How to Work with your Spouse (Without Burning Out Your Marriage) with Dr. Trent and Hope Neisen
Wed Feb 04 2026
Running a practice with your spouse can be your biggest advantage… or your biggest stressor.
In this episode, husband and wife team Trent and Hope Neisen share how they've made it work through big transitions, burnout, and the day-to-day challenges of running a practice. You'll hear how they handle the hard days, maintain boundaries in the office, and stay aligned as leaders of the practice.
Topics discussed:
Defining your role of clinical vs. office managerHow they handle disagreements and stay alignedHow Trent reduced his clinical days and managed burnoutBoundaries that protect the relationship and prevent burnoutThe challenges and rewards of working with familyWhere spouse teams can get outside support This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
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Running a practice with your spouse can be your biggest advantage… or your biggest stressor. In this episode, husband and wife team Trent and Hope Neisen share how they've made it work through big transitions, burnout, and the day-to-day challenges of running a practice. You'll hear how they handle the hard days, maintain boundaries in the office, and stay aligned as leaders of the practice. Topics discussed: Defining your role of clinical vs. office managerHow they handle disagreements and stay alignedHow Trent reduced his clinical days and managed burnoutBoundaries that protect the relationship and prevent burnoutThe challenges and rewards of working with familyWhere spouse teams can get outside support This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com Register for the 3 Day Virtual Event...THE DPH FREEDOM PRACTICE WORKSHOP (Seats are Limited!) Learn how to make more money on less days! Register for the 3 Day Virtual Practice Freedom event at https://www.dentalpracticeheroes.com/freedom Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.