Burnout to Balance: A Dentist's Journey to Wellbeing

Dental Practice Heroes

Dental Practice Heroes
Burnout to Balance: A Dentist's Journey to Wellbeing
Apr 30, 2025 Season 3 Episode 77
Dr. Paul Etchison, Dr. Peter Dinh

What does “biohacking” have to do with dentistry? For Dr. Peter Dinh, figuring out the root cause of his low energy and burnout changed the way he felt in his body and in his practice.

In our conversation, he shares how functional medicine helped him heal hidden issues like leaky gut and low dopamine, improve his mental and physical health, and show up better for his team, his family, and himself. We also talk about the stress of practice ownership and how biohacking can help you treat common problems like anxiety, apathy, and trouble sleeping — making it possible to lead without burnout and build a healthier, happier practice.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • The hidden health effects of practice ownership
  • Underlying causes of fatigue, mood imbalance, and burnout
  • Healing through functional medicine
  • Reframing work, stress, and success
  • Unexpected benefits of biohacking
  • How personal healing makes you a better leader
  • Balancing practice ownership and personal health

Connect with Dr. Peter Dinh:

Website: https://www.guthormoneclinic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gut_hormone/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGutHormoneClinic
Email: dinhpeterdds@gmail.com

 

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