#417 – Work-Life Balance Is Not What You Think
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Show Notes
What if the balance you keep chasing is actually your body asking you to come back to yourself?
In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy reframes balance for high-achieving healthcare professionals, women in dentistry, doctors, and practice owners who are tired of giving everything to everyone else while running on empty. She shares why the need for balance may be a signal that you have been ignoring your own needs, over-giving, under-receiving, and carrying more than you were meant to hold alone.
From asking for support to saying yes or no with more clarity, this episode offers a grounded reminder that happiness, freedom, and success do not have to cost you yourself. Press play and let this be the moment you stop earning your own permission.
Show notes:
(2:04) Rethinking balance in medicine and dentistry
(5:37) What balance is really asking for
(8:48) Giving, receiving, and accepting support
(15:22) Finding balance in communication and leadership
(21:16) Knowing when to say yes or no
(26:33) Asking where you feel out of balance
(30:21) Remembering you already deserve support
(33:58) Outro
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IMPORTANT LINKS:
Empower Her Retreat:
Dates: October 1–4, 2026
Location: Taos, New Mexico
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