The Chief Psycho Podcast

Are you celebrating Pride outside the month of June? It takes more than throwing a rainbow scheme behind your logo to celebrate and provide awareness.

Interested in learning how you can create an LGBTQIA+ competent culture?  Meet this week's guest star, Ash Kattner! 🏳️‍🌈

With over 6 years of experience in dentistry, Ash started as a front desk concierge and later transitioned into coaching dental teams and professionals after completing their M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. They have successfully coached nearly 100 practices, emphasizing psychological safety and building a culture for practice success. 💫

Ash joined Cultura in January 2023 and also serving as an international speaker focusing on workplace culture, marketing, leadership, and DEI in dentistry. They are currently pursuing a fellowship with the Dental Speaker Institute. Ash enjoys spending time with their dog, Poppy, and attending concerts and events while traveling.  🎸

Follow Ash for more information:
🔵 @ashkattner
🔵 @theculturaco

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Have you ever thought to yourself "How can I see more of what represents me and my community" in the workplace?

Meet this week’s guest stars, Karese and Chris! 🤩

Karese is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice to amplify oral wellness to whole-body wellness. Through teletherapy, she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. When not working with clients globally she spends time with her husband and four kids. 🌬️

Chris is a hygienist, international speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Prophy Kings. Prophy Kings is a community built around the male Dental hygienist and Dental assistant representing the underrepresented dental professional while promoting cultural diversity. Prophy Kings operates as a brotherhood to support each other through growth and advancement. 📈

Together, they created the next chapter of diversity and inclusion in Dentistry, The Dental Culture Con! 🏼‍🏽

Follow Karese and Chris for more information:
♦️ https://dentalculturecon.com/
♦️ [email protected]
♦️ @dentalculturecon
♦️ @justchrislove
♦️ @prophy_kings
♦️ @kareselaguerre
♦️ @themyospot

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Have you ever wondered about the true impact of plastic oral appliances? Are you interested in taking a more sustainable and eco-friendly route for optimal oral health?

Meet this week’s guest star, Lynda Sherman! 🤩

Lynda is a fierce advocate for saving teeth, saving the planet, and of course... cheese pizza. 🍕🧀

She is interrupting the routine of dental care as the owner and consultant of EcoSmiles Dentistry, the founder of the eco-friendly subscription box, Get Mouthy, and the founder of the non-profit organization, The Dental Oral Care Project.

She’s a writer, speaker, and practicing clinician who has a lot of juicy insider info about how to make an environmental impact simply by making small changes to your dental care routine. ♻️

On a personal note, her husband of 23 years, Jeffrey, and their vivacious 10-year-old daughter, Savannah, enjoy spending time together boating on Lake Erie.

For more information, contact Lynda at the following channels:
♦️ [email protected]
♦️ www.lyndasherman.com
♦️ @brushandflossyn
♦️ @thedentaloralcareproject
♦️ @lyndasavestheplanet

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Have your stress levels been at an all-time high?  Do you need support in maintaining and managing your personal wellness?

If so, you won't want to miss this week's interview as we kick off Stress Awareness Month with Ms. Diane Randall!

 Diane Randall is energized, committed, and passionate about leading wellness conversations around life balance, mental wellness, self-care, self-realization, plant-based nutrition, and whole-life wellness. Her joy is seeing individuals adapt health and wellness methods that reduce stress and bring harmonious balance to their lives. She excels at equipping busy professionals with workable wellness advice and strategies that meet their demanding lifestyles. She is an author, consultant, Speaker, and college instructor who taught stress management and resiliency techniques to Chicago police officers.  Diane is a professional speaker and podcast host whose articles have appeared in publications such as Vegan Street, Plant Pure Nation, New York Times, Balance, Choice, Consulting Magazines, the Active Times, and American Holistic Health Association (AHHA). She has been a guest on numerous podcasts and appeared on television, including a guest appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss successful relationships. Diane has earned Life Coach, Guiding Mindful Change coach certifications and attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City, and has a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology.

For more information about speaking appearances, podcasts, and access to numerous resources visit her website at www.dianerandallconsults.com. 

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Interested in learning how you can increase your self-awareness? Is emotional intelligence missing in your leadership style and approach?

If so, you won't want to miss this week's interview with Dr. Kelly Tanner! 

Dr. Kelly Tanner is a renowned leader at the forefront of reshaping dental care, and helping teams and individuals reach unprecedented levels of professional fulfillment. Kelly’s combined leadership experience, doctoral education in business and leadership, and licensure in coaching have helped thousands of dental professionals get clear on their areas of growth, gain confidence in their workflow, build trust with patients and their dental team, and take ownership of case acceptance.

Don't forget to follow Kelly at @nextlevelrdh to learn more and check out www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com to learn more about the difference Kelly is making for teams and practices around the world! 

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Have you ever considered doing a risk assessment in your healthcare organization? Interested in learning how you can optimize your security and fraud prevention techniques? 

If so, you won't want to miss this week's interview with Charles Hale! 

Charles Hale is the President of Hale Consulting Solutions LLC, a consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity and project management for healthcare organizations. Charles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, with over 25 years working in healthcare technology, project management, and cybersecurity. 

Specializing in risk assessment, HIPAA compliance, and project management, Charles has led a variety of evaluations, implementation projects, and remediation efforts to improve healthcare cybersecurity for major healthcare organizations. He is a frequent attendee and speaker at healthcare and cybersecurity events, sharing his knowledge and expertise with the industry. Charles' insights and expertise have provided valuable information for healthcare organizations to protect patient data and improve their overall cybersecurity posture. 

Charles received his Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Oregon and his Master's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Southern California. He also holds certifications in cybersecurity (CISM & Security+) and project management (PMP & DASM). 

Charles’ current focus is on bringing together his skills, experience, and network of professionals to benefit healthcare organizations so they can better understand and manage the complex risks associated with cybersecurity.

Contact Charles if you're interested in learning more:  [email protected]!

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Is well-being a concern for you or a colleague in the workplace? Are you interested in forming a community that fosters innovation and inclusion?

If so, you won't want to miss this week's interview with Dr. Meng Chiang!

Mengchun "Meng" Chiang, Ph.D. is the founder of CHI Executive Consulting. Meng is an experienced consultant, executive trainer, and coach for leaders in higher education and tech industries on workplace inclusion and organizational wellness. Meng is the faculty director of the Leadership and Connection for Asian Women+ Leaders at the Tepper School of Business. Meng holds a clinical psychology license and is passionate about trauma-informed care, Asian/Asian American Mental Health, intersectionality, and well-being. Meng’s educational background includes Harvard Medical School and National Taiwan University. Meng currently serves as the Assistant Director of Training at Counseling and Psychological Services at Carnegie Mellon University.

Contact Meng if you're interested in learning more: [email protected]!

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Have you ever felt like you had no one to turn to at school? Are you pursuing an education career out of passion or obligation?

If so, you will not want to miss this interview with Casanova Green!

Casanova Green is a writer, singer/songwriter, recording artist, educator, and pastor. He is a 2010 graduate of Ohio Northern University with a BA in Language Arts Education with a minor in voice and received an MFA in Creative Writing at the Etowah Valley Low-Residency MFA Program at Reinhardt University in 2018. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition from Ohio University. Casanova has been published in several publications including The Blue Mountain Review, Raw Art Review, and Fredericksburg Literary and Art Review, and his first poetry collection, Things I Wish I Could Tell You, was published in 2022 by the SCE Press. He has done extensive ministry work since the age of nine as a worship leader and preacher and serves as the Lead Pastor of True Vision Christian Community in Lancaster, OH, and the Vice Presiding Bishop of the Katartismos Collective. He has released four albums internationally. He is also the Director of First Year Experience, Diversity, and Inclusion and English Department Manager at Hocking College in Nelsonville, OH. 

If you would like to learn more or connect with Casanova, you can reach him at [email protected]! 

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Have you ever wondered what your dreams might be telling you? 

If so, you won't want to miss this week's podcast interview with dream interpreter, Jesse Lyon! 

Jesse Lyon is the Chief Dream Scientist at DreamApp – an app that interprets your dreams using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and the latest science and research findings. Jesse launched DreamApp to help users overcome their mental health struggles and has already brought healing to millions of users around the world. The team has currently interpreted over 2.5 million dreams and continues to pioneer this new form of therapy in the healthcare industry. 

Jesse Lyon has also created a massive community under the social media platform @LyonMentalHealth that advocates for and destigmatizes mental health. He has reached hundreds of millions of users and has 1.5 million followers on TikTok alone. 

Moreover, Jesse has built a private practice (Lyon Counseling) with offices in Orlando and Winter Park, Florida, that works specifically with patients who have experienced complex trauma, dissociative identity disorder, and anxiety. 

Follow Jesse and the work he is doing with the Dream App at @lyonmentalhealth and @dreamapp.io! 

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Have you been trying to figure out how to take your event game to the next level? Are you looking to expand your reach and give back to your community? 

If so, you won't want to miss this inspiring and motivating interview with Elijah Desmond! 

Elijah Desmond began his career at age 15 as a motivational speaker to kids. He went on to graduate from The Ohio State University as a hygienist and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where he started his first of eleven dental businesses. Elijah now resides in South Florida with his wife and 2 daughters. 

He learned a great deal from his experience in the events after being involved in over 500 events and conferences while motivational speaking, emceeing, DJing, and personally planning them. Elijah hosts events worldwide in 2-3 locations per month and has spoken over 1000 hours since he started high school in 2005. He speaks for high schools throughout the world. He is known for having fun-filled, engaging speeches and integrating motivational speaking into his events. He is adamant that a fun atmosphere is essential to learning. 

Follow Elijah on Instagram @dj_smiles_ @thedentalfestival @smilesatsea! 

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