"You don't need the perfect plan B. You just need a small next step." - Dr. Laura BrennerWelcome to the University of Why!In the very first episode of The University of Why, Dr. Sonia Chopra is joined by Dr. Laura Brenner, a former dentist turned career coach for an honest, eye-opening conversation about burnout, reinvention, and rediscovering purpose beyond the operatory. Laura shares her deeply personal journey from a disillusioned dentist to an empowered guide helping others design new lives through mindset work and side gigs. Together, they explore why so many dental professionals feel stuck, how to detect true burnout versus short-term fatigue, and how seemingly small mindset shifts can change everything.Whether you’re a healthcare professional questioning your path or a high achiever seeking more alignment in your life, this episode is for you.Today on University of Why:Burnout in dentistry: signs, stages, and solutionsThe difference between achiever burnout vs. misaligned purposePermission to explore, play, and reconnect with creativityThe myth of needing a perfect Plan BHow side gigs can be the gateway to clarity and confidenceFollow Dr. Laura:IG: @drlolabeesDr. Brenner’s WebsiteDr. Brenner’s viral blog post: 10 Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You TooDr. Brenner’s coaching program, Start Your Side Gig, designed to help burnt out dentists redesign their dental careers on their terms📩 Let’s Connect!Instagram: @drsoniachopraDr. Sonia Chopra’s Website – Learn more about my journey and work Explore eSchool: HEREBooks Mentioned:The Slight Edge by Jeff OlsonLove the episode? Please take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear this message. Your support means the world! 🌍💙

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