Just A Quick Pinch

Jimmy is here to help me break down the 3 small talk news stories of the week! Share these stories with patient's & coworkers and see what you can learn about each other:

1. Grammys 2025 recap: best speeches, worst outfits, & the absurd Beyonce award show theory

2. Superbowl 2025 is almost here: best apps to eat, half time performances of the past & present, and commercials we loved/hated

3. Groundhog's day says 6 more weeks of winter!

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this convo was one I needed to hear, ft. my good friend Nisha Parakadavil (@nishyabish) ! This episode is so inspirational. She shares lessons learned from being one of the youngest in sales at Phillips Sonicare to applying to dental school 3 times, and finally achieving her dreams as a current first year dental student at Touro dental school. We chat about things like:

- finding your voice when you don't fit in with peers

- developing strong self talk & self compassion to overcome repeated rejection, when timing isn't right, and imposter syndrome

- the power of work ethic and calling yourself out when you're playing things small

To contact Nisha for more! [email protected]

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Steph Tang, mindset/executive coach, meditation teacher, and now founder of Wallaby @wallabycare the therapeutic blanket for dental offices joins me to unpack all things mindset & meditation! We review:

- the most common mindset challenges she saw in her high performer clients

- how to overcome imposter syndrome that might manifest as feeling guilty when recommending treatment

- how to navigate the constant highs and lows of growing with grace

- little ways to add mindfulness to your day to day, and why choosing to meditate/be mindful can be the powerful tool to achieving your dreams

- how Wallaby is changing the game for patient comfort

- in her experience as a patient, what is the #1 thing they notice when they come into the office?

Wallaby is offering Just a Quick Pinch listeners 10% off your first Wallaby. 100% a worthwhile investment to practice the way you want! This offer will expire in 30 days, so if you’re interested go to  www.wallabycare.com/justaquickpinch, fill out the form, and Steph will reach out to you!

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Jimmy got another student to precept! So he is here to share his top tips when precepting students, how to maintain professionalism and guide students to success while also building authentic relationships

we also share our top tips for what to do when a conversation is getting too heated or tense with patients - 3 ways to pivot, recallibrate, and get back on the same team again

we also share the small talk news story of the week: IT'S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SZN!!!

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Dr. Daltria, founder of The Associates Advantage (@theassociatesadvantage) is here to share her story of going from 7 first associateships/jobs to finding her happy associate position and starting her business. We break down our first impression ICKS!!! and green flags! what are:

- red flags from interviews? and signs the job is actually a good environment? what can you do to avoid choosing a workplace you'll hate?

- green flags for meeting patients, subliminal cues, and helping patients overcome anxiety

- small talk news of the week: the walmart birkin

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HAPPY LAST DAY OF 2024!!!! my fiance jimmy joins me to break down:

- how to use new years energy as a tool to help patient's become motivated to change and be healthy

- college students are back in the office!!! the difference between treating college girls vs boys as patients

- early 2000s commercials

& your 3 small talk news stories of the week:

1. (12:19) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/generation-beta-starting-2025-ai-tech-like-never-before-rcna184732

2. (16:27) https://people.com/matthew-mcconaughey-launching-weekly-newsletter-8766285

3. (20:49) https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nhl/will-ferrell-dressed-elf-character-crowd-nhl-game-rcna185740

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my fiance Jimmy is here for a Christmas Eve special episode! We break down your 3 small talk news stories of the week to share whether you're at work with patients or home with family for the holidays, these stories will be fun to share and the gift that keeps on giving

this week:

1. Jimmy shows us how to wear a beanie and go from mugging someone to Andrew Garfield/hipster dreams

2. We chat about the era of being paid as a healthcare hero in free Panera Bread

3. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/national-film-registry-2024-spy-kids-dirty-dancing-full-list-rcna184521

4. https://people.com/sake-brewed-on-space-station-to-sell-for-usd650k-a-bottle-8763683

5. https://people.com/hot-dr-pepper-with-lemons-most-delicious-holiday-drink-8765317

6. https://people.com/harry-potters-oliver-and-james-phelps-say-hosting-wizards-of-baking-furthered-sweet-tooth-exclusive-8763739

7. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/mrbeast-beast-games-allegations-response-b2668382.html

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my fiance jimmy is BACK with me to recap my 2nd year attending my holiday work party - we chat: social anxiety, surviving your work parties/bringing your significant other and vice versa, what drinks to get, navigating dynamics and more!

we also break down your 3 small talk news stories of the week:

- 1. it's Tom Cruise's holiday cake season, what does this mean & who made his special cake list this year

- 2. pilot explains why you actually need to put your phone on airplane mode & other things our parents told us as kids that we thought were the truth but weren't

- 3. Uber carolling, Christmas tree ordering, and errand running!

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If you ever wondered what its like being part of those giant families that plays games on Christmas and have matching PJs watching movies together and have traditions passed down from the last 50 years - LOOK NO FURTHER, 2nd year dental student Gracie Banning (@banningbites) is here to break down her family's craziest christmas traditions and what its like being part of a Hallmark Christmas family! We break down the top holiday small talk news to share with patients such as:

- how Coca Cola invented the current day image of Santa

- why we set out milk and cookies for Santa & what children all around the world set out for him

- what is the highest grossing Christmas film of all time and why it isn't what you expect

+ Gracie's D2 year and experience with persevering and growing stronger through failing competencies, the pressure to specialize, & other challenges dental school brings

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Jimmy joins me yet again (I promise I have 2 new guests on next week hehe for now enjoy his presence once again!) - to break down the 3 surprising, fun, silly small talk news stories of the week to share with patients & coworkers!

Pizza Hut releases a pizza flavored tomato wine https://www.thetakeout.com/1722772/pizza-hut-tomato-wine-review/