Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the extraordinary journey of Dr. Brett Murphey, a dentist from Texas. From his humble beginnings as a ninth-grade teacher to becoming a prominent figure in the dental community, Dr. Murphey's story will inspire and motivate you.

Dr. Murphey's involvement with Guatemalan Smiles, a nonprofit mission group that provides dental care to communities in Guatemala. The group has a 21-chair clinic that they set up, where they treat a large number of patients and have many dental students that come to learn and gain experience. 

During the episode, we emphasize the crucial role that regular dental check-ups play in overall health and discuss the importance of maintaining dental records for better diagnosis. Get ready to discover the added health benefits of proper dental care and how you can prioritize it. Don't miss out on this captivating and informative episode that might just have you wanting to book your next dental check-up.

KEY POINTS:

• Dr. Brett Murphey has a biomedical science degree from Texas A&M and after teaching ninth grade for a while, he became a dentist after going on fishing trips with a dental group in Guatemala and discovering his calling.
• He graduated top of his class and became president at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston.
• Dr. Murphey has three dental offices in The Woodlands and is currently travelling the world with his family on a sabbatical.
• They have been on a trip for almost five months, starting in Texas and travelling almost 2000 miles to the Virgin Islands.
• The family bond has grown and the kids have learned about different cultures, geography, and history.
• Dr. Murphey and his family are active on social media, where they document their travels, under the name Cruising Colette.
• Dr. Murphey is a part of a nonprofit mission group called Guatemalan Smiles, where he mentors young dentists and provides dental work to people in Guatemala.
• The group has a 21-chair clinic that they set up, where they treat a large number of patients, and have many dental students that come to learn and gain experience.
• Airway management is important in medicine.
• CPAP is prescribed in the medical community as it is effective, but the compliance rate is less than 50%.
• Insurance still pays for CPAP despite the low compliance rate.
• Dental check-ups are crucial for overall health and need to be maintained regularly.
• Records and diagnosis mean knowledge across time, and the more records taken, the better diagnosis can be made.
• Airways are one of the most significant things to consider during a check-up.
• Appliances are made to reposition the jaw forward to open up the airway.
• Sleep apnea is a common and life-shortening disease.
• Compliance rates for appliances made to reposition the jaw forward are high.
• Consent is now required before performing CPR.

LINKS MENTIONED:

http://www.cruisingcolette.com/

https://www.guatemalansmiles.com/

https://www.woodlandsdental.com

www.amycassels.com

https://twitter.com/amy_cassels?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/acassels/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzoQfLNzz_ieatgaoWDTcw

Mentioned in this episode:

NingxiaRed

Sparkle Dust

In this episode, Lori Gasca and the hosts dive into the topic of parenting, discussing their experiences and challenges in raising children. Parenting can be defined as the process of raising a child, which involves an active approach that aims to lift or move children to higher positions or levels.

The discussion highlights the importance of seeking advice from trusted sources with shared values when facing challenges, rather than relying on social media or societal pressures. It's also important to understand that parenting can be a pressure cooker situation for both parents and children, and mistakes can provide opportunities to learn and bring hope to others.

Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and advice for parents, highlighting the challenges and rewards that come with raising children.

KEY POINTS:

• Lori Gasca is an empowerment mentor for women and the owner and founder of the Grow Where the Grove workspace for Women in the Woodlands, Texas.
• She is the creator of the Hub Virtual Connection Site for Women.
• Today's episode focuses on parenting, where Lori and the host discuss their experiences and challenges in raising children.
• Parenting is defined as the raising of a child and requires an active approach, which involves lifting or moving children to a higher position or level.
• It's important to seek advice from trusted sources with shared values when faced with challenges, instead of relying on social media or societal pressures.
• Parenting is a pressure cooker situation for both parents and children, and mistakes can be turned into opportunities to learn and bring hope to others.
• Tray’s group of friends decided to take Christmas decorations out of people's yards and put them into a friend's house that didn't have any decorations.
• One of the guys grabbed a plywood Christmas decoration that had lights wrapped around it. As they threw it in the back of a truck, it unravelled the gutter and made a loud noise.
• They got caught by the police because an old lady saw them stealing and called 911. 
• The only guarantee about parenting is there will always be another lesson to teach your children

LINKS MENTIONED:

Lori on Linked In

thegroveworkspace.com/

Amy Cassels

Amy Cassels on Twitter

Amy Cassels on Instagram

Amy Cassels on YouTube

ONE Way Life

Mentioned in this episode:

NingxiaRed

Sparkle Dust

Welcome to today's episode where we'll be exploring the fascinating world of dream psychology with the renowned clinical psychologist, Dr. Rubin Naiman. Sharing his unique philosophy on sleep,Dr. Naiman, discusses renegotiating our relationship with sleep and falling in love with it again. In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of sleep, how it affects our health and wellbeing, and why it's important to prioritize it. 

Dr. Naiman will also share his insights on dreaming, the different types of dreams, and how writing them down can be a helpful tool for gaining insight and improving sleep quality. Additionally, we'll learn about the effects of food, oxygen, information, and light on our sleep patterns, and how we can make positive changes to enhance our overall sleep experience. So sit back, relax, and join us on this journey to better understand the power of sleep and dreams.

KEY POINTS:

• Dr. Naiman is a clinical psychologist who specializes in dream psychology.
• Dr. Naiman's philosophy is that we are awake and dreaming at the same time, and he believes we need to renegotiate our relationship with sleep and fall in love with it again.
• Sleep is one of the four corners of our health, and the benefits of sleep include immunity, mood, hunger, and performance throughout the day.
• Sleep habits affect our eating, metabolism, and weight gain.
• We overconsume information, and information is stimulating and energizing.
• There's a rhythmic pattern of hemispheric oscillations in the brain that occurs roughly every 90 minutes, similar to the sleep cycle.
• The left hemisphere is dominant for about 70 minutes before it quiets down and the non-dominant hemisphere lights up, resulting in a more dreamy consciousness.
• There is a brief onset dream when we first fall asleep called a hypnogogic dream.
• Most of the first half of the night is spent in stage sleep with a little bit of REM sleep that usually starts about an hour and a half into sleep, and then those periods lengthen.
• There are two kinds of dreaming: vivid narrative-driven dreams that happen in REM sleep, and wispy dreams that happen in non-REM sleep.
• Writing down dreams can be helpful in gaining insight and being excited about sleeping.
• Taking time to calm down before bed and reading without screens can help improve sleep quality.
• Yoga can induce a relaxed state that is similar to a dreaming state, allowing for thoughts to come in and float out, resulting in a sense of completion.

LINKS MENTIONED:

DrNaiman.com/

Amy Cassels

Amy Cassels on Twitter

Amy Cassels on Instagram

Amy Cassels on YouTube

ONE Way Life

Mentioned in this episode:

NingxiaRed

Sparkle Dust

Welcome to today's episode where we'll be discussing a powerful story of personal transformation and the importance of healing oneself. Our guest Melissa will be sharing her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family, becoming a caregiver for her younger siblings, and struggling with family drug and alcohol abuse. Through her journey, she discovered the power of retraining her beliefs, setting boundaries, and releasing emotions to become a better leader, parent, and person. She reminds us that when we heal ourselves, we can positively impact those around us and create a better world. Stay tuned for an inspiring and insightful conversation.

KEY POINTS:

• Melissa is the oldest of five siblings and there is a 10-year age gap between her and her youngest brother.
• Her childhood was happy and peaceful, but as her younger brothers were born, her mother's health started to decline due to severe abuse she suffered growing up.
• As her mother struggled, the speaker became a caregiver for her younger siblings, especially her youngest brother, who she often took with her everywhere.
• As the speaker and her siblings got older, they started experimenting with drugs and alcohol, which led to chaos and fighting in their home.
• Despite the difficulties, the speaker did not want to have anything to do with drugs, alcohol, or pills.
• The speaker had an epiphany one day when she felt chewed up and spit out by the world, realizing that she can retrain her brain.
• She started to recognize the beliefs she had as a child growing up in a dysfunctional family that she didn't matter and it was her job to take care of everyone else.
• Melissa made an effort to retrain those beliefs, figure out what she wanted, and set boundaries.
• Learning how to set boundaries and not feel guilty or responsible for others' outcomes was the hardest thing for her to overcome.
• When she was able to set good boundaries and release the emotion behind them, she was able to love and have compassion for her loved ones.
• Healing oneself is important not just for codependents but for anyone who wants to be a good leader, parent, or have an impact on people.
• The most loving thing one can do for everybody is to heal oneself.
• When you change yourself, everything around you and the people around you change.

LINKS MENTIONED:

 Amy Cassels

Amy Cassels on Twitter

Amy Cassels on Instagram

Amy Cassels on YouTube

ONE Way Life

Mentioned in this episode:

NingxiaRed

Sparkle Dust

In this episode, we hear from Ben Blankenship, a former addict who was arrested almost 50 times before finding sobriety. Ben shares his story of growing up in a family with addictions, how he became involved in drugs, and the impact it had on his life. He talks about his last arrest as his turning point and how reading played a significant role in his recovery. 

Ben is now part of the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) community, a group that provides support and education for addiction recovery. He discusses the importance of breaking the shame associated with addiction and building a community to help those struggling with addiction. Tune in to learn more about Ben's journey and the MBK community's efforts to fight against addiction.

KEY POINTS: 

• Ben Blankenship was born and raised in Tomball, Texas, to a family that had addictions to drugs and alcohol.
• At the age of 10, Ben began smoking marijuana because that was what his brothers and their friends did, and he considered it to be normal.
• By the age of 14, he had tried almost every drug imaginable, including cocaine, methamphetamines, acid, ecstasy, and alcohol.
• Ben was arrested multiple times, and by the time he turned 18, he had been arrested about 47 or 48 times, mostly for neglecting tickets and possessing drugs.
• Going to jail became a normal part of Ben's life, and he became familiar with the police officers and guards.
• Ben's last arrest on June 2, 2018, became his sobriety date and rescue date.
• While in jail, Ben started reading and credits it as a significant factor in his success.
• The speaker is talking about the community that they are building with MBK (My Brother's Keeper), which is a badge of honor.
• By purchasing one of the MBK t-shirts or hats, you are sponsoring someone who is struggling with addiction, and you are saying, "Hey, I support someone that I love that's struggling."
• The speaker talks about their addiction and how addiction makes you feel alone.
• They are building a community of My Brother's Keeper that will also turn into my Sister's keeper and my Daughter's keeper to help people deal with addiction.
• The speaker talks about the shame behind addiction and how this community can help people with the education of addiction recovery.
• The speaker shares their story of being a drug dealer and how the people that arrested them are now part of their community.
• The speaker hopes that this community takes off like wildfire and that the battle against addiction can be won if everyone stands up together.

QUOTABLE MOMENTS:

“He said, that book is telling me exactly who I am. I was like, cool. Keep reading it.” - Ben @ 8:50

“I've been to jail literally probably 47, 48 times. and I was never successful of exiting. Never. I would always return to my addiction because it was easy” - Ben @ 12:37

“It's about learning to deal with the trauma that most of us don't realize that we experience as children. And that's why people are addicts. “ - Ben @ 37:38

LINKS MENTIONED:

Ben Blankenship on Instagram

Amy Cassels

Amy Cassels on Twitter

Amy Cassels on Instagram

Amy Cassels on YouTube

ONE Way Life

Mentioned in this episode:

NingxiaRed

Sparkle Dust

Welcome to today's episode! Join your host, Amy and Tray Cassels as they share their post-surgery mishaps from the past couple of weeks. With a mix of humor and honesty, they recount their experiences and the challenges they faced during their recoveries. Amy recently had sinus surgery to help with migraines and was in significant pain after the surgery. The surgery was a last hope to get rid of migraines forever and the speaker hopes that it will take care of lingering migraines. 

Through their stories, they offer valuable insights on what they learned about the importance of taking care of oneself during recovery and the support of friends and family. In addition, they provide some general health tips that can be useful for anyone looking to improve their overall wellness. Changing exercise and nutrition habits during seasonal changes is recommended. Lifting weights can increase metabolism and prevent health problems in old age. 

So, whether you're recovering from surgery or simply interested in staying healthy, this episode is for you. So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the ups and downs of post-surgery recovery and the importance of maintaining good health practices.

KEY POINTS:

• Amy is excited about the start of spring and seeing changes in nature such as birds, deer, and ducks.
• Where they live there are many deer and one night, Joy the dog chased after nine of them.
• Amy recently had sinus surgery to help with migraines and was in significant pain after the surgery.
• The surgery was a last hope to get rid of migraines forever and the speaker hopes that it will take care of lingering migraines.
• The inflammation that happens in the sinuses can affect various parts of the body, such as digestion and breathing.
• Tray plans to indulge in gluten, steak, baked potato, and ice cream.
• Women's bodies are naturally softer and squishier than men's.
• Dr. Chase Banks offers meal plans for specific fitness goals.
• Amy prefers intuitive eating and accepting where her body falls.
• Recovering from nasal surgery may allow for the reintroduction of foods previously avoided.
• Losing weight without proper nutrition and energy is not sustainable.
• Changing exercise and nutrition habits during seasonal changes is recommended.
• Lifting weights can increase metabolism and prevent health problems in old age.

Links Mentioned:

Amy Cassels

Amy Cassels on Twitter

Amy Cassels on Instagram

Amy Cassels on YouTube

ONE Way Life

Mentioned in this episode:

Sparkle Dust

NingxiaRed

In this healthy episode of According to the Cassels we have guest Dr. Chase Banks. A board-certified chiropractic sports practitioner who discusses the importance of taking a proactive approach to healthcare for both yourself and your family. He emphasizes the reactive nature of the current healthcare system and the importance of partnering with practitioners and physicians for better outcomes.

Dr Banks discusses the importance of nutrition and strength building, especially for women as muscle mass decreases with age. We learn there is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating and that only about 30% of people will see positive results from a specific eating paradigm.

Don't miss these valuable insights into taking control of your family's health in today's post-pandemic healthcare system.

KEY POINTS:

• Dr. Chase Banks is a board certified chiropractic sports practitioner through the American College of Sports Physicians.
• He has clinical experience in the physical medicine and rehab department of the central Texas VA system and is often requested as a lead speaker on sports injuries, sports physiology, endocrinology, leadership, goal setting, nutrition, and overall health and wellness.
• Being an advocate for your family's health and your own health in today's post-pandemic healthcare system, which looks different due to various reasons.
• The healthcare system is reactive rather than proactive, and the information provided is based on old research.
• It is important for people to take a health stance for their families and partner with practitioners and physicians for a better outcome.
• Time constraints and lack of education make it hard to partner with physicians in the traditional sense of the healthcare system.
• People need to be advocates for themselves and their families by asking about the treatment plan and researching additional resources, like nutritionists and health coaches.
• Insurance can be challenging, and people need to do their research to empower themselves.
• Dr. Banks' office caters to a variety of people, including sports injuries and nutrition, and it has evolved over the years.
• Chase is mentioned as someone who is always working on nutrition plans
• Amy has had metabolic testing done and has printouts of her body measurements
• She points out that it's important to understand how muscle mass decreases with age, especially for women, and to work on building more strength to prevent further loss.
• Take proper tests and create personalized meal plans that take into account individual nutritional needs.
• An example of a vegan who had blood work done before being put on a meal plan and was found to be severely anemic.
• Many specific styles of eating have holes in their plans
• Only about 30% of people will see positive results from a specific eating paradigm, and the 70% who don't may not speak up about it.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Finish1.net

Amy Cassels

Amy Cassels on Twitter

Amy Cassels on Instagram

Amy Cassels on YouTube

ONE Way Life

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Sparkle Dust

NingxiaRed

Welcome to today's episode where we'll be talking about Mustard Seed Seasonings, a company founded by Natul Middlebrook that offers pre-made seasoning blends and meal plans designed to help busy moms cook flavorful meals at home.

Natul's seasoning blends are chef-created for maximum flavor, and each blend includes perfectly formulated salt, pepper, herbs, and spices. Mustard Seed Seasonings also provides recipes specifically created for each blend, and a QR code that provides access to every single recipe that uses that seasoning.

If you're a busy mom who wants to cook flavorful meals at home without spending too much time in the kitchen, Mustard Seed Seasonings might be the solution you're looking for. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about Natul and her inspiring journey.

KEY POINTS: 

• Natul Middlebrook founded the Mustard Seed Seasonings, which are pre-made seasoning mixes.
• She created the seasoning blends to make it easier for moms to cook flavorful meals.
• The seasoning blends are chef-created for maximum flavor and include perfectly formulated salt, pepper, herbs, and spices.
• Mustard Seed Seasonings also come with recipes specifically created for each blend, with a QR code that provides access to every single recipe that uses that seasoning.
• Mustard Seed Seasonings also offer free weekly meal plans, which are available through email subscription or on Instagram and Facebook.
• The meal plans include a grocery list, recipes, and are designed to help moms save time, prevent food loss, and eat delicious meals at home.
• The speaker loves Caribbean food and plans to create a Caribbean seasoning.
• Mustard Seeds vision is to help mothers feel like they have a handle on their household and to use their resources to bless and help others.
• Cooking classes through Mustard Seed Seasonings, and there is an upcoming bread-making class.
• Making bread and wine is a beautiful and simple art that can bring satisfaction and connection.
• Have a strong marriage by cooking together frequently, taking pride in deciding what to eat and enjoying the process with music, wine, and their kids.

Links Mentioned: 

https://mustardseedseasonings.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mustardseedseasonings/

https://www.facebook.com/MustardSeedSeasonings

Mentioned in this episode:

Sparkle Dust

NingxiaRed

In this episode, we will be diving into Amy and Tray’s powerful journey. They started a marriage course called Reengage, which helped them break down walls and open up areas they had been reserving for themselves to be upset about. During the course, they discovered how to communicate more effectively and release trapped emotions that they had been holding onto for over 24 years. We will also discuss how sinus surgery can help alleviate migraines and hear about Dr Kevin Smith. And finally, we'll hear about the magic of spending time with loved ones during a recovery period. So, grab a cup of tea or your favorite beverage, sit back, and enjoy today's episode!

KEY POINTS:

• Loosing their freezer and 50 pounds of meat in it.
• They cooked all the meat with the help of a friend and found out some of it was bad.
• They started attending a marriage course called Reengage, which is a 16-week program at their church.
• The course involves doing homework and discussing it with one's spouse every week.
• The biggest takeaway from the course was that it helped break down some walls and open up some areas they were reserving for themselves to be upset about.
• A story about an older couple in the course who were having trouble doing their homework.
• Amy reflects on her fear of abandonment and loneliness, which stemmed from her childhood trauma of being abandoned by her father. 
• She realizes that she has been reacting to her partner's drinking by isolating herself, which was a means of self-protection and punishment for her partner. 
• She also understands that she is projecting her trauma onto her partner and that she needs to work through her healing. 
• She confesses her feelings and asks forgiveness.
• Tray also shares his own feelings about the situation, and they both come to a mutual understanding of their emotional state.
• The conversation ultimately leads to the release of the trapped emotions that they have been holding onto for 24 years.
• They mention not caring anymore and worrying about their own circle.
• They briefly discuss Avery's sinus surgery and a doctor who claims to have cured 8,500 patients of migraines.
• Amy expresses hope that the surgery will help alleviate her migraines.
• They discuss how fixing the structure of the sinuses can help alleviate inflammation and prevent migraines from being triggered.
• It has been magical spending time with her daughter as she recovers from surgery.

QUOTABLE MOMENTS:

“ No, I'm kidding, but I'm not kidding. The second that I shared with you the way that I was feeling, what was going on in my mind, the neck pain disappeared” Amy (11:39)

“So I realized that abandonment was still in me, and I, I needed to work through that healing and I can't control him and his actions at the end of the day, he has to have his own consequences and I cannot punish him because it also punishes me when I punished him. To pull away it is punishing me and bringing up those same feelings.” - Amy (21:50)

LINKS MENTIONED:

Amy Cassels

www.amycassels.com

Amy Cassels on Twitter

https://twitter.com/amy_cassels?lang=en

Amy Cassels on Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/acassels/?hl=en

Amy Cassels on YouTube

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzoQfLNzz_ieatgaoWDTcw

Mentioned in this episode:

Sparkle Dust

NingxiaRed

In this episode, we have Audra Johnson, a licensed travel professional and author of three books "Love Yourself Girl", "Body Forgiveness", and "The Journey Continues". Audra shares her journey of overcoming her weight struggles and how she transformed her life through health and wellness. She shares how she weighed 350 pounds at age 30 and started researching health and wellness to create her own program. Through self-examination, she discovered that her weight struggles were rooted in a spiritual issue, which she addressed through a spiritual journey. Join us as Audra shares her inspiring story and offers tips on health and wellness to help you transform your life.

Key Points In This Episode: 

• Audra Johnson is a licensed travel professional and author of three books: "Love Yourself Girl", "Body Forgiveness", and "The journey continues".
• She helps people plan their vacations and offers tips on health and wellness through her books and health program regimen.
• Low self-esteem due to being teased in school and turned to food as comfort.
• Weighing 350 pounds at age 30 and started researching health and wellness to create her own program.
• Discovering that her weight struggles were due to lack of education and a spiritual issue.
• Peeling back the layers of her past and do a spiritual journey that led her to discover the root cause of her weight struggles.
• Finding out that her weight struggles were due to wearing improper footwear in middle school.
• Starting resistance training and walking to improve their health and physique.
• The exercise led to improvement in cardiovascular endurance, respiratory function and reduced symptoms of bronchitis.
• Combining exercise with a balanced diet and switched up their carb choices every 4 weeks to prevent plateaus.
• The speaker emphasizes the importance of continuously challenging the body to see results, and taking time for recovery.
• Celebrating non-scale victories, such as gaining muscle and losing fat, which can lead to improvement in overall health and well-being.

Quotable Moments: 

“And I just say, keep going, because when I hit a plateau, Amy, that's what I just ,kept going, and when my plateau broke, I didn't even realize when it broke. I just kept going.” - Audra 25:37

“Sometimes women that are always in the mirror, they're always looking at themselves. Sometimes they don't see themselves the way they really are.” Audra 33:08

Links Mentioned: 

Audra’Johnson’s Email

[email protected]

Amy Cassels

www.amycassels.com

Amy Cassels on Twitter

https://twitter.com/amy_cassels?lang=en

Amy Cassels on Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/acassels/?hl=en

Amy Cassels on YouTube

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzoQfLNzz_ieatgaoWDTcw

Mentioned in this episode:

NingxiaRed

Sparkle Dust