In this emotional and deeply inspiring episode of The Story Project, Dr. Cerisa Clouse shares her powerful journey through heartbreak, healing, and hope after losing her dental practice building to the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires. A former U.S. Navy officer turned practice owner, Dr. Clouse opens up about the unexpected path to ownership, the toll of burnout from constantly pouring into others, and the uncomfortable yet necessary self-reflection that transformed her both personally and professionally. Her vulnerability and insight into the realities of leadership and loss offer a raw, authentic glimpse into the resilience it takes to start over.