# Solo Short: Embracing Powerlessness

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Podcast: [On the Cusp with Dr. Brett Gilbert](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-cusp-with-dr-brett-gilbert-6586030)
Published: 2026-02-17T21:27:05+00:00
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Duration seconds: 740

## Resource

In this solo episode of On the Cusp, Dr. Brett Gilbert reflects on closing his 18-year practice after his building was slated for demolition — and what he learned about resilience, impermanence, and letting go. Dr. Gilbert shares his journey from solo practitioner to joining Northwest Dental Specialists, exploring the illusion of permanence we build around our careers and the freedom that comes from embracing powerlessness. He reminds us that the magic of our practices was never in the building or technology — it was always in us. This episode offers perspective and encouragement for any clinician navigating transition, feeling stuck in routine, or learning to trust themselves through life's inevitable changes. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.org More from Dr. Brett Gilbert Access Endo Free Online Training Free Online Endo Training Here The Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett Gilbert Take Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Hands On Endo Training in Your Own Space

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