Best Autonomic Nervous System Podcasts (2024)

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722: How Airway, Jaw Joints, & Autonomic Nervous System Issues Are Creating Today’s Orthodontic Patients – Dr. Drew McDonald 45:13

1d ago45:13

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722: How Airway, Jaw Joints, & Autonomic Nervous System Issues Are Creating Today’s Orthodontic Patients – Dr. Drew McDonald Today, orthodontics goes beyond just straight teeth. With better technology and better imaging, we can now include joints and airway for more comprehensive care. To highlight the importance of imaging in the future of orthodo…

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Somatic and Autonomic Nervous System Healing with Veronica Rottman 36:51

1d ago36:51

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Episode Highlights With Veronica What somatic healing is The way this ties into nervous system healing Somatics is a broad term that includes all things that mean healing through the body Modalities that are included in somatic healing What somatic experiencing is How we can use the body to help resolve trauma and promote mental wellness What polyv…

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Mythbusting Minerals – Understanding Minerals Starts in the Cells with Caroline Alan 31:39

1h ago31:39

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Episode Highlights With Caroline Alan Why modern humans are experiencing so many mineral deficiencies The reason modern humans can’t get enough minerals from food How minerals impact mitochondria and why this is so important Your body makes amino acids but minerals must be ingested We are often operating at 40% of the mineral levels we actually nee…

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723: Financial Freedom VS. Financial Independence – Dr. Jim McKee 39:49

4h ago39:49

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723: Financial Freedom VS. Financial Independence – Dr. Jim McKee Financial independence is your ultimate goal. But it won't happen if you don't plan for it! To help you achieve financial health as early as possible in your career, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share great advice that you didn't hear in …

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How to Become More Resilient and Release Unconscious Programs with Dr. Olga Stevko 27:32

2h ago27:32

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Olga Stevko What resilience is and why it is important Common traits of people who are resilient What kinds of things can lower our resilience How the language we use toward ourselves and our children can impact us drastically A way to become the observer in a situation to shift focus and become more resilient Ways to cu…

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How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence to Improve Your Life With Dr. Olga Stevko 36:11

1h ago36:11

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Olga Stevko What emotional intelligence is and how it affects all areas of life We need to be able to feel to have emotional intelligence What happens when people feel too little or too much Problems that can arise if someone has very high emotional intelligence Ways to improve emotional intelligence How unconscious prog…

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721: 14 Insights From Designing Smiles With Dr. Michael Apa & Dr. Christian Coachman – Dr. Christian Coachman 1:26:45

4d ago1:26:45

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There is more than one way to design the “perfect” smile. Recently, two of the best dentists in the world, Dr. Michael Apa and Dr. Christian Coachman, debated these concepts at the Designing Smiles event in Miami. To share some of his key insights and takeaways, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, who …

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The Impact Of Your Inner Work On Your Children 4:11

9h ago4:11

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Imagine it was 40 years ago. And your parents were about to make an important decision. They were sitting on an opportunity to help them heal a part of themselves. They were on the precipice of deciding if NOW is the time to resolve some of their childhood wounding. The wounding that had them feeling like they were "not enough”. The wounding that h…

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Show 15 – Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) – we explore what this trait or mechanism means for individuals, notably those who are neurodivergent 26:22

8h ago26:22

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Do you head into a fight or flight energy when you are triggered into RSD? Or are you more likely to go into shutdown? We explore the coping strategies folk utilise when they experience rejection sensitive dysphoria. We also look at CBT’s Five Aspects Model by Christine Pedesky, and align it with Pia Mellody’s ‘Felt Reality’, within her theory of c…

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How Your Nervous System Can Help Create the Life You Want With Veronica Rottman 25:38

12h ago25:38

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Episode Highlights With Veronica How we can befriend our bodies and nervous systems to help create the life we want The pitfalls that women especially can fall into when it comes to nervous system health How this relates to reproductive health, especially for women Deeper nervous system healing that goes beyond just affirmations and talking How to …

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720: 2 Questions to Know if You Are Doing the Right Thing – Debra Engelhardt-Nash 46:18

1d ago46:18

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How do you know you're doing the right thing for your practice? There's an easy way to answer that, and it’s with two simple questions. To share what they are and how you can apply it to any dilemma you face, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, with her expert advice for creating the best practice cult…

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How to Take Care of Your Skin During Menopause and As You Age with Dr. Mina 22:29

3d ago22:29

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Mina How hormone changes affect the skin Why the skin changes at menopause and what to do about it The reason menopause isn’t a bigger part of the conversation Why acne can happen again in menopause The reason hair loss happens sometimes during menopause What to know about different skincare procedures Procedures that ca…

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Simplify Your Skincare Routine for Better Results with Harvard Dermatologist Dr. Mina 33:36

4d ago33:36

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Mina What a minimalist skincare routine is and why keeping it simple can be best Skincare is self-care but it doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive The basics of a skincare routine that works and what you don’t need Products that can help you age gracefully without any extreme procedures Over-the-counter products tha…

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719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth 1:03:19

4d ago1:03:19

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719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth Are you feeling miserable in your practice? There's only one way to fix it, and that's by becoming a better leader. To help you achieve this, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a blueprint for creating a better culture in y…

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As requested....My experience on using a fitted Vagus nerve stimulator! 27:40

5d ago27:40

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As requested by those of you who follow me on social media, in this episode of the podcast I am sharing my experience so far, of using a fitted vagus nerve stimulator (VNS). I have aimed to answer all of the questions you guys asked me. I have given some information on the VNS, how it is fitted, what it does and how I am finding it at this point, i…

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Shame is the Main Hurdle in the Path of Healing 3:33

5d ago3:33

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In 2018, I remember hating what I saw when I looked in the mirror. Shame— that feeling of being “inherently bad inside” the feeling behind the reason people end their lives…. Is not something we are born with: It’s something we are born INTO. Like a fish being born into a fishbowl of dirty water, we take on the shame of cultural norms we are raised…

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718: It’s Time to Rethink TMD – Dr. Jim McKee 44:48

7d ago44:48

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718: It’s Time to Rethink TMD – Dr. Jim McKee Every area of dentistry has evolved — except TMD! It’s time to rethink it, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to dispel the myths and fears around treating TMD patients. Many patients need this treatment — so stop referring them out! To learn about the opportunit…

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Emotions and Their Impact on the Vagus Nerve with Diane Ducarme 27:29

13d ago27:29

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Episode Highlights With Diane Ducarme You have about 100 billion nerve cells in your body and they're all orchestrated by the vagus nerve The vagus nerve was discovered in 1872 in medicine but is still not understood in the Western world Vagus comes from the Latin vaga, which means to wander, and it wanders throughout the body The things that get i…

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The Physical Benefits of Letting Go - Learnings from Migraine Sufferers with Diane Ducarme 38:43

11d ago38:43

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Episode Highlights With Diane Ducarme She speaks seven languages English is actually her third language The genetic aspects of migraines and why they're so intense The health benefits of letting go and how this relates to migraines Hope for migraine sufferers and how to actually resolve migraines through a root cause approach How not letting go imp…

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717: 6 Steps to Leading Great Team Meetings – Robyn Theisen 29:35

9d ago29:35

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717: 6 Steps to Leading Great Team Meetings – Robyn Theisen If you think you don't have time for team meetings — think again. You don't have time not to do them! To highlight the importance of consistent communication, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why meeting with your team is critical and how to…

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The Natural Healing Frequencies of Infrared and Red Light with Robby Besner of Therasage 35:04

10d ago35:04

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Episode Highlights With Robby Besner Creating the safest home environment for healing The difference between infrared and red light and how to use them both What full-spectrum infrared is and how it includes near, mid, and far ranges Ways to create a healthy home environment with protective healing frequencies How sleep drastically impacts healing …

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How Co-Dependent Marriage Impacts Children 5:50

14d ago5:50

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In the book “Laws of Human Nature” by Robert Greene, he summarizes in a beautiful way the focus of my life’s work: Think back to your younger self-- growing up as a child (if you can remember it): In the first 3 or 4 years our brains are especially malleable. We experience emotions much more intensely, creating memory traces that are much deeper th…

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Harnessing the Energies of Nature to Create a Healing Platform in the Body with Robby Besner 35:52

11d ago35:52

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Episode Highlights With Robby The connection between toxicity, inflammation, and energy Natural and non-invasive ways to support the body in detoxification The natural frequencies that help break the bonds of toxins and where they are stored in the body How infrared is especially beneficial and how it supports the body in healing What the healing f…

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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self Worth – Allison Lacoursiere 35:49

11d ago35:49

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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self-Worth – Allison Lacoursiere Knowing yourself is the best thing you can do in life. It will lead to self-acceptance, self-love, and more confidence — soft skills that are vital to every business owner. To help you discover and increase your self-worth, Kirk Behrendt brings in Allison Lacou…

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How To Help a Kid With Anxiety 2:23

13d ago2:23

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Like millions of parents out there, Jenny had an anxious kid. The worst part of seeing our kids struggle with anxiety is the feeling of powerlessness we have. We just want them to know they’re going to be ok. “Calm down” “Take deep breaths” “don’t be anxious” are likely things your parents said to you when you were younger and dealing with your fea…

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715: Helping a Patient vs. Making Business Out of a Patient – Dr. Marco Brindis 34:27

14d ago34:27

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You need money to run your business. But your patients should always come first! To help you strike the balance of affordability, profitability, and quality care, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Marco Brindis, chairman of the Prosthodontics Department of Louisiana State University, to share his insight into a successful treatment planning process. Do…

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Playing Chess When Everyone Else Is Playing Checkers with Nathan Barry 28:08

15d ago28:08

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Episode Highlights With Nathan What does he mean by playing chess when others are playing checkers A fascinating way Reese Witherspoon did this with a book club Other examples of flywheels and playing chess Tip: Look at anywhere you spend money in business and turn those into opportunities to make money or provide services How Amazon does both flyw…

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Flywheels: How to Use Them To Improve Every Aspect Of Your Life with Nathan Barry 33:45

17d ago33:45

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Episode Highlights With Nathan What a flywheel is and the correct understanding of the term How flywheels exist in physics and how the concept is helpful in business as well The story of how building a well with a flywheel in Africa changed how he thought about business How a flywheel business system can help you have better results Importance of d…

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714: The Latest Trends in Digital Workflows – Dr. John Cranham 38:49

20d ago38:49

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Whether you like it or not, digital dentistry is the future. To help you embrace rather than fear this change, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. John Cranham, co-founder of Cranham Culp Digital Dental, to explain how he is doing the best dentistry of his career at the age of 63. High-level dentistry requires high-level technology! To learn how a digita…

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How Our Food System Has Become Centralized and Industrialized (& How to Change It) with Brett Ender & Harry 23:57

18d ago23:57

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Episode Highlights With Brett and Harry How the industrialization of food changed human nutrition The biggest changes to the food supply in the last few decades and how they are impacting our health One thing sprayed on most grocery store chicken that you might not realize The real problems for animals and humans with factory farming and how to mak…

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Why Are We In the Worst Metabolic Health Crisis We’ve Ever Seen (& How to Fix It) with Meat Mafia 42:30

19d ago42:30

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Episode Highlights With Brett and Harry How their own health journey got them into the work they do and taught them about the massive health crisis we are in The unique diet that completely changed Brett's health Why so many people have at least one marker of metabolic disorder and what we can do about it The markers of metabolic dysfunction and th…

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713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman 40:21

18d ago40:21

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713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman Do your hygienists complain about not having time? Are they constantly behind at every appointment? Don't blame them — blame your systems! To show that 60 minutes IS enough time, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and Michelle Wakeman, two of ACT’s amaz…

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712: How Did This All Begin & How Did You Get Here? – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb 1:31:03

21d ago1:31:03

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712: How Did This All Begin & How Did You Get Here? – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb In this special crossover episode, the tables are turned! Kirk Behrendt is interviewed on the Dental Online Training Sharecast, a podcast by Dr. Dennis Hartlieb, founder of Dental Online Training. Kirk shares everything from his early years, the origins of ACT Dental, and his…

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A Real-Time Example of Shifting Energy In My Workspace With Elaine Glass of Get Quiet 25:11

23d ago25:11

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Episode Highlights With Elaine Glass Tips for how to clear your own spaces How she does energy clearing of places and spaces Burn palo santo to remove any negative, stuck energy Open a window or door to the outside to release the energy out of your space Places in your space where energy can get stuck (pay attention to wall intersections) Make sure…

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How to Shift Your Energy to Move Your Life Forward and Get Unstuck with Elaine Glass 35:07

24d ago35:07

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Episode Highlights With Elaine Glass The importance of getting quiet in a world that only seems to get louder Why surrender is important and can make life much more enjoyable How we hold so much as women and how the holding can lead to so much suffering The way to start shifting your inner language and ask better questions to get better answers Way…

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711: Why Gross Production is the Worst Metric for Dentists – Dr. Barrett Straub 40:51

23d ago40:51

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711: Why Gross Production is the Worst Metric for Dentists – Dr. Barrett Straub A big part of having a better practice and a better life is understanding your numbers. But if you focus on the wrong ones, it can destroy your business! Gross production is one of the worst metrics for dentists, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s C…

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New Way to Support Memory (& Why Memory Is Declining) With Tina Anderson 23:24

25d ago23:24

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Episode Highlights With Tina Anderson Why memory is such a problem in the modern world Some of the reasons focus and attention are so tough now A record number of people are using prescription stimulants to increase focus and memory Smartphones could be to blame for an increase in people diagnosed with ADHD How brain and gut health are related What…

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The Supplements I Take (Almost) Every Day & Why With Tina Anderson 40:45

26d ago40:45

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Episode Highlights With Tina Anderson All the things in the modern world that assault our gut health and what to do about it Understanding the different types of probiotics and how they work differently A reason to avoid probiotics that need to be refrigerated The importance of probiotics and why all aren’t created equal What to look for in a probi…

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710: Mastering the Hand-Off; 1 Move With Big Impact – Michelle Wakeman 24:30

25d ago24:30

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710: Mastering the Hand-Off; 1 Move With Big Impact – Michelle Wakeman Are you ever at the doctor’s office and feel like no one is listening? That could be happening in your own dental practice! One solution is the hand-off, an important element in your practice. Kirk Behrendt brings in Michelle Wakeman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain wha…

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Long Live Vintage: The Life of a Full Time Reseller with Cassandra Sturos of Mama Cass Vintage Goods 59:55

26d ago59:55

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Cassandra Sturos is the matchmaker of things. She finds beauty in the discarded and forgotten. She knows that objects hold energy in the form of memories. That they are conduits for stories that help bring people together. She has a passion for being the guardian of these memories helping them find their way to a place where they will be held safe,…

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709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal 28:28

26d ago28:28

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709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal How much do you know about zirconia? If zirconia is still a mystery, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Shashikant Singhal, Director of Education & Professional Services at Ivoclar, to explain the different types of zirconia, its properties, and what dentists get wrong wh…

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708: PPO Independence: Turn ‘Do You Take My Insurance?’ Into a Winning Conversation! – Ariel Juday & Christina Byrne 1:19:28

28d ago1:19:28

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708: PPO Independence: Turn ‘Do You Take My Insurance?’ Into a Winning Conversation! – Ariel Juday & Christina Byrne Whether you're fee-for-service or PPO, patients will ask the dreaded question, “Do you take my insurance?” If you're struggling to give a great answer, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday and Christina Byrn…

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Lunar Rhythms and Women’s Health (Menopause and Postmenopause) With Masami Covey 31:34

1M ago31:34

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Episode Highlights With Masami Covey How the moon cycles affect hormones and different phases of life A tip for when it might be slightly easier to engage with your kids Why progesterone is considered the Zen hormone How men also have monthly hormone fluctuations based on the moon How the moon affects parasites A reason to eat less carbohydrates ar…

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The Moon’s Influence on Your Biology & The Dark Moon Phase with Massami Covey 40:06

1M ago40:06

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Episode Highlights With Masami Covey The connection of the moon to our biology The lunar calendar vs solar calendar focus on biology Why the circadian rhythm is not exactly 24 hours! A fascinating study on melatonin production and pineal gland with lunar rhythm Why melatonin decreases during the full moon Deep sleep can decrease by as much as 30% l…

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707: Why the Road Ahead for Dentists is Amazing – Dr. Barrett Straub 54:15

30d ago54:15

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707: Why the Road Ahead for Dentists is Amazing – Dr. Barrett Straub If you want a great life as a dentist, you need a great dental practice. To help you take your first steps toward a better life, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to showcase their new membership program, the Best Practices Association. Join today and transf…

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Take Care of Your Bones and They Will Take Care of You with Margie Bissinger 36:03

1M ago36:03

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Episode Highlights With Margie Bissinger Why bone health is not just an issue for older people Almost 90% of your bones are developed by age 18-20, and how to help our kids have strong bones The top things that affect bone health: exercise is huge, nutrition, reducing inflammation 1 in 2 women in the US will have a fracture due to osteoporosis The …

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Happiness Is Good Medicine (& How to Develop Happiness Habits) with Margie Bissinger 36:08

1M ago36:08

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Episode Highlights With Margie Bissinger Happiness is an inner state of health and peace that is not dependent on your circumstances It is also living your life in color What our “then I would be happy” stories can teach us Our base level of happiness, and how we can change it Why only a small amount of what contributes to happiness is external Is …

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706: Leading Beyond the Chair: 4 Key Pillars for Dental Team Success – Miranda Beeson 43:42

1M ago43:42

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706: Leading Beyond the Chair: 4 Key Pillars for Dental Team Success – Miranda Beeson If you're not good with people, you won't have a great business — or a great life! Your first step is to master the four domains of emotional intelligence, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to teach you how. Get good at pe…

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NHS court hearing update with Kevin Digby and Rachel Hext 40:05

1M ago40:05

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In this episode of the podcast I talk with Kevin Digby and Rachel Hext following the High court hearing on the 6th March 2024. Kevin is a partner at GA Solicitors and is representing nearly 70 healthcare workers with Long Covid taking the NHS and other employers to court. Many healthcare workers are living with the disabling consequences of Long Co…

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705: 3 Questions You Have to Answer on How Patients Enter Your Practice – Dr. Jim McKee 38:56

1M ago38:56

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705: 3 Questions You Have to Answer on How Patients Enter Your Practice – Dr. Jim McKee How do patients enter your practice? It’s the most important question to consider as a dentist and business owner. To guide you through three main questions you need to answer, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share a fe…

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