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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 12 MIN

Episode 7: Lean In, Even When It's Hard

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

What if the life and leadership you truly want isn't out of reach... but just waiting for you to stop holding yourself back?  In this episode of Lighten the Drill, we dive into the real, often unspoken experiene of being a female leader in healthcare. Balancing the demands of practice ownership, leadership, motherhood and personal fulfillment, while quietly questioning if it's possible to hold it all without something falling apart.  This conversation goes beyond time management and productivity. It explores the deeper truth behind why so many women hesitate to fully go after their dreams, highlighting the subconscious ways we limit our own expansion before challenges even arise.  The episode is for female leaders in Dentistry and welness who are ready to stop playing small, trust themselves more deeply and lean into what's truly possible.  If this episode resonates with you, make sure to follow and subscribe to Lighten the Drill, so you don't miss future episodes designed to support your growth, leadership and fulfillment.  And if you feel called to go deeper, I invite you to connect with me about my private mentorship container - an intimate space for women who are ready to elevate their leadership identity, expand their capacity and step fully into the life and career they know they are meant for.  Connect with me through my website or on Instagram. 

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