Join parenting coach and mom-in-the-trenches, Penny Williams, as she helps parents, caregivers, and educators harness the realization that we are all beautifully complex and marvelously imperfect. Each week she delivers insights and actionable strategies on parenting and educating neurodivergent kids — those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities... Her approach to decoding behavior while honoring neurodiversity, and parenting the individual child you have will provide you with th ...
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Are you ready to increase clarity, build confidence, and engage the courage to reach your potential? Meet Dr. Heather Penny; Leadership Coach, trusted advisor, and admired author. Heather holds a PhD in Human Services with extensive global experience in consulting as well as an M.A. in Educational Leadership. As a professional coach, Heather serves her clients by drawing out their natural strengths and motivated direction. Join Heather as she shares valuable tools to equip you to reach your ...
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AADOM RADIO - For AADOM members on the go! AADOM radio is a great resource for dental management learning anytime, anywhere! Built with the busy manager's schedule in mind, keep up-to-date on topics ranging from: Systems to Work life Balance AADOM News Published Observer Articles - Narrated for your listening and learning mindset. AADOM Radio - THE podcast for dental managers and dental business professionals.
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Ladies, this is a place where we leave perfection at the door, ok? To my boss women, my women in need of motivation or personal clarity, I welcome you. Let's discover how you can RISE above the obstacles in your life- professionally, personally, mentally and holistically. Together we will discover the tools needed to unlock your individual success with intentionality so that we can RISE, together!
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Reaching for Grace in Hard Times with Mike Liguori
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This week I have a deep and truly meaningful conversation with Mike Liguori about reaching for grace in hard times. Mike shares about his experience during and after serving our country in the armed forces. Whether you have served or not, Mike's perspective will hit you like a breath of fresh air. Everyone will benefit form his insight on offering …
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261: Extreme Language Around Emotions, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I tackle why our kids and teens might use extreme language to express their emotions. We're recognizing that expressions like "I hate you" or phrases that include aggression or violence often aren't literal but signal an inability to articulate complex emotions. I talk about the importance of distinguishing b…
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259: Insights on Bullying: Understanding Aggression, Building Resilience, with Brooks Gibbs, Ph.D.
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Brooks Gibbs, Ph.D. is joining me for a conversation on Insights on Bullying: Understanding Aggression, Building Resilience. His expertise in social psychology shines a light on the intricate dance between aggression and resilience — especially in the lives of our neurodivergent kids. In this episode, you'll hear stories close to my heart, includin…
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Episode 123-AADOM Radio-The AADOM & Henry Schein Cares Foundation 2024 Practice Green Podcast
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AADOM Radio & Henry Schein Presents: Jennifer (Jen) Kim Field, Chief Sustainability Officer, Henry Schein, Inc. jenniferkim.field@henryschein.com Erika Pusillo, Practice Optimizer at Spodak Dental Group, 2023 Green Leader erika@spodakdental.com Jennifer Z. Vickery, Vice President of Operations for Ocean Dental, 2022 Green Leader jenniferzvickery@gm…
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260: Navigating Life Challenges with Purpose and Progress (not perfection), with Shari Leid
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I have the pleasure of talking with Shari Leid of An Imperfectly Perfect Life. Together, we’re talking about purposeful living and parenting and celebrating gradual progress over the pursuit of perfection. Shari shares her deep insights on the value of recognizing and fostering the inherent strengths in our c…
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Episode 122-AADOM Radio-Behind the Smile: The Crucial Role of the Dental Office Manager w/Lorie Streeter & Dr. Lou Shuman
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AADOM Radio Presents: Dr. Lou Shuman & Lorie Streeter Learn More About Lou: Dr. Lou Shuman DMD CAGS is the president and CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, a founder of DSO Technology Solutions, and co-founder of LightForce Orthodontics. He is professionally known for his expertise in bringing new technologies from all over the world into dentistry…
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258: What to Do When Your Kid Isn’t Listening, with Penny Williams
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Let's talk about what to do when your kid isn't listening. Remember, they might be processing your words in non-traditional ways, so it's important to find alternative approaches to help them focus, process, and follow through. From recognizing distractions to accommodating slow processing speeds, I offer practical advice to help parents navigate t…
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This is a very special episode on leading from grace space with my good friend, and an influential leader in my life, Don DeLair. Don and I go way back to my early days of teaching. When I asked the people in my life to endorse my book, Grace Space, I wanted people who exemplified grace in their life and leadership. Don was top of the list! Listen …
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257: The Control Trap, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I explore the detrimental effects of trying to control kids, emphasizing the importance of a humanistic approach to behavior. After watching the recent documentary series on Netflix called "The Program," I was both horrified by the trauma that the “troubled teen industry” causes and inspired to talk about the…
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Letting Go of People You Love(d)/ Walking Away from Relationships with Christian B. Aaron
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In this podcast I share 9 tips that you can apply to your life when you are having to walk away from people in your life that you love or once loved. This by far is no easy reality and I have personally been able to do this with the guidance and grace of God. This is not an ode to "cancel culture" because I strongly believe that God created us to b…
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256: Breaking Down Motivation: Helping Teens and Young Adults Find Their Path to Success, with Melanie McNally, Psy.D.
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In this episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, I sit down with Dr. Melanie McNally, a clinical psychologist and brain coach who specializes in working with tweens, teens, and young adults. Together, we explore the struggles that many young adults face in finding motivation and direction. Dr. Melanie shares her expertise on helping young adults…
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Giving the Grace to Fail with Dr. Lisa Smith
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Are you giving the grace to fail in your relationships, workplace, parenting, and even self-talk? Dr. Lisa Smith and I have an important conversations about giving permission to fail yourself and those around you. Because when we give permission to fail, we acknowledge that none of us are perfect. We signal that there will be grace when mistakes in…
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Overthinking, Self Doubt & Procrastination with Christian B. Aaron
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Whew, is it just me or does the enemy really try to hold our minds captive with negative thoughts, overthinking , procrastination and so much more. Truly, those are all tactics of the enemy that has held many people from pursuing their purpose and chasing their destinies. It's not you, its the enemy trying to stop you because there is soooo much gr…
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255: 7 Steps to Help Kids & Teens with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, I tackle the topic of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and provide 7 essential steps to help kids and teens facing this challenge. I share insights on recognizing signs of RSD in kids and teens, fostering open communication, building self-esteem, challenging negative thought patterns, teaching …
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Progress Over Perfection: Walking in Obedience and Godly Excellence with Christian B. Aaron
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We all want to put our best foot forward, but what happens when we end up doing nothing at all due to wanting the perfect timing, perfect opportunity, perfect environment etc. Maybe God is saying just walk in obedience and I will work out the detail as you go! In this podcast we truly discuss the many ways we have been hindered through perfection, …
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254: How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Parent or Teacher, with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.ED., LPC
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In today's episode, Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.ED., LPC is back and we're unpacking what it means to be a neuro-affirmative parent or teacher. We explore the pressures that neurodivergent kids face, especially the expectation to camouflage their true selves. Emily, with her dual expertise in education and counseling, is sharing invaluable insigh…
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Finances, Family, and Finding Purpose with Chris Panagiotu
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Chris Panagiotu and I sat down for a fun and insightful conversation on finances, family, and purpose. Chris offers practical wisdom from years of experience in financial planning that I found invaluable! Finances can be such an emotional subject for many of us. But just like any major aspect of our lives, finances can play a big role in finding th…
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Episode 121-AADOM Radio-Increase your rock-star status, decrease your stress! Penny Reed-Chief Growth Officer @ eAssist Dental Solutions
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AADOM Radio & eAssist Present: Penny Reed-Chief Growth Officer Learning Objectives: Provide strategies for office managers in dental practices to enhance their performance and reduce stress levels. Offer practical advice on communication, time management, patient experience, self-care, and outsourcing dental billing. Empower dental practice leaders…
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253: Beyond the Power Struggles, with Richard Selznick, Ph.D.
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Today, I get to talk to the incredible Dr. Richard Selznick—a renowned psychologist specializing in dyslexia and learning disabilities. We dive into the traps parents often fall into when communicating with their children, especially those with neurodivergent needs. Dr. Selznick emphasizes the importance of giving our kids choices. It's eye-opening…
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252: Transforming Behavior: When You Know Better You Do Better, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about a challenging experience with my son and the valuable insights it brought us regarding challenging behavior and supporting our neurodivergent kids. Through sharing this experience, I emphasize the need for flexibility and understanding in dealing with challenging beha…
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Being a Person of Grace with Jason Squires
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Being a person of grace isn't as tall an order as you might think. My friend Jason Squires and I unpack how he tries to intentionally live with grace in every space he finds himself. Even when calling the customer service line! Jason offers practical ways to show grace towards everyone he interacts with. We also talk about how we fight fatigue by r…
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Episode 120-AADOM Radio-A Conversation with Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder of Women in DSO & AADOM Founder & CEO, Heather Colicchio
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AADOM Radio Presents: Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder of Women in DSO & Heather Colicchio, Founder & CEO of AADOM Learn More About Women in DSO: https://womenindso.org/ Learn More About their Conference Mach6th-8th https://womenindso.org/empower-and-grow-2024 Learn More About AADOM https://www.dentalmanagers.com/…
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Episode 119-AADOM Radio-It's Patterson Dental Scholarship Time-The AADOM 2024 Conference
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To apply for the scholarship, complete this form: https://www.dentalmanagers.com/about/events/patterson-scholarship-application/ Applications will be accepted until February 28th!By John Stamper
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251: Impact of Parental Confidence and Social Pressure on Parenting Complex Kids, with Anouk Briere-Godbout
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I have a candid conversation with Anouk Briere-Godbout about the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children. Our discussion focuses on the impact of societal pressure on parental confidence and the importance of finding supportive communities for parents facing similar struggles. Anouk shares personal ex…
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250: Recognizing Children's Unique Love Languages, with Emily Hamblin
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I’m talking with Emily Hamblin about the unique ways neurodivergent kids might show their love for you. Emily shares her personal journey of recognizing and appreciating her children's unique love languages, discussing the impact of neurodivergent traits on their communication of love and care. The conversati…
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In this episode I invite one of my favorite interviewees, my Husband Darren Penny. Darren and I talk about how our 2023 word for the year played out for us. Then we move into a great conversation about self-talk and how we tame our inner critic to be patient and kind for ourselves. Listen in as we explore the tension of making progress in the face …
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249: Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults, with Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke
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In this episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke, an expert in ADHD coaching and cognitive psychology. We discuss how to support neurodivergent young adults as they navigate the unique challenges they face, such as feelings of isolation, academic pressures, and emotional struggles. …
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248: Successes Change Everything, No Matter How Small, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, I’m exploring the profound impact of successes on our neurodivergent kids (and all of us humans). I discuss how experiencing successes contributes to building confidence, motivation, and a positive mindset, all through the lens of brain science. I also offer practical ways for parents and educator…
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My new book, Grace Space is here! So I decided to give you a little sneak peak of the content. Listen in to learn how you can start practicing grace space in your life and leadership today! I give a summary of the seven practices that will help you create spaces of grace. Don't forget to order Grace Space: Creating Spaces We Want to Live and Lead I…
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247: Listening Isn’t a Behavior You Can See, with Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC, SLP
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I'm thrilled to bring you another compelling episode of Beautifully Complex. For this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP for a truly eye-opening discussion about the often wildly misunderstood concept of listening and showing that you’re listening. Elizabeth, a speech language pathologist and social cogn…
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246: Make this the Year of Connection and Collaboration, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, we’re setting achievable intentions for the new year, with a strong focus on nurturing connections and fostering collaboration with our neurodivergent kids and teens. As always, I’m challenging the traditional authoritarian parenting/educating approach and advocate for a collaborative relationship…
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245: Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids with Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I’m joined by Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP to discuss the emotional impact on neurotypical siblings of neurodivergent children. Learn about the importance of acknowledging and accepting diverse emotions, creating intentional time for the siblings, and seeking support from networks and family members. This episo…
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Living Your Purpose as a Gift for Others with Stephanie Nelson
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I am back with my good friend and Author, Stephanie Nelson. You might remember Stephanie from our episode last year titled "Aging vs Saging". Stephanie and I are all about contributing to the world in ways that move humanity forward. In this conversation we unpack how living your purpose can actually be a gift to the people around you and, really, …
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Episode 118-AADOM Radio-Detox Your Equipment in the New Year w/Eric Payne, Founder of Tekagogo
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AADOM Radio & Tekagogo Present: Eric Payne, Founder Learning Objectives: Benefits of using software as a solution in your practice in order to avoid downtime enabling you to produce the most dentistry per hour possible. 1. Less downtime- When your equipment fails and goes down, your whole office may be down, which is a loss of income and money for …
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244: Is It Can’t or Won’t?, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, I’m taking a deep dive into the concept of "can't versus won't" when examining a child's behavior. It’s important to understand that the majority of the time, when a child is struggling, it is a "can't" rather than a "won't," even when it feels like an undoubtable won’t. I cover the complexities i…
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243: Strategies to Strengthen Your Family, with Brent Crandal, Ph.D.
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In today's episode,I have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Brent Crandal, a clinical psychologist and children's book author. Join me for this thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Crandal about practical ways to build mindfulness and connection within families. From fostering gratitude to promoting a culture of hope, this episode presents valuable in…
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The Crossroads of Play, Curiosity, and Grace with Jodi Davis
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Seeing the title of today's episode probably has you wondering "what is at that crossroads of play, curiosity, and grace? Those three words aren't often lumped together. But my good friend, Jodi Davis and I dive in to this conversation feet first. Listen in to see how curiosity can act as a crucial connecting point between play and grace. Then thro…
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242: 5 Ways to Boost Your Teen’s Confidence, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, I outline five strategies to boost the confidence of neurodivergent teens and young adults. I emphasize the importance of leaning into a strengths-based approach, fostering a growth mindset, providing opportunities for talents, interests, and passions, making "time in" a part of the family culture…
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241: Building Habits Using Emotional Rewards, with Leslie Josel
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, Leslie Josel and I explore the crucial role of emotional rewards in building habits and fostering positive behavior in neurodivergent children. We highlight the significance of specific praise, genuine curiosity, and active listening in reinforcing routines and solidifying relationships. The conversation also…
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Hitting the Reset Button with Tammy Alvarez
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Do you feel stuck in your current career or life situation? Perhaps you need permission to hit the reset button. Tammy Alvarez and I sit down and talk about stepping out in courage to find the life you were made for. Once you get the clarity that you aren't on the path you want to be, you are ready to trust yourself, make the leap, lean into who yo…
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Ep 43: A Prayer For Direction in Your Life with Christian B. Aaron
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In the recent season, there has been soooo many people who have been in need of direction, prayer and guidance for their life. Every time I receive a prayer request for clarity or purpose- I praise God because they acknowledge the power of God vs. the power of the world to promote change! In this prayer, I ask God to cover all aspects of your life.…
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240: Navigating Childhood OCD: A Parent’s Journey, with Brendan Mahan
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, join host Penny Williams as she delves into the topic of childhood OCD with guest Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS. Brendan opens up about his personal journey raising a child with OCD and the challenges his child and family faced, and continues to face, along the way. From the early signs of OCD in his son to the im…
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Ep 42: Going From Complicated to Simple with God- Christian B. Aaron
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In this episode, I share how God desires for the thing we view as "complicated" to be simple in our lives. We can constantly be surrounded by overwhelm, overthinking, strategizing, decisions and problem solving- all things that can go from complicated to simple when we place it in the hands of God. I truly believe that God wants to give you rest. T…
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Episode 117-AADOM Radio-5 Marketing Metrics That'll Skyrocket Dental Practice Growth w/Dominique Farrar-Chief Marketing Officer-Roadside Dental Marketing
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AADOM Radio & Roadside Dental Marketing Present: Dominique Farrar-Chief Marketing Officer Learning Objectives: Why your new patient numbers might be deceiving Golden benchmarks that signal profit or drain Actionable steps to supercharge your marketing game More About Dominique: Dominique knows the world of design and development inside out. He spen…
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239: How to Address 5 Common Behavior Challenges at School, with Penny Williams
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I’m diving into behavior challenges at school. We'll discuss the common struggles faced by children with ADHD, autism, and other developmental delays, and explore effective strategies to help them navigate these challenges. From poor frustration tolerance and off-task behavior to big emotions and argumentativ…
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This week I am flying solo with a follow up conversation about my word for the year, patience. Over the last few months, I have learned that patience, presence, and slowing down are all interconnected. AND they're all connected to clarity, confidence, and courage. I recently attended a weekend speaking event where I was able to intentionally put th…
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238: Music as Medicine, with Luke Williams
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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, we’re discussing the incredible power of music for those who are neurodivergent with Penny’s son, Luke. Luke shares his personal journey with music, starting from using it as a tool to assist his focus and mental clarity beginning in fourth grade. He also delves into his experience with creating digital music…
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237 - Keeping Your Cool: Practical Strategies for Remaining Calm When Your Child Isn’t with Penny Williams
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In today's episode, our host Penny Williams dives deep into a topic that many parents struggle with: how to stay calm in the midst of the storm. As a parenting coach, author, and mindset mama, Penny shares her personal journey of going from a parent who yelled and felt frustrated to one who responds calmly, compassionately, and clear-headedly. From…
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Episode 116-AADOM Radio-The Ultimate Office Manager Side Hustle w/Penny Reed of eAssist Dental Solutions
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AADOM Radio & eAssist Dental Solutions Present: Penny Reed Learning Objections: By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to… Evaluate the potential for income and growth as an eAssist dental biller: Through real-life anecdotes and expert insights from Penny Reed, you will learn the financial prospects and career growth potential this side…
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Episode 115-AADOM Radio-No Budget, No Problem: 10 Free Ways to Grow w/Megan Lohman-Founder & Co-CEO Plan Forward
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AADOM Radio & Plan Forward Present: Megan Lohman-Founder & Co-CEO Learning Objectives: - How to capitalize on open-enrollment season to grow your membership base. - Strategic daily opportunities to remind patients and your team of the membership plan - Where to find marketing gold in existing patient communications that position your membership pla…
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