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

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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

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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

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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In the first minute of meeting someone, you've already made an impression. What if I told you that building trust and connecting with others was as simple as focusing on the first few minutes of meeting someone? today we unpack how to make the person in front of you feel special, specifically:

- the 4 words everyone wants to hear from you

- the best ways to unpack and learn more about someone when you first meet

- a simple 5 second way to show humility and create a deeper bond in the first minute

we also unpack the 3 small talk news stories of the week:

- https://people.com/sofia-vergara-announces-new-colombian-coffee-line-dios-mio-coffee-8656854

- https://people.com/simone-biles-wins-record-ninth-us-gymnastics-championship-paris-olympics-8657327

- https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2024/06/03/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-fight-postponed-new-date/73965487007/

starting a new series on here + the weekly newsletter by being your guinea pig! Each week I will share communication tips, strategies and concepts for us to become better communicators with our patients, and each month I will break down my monthly KPIs (key performance indicators) to document and discuss what things went well or need improvement! By doing this I hope to demystify some of these metrics and help you learn in real time so that you can apply them to your own jobs as well!

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*cue graduation song* its been one year since graduating dental school!!!! This year has absolutely flown by, and while I know it's just the tip of the iceberg it woudn't be right of me to be a cancer sun leo moon and leo rising to not share and reflect on the top lessons i learned my first year of working. I also make a huge announcement at the end so stay tuned!!!

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i flop you flop WE ALL FLOP - learn from my flops with these nuggets of how to communicate with patients! part 1: stop downplaying the important things, the reasons we downplay and what things to say instead. I share some of my favorite ways to:

- convey urgency and create concern in patients without giving them un needed anxiety

- empower patients that now is the best time to be proactive about health

- have fun and light hearted jokes/connect on a deeper level

as always i share these 3 pop culture news stories to make small talk today:

- https://people.com/new-harry-potter-baking-show-coming-to-food-network-8649701

- https://nypost.com/2024/05/20/business/target-to-slash-prices-on-5000-frequently-bought-products/

- https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/05/18/simone-biles-womens-gymnastics-us-classic-live-results/73738946007/

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