The Truth Decay Podcast: Talking Dollars and Sense with Sara Baker and LaRae McMullen

The Truth Decay Podcast: Talking Dollars and Sense with Sara Baker and LaRae McMullen

Your weekly shot of clarity in the chaotic world of dental billing, insurance systems, and ethical financial strategy.

Hosted by Sara Baker and LaRae McMullen, The Truth Decay Podcast tackles the real financial pain points facing dental teams today. If you’re tired of sugarcoated advice, inconsistent workflows, and watching insurance companies dictate your patient relationships... this show is for you.

We cut through the fluff and get brutally clear on the issues that matter most:

• Insurance verification
• Pre-determinations
• Billing best practices
• Front-desk processes
• Billing systems to make collections easier
• Claims follow-up
• AR systems that actually work
• And how to train your team without losing your mind

Every episode follows a tight format designed for real-world action:

• The Drill Down – We start with a real problem or case study straight from the trenches.
• Dollars and Sense – Next, we break down the solutions: tools, workflows, scripts, and strategies that actually work.
• Recap & Reality Check – Then we zoom out and call it like it is: what matters, what doesn’t, and what’s next.
• Top Takeaways & Action Steps – You walk away with 2–3 truths and two things you can implement this week.
• Sign Off – With chitty-chatty, gratitude, and just enough attitude to keep it honest.

What makes The Truth Decay Podcast different?

We’re not dentists moonlighting as insurance experts, or consultants who haven’t touched a claim in 10 (or never) years. We’re billing professionals with thousands of hours inside dental software, solving real problems for real practices. And we’re not afraid to call out bad advice, broken systems, or wishful thinking.

This podcast is a no-fluff, no-spin, no-nonsense space where dental professionals can get actual answers—without being talked down to or sold to.

Whether you’re a solo provider building systems from scratch, a seasoned office manager trying to tighten up AR, or a team lead training new front desk hires, we’re here to help you sharpen your knowledge, simplify your workflow, and serve your patients without second-guessing your financial systems.

Want resources? Every episode includes access to bonus scripts, checklists, and downloads at thetruthdecaypodcast.com.

Subscribe, download, and get ready to finally understand the stuff no one ever teaches you in dental school—but that can make or break your practice.