Beyond the Prophy®

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Beyond the Prophy® is a podcast for dental professionals who are thinking deeply about their careers, their leadership, and what it means to grow with integrity.Hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, RDH, CDA, educator, leadership strategist, and founder of Beyond the Prophy®, this podcast creates space for honest conversations about workplace culture, money, boundaries, leadership, burnout, and career transitions both inside and beyond dentistry.Through solo reflections and Office Hours mentoring episodes, Jasmin helps listeners name what they’re feeling, think clearly about their next steps, and navigate professional growth without burning everything down.This is not a podcast about hustling harder or chasing titles.It’s about ownership, alignment, and building a career that supports the life you’re becoming.If you’re asking, “What’s next and how do I move forward thoughtfully?”You’re in the right place.

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April 7, 2026Episode 14123 min

Episode 141: Expanding Your Career in Dental Hygiene with Melia Lewis

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Beyond the Prophy Podcast, Jasmin Haley sits down with dental hygienist, educator, and entrepreneur Melia Lewis to explore the many possibilities within the profession of dental hygiene.Melia shares her journey of building a career that extends beyond the operatory while still maintaining a love for clinical practice. As a clinician, educator, and entrepreneur involved with Hygiene Edge, Melia discusses how dental hygienists can create fulfilling careers by combining their clinical expertise with opportunities in education, collaboration, and innovation.This conversation highlights the importance of staying curious, exploring different paths within the profession, and recognizing that there is no single way to build a successful dental hygiene career.If you’ve ever wondered how to expand your career while still honoring your passion for patient care, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.Connect with Melia:LinkedInHygiene EdgeSupport the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

April 7, 2026Episode 14031 min

Episode 140: Advocacy, Access to Care, and the Courage to Move the Profession Forward with Julie Sutton

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Julie Sutton for a meaningful conversation about advocacy, access to care, and the role dental professionals play in shaping the future of the profession.Julie shares her journey in dentistry and the work she has dedicated to expanding opportunities for dental hygienists while addressing some of the most pressing challenges in oral health care today.At the heart of this discussion is a question many dental professionals are beginning to ask:How do we ensure the profession continues to evolve in ways that serve both providers and patients?Together, Jasmin and Julie explore the importance of advocating for expanded roles, improving access to care, and challenging outdated systems that limit the impact dental professionals can have in their communities.This conversation is a reminder that progress in health care rarely happens without people willing to ask difficult questions and push for better solutions.Connect with Julie:LinkedInSupport the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

April 7, 2026Episode 13927 min

Episode 139: Leadership, Growth, and the Responsibility of Experience with Deb Carrier

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Deb Carrier for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, longevity in the profession, and the responsibility that comes with experience.With decades of insight into dentistry and professional development, Deb shares her perspective on what it truly means to grow within a profession, not just clinically, but as a leader, mentor, and advocate for the next generation.This conversation explores the evolution that happens over time in a dental career. Deb also reflects on the lessons that come from time, the clarity that only experience can provide, and the importance of staying curious even after years in practice.This episode serves as a reminder that dentistry is not just a job or a license.It is a profession built on stewardship.Each generation has the opportunity, and the responsibility, to leave the profession stronger than they found it.Connect with Deb:LinkedInTwice As Nice UniformsSupport the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

March 16, 2026Episode 13827 min

Episode 138: Reinvention, Resilience, and Redefining Your Career Path with Micky Chorny

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Micky Chorny for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and navigating career pivots with intention.Micky shares her professional evolution, what it looks like to shift directions, embrace new opportunities, and redefine success on your own terms.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to pivot, this episode will remind you:Reinvention is not instability.It’s growth.Connect with Micky: LinkedInWomen's Retreat WorkshopSupport the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

March 16, 2026Episode 13735 min

Episode 137: Communication, Confidence, and Connecting with Modern Patients with Minal Sampat

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin welcomes Minal Sampat for a powerful discussion about communication, branding, and connecting with today’s patients in a way that builds trust and loyalty.Minal shares her expertise in marketing, speaking, and human-centered communication, reminding dental professionals that clinical skill alone is not enough in today’s environment.This episode is about more than marketing.It’s about influence and understanding how your message shapes your impact.Because how you communicate determines how you’re remembered.Connect with Minal:LinkedInCE on the BeachMarketologistSupport the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

March 16, 2026Episode 13629 min

Episode 136: Expanding the Scope: Dental Therapy, Public Health, and Leading as a Pioneer with Alyssa Delgado

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Alyssa Delgado, educator, advanced dental therapy student, and Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient, for a powerful conversation about expanding scope, stepping into new roles, and answering the call to serve underserved communities.This conversation explores what it means to be a pioneer in a developing profession, the realities of dental therapy education in the U.S., and why ego and turf wars must give way to access-to-care solutions.This episode is not about “moving on” from hygiene.It’s about expanding what’s possible.If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something more, more responsibility, more education, more impact, this conversation will remind you that growth doesn’t require abandoning your foundation.Sometimes it simply means building on it.Connect with Alyssa:LinkedIn: Alyssa DelgadoInstagram: @mrsalyssardhSupport the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

January 6, 202610 min

Episode 135: Office Hours: Navigating Microaggressions In Dentistry

Send us Fan Mail In this Office Hours episode, Jasmin responds to “Gladys,” who experiences subtle microaggressions from coworkers and patients, nothing overt, but enough to create emotional fatigue over time.Jasmin validates the experience and offers grounded strategies.Submit your anonymous question for a future Office Hours episode here: beyondtheprophy@gmail.com Support the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

January 6, 20268 min

Episode 134: How to Explore a New Chapter Without Blowing Up Your Life

Send us Fan Mail Not every transition requires a dramatic exit.In this episode, Jasmin speaks to dental professionals who feel the pull toward something new but want to explore their next chapter thoughtfully and sustainably.Submit your anonymous questions for Office Hours here: beyondtheprophy@gmail.com Support the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

December 30, 20258 min

Episode 133: Office Hours: Advocating For Fair Pay Without Burning Bridges

Send us Fan Mail In this Office Hours episode, Jasmin responds to “Gladys,” who learned that a newer hygienist is being paid more despite Gladys having more experience and responsibility. She feels undervalued but fears creating conflict by addressing it.Jasmin shares a professional approach for pay conversations.Submit your anonymous question for a future Office Hours episode here: beyondtheprophy@gmail.com Support the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.

December 30, 20257 min

Episode 132: Being a Team Player versus Being Taken Advantage Of

Send us Fan Mail Being a team player is often celebrated but there’s a line between collaboration and over-functioning.In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin explores how blurred boundaries, unspoken expectations, and chronic “yes” behavior can lead to resentment and burnout, even in well-meaning teams.Submit your anonymous questions for Office Hours here: beyondtheprophy@gmail.com Support the showBeyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. Learn more and explore past episodes at:www.beyondtheprophy.comConnect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.