Riding with the Duke

Life is full of transitions from beginning to end, so why are we so afraid of them? In this episode, Kevin “Duke” Reed shares his process for overcoming fear of transition, from accepting what is to letting go of resistance. He explains why we need to take losses in stride and shares a story from his own life that highlights the role transitions can play in our growth.

Episode Recap:

• From the moment we’re conceived, life is full of transitions (1:25) 
• Why do we fear transition? (5:44)
• We have to accept what is and drop all resistance (9:40)
• Intention gives us a path forward to move beyond anxiety (14:23)
• There’s freedom in learning to take a loss (27:40)
• How have you learned to move forward without regrets? (31:40)

Links and Resources:

“The Good Earth” by Pearl Buck

Reed Family Dentistry

What does it take to live a more meaningful, full, and expansive life? Kevin “Duke” Reed has learned some powerful lessons in his years of business ownership, community engagement, and leadership, and he started this podcast as a way to share them. In this first episode, host Sam Coates interviews Kevin about his background and the insights he hopes people will gain from listening to the show. Make sure to follow the podcast to come along for the ride and catch all our future episodes!

Episode Recap:

• Meet Kevin “Duke” Reed, host of “Riding with the Duke” (0:28)
• Why did you want to start this podcast? (1:21) 
• Can you tell us about yourself and the dental practice you started? (2:50)
• How do you know you’re building a business that stands apart from the rest? (10:43)
• Can you tell us about your involvement with your community? (12:25)
• How have you learned to get comfortable with taking risks? (17:38)
• What do you hope people gain from listening to this podcast? (22:24)

Links and Resources:

“Walking in Wonder” by John O’Donohue

Reed Family Dentistry