Wildly Optimized Wellness Podcast

In this episode of the Wildly Optimized Wellness podcast, host Toréa Rodriguez shares a deeply personal story about her lifelong struggle with dental issues stemming from a cleft lip and palate birth defect. She opens up about the shame and trauma associated with her dental history, including the intense grinding of her teeth and a traumatic root canal experience. Toréa discusses her journey towards healing, both physically and emotionally, and the monumental decision to undergo a full mouth restoration. Through this process, she uncovers layers of subconscious shame and guilt, ultimately transforming her relationship with her smile and gaining profound self-compassion. Stay tuned for Part 2, where Toréa interviews with Dr. Kelly Blodgett, who played a crucial role in her dental transformation.

Timestamps

00:00 Beyond Vanity: How a Full Mouth Restoration Healed Dental Trauma, Part 1 | E064

02:03 The origin to Toréa’s dental journey started at birth

03:51 The onset of teeth grinding due to stress

05:18 A root canal gone horribly wrong and the onset of dental trauma 

07:31 Could the root canal be the root cause of some of Toréa’s health issues?

12:27 The unexpected question that uncovered a life long experience of shame

14:42 The five-year journey of preparation for the corrective dental procedures

18:23 The core emotional & PTSD healing that took place alongside it

20:51 Focusing the healing through dental work

22:53 Beyond the vanity, how self-confidence and self-healing leads to greater expression

Resources Mentioned

Want to learn more about the transformation process Toréa used in this episode? Get on the Waitlist for the announcement for this year’s cohort of Deep Transformation!

Website: https://www.torearodriguez.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torearodriguez/

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e064