Listen "Escaping the Drama Triangle with Christine Brondyke"
Episode Synopsis
If you’ve ever found yourself fixing things for everyone or feeling like the only one who cares, this episode explains why that dynamic shows up and how to change it.
Cassie sits down with Certified Life and Relationship Coach Christine Brondyke to explore the Drama Triangle, a powerful lens for understanding conflict and communication breakdowns in orthodontic teams. You’ll learn how the Hero, Victim, and Villain roles keep teams stuck, and how shifting out of these patterns can spark true connection and collaboration.
“If there's a glitch—work, home, friendship—this can help us understand the how of it. And once we can see it, we can see it everywhere.”
What You’ll Learn
How the Drama Triangle creates tension in practices
Why “fixing,” “blaming,” or “rescuing” might feel familiar
What it takes to shift into leadership rooted in clarity and connection
Christine Brondyke is a Certified Life and Relationship Coach with more than two decades of experience guiding individuals, couples, and teams through the messiness of communication and into deeper alignment. Her insights will change the way you see your workplace and yourself.
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Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome + Meet Christine01:42 Shoutout to Dr. Ryan McComb03:35 Cassie’s reaction to the Drama Triangle05:25 What is the Drama Triangle?10:32 Understanding the three roles27:08 How these dynamics show up in coaching39:50 Team conflict in orthodontic practices50:00 Creating connection through clarity
Topics we explore in this episode include:drama triangle, orthodontic team dynamics, Christine Brondyke coach, workplace conflict resolution, emotional intelligence at work, hero victim villain roles, leadership coaching ortho, burnout in orthodontic teams, conflict resolution in dentistry, team coaching for orthodontists
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