Fixing the Broke Doctor Problem: Why Healthcare Providers Are Burning Out feat. Kiera Dent

Why are so many healthcare providers burned out, overworked, and underpaid—despite dedicating their lives to helping others? In part one of this powerful two-part conversation, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Kiera Dent, CEO and founder of The Dental A Team, to uncover the root causes of financial and emotional burnout across chiropractic, dentistry, and other healthcare professions. Together, they dig into why so many doctors feel “broke,” overwhelmed, and disconnected from their purpose, and what needs to change in how we approach business and balance in the healthcare world.

Lauryn and Kiera dive deep into the shared challenges facing modern clinicians: massive student debt, a lack of business training, and the generational shift in what work-life balance really means. They discuss how to identify where burnout truly comes from, why profit margins matter more than ever, and how to reclaim your sense of purpose without sacrificing success. Whether you’re a chiropractor, dentist, or any healthcare entrepreneur—this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone and help you start rewriting your professional story.

Key Takeaways:
- Burnout isn’t just emotional—it’s financial. Many healthcare professionals are struggling because their businesses lack healthy profit margins and sustainable structures.
- Generational shifts are reshaping success. Millennials and Gen Z are rejecting outdated scripts of overwork and redefining what true balance and fulfillment look like in healthcare.
- Business is business—even in healthcare. Doctors need to learn core entrepreneurial and leadership skills to thrive, not just survive, in private practice.
- You’re not alone. Whether you’re a dentist, chiropractor, or vet, the struggles of burnout, money stress, and purpose fatigue are universal—and solvable.

About the Guest:
Kiera Dent is the CEO and founder of The Dental A Team, where she and her team consult with hundreds of dental practices nationwide. Drawing on her experience in nearly every role within a dental office, Kiera helps teams streamline systems, elevate accountability, and boost profitability while still living their best lives. Her mission is to positively transform the structure and culture of dental practices, empowering providers and teams to achieve greater success with less stress.

Listen to The Dental A Team
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3utIdzun7cpXLCupczU4
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dental-a-team-podcast/id1454026756

Follow Kiera on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kieradente/?hl=en
Check out all things The Dental A Team: https://www.thedentalateam.com/

Resources:
Grow Your Following: A 3-Day Bootcamp for Healthcare Providers Who Want More Reach, More Followers, and More Impact (October 28th, 29th, 30th): https://drlaurynb.com/bootcamp

Join The Uncharted CEO: An 8-week immersive experience for clinic owners designed to increase revenue, maximize profits, and build cash flow systems that create freedom NOW, not at 65: https://sheslaystheday.mykajabi.com/the-uncharted-ceo-program

Join The Uncharted Collective: A Membership for Healthcare Professionals to Build a Profitable Personal Brand in Just 2 Hours a Week: https://sheslaystheday.mykajabi.com/the-uncharted-collective

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Brand New Bootcamp
03:23 Guest Bio
04:49 Opening Prayer
06:00 Not Trained to Be a Business
12:33 Two Main Drivers of Burnout
16:59 Guilt and Shame of Burnout
20:28 Generational Differences
27:09 Millennial Dilemma
30:49 We Gotta Talk About Money
40:34 How Do We Move Towards Profit
47:06 Wrap Up Part 1