Listening to the Body: Burnout, Breath, and the Oral Health Connection

23 Apr 2026 · 30 min
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23 Apr 2026 · 30 min

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In this Holistic Dentistry Podcast episode, Dr. Sanda Moldovan (periodontist and nutritionist) interviews Dr. Sri Momaneni, a traditionally trained physician who has integrated longevity, spirituality, and bio‑hacking into his practice. The conversation explores how personal health crises (e.g., severe COVID‑19) can trigger a shift from a disease‑centric, "sick‑care" model to a whole‑person, authenticity‑driven approach. They define burnout as a disconnection from self, especially for over‑working clinicians, and discuss how this disconnection erodes vitality. Practical, low‑cost daily habits are presented—breathwork (physiological sigh), morning sunlight exposure, grounding, gratitude, and social connection—as ways to reset the nervous system and re‑align with one’s true purpose. Dr. Momaneni explains how bio‑hacking tools (deep labs, DEXA, VO₂ max, hormone and peptide support) serve to reinforce the body once spiritual authenticity is established. Oral health is framed as a diagnostic window: clenching, grinding, mouth‑breathing, and sleep‑related issues signal systemic stress and can be addressed beyond simple night‑guards. The episode concludes with a promotion of an upcoming cohort‑based program (abundancehealth.com) that blends authenticity, spirituality, and longevity for both the general public and dental professionals, emphasizing community support and the need for clinicians to care for their own nervous systems.

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