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Loren King: Expert Advice
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In this heartfelt Dental Fuel episode, Loren King gets real about self-advocacy and authenticity. From breaking free of societal pressures to embracing vulnerability, Loren’s story will leave you inspired to step into your true self.
Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt episode of "Dental Field," host Tanya Sue Maestas engages in an enriching conversation with Loren King, an influential coach known for her work in human advocacy and empowerment. The discussion dives deep into themes of self-advocacy and authenticity, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves amid societal pressures. Loren shares poignant insights, weaving in personal experiences, and addressing issues like vulnerability and the power of individual voice.
Throughout the episode, Loren emphasizes the importance of being genuine and the impact of vulnerability in personal and professional settings. She urges listeners to break away from societal expectations and foster a deep connection with their true selves. Loren challenges the norms, stating, "The world will spin easier and the humans on this planet will benefit more from you being your authentic self." Her candid take on self-advocacy and navigating rejection offers valuable lessons for those feeling constrained by external expectations.
Furthermore, the episode explores practical steps for overcoming fears of rejection and societal judgment. Loren highlights the necessity of perseverance, especially when advocating for oneself. She asserts, "Usually right when you're about to hit a breakthrough, you're actually going to have to start working even harder." This dialogue serves as an empowering reminder to the audience about the importance of self-assessment, surrounding themselves with supportive individuals, and striving for personal growth despite challenges.
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace authenticity to positively impact yourself and those around you.
- Vulnerability is powerful; being open can pave the way for personal growth.
- Standing up for oneself can lead to breakthroughs, even if met with resistance or criticism.
- Develop a strong relationship with yourself as it forms the foundation for all other interactions.
- Seek supportive environments that align with your values and allow you to be your true self.
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Transcript
Introduction to Dental Fuel
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Speaker
Dental Fuel, the podcast that focuses on what no one else is talking about. Mistakes. The dental world is full of before and afters, and no one is talking about the middle. Dental Fuel brings you the unspoken in-between. Dental Fuel is brought to you by Ignite DDS Coaching, empowering dentists to build self-determined futures. Together, we're shaping the next generation of leaders in dentistry.
The Importance of Authenticity and Vulnerability
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Being genuine and vulnerable can go a long way in personal and professional settings. In this week's episode, Lauren talks about the importance of doing so and shares some expert advice. You have shared a ton of great advice from you know the importance of ah looking up for those who may be trafficked to advocating for yourself in a dental setting and of course in a skydiving setting as well too. But is there a piece of advice that you would like to bestow upon our listeners or perhaps a piece of advice that was given to you that has been very impactful to you?
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oh I feel like when people ask you this, it depends on where you are in your life. And usually there's one thing that's been sitting with you lately. And for me, i I read something recently and it says, a lot of who I am is who I am not.
00:01:19
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And right now that's really resonating with me. And the reason I would give that as advice is because we're all trying to put on this facade that none of us are having mistakes, that none of us are struggling, that none of us are just feeling like we're literally looking at our dreams from underwater. And I think that the sooner we start being as vulnerable as what I'm trying to get people to see and me splaying everything out. I know people could use this information against me and turn it nine the way it's Sunday, but it's not about me and it's not about you.
Self-Advocacy and Personal Growth
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It's about who's on the other side of this, listening to this that needs to feel like they matter, needs to feel like it's okay for them to be who they are, not who someone tells them to be or who someone is telling them they should be. No, who are you?
00:02:15
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The world will spend easier and the humans on this planet it will benefit more from you being your authentic self. The moment you start to be authentic and truly step into and honor who you are, the more lives you're going to save. And you'll have no idea how many, but it's it's who are you. who Are you being who you want to be or are you being who someone is telling you to be? Please start being who you want to be, please.
00:02:42
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We need a lot more ah people to be their genuine selves and to share their personalities with others. What would your message be for the person who may be in a situation where they feel like they can't advocate for themselves?
00:02:59
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that That's a really tough one to be honest with you because when you advocate for yourself, you're also running the risk of someone rejecting you.
00:03:10
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and someone telling you you're wrong or telling you that's ah that's a horrible mistake. And I think what I would try to get someone to remember is if you're not saying anything new, no one cares. And if you don't have anyone telling you that you're doing something wrong, you're doing what everyone else is doing and that's why they're not telling you. And that will take you backwards.
00:03:39
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And I know that that's probably not where you want to go. If you're even trying to think about advocating for yourself, that means that you're actually trying to do something to make a
Building Supportive Relationships
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change. And that's something that is is deep within you. I can't teach someone how to do that. It's in you. Listen to it and go ahead and accept that people are going to reject you. People are not going to like you. And that is absolutely okay. That is what you want.
00:04:09
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usually right when you're about to hit a breakthrough or you're about to go to the next level in life or whatever you believe, whatever you want to call it, you're actually going to have to start working even harder than you were.
00:04:21
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That's how you know you're right there or you're breaking straight through. It's getting harder, more people are telling you you're crazy, more people are telling you that you're terrible or you're terrible at what you do, all of those things. Lean into that. I know it's daunting and it's so scary, but the people that care about you, the people that love you, they will never leave you. They will only advocate for you.
00:04:43
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and they will push you to advocate for yourself. But if you strip all of that away, if you take all of those people away, you are the only one that's going to be here until it's all over. So the relationship with yourself is the most important one.
00:04:58
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powerful message and yes, you know, improve that relationship where you can and when you can and surround yourself with others who will support you in that journey and empower you, you know, just to be your genuine self. if i I always feel like if you're around people who make you feel not comfortable in your own clothes and your own shoes, then they're not the people to be around. Yeah.
Lauren King's Upcoming Courses
00:05:24
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yep i sorry if If our listeners would like to connect with you, what would be the best way? I push everyone to Instagram or my email. So my Instagram handle is Lauren, the coach for humans. And that's L O R E N it's a public profile. So you can reach me really easily. Just DM me. Or if you prefer email, you can email me at Lauren King R D H at outlook dot.com. That's L O R E N K I N G R D as in Delta H at outlook dot.com.
00:06:00
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Do you have any courses coming up where our listeners could look out for you? Yeah. So next month I'll be in New Hampshire teaching my airway course at their association. And I will also be at AZ Premier study club and I'll be teaching my human trafficking course there. Very good. Any last thoughts for our listeners today? No.
00:06:24
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good Lauren, i what a joy and honor to speak with you today. I truly appreciate your time. Thank you for being with us here at Dentalfield. Thank you for having me. I appreciate it.
Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode
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Ready to take the next step in your journey? Book an intro call with Ignite DDS coaching today and level up your future in dentistry. Thank you for tuning into this conversation with Lauren King. We're back next week with another guest where we continue to learn from different mistakes.