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When Dentistry Breaks You: Burnout, Anxiety, and Reclaiming Your Career

In this deeply honest and wide-ranging episode of The Real Talk of Dental, I sit down with Dr. Eric Block—practicing dentist, entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and co-founder of the International Academy of Dental Life Coaches. Eric shares his real, unfiltered journey through burnout, anxiety, and regret in dentistry, including the moment he hit rock bottom and questioned whether he could stay in the profession at all. What followed wasn’t a dramatic overnight fix, but a commitment to therapy, self-awareness, and taking responsibility for his own well-being. We explore how perfectionism, introversion, and the emotional labor of dentistry quietly fuel burnout, why so many high-achieving dental professionals struggle to ask for help, and how systems, leadership, and personal growth can radically change the day-to-day experience of practice ownership. Eric also shares how entrepreneurship reignited his passion, why creating systems like SOPs reduces mental overload, and how building community through coaching is saving careers—and lives—in dentistry. This conversation is equal parts reflective, practical, and hopeful. If you’ve ever felt trapped, exhausted, or wondered if it’s supposed to feel this hard, this episode is for you. You’ll learn: What dental burnout actually feels like when no one is talking about it How perfectionism and introversion silently drain dentists Why asking for help is a strength, not a failure The role therapy and coaching play in sustainable success How systems and SOPs reduce daily stress and decision fatigue Why entrepreneurship can reignite passion inside clinical practice How the International Academy of Dental Life Coaches supports struggling professionals Simple mindset and lifestyle shifts that create real relief 🔗 Join the community and submit your anonymous questions: https://www.therealtalkofdental.com 🔗 Learn more about The Empowered LeadHERship Program for Women in Dental: https://leadhershipexperience.com/ We talk about: 00:00 Intro and meeting through the IADLC 03:00 Music, Phish, and creative inspiration 08:00 Eric’s origin story and path into dentistry 10:00 Hitting rock bottom and regretting the profession 14:00 Therapy, perfectionism, and self-awareness 18:00 Why burnout doesn’t go away on its own 22:00 The emotional labor of dentistry for introverts 26:00 Creating the International Academy of Dental Life Coaches 30:00 Systems, SOPs, and reducing daily overwhelm 34:00 Entrepreneurship as a burnout antidote 38:00 Staying energized with new techniques and modalities 41:00 Final reflections, hope, and taking action Connect with Eric: Facebook:   / eric.block.790   LinkedIn:   / eric-block-dmd   Instagram: @thestressfreedentist Website & Podcast: https://www.thestressfreedentist.com/... Connect with me: LinkedIn:   / brandimarzolino   Instagram:   / brandi.marzolino   https://courageandjoyatwork.com/ https://leadhershipexperience.com/ Phone: 616-682-6222