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Who are you allowing to speak truth into your life and career as a Dental Hygienist? The people closest to you should challenge you, encourage you, and push you toward growth. Not just tell you what you want to hear. If you're wondering if you're expanding the way your career is meant to be moving, this episode is for you. Tune in to this week's episode of Bite the Truth! Xx, Kelsey and Penni Ready to grow beyond the operatory? Our NEW and UPDATED 1.0 CE web-class is now available HERE! Head over to discover what's possible in your career. Contact Us: IG: @bitethethruthcollective Penni Layne RDH IG: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected] Kelsey Lynn IG: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected]

Who decided that because you chose your career in Dental Hygiene, you had to stay in one lane forever? This week, we're joined by Alyssa Aberle, RDH for a conversation about what happens when you stop letting a title define what you're allowed to do in your career. We chat about stepping outside the traditional path, following opportunities that keep pulling at you and giving yourself permission to evolve along the away. With insight into Alyssa's impressive career, jokes about her pet peeves in dentistry and a deep dive into the burnout issues in dental hygiene, this is an episode you don't want to miss! See you inside! Xx, Kelsey and Penni If you're ready to take the next step in your dental hygiene career, make sure you head over to take our FREE 2 credit CE to get started! - Alyssa Aberle is a Dental Hygienist who has worked clinically in public health and mobile dentistry. She's the former executive director of the Colorado Dental Hygiene Association and the current chair of Council on Regulation and Practice.She is the chair of ADHA Advocacy Advisory Committee, and also OSHA and infection control consultant and trainer. You can find her at @Alyssardh on Instagram! Connect with us: @bitethetruthcollective on IG Kelsey Lynn: Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected] Penni Layne Instagram: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected]

What if sales in dentistry (and in general), isn't about convincing someone to buy...but giving them the opportunity to choose... As dental and healthcare providers, most of us hate the idea of being "salesy". But the truth is-we make recommendations every single day. And every business on the planet is either selling a product or a service. And sometimes, in an effort NOT to sell, we make the decision for someone before they ever get the chance to make it themselves. "They'll never pay for that". "Insurance doesn't cover that". "That's probably too expensive for them". But who are we to decide what someone else values-or what they're willing to invest in? In this episode, we're talking about sales as service: communicating value, making recommendations with integrity, getting comfortable hearing "no", and learning to stop spending other people's money for them. Whether we're working clinically chairside or expanding our careers outside the Operatory, this episode is bound to shift your perspective on sales and how we serve others. See you inside! Xx, Penni and Kelsey Ready for the next step in your dental career? Head over and take our FREE 2.0 credit CE to get started, HERE! Connect with us: Instagram: @bitethetruthcollective Kelsey Lynn: IG: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected] Penni Layne: IG: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected]

This week we're joined by dentist, comedian, and professional truth-teller Dr. Brady Smith! We chat all things comedy, working in dentistry and the chaos that comes with this industry. And of course, we couldn't have a comedian on Bite the Truth without asking him to roast dentistry. Dr. Brady was hilarious and so kind! Make sure to give him a follow on social media platforms @drbradysmith, if you don't already and enjoy this week's episode! xx, Kelsey and Penni Contact us: Kelsey Lynn @fortitudewithkels [email protected] Penni Layne @pennilaynerdh [email protected] Ready for the next step in your RDH career? Take our free CE here:Bite the Truth Collective | Free 2.0 Credit CE

Whether you're in dental hygiene or not, there's a strange thing about the season before the breakthrough. Sometimes it looks a whole lot like a breakdown. You're exhausted. Nothing seems to be moving. The thing you felt sure about suddenly feels impossible. And you start wondering if you got it wrong. Did you hear God wrong- or is it time to quit. But what if pressure isn't proof that it's falling apart? What if it's breaking open in order to bring you into your next season? In today's episode of Bite the Truth, we dive into the uncomfortable space between promise and breakthrough- the pressure, the waiting, the questioning. And what happens when God empties us of the strength, we've been relying on so we can finally rely on his. Xx, Kelsey and Penni Ready for the next step in your Dental Hygiene Career? Take our FREE 2.0 credit CE HERE! Connect with us: @bitethetruthcollective on Instagram Penni Layne Email: [email protected] IG: @[email protected] Kelsey Lynn Email: [email protected] IG: @fortitudewithkels

Dental Hygiene pay. It's one of the most debated topics in dentistry- and it's rarely as simple as "yes" or "no". In today's episode we're diving in and asking the hard questions. Does a bachelor's degree matter? Should experience automatically equal higher pay? Should production play a role? How do contracts, raises, temp rates, and ethics fit into the conversation? We're not here to declare a winner. We're unpacking the perspectives and exploring what fair compensation could look like in today's profession. Because these conversations don't move the dental hygiene profession backward- they move it forward. If you're ready to take your career and income into your own hands, make sure you head over and take our FREE 2-hour CE that teaches you exactly how to create a career that surpasses clinical ceilings. Get started HERE! Xx, Penni and Kelsey Connect with Us: @bitethetruthcollective on Instagram Penni: Instagram: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected] Kelsey: Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected]

In this episode we're talking about why every dental hygienist should have a backup plan. We all know our bodies won't last forever, and we want you to be able to: - Build a career that's resilient -Create a career and income that isn't tied to operatory chair time -Give yourself the freedom to choose what's next-not be forced into it. Whether you love clinical hygiene, are dealing with physical ailments from the job, or questioning your next step, this conversation is for you. If you're ready for your next step in your career, make sure you head over and take our FREE CE. Get registered HERE! Connect with us: Penni Layne Instagram: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected] Kelsey Lynn Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected]

Something every RDH should be doing throughout their career? A career audit. Because what we wanted (and maybe needed), out of our careers, 1, 3, 5 or 10 years ago, probably isn't the same as what we want and need today. Today's episode dives into helping you honestly evaluate where you are-and where you want to go next. This episode is about making sure your career is still aligned with the life you're trying to build- and if it isn't, how you can change that. See you inside! Xx, Kelsey and Penni If you're ready to take your career to the next season, make sure to check out our FREE CE on building RDH careers that align with your life. WATCH HERE Connect with US: Kelsey Lynn: Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected] Penni Layne: Instagram: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected]

"I just don't feel valued". If you've spent any time in Dental Hygiene you've probably heard or felt that sentence before. Or maybe, you've even said it yourself. In today's episode, we're diving into whether or not there is a respect gap in dental hygiene. And maybe more importantly...What does respect even look like in today's dental practices? We have an honest conversation about recognizing the expertise that every member of the dental team brings to the table; Where the gaps are and what the best offices are doing to value every team member. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Comment below: -Do you think there is a respect gap in dentistry? -Where have you noticed it shows up? -What do the best practices do to value you? See you inside! Xx, Kelsey and Penni Connect with us: @bitethetruthcollective on InstagramBite the Truth Podcast | Real Talk for Healthcare Providers Kelsey Lynn: Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected] Penni Layne: Instagram: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected]

Not every Dental Hygienist is in the same season. Some are building a clinical career they love. Some are burnt out, miserable and feeling stuck. Some are somewhere in-between and feeling called to more. Here's the truth. None of these places are wrong. In today's episode, we're talking about the 3 phases/groups that most of us find ourselves in, in our RDH careers. Whether you're thriving, exploring new options, or feeling less than excited about your career choice, our hope is that this conversation helps you identify where you are- and gives you permission to grow from there. See you inside! Xx, Kelsey and Penni Ready for more in your RDH career? Make sure you head over to take our FREE CE that dives into how to expand your career, move past clinical ceilings and create impact in whatever phase of hygiene you're in right now. Connect with us: @bitethetruthcollective on Instagram Kelsey Lynn: Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected] Penni Layne: Instagram: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected]

These days, we don't talk enough about what dental hygiene and healthcare stress is doing to women's bodies. The exhaustion. The nervous system dysregulation. The inflammation. The "I'm holding it together but barely" feeling so many of us silently experience. And somewhere along the way, survival becomes normal. In today's episode, we're talking about the physical and emotional weight so many providers are carrying behind the scenes- and why burnout is often deeper than being "overworked". This conversation is about telling the truth about chronic stress, pressure, responsibility and the load this takes on our bodies and minds over time. And you remind you, you're not alone. Xx, Penni and Kelsey Ready to dive into our free CE? Watch here! Connect with us: @bitethetruthcollective on Instagram Kelsey Lynn: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Penni Layne: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @pennilaynerdh

Ever noticed how the moment you start stepping toward purpose...the doubt gets louder? Maybe you're ready to leave your clinical healthcare career, or step into a new passion? The first things to meet us are usually Doubt. Fear. Discouragement. Distraction. Confusion. Feeling Stuck. What if the battle is actually bigger than you think? In today's episode, we dive into: - Spiritual Warfare: What's Really attacking us and how to combat it -Putting on the Armor of God - Obedience and Calling -Why resistance is the strongest before breakthrough - How to combat the lies that try to hold us back - Building kingdom businesses rooted in stewardship, impact, and truth Maybe the resistance you feel is confirmation that your life was meant to impact on a much larger scale than you've imagined. If you're ready to take the next steps towards ownership, stewardship and faith aligned business, you can watch our FREE 2-part web-class series HERE! Xx, Kelsey and Penni Contact Us: Kelsey Lynn Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected] Penni Layne Instagram: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected]

If you're a healthcare professional that's looking to create a non-clinical career, you've probably heard the term "Network Marketing". There's a lot of opinions about network marketing-- good, bad and all things in between. And that's exactly what we are breaking down in today's episode. We dive deep into: - What network marketing ACTUALLY is -The pros, cons and assumptions that people don't like to address -How the traditional 9-5 structures are set up in ways people rarely question (but should) -Why discernment matters now more than ever when it comes to business models - What we personally looked for and what YOU should know about finding the right company/product - And why this model made sense for us as healthcare professionals This episode is about understanding your options, what's true and what might not be, and about thinking for yourself to decide what truly aligns with the life you want to build. If this opens your perspective and you want to go deeper, we've created a free, two-part web-class series that walks you through everything in more detail. You can get access to them HERE. We'll see you in the next one! XX, Kelsey and Penni Contact: Kelsey Lynn: Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Email: [email protected] Penni Layne Instagram: @pennilaynerdh Email: [email protected]

You can do everything right in healthcare...build experience, become great at what you do, earn a "good" income- ...and still feel stuck. At some point in our careers, we all find that we hit an income ceiling...a cap. In today's episode, we're talking about something most people don't. The income cap we all feel in these healthcare professions. We get into: - How income in healthcare is tied to time, energy and production - Beliefs about money that keep high-achievers playing small - The connection between faith, expansion and abundancy - And what we can build that actually breaks these ceilings See you in the next one! -Kelsey and Penni- If you're ready to take the next steps, we help healthcare professionals expand beyond the operatory and build ownership-based income in the wellness space. Watch our free, 2-part web-class series HERE to get started. Contact Us: Kelsey Lynn Email: [email protected] IG: @fortitudewithkels Penni Layne Email: [email protected] IG: @pennilaynerdh

What if your thoughts are what's actually holding you back in your Dental Hygiene career? In this episode, we're breaking down the internal "soundtracks" that keep so many healthcare providers stuck- based on concepts and a recent lecture we took from New York Times Bestselling author and speaker, Jon Acuff, and his work on mindset and belief patterns. Because most people WANT to make a career change, but they stay stuck because of the thoughts that feel true...even when they aren't. In this episode we got over: - The hidden beliefs keeping you in burnout - Why "I worked too hard for this career to leave" might be holding you back - How stability can become a trap - The identity shift required to step into something bigger - A review of how Jon Acuff teaches to rewrite mental scripts running your life and career. If you've been feeling the nudge that there's more for you and you're not sure why you haven't been able to move yet... this episode is your starting point. Our free web-class series walks you through a different path- one rooted in ownership, growth and aligned income. Watch it HERE! See you in the next one! -Kelsey and Penni- Contact us: Kelsey Lynn Email: [email protected] Instagram: @fortitudewithkels Penni Layne Email: [email protected] Instagram: @pennilaynerdh