The Chief Psycho Podcast

The conversation that started in Hygiene Unchained isn’t finished — it’s evolved.

In the Season 5 premiere of The Chief Psycho Podcast, Derik J. Sven returns to take the gloves off again. A 20-year veteran clinician, author, and reformer, Derik brings clarity, courage, and conviction to the fight for hygiene autonomy and public-health reform.

This time, we go deeper into:

• The real-world impact of restrictive supervision laws
• Why autonomy is the key to solving the hygiene shortage
• How policy and profit still dictate access to care
• What it looks like to build systems that actually serve people

Derik’s not here to make noise — he’s here to make change.

Hygiene Unbound is more than a conversation; it’s the continuation of a movement.

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We’ve been told that “work-life balance” is the key to happiness. But what if that’s a myth?

To close out Season 4 of The Chief Psycho Podcast and I/O Psychology Awareness Month, I sat down with Dr. Kelly Reburn — an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, leadership coach, and CEO of The IO Psych Group (@theiopsych). With over a decade of experience driving culture and leadership initiatives, Kelly helps organizations and leaders cut through the noise and focus on what really matters: people.

In this episode, we dive into:

• What burnout actually looks like (and what to do about it)
• Why “success on paper” often still feels empty
• The myth of work-life balance
• How leaders can create cultures that support actual humans, not just output

Kelly brings science, heart, and strategy to the conversation — making this the perfect way to wrap up Season 4.

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Dentistry doesn’t like talking about its own cracks — but this conversation forces them into the light.

In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Derik J Sven — a 20-year dental veteran, clinician, author, and speaker known for challenging entrenched norms in the profession. Unlike many voices in the field, Derik’s work is free from sponsor influence and rooted in evidence, integrity, and a relentless push for patient care and provider autonomy.

Together, we dig into the issues the industry avoids:

• The conflicts of interest in requiring dentist “supervision” of hygienists
• The gaps in dental education that undermine public safety
• How organized dentistry exposes its members to FTC violations, False Claims Act exposure, and malpractice
• The malpractice of assistants supra-scaling — banned in vet care but still happening in dentistry
• Why autonomy in hygiene isn’t just ethical, but also the evidence-based, business-savvy path forward

If you’ve ever wondered why silence gets rewarded in this profession — and what it takes to speak out anyway — this one’s for you.

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What happens when leadership gets real? When culture is under fire, the stakes are high, and failure isn’t an option?

In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dave Striegel — a sport psychologist and performance coach with over 25 years of experience working across the most pressure-filled environments imaginable. His clients include professional athletes (PGA, LPGA, NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, and U.S. Ski Team), Fortune 500 executives, FBI hostage teams, military special forces, and yes—dentists and doctors leading high-stakes practices.

Together, we dig into:

• Why most leadership advice fails when the pressure hits
• How to build culture that strengthens under stress
• The psychology behind high-performing teams and resilient leadership
• Lessons healthcare leaders can borrow from elite athletes and spec ops

This isn’t theory. This is leadership science, pressure-tested.

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What does leadership look like after burnout, recovery, and soul-work?

In this week’s episode of the Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Brandi Marzolino—leadership strategist, coach, and founder of Courage & Joy at Work and The Empowered LeadHERship Experience for Women in Dental.

With over 20 years of experience spanning dentistry, holistic health, and leadership strategy, Brandi opens up about her journey into recovery and what it means to lead with rigorous honesty. Together, we unpack the real meaning of personal freedom, the emotional layers behind burnout, and how high-capacity women can stop performing and start leading from within.

This conversation is deep, raw, and unapologetically human.

If you’ve ever felt like you were carrying too much and saying too little—this one’s for you.

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What if the secret to great leadership wasn’t found in a playbook—but in your emotional landscape?

This week, we sit down with Taylor Holsinger, ZIA’s Director of Development, leadership expert, and I/O psychology doctoral candidate, for a raw and real conversation about what it means to lead from within.

From raising kids to raising teams, Taylor opens up about the personal and professional identity shifts that shaped her approach to leadership—and how emotional intelligence isn’t just a soft skill, it’s a strategic advantage. We explore the psychology of modern leadership, generational workplace tension, and what it looks like to create systems that support—not suppress—human growth.

If you’ve ever wondered how to hold space for others while still holding yourself... this one’s for you.

Let’s talk truth, trust, and leadership that actually feels something.

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What if the thing holding you back isn’t your strategy—it’s your signal?

In this episode of the Chief Psycho Podcast, Jonathan Bonanno sits down with Joe Garner, transformation guide and host of Changing The Channel, to unpack the neuroscience of burnout and the mindset shift most leaders never make.

Together, they go deep into:

• Why burnout is an alarm—not a weakness
• How mindfulness isn’t about Zen—it’s about decision-making
• The 4 pillars of conscious transformation: mindset, mindfulness, intuition, and purpose
• How to recalibrate your internal channel to lead from clarity, not chaos

This isn’t leadership lite. It’s the hard reset you didn’t know you needed.

Hit play and let’s change the frequency.

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In this explosive July 4th episode, we’re lighting up more than the sky—we’re firing off a conversation that’ll change the way you work forever.

Meet Marcus Tipton: founder, disruptor, and visionary CEO of KaiMesh—a platform built from pure frustration with the clunky, disconnected chaos of modern workplace tech. We dive deep into what it really takes to build a product that actually serves people, not just processes. From tab fatigue to integration overload, Marcus breaks down why legacy platforms are broken—and how KaiMesh is reimagining the future of work OS.

This isn’t just another tech episode. It’s a front-row seat into a founder’s mind: the pain that birthed the platform, the problem it's solving, and the clarity it's bringing to teams buried in clutter.

We also get personal. Marcus shares how our friendship (from the McKesson days) evolved into partnership—and how staying true to your mission while leading through complexity is the real game-changer.

It’s bold. It’s honest. It’s Built to Mesh.

Learn more about KaiMesh: https://www.kaimesh.com/

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In this episode of the Chief Psycho Podcast, we sit down with the unstoppable Sonya Dunbar, better known as The Geriatric Toothfairy. With over 30 years of experience in dentistry, Sonya’s career spans clinical work, entrepreneurship, public speaking, and advocacy—particularly for elder oral health and access to care.

Sonya opens up about her journey from Navy Veteran to nationally recognized thought leader, sharing how she built Mobile Dental Xpress, co-founded the National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference, and became a powerful voice for aging populations in dentistry.

We go deep on:

• The barriers to oral health in long-term care
• What it means to build mission-driven businesses
• How mindset, movement, and mentorship are at the core of sustainable leadership
• And what keeps her “rooted in purpose” despite every obstacle

This is more than a career conversation—it’s a masterclass in living boldly and serving fully.

🔗 Learn more about Sonya at https://sonyadunbar.com

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In this episode of the Chief Psycho Podcast, we welcome Kristin Evans, BS, RDH—national speaker, educator, and advocate known in the industry as “The pH RDH.”

With over 30 years in dentistry, Kristin brings a powerful voice to the conversation around women's health, functional wellness, and the oral-systemic connection. We dive deep into the physiological and emotional impacts of hormone shifts, the overlooked links between pH balance and bone loss, and why dental professionals need to rethink what they’re seeing chairside.

This isn’t about trends—it’s about truth. It’s about equipping providers with the insight to recognize what’s really going on beneath the surface—and how to be a more present, informed clinician and leader because of it.

Whether you're in the op, running the business, or managing your own wellness—this one hits home.

Tune in to “Balancing the Imbalance” and join us in bridging the gap between oral care and whole-body health.

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