05/08/2026
From Dr. Grace, this time last week 🤠:
As a solo practice owner, any moment away is carefully considered — and when rest, growth, connection, and perspective are all on the itinerary, that checks every box. ✅🍃
The practice keeps running — patients covered, team supported, family taken care of — and then get to pause, exhale and explore.
Even while traveling, wellness doesn’t take a break. Movement, walking and exploring the city on foot (hello Gulch and 12 South💗).
Whole Foods where I can find them, staying hydrated 💦, protecting sleep, and being mindful of what I’m putting in my body — a few treats😉 and food really is medicine, even on the road. 🌿🥑🍓🍳🫚🍊🫖🍲
Yes — even in a hotel room, I bring my sleep rituals with me. Mouth taping is one I never skip these days. Breathing through your nose during sleep supports deeper, more restorative rest — better oxygen flow, a calmer nervous system, and even benefits for your oral microbiome. As a dentist, it’s something I believe in deeply and love sharing with my patients. 😴🩹
And some of the best medicine? Human connection. An annual gathering with some of my favorite colleagues — dentists who are building practices, raising families, investing in their futures, and cheering each other on every step of the way. 🤍
Nashville delivered and charmed! The southern hospitality, music everywhere (from passing by airport restaurant, food court to Broadway and home decor shop in Franklin), sweetest toddler hugs and a reunion with dear friends I hadn’t seen in far too long. 🤍
Grateful for communities that pour back into you — and for the reminder that a full cup makes a better dentist, leader, and human.
To all the mama dentists, mama patients, mam friends in this community — wishing you the most beautiful Mother’s Day this Sunday. You deserve to be celebrated. 🌸🤍
