What Your Mouth Knows Before You Do with Dr. Rana Al-Rasheed

On this week’s episode of the Inspired Mom MDs Podcast, we get to chat with Dr. Rana Al-Rasheed, an integrative dentist, UCLA School of Dentistry clinical assistant professor, group practice director, and founder of Heal the Healer, to discuss clinician burnout, identity, and sustainable daily practices. Dr. Al-Rasheed shares her path from graduating in Jordan and re-licensing in the U.S. to finding renewed purpose through integrative medicine after developing unexplained urticaria that revealed the effects of stress. She explains how the mouth reflects systemic and mental health, noting stress-related signs like skipped brushing, mouth breathing, plaque, bleeding, and transitions like college, pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause; and highlights links between periodontal disease and cardiovascular events, Alzheimer’s, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease. They cover habit change strategies such as meeting people where they are, reducing friction, habit stacking, intention, self-compassion, boundaries, and an “athlete mindset” for long-term resilience. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:49 Meet Dr Rana 02:09 Her Dentistry Journey 03:40 Stress Wake-Up Call 06:02 Mouth Mirrors Health 09:56 Oral-Systemic Links 12:52 Tiny Habits That Stick 17:06 Who You Are vs Do 19:40 Athlete Mindset Boundaries 24:16 Self-Compassion Practice 26:05 Connect With Rana 26:52 Closing Disclaimer Reach out to Dr. Al-Rasheed: IG: @drranaalrasheed, @thehealinggoddess_dds LinkedIn:   / rana-al-rasheed-bds-6a460a64   ——————————————————————————————— If you saw yourself in this episode, I offer a free 20-minute clarity call: https://inspiredmommds.com/20-minute-... 📲Visit my website and schedule a free consultation! https://inspiredmommds.com 🔎Find me on LinkedIn!   / cindy-van-praag   📑Download a copy of my 4 Steps To Take Back Control Guide. https://inspiredmommds.com/4steps/ ✨Please like and follow for more tips and inspiration! Cindy Van Praag, MD -- I help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home. #SelfCompassion #OralHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #SelfCare #Boundaries #DoctorMom #WomeninMedicine #PhysicianCoaching #PhysicianWellness #DoctorLife #burnoutrecovery