reminder. Be sure to subscribe to Lighten the Drill and leave a review to help more women in dentistry step into stronger, more sustainable leadership.  Follow me on Instagram and connect with my on my Website.   

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