Welcome back to another episode of Sydology 101, where we talk honestly, openly, and with just enough spice to keep things interesting. Today’s conversation is extra special because Syd is joined by someone who has lived this dynamic, understands it from the inside, and is willing to talk about it in the most real, refreshing way: Whitney Bishop.

She brings both the humor and the honesty as we break down what really happens when a dentist’s spouse gets wrapped up in the business—whether by choice, by accident, or by osmosis.

Whitney brings a perspective that is honest, self-aware, and laugh-out-loud accurate if you’ve ever worked in a dental practice where a spouse steps in (or hovers). She talks candidly about boundaries, identity, expectations, and the reality of being pulled into the business when you never applied for the job.

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Give her a follow. Her content is sharp, funny, and relatable.

Family dynamics don’t stop at the front door of the practice. When a spouse steps into the business without clarity, training, or alignment, the ripple effects hit every member of the team. Today’s episode is your permission slip to name the issue, unpack it with compassion, and learn how to lead through it confidently.