Myo Life
Myo Life is a podcast for bored, burned out dental hygienists (and myofunctional therapists) who are ready to work less, earn more, have total control of their calendar, enjoy geographic freedom and most of all - make a bigger impact for their patients - while ditching the long hours, constant aches and dreaded Monday's. You will learn simple and effective strategies and tools to start and grow your profitable myofunctional therapy practice. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss a thing!
Episodes
40 episodes
#40 The 12 Principles That Build a Profitable Myofunctional Therapy Business
In this episode of Myo Life, Carmen shares the 12 Profitable Practice Principles that every myofunctional therapist needs to build a business that lasts. These aren’t fluffy motivational quotes – they’re the mindset shifts and business truths C...
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Episode 40
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39:21
#39 The Profitable Practice Framework™: 6 Simple Steps to Leave Hygiene Behind
In this episode of Myo Life, Carmen shares the Profitable Practice Framework™—the six simple steps that take dental hygienists from burnout to building a flexible, profitable myofunctional therapy business. Learn how to use your skills to creat...
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Episode 39
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51:39
#38 One Year Later: A Ditch Hygiene Academy™ Student Success Story
In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen sits down with Kelsey one year after her journey began as a myofunctional therapist. They reflect on her transition from dental hygiene, the challenges and wins along the way, the reality of start...
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Episode 38
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56:38
#37 Ditching Hygiene Without Regret: A Real-Life Story You Need to Hear
In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen shares an inspiring interview with Kelsey, a dental hygienist who transitioned into myofunctional therapy through the Ditch Hygiene Academy™. Kelsey reveals her journey from burnout to...
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Episode 37
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37:06
#36 My Journey: From Dental Hygienist To International Myofunctional Therapist
In this powerful episode of the Myo Life podcast, Carmen shares her personal journey from burned-out dental hygienist to thriving international myofunctional therapist.She walks you through the real numbers, the mindset shifts, and the s...
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Episode 36
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38:49
#35 “From ‘Someday’ to Sold Out: The Power of Going All In”
In this episode, Carmen gets real about the mindset that keeps so many hygienists stuck: treating their dream as optional. She shares the turning point in her own story — the moment she stopped using hygiene as a safety net and went all in on h...
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Episode 35
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11:03
#34 The Real Reason You Haven’t Left Hygiene Yet — And What To Do About It
In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen calls out the real reason most hygienists haven’t left their clinical jobs yet — fear. She unpacks the top three fear-based excuses she hears most often and walks you through how to shift from ind...
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Episode 34
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15:04
#33 What a Realistic Transition from Dental Hygiene to Myofunctional Therapy Looks Like
In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen gets real about what a realistic transition from dental hygiene to myofunctional therapy actually looks like. She shares her personal story, talks about common pitfalls, and outlines what it reall...
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Episode 33
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15:13
#32 Is It Time to Ditch Dental Hygiene?
In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen shares a raw, honest reflection on how to know when it's time to walk away from clinical hygiene and imagine something better. She unpacks the quiet signs of burnout, the emotional barriers that k...
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Episode 32
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14:12
#31 How to Start Your Myofunctional Therapy Career Without Quitting Hygiene (Yet)
In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen shares how dental hygienists can begin building a myofunctional therapy career without walking away from their current job. If you’re burnt out but not ready to start over, this practical and enco...
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Episode 31
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18:47
#30 What to Do When You’re Scared About Not Getting Clients
In this episode of The Myo Life Podcast, Carmen tackles the all-too-common fear of not getting clients and teaches you how to shut down the spiral with a simple, powerful plan. Learn how to flip the power dynamic on fear, create a clear runway ...
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Episode 30
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15:17
#29 Too Busy to Start Your Myo Biz? This 3-Step Time Audit Is Your Fix
In this episode of the Myo Life podcast, Carmen shares her signature 3-step time audit process to help you stop bleeding hours and start building your myofunctional therapy business with clarity and focus. If you’ve ever felt “too busy” to work...
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Episode 29
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15:50
#28 Custom GPTs 101: Teach ChatGPT Your Brand Voice in 3 Easy Steps
In this episode of Myo Life, Carmen shows you how to teach ChatGPT to sound just like you so your content connects with your dream clients. Building on episode 22, she shares how to upload your voice, define your tone, and target your ideal cli...
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Episode 28
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17:16
#27 Ditch Discount Guilt and Find Your Happy Price
In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen dives into the mindset blocks around pricing and teaches how to ditch discount guilt and find your happy price. You'll learn how to stop whispering your rates and start owning your value—without a...
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Episode 27
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17:28
#26 From Chaos to Clarity: Use Mind Mapping to Make Your Myo Learning Stick
In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen dives into the power of mind mapping as a tool to boost learning, clarity, and confidence for myofunctional therapists. If you're feeling overwhelmed with all the myo information coming at you fro...
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Episode 26
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20:18
#25 What No One Tells You About Your First Year as a Myofunctional Therapist
In this episode of the Myo Life podcast, Carmen shares the raw, real, and often messy truth about your first year as a myofunctional therapist. From pricing drama and messy systems to unexpected wins and awkward client situations, you'll hear w...
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Episode 25
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22:44
#24 From Burnout to Booked Out: How Myofunctional Therapy Can Change Everything
In this deeply personal and unscripted episode, Carmen shares the raw truth of what her life looked like before launching her myofunctional therapy business—and how taking that leap transformed everything. From her breaking point in a toxic den...
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Episode 24
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25:54
#23 How to Build a CEO Calendar When You’re Still Working in the Op
In this episode of Myo Life, Carmen breaks down the three essential steps to take control of your calendar—even if you’re still working full-time in the op. If your schedule feels like it’s bursting at the seams, this episode will help you fina...
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Episode 23
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20:49
#22 Use AI To Speak Directly to Your Dream Clients
Marketing doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth—especially when you’ve got AI in your back pocket. In this episode, Carmen breaks down how to use tools like ChatGPT to craft content that actually lands with your ideal myofunctional t...
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Episode 22
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13:38
#21 Content That Connects
In this episode of Myo Life, Carmen breaks down how new myofunctional therapists can confidently create social media content that builds trust, attracts clients, and feels authentic—not salesy. Using her signature “Three E’s” framework...
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Episode 21
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19:43
#20 From Crickets to Clients: The 3 Fastest Ways to Get Your First Paying Client
In this episode of Myo Life, Carmen shares the three most effective ways to go from zero clients to a booked calendar—without a big audience, a fancy website, or another certification. If you've finished your myofunctional therapy training but ...
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Episode 20
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19:31
#19 From Paycheck Prison to Profit Freedom: How I Took Control of My Finances After Divorce
In this powerful episode, Carmen gets raw and real about the financial rock bottom she hit after divorce—and how she rebuilt from scratch. She walks through the emotional and practical steps that helped her go from broke and scared to debt-free...
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Episode 19
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20:29
#18 Your First 5 Business Goals: What to Focus on in the Beginning
Starting a myofunctional therapy business can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Carmen walks you through the five key goals you should focus on first to build a strong foundation and start attracting cli...
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Episode 18
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22:36
#17 The #1 Mindset Shift You Need to Start Strong
In this episode of the Myo Life podcast, Carmen shares the number one mindset shift you need to make in order to start your myofunctional therapy business. If you've been waiting for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect certificat...
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Episode 17
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21:19
#16 How to Stop Procrastinating
Procrastination is a sneaky habit that disguises itself as productive work, keeping us stuck instead of moving forward. In this episode, Carmen shares why we procrastinate, how to recognize when you're avoiding real work, and a simple five-step...
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Episode 16
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19:34