HeyJaredThe Inspired Hygiene Podcast
Join Rachel Wall, RDH and founder of Inspired Hygiene, as she shares insights gained from over 20 years of experience observing thousands of dental hygiene operations.
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Empowered Coaching: Inside the Inspired Hygiene Onboarding Process (opens the original)
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What actually happens in the weeks before a hygiene coach ever walks into your practice? In this episode, host Rachel sits down with Driany Cruz, Inspired Hygiene's Director of Client Care, to pull back the curtain on the onboarding process that sets every coaching engagement up for success. If you've ever wondered why some practices embrace change with open arms while others resist it, the answer often comes down to what happens in the first six to eight weeks — long before anyone steps foot in
S5 E8: Build an Empowered Hygiene Team (Hiring, Coaching & Leadership Tips) with Janet Hagerman (opens the original)
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What does it really take to build an empowered hygiene team? In this episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, I sit down with longtime colleague and industry expert Janet Hagerman to unpack the systems, mindset, and leadership strategies that create confident, high-performing hygienists. We go beyond surface-level advice and dive into what empowerment actually looks like—from the hiring process and onboarding experience to doctor-hygiene alignment and ongoing team development. Janet shares insig
S5 E7: Your Hygienists Aren't Tooth Cleaners — So Stop Treating Them That Way with Connie Simmons (opens the original)
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Most dentists say they want a clinical team that co-diagnosis — but very few have taught their team how to get there. The result: hygienists who feel like "tooth cleaners," and treatment plans that quietly die on the bracket tray. Rachel Wall sits down with Inspired Hygiene lead coach Connie Simmons — nearly 40 years of clinical practice — to break down what an empowered hygiene team actually looks like. You'll get the exact framework for the doctor exam — receive, reinforce, don't replace — plu
S5 E6: Overcome Resistance & Master Your Mindset in Dentistry with Marni Blythe (opens the original)
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Overcome Resistance & Master Your Mindset in Dentistry What’s really holding your team back from growth? In this episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, I sit down with leadership and mindset expert Marni Blythe to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of success in dentistry—mindset. We explore why resistance to change is completely normal and does not have to hold you back from growth. We discuss how shifting your thinking can transform not only your workflow, but your entire experience i
S5 E5: Create Team Buy-In & Lasting Change | Katherine Eitel Belt (opens the original)
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Why do some dental teams embrace growth while others resist change? In this episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, I sit down with leadership communication expert LionSpeak founder Katherine Eitel Belt to discuss the mindset shifts and communication strategies that help dental teams create alignment, accountability, and lasting transformation. We dive into: ✔️ Why change feels difficult for teams ✔️ How leaders can create buy-in without force or fear ✔️ The difference between coaching, leaders
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