Managing Overwhelm and Anxiety: Emotional Tools for Dental Leaders | Dr. Erik Fisher | 554

Are you feeling weighed down by your emotions in dentistry? You are not alone!

Dive into today's episode with Dr. Erik Fisher about the power of emotional specificity. Erik unpacks the profound idea that every emotion has a unique role and shows how our cultural perspectives on emotion can lead to cycles of power struggles fueled by fear. He draws a clear line between the imbalance of hierarchical thinking and the harmony achievable through equity, emphasizing that recognizing each individual's unique gifts is key to unlocking their potential.

We explore how these emotional insights can revolutionize a dental practice, touching on aspects like team management, patient interactions, and self-care. Erik talks about common emotional challenges like overwhelm and how it signals areas needing change rather than being purely negative. Using techniques to break down overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps is one of many strategies we discuss. Unpacking emotions such as anxiety and depression, Erik reframes them as indicators of helplessness or hopelessness, providing pathways to better coping mechanisms. The episode is rich with strategies for practice owners to decode emotional layers within their teams, fostering improved decision-making and reducing employee turnover.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The purpose and impact of emotional specificity in life and work.
• Techniques for understanding and managing emotions like overwhelm, anxiety, and depression.
• The power of emotional awareness in team management and reducing turnover.
• Practical steps to create a community-based culture within a practice.
• Strategies for breaking overwhelming tasks into manageable pieces.
• The role of equity and recognizing individual strengths in leadership.
• Practical exercises to process emotions and enhance decision-making.
• Viewing life experiences as opportunities for emotional learning and growth.

Press play to transform emotional challenges into growth opportunities both at work and in life!

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Guest: Dr. Erik Fisher

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