The Detriks return to Dental & Mental for a YapCore-style catch-up as they step into 2026, reflecting on what it means to choose dentistry again at a completely different stage of life. They discuss returning to clinical practice without starting over, the gratitude that comes with re-entering the profession on their own terms, and why team dynamics and patient connection remain the most fulfilling parts of dentistry. The conversation weaves through life updates, teaching, travel, and shifting business priorities, touching on saying “no” more often, spending with greater intention, and recalibrating goals as seasons change. Along the way, they talk tattoos, mission work, creative partnerships, and how alignment, not momentum is shaping how they approach work, family, and the year ahead.

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In this solo episode, I sit down and talk through a pattern I see constantly with private clients, business owners, and honestly, myself. It’s the pull of momentum, the discomfort of waiting, and the temptation to abandon something right before it starts working.

I share why high achievers are especially vulnerable to shiny object syndrome, how constantly “trying something new” creates the illusion of progress, and the cookie-baking analogy that helped one client finally see what was really holding them back. We talk about why patience feels unbearable, why it’s so often mislabeled as wasted time, and how learning to hold emotionally is a skill most people never train.

I also open up about seasons where Galen and I questioned everything, bank accounts in the negative, launches that didn’t land, and the quiet internal battle of staying the course when it would’ve been easier to pivot or quit. We get into mentorship, alignment, and why choosing the right direction matters just as much as having the discipline to see it through.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in the middle doing the work, trusting the plan, but struggling to sit with the discomfort long enough to reach the finish line. Because patience isn’t passive. It’s an action. And learning to hold it might be the most important skill you ever build.

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Most dentists don’t need more CE, they need better judgment.

In this episode of the Dental & Mental Podcast, we break down the five questions every dentist must ask before spending money on CE. Not the glamorous ones. The ones that actually determine ROI, implementation, and long-term momentum.

We cover:

 • Why shiny object syndrome is draining dentists financially

 • How to know if a course is your next step or a distraction

 • Who you should (and shouldn’t) learn from

 • The financial questions dentists avoid & why that’s a problem

 • How bad CE decisions quietly lead to burnout

This is CE through a CEO lens that is intentional, practical, and honest.

Education should move your practice forward, not just look good on Instagram.

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In this episode of She Said What?, Davina pulls back the curtain on a truth most high achievers miss: Lights-out years don’t start in January. They start in the fall.

Recorded during one of the busiest seasons of the year, Davina shares why Q4 is actually the most powerful time for vision, clarity, and momentum and how starting early completely rewires what the following year looks like. Drawing from a decade of coaching high-performing dentists, she explains the hidden cycle that keeps people stuck in stop-start energy, guilt loops, and reactive goal-setting.

Davina also shares personal reflections on family rhythms, intentional rest, pre-deciding priorities, and why depth, curiosity, and meaning matter just as much in downtime as they do in business.

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Most dentists won’t say this out loud, but deep down, many are trying to get out of dentistry. In this episode, Drs. Galen and Davina rip the bandage off the biggest unspoken truth in the profession: the burnout, the exit plans, and the generational mindset that traded legacy for convenience.

They unpack why dentistry went from freedom to fatigue, how corporate consolidation quietly took the soul out of private practice, and what it really means to rebuild purpose in an industry that’s lost its way.

From Milan’s cathedrals to modern DSOs, from Babe Ruth stories to burnout culture; this conversation gets raw, personal, and unfiltered. Because the question isn’t just “How do we get out?” It’s “How do we leave it better than we found it?” _________________________________________________________________________

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Welcome to YapCore, where there’s no lesson plan, no filters, and no pretending.

In this raw and hilarious episode, Galen and Davina unpack the real phases of growth from chasing trends and losing your spark to rediscovering your rhythm. It’s about letting yourself be cringe for a season, not forever.

They talk trends, betrayals, dentists who still know how to have fun, and the subtle art of not taking yourself too seriously. This is the part of thriving no one talks about: the in-between season where life, business, and identity collide.

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Dentistry isn’t broken. The system you’ve been told to follow is. When you strip away your quirks, passions, and curiosities in the name of “professionalism,” you amputate the very thing that makes your practice magnetic. That’s why so many dentists feel trapped; profitable on paper, but empty inside. In this episode, Galen and Davina explore the brutal truth: your uniqueness is the only real differentiator you have. Hide it, and you burn out. Pull it forward, and your practice becomes impossible to replicate. This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working as yourself.

👉 Listen now if you’re tired of running someone else’s playbook and ready to design a practice that feels alive.

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In this episode of the Dental & Mental Podcast, we dive deep into what it really means to design a career and a life on your own terms.

From reducing clinical days without reducing production, to bringing on associates and calibrating philosophy, Drs. Galen and Davina explore the mindset and systems that allow dentists to do more of what they love while building practices that thrive. They discuss the dangers of chasing someone else’s version of success, the power of constraints, and why saying no might be the ultimate superpower in dentistry.

You’ll hear personal stories about defying expectations, lessons from scaling practices, and how Thrive is helping doctors create new models that work for who they truly are. If you’ve ever felt stuck between what’s “realistic” and what’s “possible,” this conversation shows you the third option; building something entirely your own.

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In this episode of the Dental & Mental Podcast, Dr. Davina and Dr. Galen dive into one of the most overlooked truths in dentistry: you can’t climb the wrong mountain and expect the right results. They explore why the guide you follow matters as much as the systems you adopt, the danger of cookie-cutter consulting models, and why the “done-with-you” approach creates real freedom and momentum. The conversation also unpacks the fear of success, the reality that freedom terrifies the system, and how dentistry can serve as the vehicle for your legacy without consuming your entire identity. If you’ve ever felt pressure to conform, been criticized for doing things differently, or wondered if dentistry can actually be life-giving, this episode is for you. _________________________________________________________________________

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In this episode of She Said What?, we dive into the tension between influence and intention. From the crisp energy of fall to the culture of “send me the link,” this conversation unpacks what it means to curate a life and business with purpose instead of shortcuts.

We explore the pitfalls of copycat culture, the joy of becoming, and what it really means to be a gatekeeper in a world obsessed with sharing. You’ll hear how Thrive is built around working with dentists who bring vision rather than scripts, why holding energetic standards is the responsibility of every CEO and practice owner, and how marketing becomes magnetic when it reflects your unique voice instead of generic formulas.

Part pep talk, part strategy, this episode is all about elevating your standards—in life, dentistry, and beyond.

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