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Dental + Meaningful
by The Cusp Collective
A podcast where high achieving women in dentistry get real. We go beyond the accolades and dive into the human experience. You can expect soulful conversations filled with laughter, insights, and fun!If you've ever felt like you're just surviving instead of thriving, this podcast is your space to feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Each episode leaves you with actionable strategies to shape a career (and life) that truly fits You. Because dentistry is about more than teeth, it's about how we show up, and how we impact those around us. Follow now and join the conversation!
Episodes
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12. Life in Art with Dr. Deborah Miller
This Dental + Meaningful conversation feels different. I’m sitting on Deborah’s couch, we don’t just hear about her life, we see it. Creativity isn’t something she does on the side, it’s how she moves through the World. Deborah’s art spans from prints to shoemaking to sculptures, working with...
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11. Living in the Moment with Dr. Ellie Borgelt
This episode of Dental & Meaningful is one of the most candid and important conversations to date and a great one to open 2026 with! I’m joined by Dr Ellie Borgelt for an honest discussion about the lived realities of many women in dentistry. We discuss gender bias in clinical environments,...
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10. Wisdom and Joy in Dentistry with Dr Purnima Kumar
If you need some powerfully uplifting energy and joyful grit in your life right now, this is for you. I sit down with Dr. Purnima Kumar in Vienna for this conversation. She is the head of department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. She has…
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9. Strength in Vulnerability with Dr Parul Bhatia
This was a beautiful episode covering multiple facets of the lived experience of a woman in our profession. Dr Parul Bhatia's strength shines through as quiet fortitude and hope in the journey she shares with us. We open with the bittersweet experience of selling the practice she build from…
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8. Soulful Hustle: On Growth and Gratitude with Dr. Olan Hartley
Episode Summary Ready to check in with yourself and come out feeling recharged? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Olan Hartley for a soul-nourishing conversation that’s equal parts grounding and uplifting. We talk about redefining self-worth, recognising the quiet signs of…
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Part 1 of 6 - Speaker Recap - Assertive Communication with Annelise McCarthy
This is the first in a six-part bonus series where I’ll be bringing you into our Cusp Collective conference this year. These episodes are my personal reflections of each speaker's presentation, what I took from it, how I use it in my life and how it can be applied to your clinical practice. First...
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7. Thriving in Adversity with Dr Suelen Cella
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Chen and Dr. Suelen Cella explore the profound journey of resilience, the challenges and triumphs Suelen has experienced in her dental and personal journey. Suelen shares her inspiring story of moving from a rural upbringing in Brazil to becoming a successful dentist…
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Cusp Collective 2025 Conference Wrap-Up
After our annual conference, the buzzing energy stays with me as I take a break from prepping for the event and continue post-event admin. I created this platform at a time when I needed support like this but couldn't find it. It was also a time perhaps I couldn't have made it to every event.…
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6. Staying Grounded in Dentistry with Dr. Sara Lonergan
Episode Summary And we're back! It was a longer break than anticipated but it was much needed. And no better episode to return to than thissoul nourishing conversation with Dr. Sara Lonergan. We talk about the peace she finds in her menagerie ofanimals, the sanctuary she’s created outside of...
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5. Moral injury, Motherhood, and Mental Health with Dr. Annalene Weston
In this episode, we talk about all the things we carry as women in this profession. Dr. Annalene Weston shares her insights andwisdom from decades in dentistry. We explore her experiences of moral injury as a young dentist in the NHS, how she addressed burnout and pivoted her career. We dive into...
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4. Standing by your Standards with Dr. Leonora Langstaff
In this conversation, Dr. Leonora Langstaff shares her journey as a dentist transitioning from the UK to Australia, her passion for teaching and mentoring new graduates, and the challenges she faced in various workplaces in her early career. She emphasizes the value of mentorship and support in…
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3. Who you are over What you know: Empathy in action with Dr. Thao Truong
Episode Summary In this episode, I’m joined by the deeply thoughtful and grounded Dr. Thao. We explore what really matters in dentistry beyond your clinical skills. Dr. Thao reminds us that who you are as a person-your emotional intelligence and how you treat others- has a greater impact than any...
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2. Finding your voice with Dr Amesha Maree
In this uplifting conversation, Dr. Tiffany Chen chats with Dr. Amesha Maree about her inspiring journey to becoming an orthodontist whilst navigating her transition into single parenting. Dr. Maree shares her experiences of resilience and grit, the importance of finding one's voice, and…
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1. Lateral thinking and pushing boundaries: Insights from Dr. Aovana Timmerman
Summary Hello and welcome to our very first episode! I am Dr Tiffany Chen, founder of The Cusp Collective and host of Dental & meaningful. For this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Aovana Timmerman and am impressed at every turn by her passion for teaching and her approach to tackling difficult...
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Welcome!
Welcome to Dental & Meaningful - a creation from The Cusp Collective Hi! I'm Tiffany, periodontist, founder of The Cusp Collective, and host of Dental & Meaningful. This isn’t just another dental podcast- it’s a space for raw, real, and powerful conversations with high-achieving women in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where high achieving women in dentistry get real. We go beyond the accolades and dive into the human experience. You can expect soulful conversations filled with laughter, insights, and fun!If you've ever felt like you're just surviving instead of thriving, this podcast is your space to feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Each episode leaves you with actionable strategies to shape a career (and life) that truly fits You. Because dentistry is about more than teeth, it's about how we show up, and how we impact those around us. Follow now and join the conversation!
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A podcast where high achieving women in dentistry get real. We go beyond the accolades and dive into the human experience. You can expect soulful conversations filled with laughter, insights, and fun!If you've ever felt like you're just surviving instead of thriving, this podcast is your space to...
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