Why are so many healthcare providers burned out, overworked, and underpaid—despite dedicating their lives to helping others? In part one of this powerful two-part conversation, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Kiera Dent, CEO and founder of The Dental A Team, to uncover the root causes of financial and emotional burnout across chiropractic, dentistry, and other healthcare professions. Together, they dig into why so many doctors feel “broke,” overwhelmed, and disconnected from their purpose, and what needs to change in how we approach business and balance in the healthcare world.

Lauryn and Kiera dive deep into the shared challenges facing modern clinicians: massive student debt, a lack of business training, and the generational shift in what work-life balance really means. They discuss how to identify where burnout truly comes from, why profit margins matter more than ever, and how to reclaim your sense of purpose without sacrificing success. Whether you’re a chiropractor, dentist, or any healthcare entrepreneur—this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone and help you start rewriting your professional story.

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout isn’t just emotional—it’s financial. Many healthcare professionals are struggling because their businesses lack healthy profit margins and sustainable structures.
• Generational shifts are reshaping success. Millennials and Gen Z are rejecting outdated scripts of overwork and redefining what true balance and fulfillment look like in healthcare.
• Business is business—even in healthcare. Doctors need to learn core entrepreneurial and leadership skills to thrive, not just survive, in private practice.
• You’re not alone. Whether you’re a dentist, chiropractor, or vet, the struggles of burnout, money stress, and purpose fatigue are universal—and solvable.

About the Guest:

Kiera Dent is the CEO and founder of The Dental A Team, where she and her team consult with hundreds of dental practices nationwide. Drawing on her experience in nearly every role within a dental office, Kiera helps teams streamline systems, elevate accountability, and boost profitability while still living their best lives. Her mission is to positively transform the structure and culture of dental practices, empowering providers and teams to achieve greater success with less stress.

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