#32: Personal Growth as the Foundation of Success with Dr. Matt James
Tue Jan 20 2026
Our guest, Dr. Matthew James, shares insights from decades of work in personal transformation, psychology, and mindset training. The conversation touches on burnout, anxiety, habit change, leadership pressure, and the emotional demands that come with caring for others, topics that deeply resonate within dentistry.
Throughout the episode, we discuss how unresolved emotional patterns impact professional performance, why many high achievers struggle despite outward success, and how investing in personal growth leads to clearer decision-making, stronger leadership, and healthier relationships at work and at home. Dr. Matt also shares practical examples of how mindset tools can help reduce stress, shift behaviors, and create meaningful change.
Drawing from modern psychology, neuro-linguistic programming, and ancient wisdom traditions, this conversation offers a grounded, human perspective on what it really takes to build sustainable success.
This episode is a reminder that the work you do on yourself directly shapes the work you do in the world.
Tune in to get inspired.
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About the Influential Dental TeamHosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.
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Our guest, Dr. Matthew James, shares insights from decades of work in personal transformation, psychology, and mindset training. The conversation touches on burnout, anxiety, habit change, leadership pressure, and the emotional demands that come with caring for others, topics that deeply resonate within dentistry. Throughout the episode, we discuss how unresolved emotional patterns impact professional performance, why many high achievers struggle despite outward success, and how investing in personal growth leads to clearer decision-making, stronger leadership, and healthier relationships at work and at home. Dr. Matt also shares practical examples of how mindset tools can help reduce stress, shift behaviors, and create meaningful change. Drawing from modern psychology, neuro-linguistic programming, and ancient wisdom traditions, this conversation offers a grounded, human perspective on what it really takes to build sustainable success. This episode is a reminder that the work you do on yourself directly shapes the work you do in the world. Tune in to get inspired. 🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration. 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute: 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando 📢 Learn more about Influential Dental: 🌐 influentialdental.co 📸 instagram.com/influentialdental About the Influential Dental TeamHosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.