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The Resting Stitch Face Podcast

The Resting Stitch Face Podcast

Von: Dr. Erin Sheffield Dr. Sarah Harding
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 Join Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Sarah Harding, two Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons with busy practices and even busier lives, as they peel back the surgical drapes and get real about the joys and challenges of being women in medicine. From career pivots to parenting, friendships to failure, and burnout to boundary-setting, nothing is off limits! We talk about what it's really like behind the surgical mask and why we all need a room of our own. Because surgery is hard...but life can be harder.2025 Hygiene & gesundes Leben Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Grief: Holding the Suture When Everything Unravels with Lori Mulady Burdick and Dr. Desiree Walker

    Grief: Holding the Suture When Everything Unravels with Lori Mulady Burdick and Dr. Desiree Walker
    Apr 23 2026
    Navigating Grief: Understanding the Emotional Journey and Practical Strategies for Healing In this insightful episode, mental health experts Lori Mulady Burdick and Dr. Desiree Walker explore the complex landscape of grief — from pre-loss anticipatory grief to long-term healing. Learn how to support yourself and loved ones through this profound process with tangible tools and compassionate understanding. Content: Lori introduces the grief ICU model, emphasizing physical stages: shock, disorganization, reorganization The importance of patience and self-compassion during Year 2, which can be more challenging than Year 1 How societal misunderstandings and avoidance complicate grief, including the culture's failure to teach healthy mourning The significance of naming emotions, understanding transient feelings, and avoiding toxic positivity Practical advice on creating safe spaces, safe people, and the value of holding space for others without judgment The role of legacy work, storytelling, and rituals (e.g., memory books, red tents) in maintaining connection with loved ones Strategies for managing immediate post-loss moments: offering presence over advice or tasks Recognizing and validating relief, guilt, and other complex feelings that surface during grief How physical health and routines (exercise, hydration, rest) influence emotional resilience The importance of community, faith, and professional support in the healing journey The "three safe people" concept for emotional safety and how to identify Jenny-down-the-block comments The metaphor of the caterpillar-butterfly process to illustrate grief's stages of transformation Practical tools: journaling, anchoring in the present, and reducing control tendencies to flow with grief The value of vulnerability, curiosity, and asking meaningful questions while supporting others Timestamps: (00:00) Understanding the grief ICU model and physical stages (04:00) Year two as a pivotal, often more difficult phase (07:30) The cultural missteps that hinder proper grief processing (11:00) Managing emotions: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance (17:00) Nature as a teacher: the caterpillar to butterfly analogy (23:00) How to support someone—avoiding the Jenny-down-the-block pitfalls (28:00) Responding to immediate grief: offering presence, not tasks (33:00) Legacy work and storytelling to keep loved ones alive (40:00) Addressing relief and guilt – complex but natural feelings (50:00) Self-awareness for Type A personalities: relinquishing control (58:00) Practical tools for emotional regulation: journaling, voice, community (67:00) Building a culture of compassion and vulnerability to support grief (68:00) Final thoughts: living gently, trusting the process, and community healing Resources & Links: Final Gifts: Understanding the Natural Death by hospice nurses Patricia Kelley and Melanie Blue Writing Down Your Soul by Janet Conner Miraval Wellness Retreats The Red Tent by Anita Diamant Circle Groups for Grief Support Connect with the Experts: Lori Mulady Burdick - LinkedIn Dr. Desiree Walker - Instagram Additional Notes: This episode emphasizes gentle, compassionate approaches to grief and highlights the importance of community, rituals, and honoring emotional truths without judgment. Whether facing immediate loss or long-term healing, these insights aim to empower listeners to navigate the storm with grace. More info at www.DoctorIsALLIn.com Follow us on IG: @restingstitchfacepodcast @avocadodontist @drerinsheffield @thedoctorisallin Tiktok: @drerinsheffield Facebook: @TheDoctorIsALLIn
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    1 Std. und 7 Min.
  • The Hidden Communication Gaps Between Dentists and Specialists

    The Hidden Communication Gaps Between Dentists and Specialists
    Apr 16 2026

    This episode dives into the nuanced communication and common pitfalls between referring doctors, specialists, and dental teams. Erin Sheffield and Sarah Harding share their perspectives on improving collaboration to enhance patient care.

    KEY TOPICS:

    • The disconnect in referral communications, including x-ray sharing issues and unclear documentation
    • The overuse and risks of antibiotics in dentistry, emphasizing evidence-based practices
    • The importance of relationship-building through informal gestures like shared notes and honest discussions
    • Managing patient expectations and anxiety over diagnoses like impacted roots or cysts
    • Strategies for effective interprofessional communication to reduce errors and enhance treatment planning
    • The impact of administrative hurdles, such as inconsistent terminology and incomplete records
    • The value of transparency, confidence, and trust in the dentist-specialist relationship
    • Addressing the misconception that dental procedures should be rushed or dictated without proper collaboration

    This episode emphasizes that open, honest, and detail-oriented communication is essential to reducing errors, building trust, and providing the best patient outcomes.

    More info at www.DoctorIsALLIn.com

    Follow us on IG:

    @restingstitchfacepodcast

    @avocadodontist

    @drerinsheffield

    @thedoctorisallin

    Tiktok:

    @drerinsheffield

    Facebook:

    @TheDoctorIsALLIn
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    51 Min.
  • TikTok Trends & Truth Bombs

    TikTok Trends & Truth Bombs
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Sarah Harding and Dr. Erin Sheffield unpack the complexities of social media culture, sharing candid insights on viral trends, mental load, weaponized incompetence, cancel culture and the impact of online persona versus authenticity.

    Whether you're a healthcare professional or just an active social media user, this conversation offers practical perspectives on navigating the digital world effectively and ethically.

    KEY TOPICS

    • The influence of viral trends and how they shape perceptions over time
    • The importance of authenticity amid social media performativity
    • The impact of social media on mental health and personal relationships
    • Insights on weaponized incompetence and sharing domestic responsibilities
    • The nuanced discussion surrounding cancel culture and accountability
    • The role of social media in medical influence and reputation management
    • Boundary setting and authenticity in digital content creation
    • Balancing gratitude with acknowledgment of challenges in professional and personal life
    • Opinions on Olympic athlete Lindsey Vonn's injury and decision-making under pressure
    • The implications of social media algorithms on perceptions and misconceptions

    More info at www.DoctorIsALLIn.com

    Follow us on IG:

    @restingstitchfacepodcast

    @avocadodontist

    @drerinsheffield

    @thedoctorisallin

    Tiktok:

    @drerinsheffield

    Facebook:

    @TheDoctorIsALLIn
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    48 Min.
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