• How Can We Create a Supportive Community for Sober Professionals in the Dental Industry? with Laura Nelson

  • Jul 18 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
  • Podcast

How Can We Create a Supportive Community for Sober Professionals in the Dental Industry? with Laura Nelson

  • Summary

  • Episode Description

    In this episode of the Fearless Dentistry Podcast, Dr. John Gordon hosts Laura Nelson, founder of Front Office Rocks and co-founder of Sober Life Rocks. Laura shares her unexpected journey into dentistry and her decision to stop drinking in 2020, leading to the creation of Sober Life Rocks. They discuss the societal pressures around alcohol, especially in professional settings, and the importance of supportive communities for sober individuals. Laura emphasizes the need to change industry culture to be more inclusive and supportive, highlighting her mission to normalize sober choices and provide resources for those questioning their relationship with alcohol.


    Show Highlights:

    • Laura Nelson's journey in the dental industry
    • Her personal experience with alcohol and decision to stop drinking
    • Challenges of attending industry conferences and societal pressure to drink
    • Vision for Sober Life Rocks and its features
    • Importance of creating a supportive and inclusive community
    • Stigma, shame, fear, and cultural pressures surrounding alcohol use
    • Mission to create a safe and inclusive space through "Sober Life Rocks"
    • Efforts to provide support within the medical and dental communities
    • Collaboration and support for individuals navigating their relationship with alcohol
    • Encouragement for individuals to take steps towards positive change and empowerment


    Links & Resources:

    Front Office Rocks

    Sober Life Rocks

    AR Workshops Coronado

    CDA (California Dental Association)

    ADA (American Dental Association)

    TED Talk on Gray Area Drinker

    "This Naked Mind" book

    "Atomic Habits" book

    Laura Nelson on LinkedIn



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