Episodes
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BACK FROM THE BEST TRIP EVER!!! I had the best time when the ADA invited me to record an episode live at SmileCon in New Orleans this past weekend! It was such an honor to be invited, and this opportunity symbolized the accumulation of many hours of hard work and dedication. This got me thinking - how do you stay focused, more so - how do you stay OBSESSED with what you're doing, long enough so that you can become a top performer? Today I share 3 key tips to loving the process and every day little things you do in the dark that bring the bright big lights & shiny moments
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Jimmy is back to break down 4 small talk news stories of the week!!!! Share these stories with patients & coworkers today, and see what you learn about each other!
1. Top Halloween Costumes for 2024 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/10/08/most-popular-halloween-costumes-2024-google/75554974007/
2. Burger King x Hidden Valley Ranch Mega Sized Dip Cup https://people.com/burger-king-and-hidden-valley-ranch-release-big-cups-of-ranch-for-free-8726339
3. Crocs is releasing Crocs for PETS! https://people.com/pet-crocs-crocs-for-dogs-coming-soon-8725361
4. Hurricane Milton turns up couples lost wedding ring of 9 years https://people.com/hurricane-milton-turns-up-florida-couples-missing-wedding-ring-8727549
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what happens when your worst nightmare comes true? Dr. Kelly Chia, PharmD shares her journey of bouncing back after a surprising and heartbreaking mass layoff - only to find herself thriving and better than ever as a pharmacy manager for a transitions of care unit. She shares her insight on:
- 0:00 - 2:19 working with my fiance jimmy lol
- 2:19 - 21:00 the behind the scenes of being laid off, the identity crisis & emotions + layoff survival guide
- 21:00 can we be friends with our staff? how to create psychological safety for your team, common communication mistakes on a team, the art of leading a team/positive feedback, interviewing/job hunt tips
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Do you have someone in your life that you're trying to reach across to, but can't seem to get to? Turns out it has a lot more to do with you than them. Today's episode is part II of how to become a better listener, and therefore become HEARD better as well. We discuss things like:
- How strangers misread each other 80% of the time!!!! What are the filters we're accidentally placing on strangers, coworkers, and loved ones?
- What are the best questions to ask to really get to know someone for who they are? What are they questions they WANT people to ask them?
- How do you handle someone's negative emotions when they tend to make YOU feel uncomfortable in return? How can we become more comfortable with walking patients through their negative emotions so that they can feel better?
All this and more on todays episode - ft. nuggets I've learned from the book Just Listen by Mark Goulston, psychologist and FBI negotiations trainer
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JUST GOT BACK FROM VAIL!!!! I had the BEST time at The Making Of ___ retreat - shout out to Dr. Ashley Joves, Brian, and Collin for putting on the best retreat known to any dentist. We laughed, we cried, we learned a lot of valuable information, and I wanted to bring this all home to you - this conference was focused on dental practice owners, but I thought how cool would it be to instead see running your LIFE as the business. I take the tips they shared and correlate them to your life/care/wellness goals, so we discuss things like:
story time recap of retreat 00:00-12:45
tangible lessons & takeaway from lectures 12:45-end
- how to be more disciplined, create systems for achieving weekly minimum goals, and create self confidence and control with consistency
- how to create the best first impression, network
- how to stand out to patients and create an insanely awesome experience
all this and more - enjoy!
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it's self care september!!! I wanted to do an episode about self care this month because in the season of fresh beginnings, new school years, and new routines/habits, one of the biggest things I've learned recently is how I had so many limiting beliefs/misconceptions about self care, rest, and what I am worth/deserve, and I am willing to bet you have felt the same way. In this episode we not only unpack the things you're allowing yourself to believe or telling yourself that are keeping you small & in your comfort zone, and instead how to break out of that while still allowing for moments and pockets of comfort & peace. I share things like my favorite current routines for sleep, diet, exercise, and mental health and also unpack fun things like the hatch and scentbird!
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I knew I needed to make this an episode when I didn't want to talk about it lol...
I felt honestly scared, anxious, and shameful during the experience. And that's when I realized, if this is how I feel as a LITERAL DENTIST that recommends this to patients every day, I need to share how I'm feeling so that if you're going through this too, you realize you're not alone. Even if it's not a root canal, whatever it is that you're feeling alone and upset by, just know this can be a powerful part of your journey.
I share some surprising things I wasn't expecting to learn and feel, and ultimately what I took away from this experience about the decisions we ask patients to make, the experience of being in pain, and having to emotionally overcome hurdles we associate with treatment.
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Todays ep is full of nuggets of wisdom from Dr. Jen (@thejentletooth) orthodontics resident - she shares expertise from her work as a general dentist + resident, and passion for pediatrics/parenting/psych podcasts to share with us tips and tricks for:
Building rapport with teens - how they think and why many of our methods that work with adults and children DON'T work for this population! Cases not lining up with expectations: how to navigate high expectation cases as well as how to communicate throughout a case to ensure there are no awkward miscommunications Taking over as a new provider from an older, beloved provider that may differ in treatment approach What is a trauma informed approach, why it matters, and easy ways to practice this every day *** trigger warning*** this episode contains content that is not graphic in nature, but discusses topics of trauma and may be triggering to some.IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
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Sometimes it feels like talking to a wall when we make recommendations to patients. We want so desperately to help them, it's actually IMPERATIVE for their health that they listen, but how do we help anyone that doesn't want to hear what we have to say?
Mark Goulston's book, Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone, teaches us how to draw people in so that they can't help but listen - but surprise, turns out WE'RE the problem that needs fixing first. The answer lies in this mistake you're repeatedly making, thinking this is how you get people to listen when you're only driving people farther away.
In this episode I unpack some of the incredible communications/business lessons from this book and tailor them to our scenarios every day at work as healthcare providers - here is how to ACTUALLY reach people and be heard.
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your special sauce is waiting to be unleashed... Dr. Bianca Velayo (@dr.biancavelayo) has years of experience as the owner of multiple practices + mentor to countless dentists/students, she brings a wealth of knowledge and this week we discuss:
- finding your voice as you navigate new challenges and sticking with something that sounds and feels authentic for both you and the patient
- how to handle tough situations like de-escalating a patient when it's not the right fit
- how to explain complex concepts in simple tangible ways, and how she created her online series Oral Health Minute
- life as a busy working mom!
- what is YOUR clinical culture/code and why it matters for your success
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IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
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standing up for yourself can be hard, especially when you're a new provider and the imposter syndrome is LOUD. @peaceful.toothdoc, Dr. Britany Baker is here and we chat all things about being a new provider, such as:
- how self talk changes over time & positive ways to talk to yourself
- the importance of leaning into your own communication styles and not what you think you "should" sound like
- standing up for yourself, having hard conversations and why conflict is not only healthy but IMPORTANT in conversations
- becoming resilient to the bullshit of every day
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IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
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Todays episode is filled with 100% boss energy, I met Dr. Octavia (@doctoroctavia) YEARS ago in 2018 at an interview and we immediately vibed! She shares her nuggets on:
- how taking unique opportunities that require courage like modeling and pageantry opened doors for her to get accepted to dental school
- how she navigated becoming a solo doc and leading her team after 7 months post grad
- how she shows up every day accepting that while we don't know it all, we can still strive to be our best and be life long learners
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A Reddit post from a new grad dentist caught my eye recently, and I knew that my community would have the right words of encouragement for this person/anyone out there feeling similarly. Here are 6 voice memos from dentists of all experience levels sharing their support and encouragement, I applaud and thank this poster for being so vulnerable and an example of what integrity is - if you are going through a tough time with a freak accident, mistake, or disappointing case, I hope this episode is helpful for you!
original reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Dentistry/comments/1eadpbn/new_grad_here_first_day_of_work_and_kid_swallows/
IG:@drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
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One of my favorite episodes I've ever recorded, Dr. Rachel Ward DMD (@rachelwarddmd) is what this podcast is all about: being open and honest, helping one another, and becoming better for our patients. We break down:
- Breaking bad news to patients
- Asking the right questions to get the best insight
- Having difficult conversations like telling someone they need a lot of treatment
- Unresolved cases that haunt you and people you never hear from again
- Saying I don’t know
- Creating patient loyalty when you're the new kid on the block
and more! And Rachel has so graciously offered listeners a $500 discount if you are interested in signing up for Pankey Institute!!! When signing up, call the institute and speak with Alex: mention Just A Quick Pinch Podcast or Dr. Rachel Ward and you will automatically get $500 off! https://pankey.org/
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Have you ever felt like you were about to spiral at work over a frustrating situation, something that made you scared or hurt, or something giving you anxiety?
Today I'm here to share with you something that goes hand in hand with communication and that is the art of self soothing/emotional regulation, something that seeps into everything we do and yet was not taught to us as children. I share tips and tricks I've learned from my therapist and nervous system coach to help me along the way - not saying im perfect or a guru but just sharing you the things that have worked best for me! We chat about tangible things like breathing techniques, physical ways to move our body and actions to do to slowly bring us to a more regulated state - I also share some explanations as to why we act this way, could our emotions possibly be subconsciously used by us as a manipulative tool? Find out in todays episode!
I also share the 3 small talk news stories of the week:
-https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/glossier-partners-with-team-usa-womens-basketball-for-olympics/
- https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/allyson-felix-launches-first-ever-olympic-village-nursery-paris-2024#:~:text=Allyson%20Felix%2C%20an%2011%2Dtime,living%20headquarters%20during%20the%20Games.
- https://people.com/costco-increases-membership-costs-for-52-million-customers-first-time-in-7-years-8676722
IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
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I think this is the most helpful, value packed episode we've ever made, Jimmy joins me to recap the 5 key lessons we learned about patient communication from selling Pokemon cards for 8 hours this weekend! It was Jimmy's first show (@jimmyripz on IG) and we had a blast! We met so many people, made progress on the business but also learned so much and had a great time! We break down lessons in:
- conveying value and urgency
- having patience and reading the room
- setting boundaries
- working on the muscle of being charismatic
and we apply these to patient cases we have had, and how we can be better communicators at work! if you are a provider that makes recommendations this one is for you
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If you're at a crossroads trying to make a decision, feeling stuck or unsure of what step to take next - this episode is for you. With turning 29 this week, I reflected on where I was 10 years ago and realized in awe what has transpired this last decade. 10 years ago at age 19 I was failing my summer orgo class, super discouraged and wondering if I was on the right path - I realized the main thing keeping me stuck in this situation was I was asking myself all the wrong questions.
This episode is about the right questions to ask yourself when you are feeling stuck, unsure, and discouraged to get yourself out of the funk and back on track
@justaquickpinch, @drconniewang
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weekly small talk news stories mentioned this week:
- https://people.com/red-lobster-launches-flavor-flav-menu-after-rapper-attempted-save-chain-bankruptcy-8672080
- https://people.com/paris-hilton-capitol-hill-child-welfare-reform-8669755
- https://people.com/a-pekingese-named-wild-thang-wins-the-2024-world-s-ugliest-dog-contest-8668102
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listen if you're a people pleaser! Today I share with you a quick and simple trick to instantly not worrying about someone that doesn't like you - coming from a people pleaser herself i CAN confirm this works lol, and how we can apply the 10-80-10 rule to not only people liking us, but also business, leadership, and self help. This episode will help the way you look at your greatest strengths and help you use the fact that 10% of people wont like you to your advantage!
we also share the 3 pop culture small talk news stories of the week for you to share with patients!
- https://ew.com/travis-kelce-joins-taylor-swift-onstage-london-his-eras-tour-debut-8667898
- https://people.com/freaky-friday-2-everything-to-know-8668434
- https://people.com/worlds-oldest-wine-contains-mans-ashes-8666017
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solo episode connie aka preacher connie is here to share something I haven't been able to stop thinking about since my last therapy session - I know it sounds simple but these 4 agreements have been so important to how I show up at work. As I always share, it takes 7 times for someone to hear something and have it sink in, so if this is new information I hope you enjoy and even if you've heard it before, maybe it'll be your 7th time! I also break down the 3 small talk news stories of the week to share with patients:
- https://nypost.com/2024/06/17/lifestyle/invasive-insect-breed-is-a-serious-threat-to-americas-wine/
- https://people.com/senior-citizens-given-robot-pets-to-combat-loneliness-8664642
- https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/12/jake-paul-launching-mens-skin-care-line-walmart.html
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to become icons in their industry, Beyonce, Kobe and Eminem all used the same 1 trick that helped them overcome the pressure of performing to the masses, helped them quiet whatever noise was inside their heads that day, and allowed themselves to shine in a way that was both authentic to themselves but also challenging for themselves.
Todays communication tip uses this trick to help you harness your own skills and become master communicators, performers, and icons in your industry when you're at work!
Jimmy, my fiance joins me to unpack this trick + review the 3 small talk news stories of the week for you to share at work, with patients family and friends! This weeks news stories:
- https://people.com/missouri-restaurant-age-restriction-means-no-women-under-30-or-men-under-35-are-allowed-8659383
- https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/-traitors-season-3-cast-includes-tom-sandoval-sam-asghari-chrishell-st-rcna155627
- https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/lifestyle/kitkats-slathered-with-ketchup-is-the-latest-bizarre-food-trend-this-should-be-illegal/
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