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Your patient is nine years old. One first permanent molar is crumbling — the others look fine. Does it stay, or does it go?Is that broken-down first permanent molar really down to poor brushing — or is it Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation?When is the right time to take a first permanent molar out — and how do you read it off the X-ray?And how do you tell a parent their child needs an adult tooth removed — without losing them?First permanent molars of poor prognosis are one of the genuine head-scratchers of general practice — full of ifs, buts and timing. In this episode Jaz sits down with Dr Nicole Sturzenbaum, a paediatric dentist and the owner and clinical director of Toothbeary in Richmond, London, to work through the whole decision: getting the diagnosis right (molar-incisor hypomineralisation versus caries), reading the extraction window off an OPG, the restorative ladder from sealant to stainless steel crown, when to bring in the orthodontist, and how to handle the conversation with anxious parents. There's no one-size-fits-all answer — but there is a clear way to think about it.Protrusive Dental Pearl: Painless Polishing for Anxious KidsThe mechanical clean is what frightens children (and plenty of adults) — the scaler, the bristle brush, the gritty prophy paste. For the polishing part, a colourless plaque-dissolving foam gel does the job without any of it. It fizzes wherever there is plaque, so you can hand the child a mirror and show them exactly where to brush; it leaves the teeth satin-smooth, reduces gingival inflammation, and is painless and non-invasive.Two caveats: it does not remove calculus — you still need a hand or ultrasonic scaler for that — and you should agitate the gel gently at the gingival margin for the full effect. It is especially useful for orthodontic and adolescent patients because it reaches the nooks around brackets, which is where post-orthodontic white-spot lesions start.Product: Magic3 (3% hydrogen peroxide, colourless plaque indicator), by Dr Wyman Chan — protrusive.co.uk/magic3.What You'll Take From This EpisodeDiagnosis first — MIH or caries? The distinction changes the plan, the prognosis and the whole conversation with the family.Reading the extraction window off an OPG — why chronological age tells you nothing, and what the second molar's bifurcation tells you instead.The restorative ladder — seal, composite, preformed metal crown, or plan the extraction: matching the least invasive option that will actually hold.When to involve the orthodontist — essential or desirable, which teeth come out, and managing the space afterwards.Getting sensitive molars numb — why MIH teeth are so hard to anaesthetise, and the comfort stack that helps.Highlights of This Episode00:00 TEASER00:59 First Permanent Molars of Poor Prognosis in Children02:51 Painless Chemical Polishing for Kids (Protrusive Dental Pearl)04:53 Meet Dr Nicole Sturzenbaum, Paediatric Dentist11:49 MIH or Caries? Getting the Diagnosis Right15:14 What Is MIH? Causes, Grades and 'Cheese Molars'17:23 When to Extract a First Molar: Reading the OPG20:08 Sealant, Composite or Crown for MIH Molars22:32 Stainless Steel Crowns for Hypomineralised Molars25:52 Do You Need an Orthodontic Opinion Before Extraction?29:15 Talking to Parents About Removing an Adult Tooth31:56 Anaesthesia Tips for Sensitive MIH Molars36:14 Managing the Space After First Molar Extraction41:15 Balancing and Compensating Extractions Explained47:53 Early Orthodontics and Prevention at Toothbeary51:15 OUTROFrom the GuestDr Nicole Sturzenbaum is a paediatric dentist and the owner and clinical director of Toothbeary, a paediatric dental practice in Richmond, London.
Greetings, music lovers... It's time for Episode 110 of the RepostExchange podcast! Catch up with Jaz as she curates a selection of hers and our members' favourite tracks coming through repostexchange.com , covering a range of genres and styles. Also featuring an interview with artist, entrepreneur, and owner of NBDG Music Group N.B... Re-Ex members should keep their ears open for a code which will unlock an exclusive discount or free credit pack for use on the platform. All episodes are now available on Spotify & iTunes! iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-…et/id1462895235 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2c9WM6PVgx4…ZwQtSTaMQou9fYZA TRACKLIST: [INTRO] ZVRA - Momento Vivere @zvraau KIR - PackTime2 @kir215 T
Right off the heels of a viral rant clip on IG, the crew talks about the overwhelming fuss and feedback on IG. Who woulda thought an icebreaker answer would get a million views eh?Also Jordan P. discusses his first major stadium tour with Asap Rocky on Dont Be Dumb tour with a funny Dave Chappelle story (37:45).Recorded: 8/1/2026Voices: HMTWN, Raul, Tyree, Jaz, Jay Browne, Ace, Jordan PatrickRecorded and Mixed by Ace
Can romance really be easy? This week on the podcast, bestselling romance author Danielle Allen joins host Chidinma to discuss Big Girl Blitz, the final book in the Curve series. Together, they explore what makes a romance story feel believable, why healthy love can be just as convincing as complicated or toxic love, and how Danielle creates the unforgettable characters - Aaliyah, Nina and Jaz - that bookstagram has come to love. Hopefully, the conversation doesn't spoil the book for you (if it does, please forgive) but this episode also explores themes of grief, confidence and emotional healing.. OH and some good SMUT so please listen with your headphones and be prepared to blush a few times (lol). --- Connect with Danielle Allen: Support Big Girl Blitz: https://www.authordanielleallen.com/ IG: @authordanielleallen --- Connect with "But What Do I Know?" Podcast: Podcast Community: https://www.bwdikpodcast.com/ Subscribe and watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BWDIKPodcast IG: @bwdikpodcast Tiktok: @bwdikpodcast --- Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Chidinma Azubuike Audio and Video Editor: Aleks van der Westhuizen Podcast Theme Music: Hamid Bello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Before Jaz-O's legacy was watered down to "the guy who put Jay-Z on", Jaz-O had a career of his own and highlights of his own that deserved be looked at with a fresh lens.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:21)Charlie:Chenayder - Outdated Yard Act - You're Gonna Need A Little Music Captains of the Imagination - You Owe Me TearsNamesbliss - where's bliss? Mad Skillz - A Hero And A VillainNines - Lost TapesMellow Mood & Paulo Baldini DubFiles - 7 DUBRico Nasty - RXWILLOW - The ThreadTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (10:33)Word to the Jaz - (15:48)To Your Soul - (25:23)Kingz Kounty - (35:06)Lighter Note - (50:42) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we welcome on the creator/performer Jaz Terry, to talk about her latest work My Own Little World. This beautiful, timely, and powerful new work was a joy to learn all about. So make sure that you tune in and turn out to support this brilliant artists!My Own Little WorldAugust 7th@ The Union Theatre (London, UK)Tickets and more information are available at @inmyown.ldn or uniontheatre.biz And be sure to follow Jaz to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: @inmyown.ldn@jazterry__
Send us Fan MailThe gang's all here and so are the first major champs of the season!!!The Commonwealth Games have a long and storied history but where do they fit in the modern sporting landscape? We discuss our favourite CWG memories from over the years before taking a deep dive onto what we're most looking forward to over the next week.Some of the world biggest stars are in action and some of the fields are stacked but others.....not so much. Look forward to champs like Ethan Katzberg, Thea Lafond, Damien Warner, Nina Kennedy, Neeraj Chopra and Tobi Amusam but also expect some new stars and surprise medallists to emerge - the more random the better.There have been some late withdrawals from the Brits but Josh, Amy, Zharnel, Max, Laura, Jeremiah, Georgia, Jake, Eilish and of course Jaz will give the crowds plenty to cheer about. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).Email - backstraightboyspod@gmail.com
Continuing our look at Every Version Ever of the Nutcracker, Jaz and I are talking about the 2001 Barbie version of the story! Follow Jaz Online! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animationdreamer Threads: https://www.threads.com/@animationdreamer Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jazvianey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jazvianey I Heart Animation - Episode 262 For links to my latest episodes, all my podcasts, and other social media, check out my Link Tree! https://linktr.ee/jonjnorth For bonus episodes, extended episodes, and more, sign up for my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jonjnorth
XXL has dropped their annual Freshmen list and of course it stirs up the conversation of it their list is hit or miss and if it needs to evolve beyond the cyphers. Plus, India Arie speaks out on Yung Miami's "Spend Dat" hitvoices: HMTWN, Jaz, Jay, Acemixed by Ace
BNC pod crew gives Drake's latest anticipated album "ICEMAN" the (review) treatment and discuss Jay-Z's "Roots Picnic" freestyle.[credits](voices)HMTWN, Jaz, Raul, Tyree, Ace(recorded and mixed)Ace(shot and edited)Tyree and Daniel
recorded on 3.28.26[Episode credits.](voices)HMTWN, Patrick Hughes, Bobby Bronz, Tyree, Raul, Daniel, Jaz(recorded & mixed)Ace
BNC podcast talks about their expectations on Iceman, a "What if?" imagining of Kanye and talks, Mary J. Blige speaks on the Burger King ad years later and more..[credits](voices)HMTWN, Tyree, Patrick Hughes, Raul, Jaz(recorded and edited)Tyree
HMTWN here... i'll be honest.. this episode alone is what caused us to not release any episodes out of order... a post production NIGHTMARE... but fuck it.. its out enjoy it if you can.. WE HAVE TO DO BETTER.. WE WILL DO BETTER... HOMETOWN OUT!just skip this episodes.. its literally not our best but the show must go on...Voices: HMTWN, Raul, Jaz, Tyree, Patrick
BNC Pod discuss some of their favorite hiphop albums of 2026 for the first half of the year. What albums met the moment and exceeded expectations or not?[credits](voices)HMTWN, Jay Browne, Jaz, Tyree(recorded and mixed)Tyree
Send us Fan MailJaz the Stallion & Dick HD Daily on Love, Boundaries, and Building Success in the Industry DOD Maxx and MotE Donald Perattis interview Jaz the Stallion about her two-year career, how a viral tape helped launch her, and the unexpected workload behind content creation, including editing, promotion, and managing multiple platforms herself. The conversation shifts to her off-camera life and her relationship with fellow performer D HD Daily (D Owens), including their origin as a first-collab connection that became “love at first sight,” their multiple couple-of-the-year nominations, and their focus on “love over lust.” They discuss trust, communication, and boundaries around working with other performers, defining cheating as anything off-camera that crosses agreed limits, keeping work professional, and choosing strong co-stars, while noting they are not comfortable doing scenes with other people together. They close by promoting their names and emphasizing that successful relationships and careers can coexist in the game.Thank you for tuning in. Since we're all about service we ask that you support the show through our books , products and services visit www.donaldperattis.com click here Support the showThe Exoticprenuer has multiple layers that we can explore. Creating a series of books and audio coaching programs for us to understand our powers and achievements further. I consider the Exoticprenuer Path to Greatness Series. A five-part journey that covers the beginning the end and all the messiness in the middle. You can find out more on my site www.donaldperattis.com. Make your like subscribe and leave a comment on how you feel about the show. New Episodes Every Thursday at 9 pm EST. Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok.Thank you for your support. Stay Healthy Let's Get Wealthy Don P OUT
How good is your consent for orthodontics — really? More adults are having ortho, and more GDPs are providing it. So which risks should you be discussing with every single patient — and which ones depend on the person in the chair? When a case is heading for a big overjet or a tricky rotation, is that a conversation you have at the start, or one you scramble to explain halfway through? And what actually makes a consent form legally valid — the signature, or everything around it? This episode brings together two perspectives you don't often hear in the same room. Dr Zaid Esmail is a specialist orthodontist and founder of the Online Orthodontic Academy, who mentors GDPs through fixed and aligner cases. Dr Neel Jaiswal returns for the dento-legal view — he's a dentist and the founder of Professional Dental Indemnity (PDI). Together with Jaz, they get very specific about what individualised consent looks like in practice, and how to build a process your patients remember and a court respects. https://youtu.be/YvsiIiX1Q1w Watch PDP273 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Make Your Patient Feel Unique It might be your 100th, 500th or 1,000th case — but for the patient in the chair, this is a significant event. Never forget that. A routine extraction is routine for you; for them it's a big deal, and remembering that makes you a better communicator. To make a specific risk stick, make the patient feel unique. Point to their OPG: “Your sinus here is actually really interesting,” or “Did you know your roots are unusually long?” Patients remember a risk framed as if they're a special case far better than a generic warning. Make it personal, and the consent becomes memorable. What You'll Take From This Episode The whole episode turns on one idea: generic, templated consent is no longer defensible — the skill is individualising the form to the patient in front of you. Premium members get the full breakdown; here's the shape: The layers of valid consent — consent is like an onion; a signed form and a documented conversation each cover a gap the other leaves open. Individualising risk from the records — how the OPG and photos turn a generic warning (resorption, devitalisation, recession, relapse) into a patient-specific one. The two-appointment consent flow — records, individualised risks, thinking time, and why you sign or initial every line. The Class II Div 2 overjet trap — the case that looks like simple crowding and ends in a big overjet, and how to consent for it before you start. When to treat, add an option, or refer — the GDC line on offering all options, and building alternatives into the form. Highlights of This Episode: 00:00 Teaser 01:01 Consent in Orthodontics: Why It Has to Be Individualised 02:59 Protrusive Dental Pearl: Make Your Patient Feel Unique 07:58 What Makes Orthodontic Consent Different 10:08 How Much Ortho Litigation Comes From Consent? 11:53 What Makes Consent Valid and Patient-Specific 12:26 Individualising Ortho Risk from the OPG 13:11 Using the ClinCheck as a Consent Tool 14:40 How to Structure the Consent Appointment 15:30 Root Resorption, Devitalisation, Recession and Relapse 19:37 Should You Initial Every Line of a Consent Form? 21:50 Midroll 27:11 Building a Multi-Layered Consent Process 29:31 Consenting for Fees, Relapse and Retainers 34:41 The Class II Div 2 Overjet Trap 37:51 When Should a GDP Refer an Ortho Case? 40:31 How to Learn Orthodontics with Mentorship 47:01 Outro Dr Zaid Esmail is a specialist orthodontist. He founded the Online Orthodontic Academy to teach GDPs orthodontics — assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning across fixed appliances and aligners — with one-to-one case mentorship. He's extended a 10% discount to the community with the code PROTRUSIVE.
How good is your consent for orthodontics — really? More adults are having ortho, and more GDPs are providing it. So which risks should you be discussing with every single patient — and which ones depend on the person in the chair? When a case is heading for a big overjet or a tricky rotation, is that a conversation you have at the start, or one you scramble to explain halfway through? And what actually makes a consent form legally valid — the signature, or everything around it? This episode brings together two perspectives you don't often hear in the same room. Dr Zaid Esmail is a specialist orthodontist and founder of the Online Orthodontic Academy, who mentors GDPs through fixed and aligner cases. Dr Neel Jaiswal returns for the dento-legal view — he's a dentist and the founder of Professional Dental Indemnity (PDI). Together with Jaz, they get very specific about what individualised consent looks like in practice, and how to build a process your patients remember and a court respects. https://youtu.be/YvsiIiX1Q1w Watch PDP273 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Make Your Patient Feel Unique It might be your 100th, 500th or 1,000th case — but for the patient in the chair, this is a significant event. Never forget that. A routine extraction is routine for you; for them it's a big deal, and remembering that makes you a better communicator. To make a specific risk stick, make the patient feel unique. Point to their OPG: “Your sinus here is actually really interesting,” or “Did you know your roots are unusually long?” Patients remember a risk framed as if they're a special case far better than a generic warning. Make it personal, and the consent becomes memorable. What You'll Take From This Episode The whole episode turns on one idea: generic, templated consent is no longer defensible — the skill is individualising the form to the patient in front of you. Premium members get the full breakdown; here's the shape: The layers of valid consent — consent is like an onion; a signed form and a documented conversation each cover a gap the other leaves open. Individualising risk from the records — how the OPG and photos turn a generic warning (resorption, devitalisation, recession, relapse) into a patient-specific one. The two-appointment consent flow — records, individualised risks, thinking time, and why you sign or initial every line. The Class II Div 2 overjet trap — the case that looks like simple crowding and ends in a big overjet, and how to consent for it before you start. When to treat, add an option, or refer — the GDC line on offering all options, and building alternatives into the form. Highlights of This Episode: 00:00 Teaser 01:01 Consent in Orthodontics: Why It Has to Be Individualised 02:59 Protrusive Dental Pearl: Make Your Patient Feel Unique 07:58 What Makes Orthodontic Consent Different 10:08 How Much Ortho Litigation Comes From Consent? 11:53 What Makes Consent Valid and Patient-Specific 12:26 Individualising Ortho Risk from the OPG 13:11 Using the ClinCheck as a Consent Tool 14:40 How to Structure the Consent Appointment 15:30 Root Resorption, Devitalisation, Recession and Relapse 19:37 Should You Initial Every Line of a Consent Form? 21:50 Midroll 27:11 Building a Multi-Layered Consent Process 29:31 Consenting for Fees, Relapse and Retainers 34:41 The Class II Div 2 Overjet Trap 37:51 When Should a GDP Refer an Ortho Case? 40:31 How to Learn Orthodontics with Mentorship 47:01 Outro Dr Zaid Esmail is a specialist orthodontist. He founded the Online Orthodontic Academy to teach GDPs orthodontics — assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning across fixed appliances and aligners — with one-to-one case mentorship. He's extended a 10% discount to the community with the code PROTRUSIVE.
#ChrisDistefano #StandUp #comedy Fresh off the wedding, Chris sits down with Tampa Tony for one of their funniest and most honest conversations yet. They talk about married life, forgotten wedding rings, gambling addiction, buying too much house, Queens vs. Long Island, family, and why less might actually be more. Plus, Tampa Tony delivers classic one-liners, Chris reveals the wedding gift Jaz rejected, and everyone debates whether it's already time to downsize. Chapters 00:00 Wedding ring problems & married life begins 02:47 Tampa Tony arrives & wedding recap 05:20 Diabetes scare in the middle of the night 11:16 Tampa Tony goes to a Mets game 12:30 Dog chaos interrupts the podcast 15:10 Ad Break – BlueChew 16:22 Ad Break – Quince 18:42 Wedding memories & family stories 21:22 Chris admits he bought too much house 23:07 The phone call about moving back to Queens 27:22 Why Chris keeps moving every few years 28:45 Tampa Tony opens up about gambling addiction 30:56 How becoming a father changed everything 34:43 Jaz joins the podcast 36:53 Wedding stories you didn't see 39:06 Jaz rejects Chris' Mets gift 41:45 Should you preserve a wedding dress? 45:06 Has marriage changed anything? 47:10 Chris explains his new outlook on life UNCUT WILD CONTENT GO HERE
Recorded live at the 2026 National Planning Conference in Detroit, this special APA Podcast episode features an intimate and uplifting conversation between host Mike Johnson and NPC26 keynote speaker Jaz Ampaw-Farr— an internationally acclaimed British motivational speaker, leadership consultant, and self described "resilience ninja". Jaz earned mainstream recognition in the UK as a candidate on Series 9 of the BBC reality show The Apprentice and later via her popular TEDx talk, The Power of Everyday Heroes. Jaz recounts her challenging upbringing in foster care, the transformative impact of five teachers who believed in her, and how sharing her story led to global speaking engagements and her acclaimed book, "Because of You, This Is Me." The conversation explores practical strategies for planners to cultivate courage and resilience, including the concept of being "10% braver"—taking small, incremental steps toward positive change. Jaz emphasizes the power of courageous conversations, reframing "should" stories that hold us back, and the importance of self-care as a foundation for serving others. She also shares advice on authentic public speaking, overcoming imposter syndrome, and connecting meaningfully with audiences. Discover how empathy, engagement, and enrollment drive effective change, why acknowledging every success matters, and how planners, like runners in a relay race, contribute to a larger legacy they may never see bloom. This episode is packed with heartfelt anecdotes, practical wisdom, and a call to action for planners and everyday heroes to write their own stories and lead with authenticity. Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/ten-percent-braver-championing-personal-resilience-with-jaz-ampaw-farr/ Episode Sponsor: Booked on Planning 2026 Book Summit
What's the real difference between a donor who gives once and disappears and one who goes to bat for your organization in rooms you've never been in?In this conversation, I sit down with Jaz' Vick, Managing Director of Development at One Goal Georgia, a pastor, and one of the most genuinely gifted relationship builders I've ever met. We dig into what it actually means to fundraise from a place of connection instead of transaction, why assumptions about donor capacity destroy trust faster than almost anything else, and the simple habits that have made Jaz' one of the most effective development professionals in the sector. We also talk about what scared fundraising costs organizations, what great leadership actually looks like for a development team, and why the next generation of donors gives Jaz' so much hope for the future of philanthropy. This one is equal parts tactical and deeply human, and I think you'll feel it.Topics:Why transactional fundraising destroys donor trust, and what relationship-based fundraising actually looks like in practiceThe simple 10-second habit that has changed Jaz' donor relationships How to build deep donor relationships at scale without burning outWhy assumptions about donor capacity are one of the fastest ways to breach trustWhat strong ED support looks like for a development team, and what it doesn'tScared money doesn't make money: how fear-based fundraising keeps organizations stuck in the same cycleFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. If you've listened to the show and found it valuable, would you leave a review?It helps more nonprofit leaders find the podcast, and I read every one.Thank you for being here for episode 200 and beyond.Resources:Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign SystemPurpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links
Licensed-Only Agents (LOAs) can help scale your insurance agency growth. But are they right for your insurance business? Listen to find out! Read the text version Get Connected:
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Ana Roš, a self-taught chef from Slovenia who helms the kitchens at Hiša Franko, a world-renowned three-star Michelin restaurant in the Soča Valley. Ana's path to the kitchen was anything but traditional; a former competitive alpine skier and diplomacy student, she pivoted to gastronomy out of love, eventually being named the World's Best Female Chef in 2017. Her journey reached a global audience when she was featured on Netflix's Chef's Table, an appearance that served as a catalyst for her career and transformed her remote restaurant into a world-class destination. Ana's culinary identity is deeply rooted in the nature of her surroundings, where she transforms foraged ingredients and traditional Slovenian products into incredible tasting experiences. Beyond the fine dining of Hiša Franko, Ana is a prolific entrepreneur, recently launching the casual dining concept Jaz and Ana Roš Drinks, a line of innovative, ready-to-serve cocktails. Tune in to hear Ana's inspiring story of building a global gastronomic legacy and discover her philosophy on staying true to one's creative spirit. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.
An airhacks.fm conversation with Bruno Borges (@brunoborges) about: discussion about the JAZ command launcher for Java, JVM tuning and default ergonomics for containers versus dedicated cloud environments, replacing the Java launcher with jaz in container images, supporting Java 8 to 25, maximizing resource utilization on kubernetes to reduce waste, running Java on Azure Functions, Azure App Service deploying a fat JAR without a container image, Azure Container Apps as a platform on AKS without YAML, Azure Kubernetes Service and AKS Automatic, Bicep as infrastructure as code, deploying a JAR to Kubernetes via OCI artifacts and a custom operator, Microsoft Foundry and the Microsoft Agent Framework, Semantic Kernel learnings, the Copilot SDK for Java communicating with headless CLIs, A2A and ACP protocols and MCP, agents as microservices with scoped tasks, guardrails, and sandboxing, per-agent model selection for cost and reasoning trade-offs, observability and traceability between agents with opentelemetry, grounding LLMs against MicroProfile, Jakarta EE, JAX-RS normative RFC 2119 specifications for hallucination-free Java code generation, the Boundary Control Entity pattern and business components as Java packages, package-info.java for semantic context, GitHub Copilot skills and custom instructions in Visual Studio Code, the AI Rails skills site, zero-dependency Java CLI scripting, reducing dependencies by reusing source code instead of JARs, the org.json reference implementation reduced to five classes, StackGres and OnGres running Quarkus and GraalVM to manage Postgres on Kubernetes, the Digg Into Java community Bruno Borges on twitter: @brunoborges
after four years of never missing a Thursday, Halley and Jaz are taking their first ever summer break… and honestly, this episode feels exactly like hanging out with them one last time before everyone disappears for the season. Halley's Hampton's house is finally done, her she-shed is getting turned into a backyard bar (Reed wants to call it Bar Dog, which makes complete sense), and she had a bridal hair trial where she basically had to beg her stylist to make her look messier. all very Halley Kate Core.from there it goes where it always goes… which is everywhere. they get into childhood fears (quicksand vs. tornadoes, and a very traumatic first day of second grade), the anxiety of being drunk around influencers you don't know that well, whether a bridge collapse or a tunnel flood is technically more survivable, revisiting their most anxiety-inducing drunk moments (cracking a chin open, peeing on a street in Barcelona, and persistently offering your apartment to someone who very much did not want it); spiraling into Kendall Jenner's dating life and whether Timothée and Travis Scott have ever had a real conversation; and unearthing the most painfully cringe middle school relationship moments, including a boyfriend whose text signature read "dash I love Halley" after approximately five days of dating.in classic Delusional Diaries fashion, the girls are going out with a bang before the summer break... funny and a little sentimental, the way the best episodes always are. they'll be back in the fall with some changes… newsletter and Patreon in the meantime, but for now, h.a.g.s. Timestamps 0:20 - Summer break 9:56 - Jacob Elordi, Timothee Chalamet, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner14:20 - Blocking all the haters 24:14 - Hangiexty33:51 - First crushesMore of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinksOllie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 70% off your first boxapartments.com - apartments.com RYL Tea - https://drinkryl.com/ Progressive Insurance - https://www.progressive.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Should we still be drilling early caries lesions? Where do peptides, resin infiltration, fluoride varnish and SDF actually fit in modern practice? Is hydroxyapatite toothpaste a genuine alternative to fluoride, or just another dental trend? And when you see that suspicious grey occlusal shadow, do you seal it, explore it, or actively surveil it? In part two of this modern caries management episode, Jaz continues the conversation with Prof. Avijit Banerjee on minimal intervention dentistry. This episode moves beyond diagnosis and communication into the practical management of early and progressing caries lesions, including peptides, SDF, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, fissure sealing, xerostomia, root caries and selective caries removal. https://youtu.be/dGt7FW7C4N0 Watch PDP269 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl Use the Contemporary Caries Management Implementation Pack as a chairside aid to turn the episode into daily clinical action. ⚠️ Learning the evidence is not enough if it never makes it into your patient conversations, risk assessment or treatment planning. ✅ Print it, laminate it, and use it to support communication, diagnosis, active surveillance and minimally invasive decision-making. Disclaimer: This is an educational resource produced by Team Protrusive, derived from the two-part Protrusive Dental Podcast episode featuring Prof. Avijit Banerjee. Its contents were not written, reviewed, or endorsed by Prof. Banerjee; they represent Team Protrusive’s own interpretation of the material discussed. It is intended as a practical summary and is not a substitute for primary sources. We strongly encourage all clinicians to consult the latest Clinical Practice Guidelines before making treatment decisions. Key Takeaways: Peptides are designed to infiltrate early enamel lesions and create a scaffold for mineral deposition. Peptide technologies still need minerals from saliva, toothpaste, mouthwash or other sources to work. Fluoride supports remineralisation; it acts more like the “mortar” than the “bricks”. Early E1 lesions are usually managed with prevention, fluoride, oral hygiene, diet control and biofilm control. Deeper enamel lesions, such as progressing E1 or E2 lesions, may be suitable for resin infiltration or peptide infiltration. SDF is better suited to cavitated lesions where arrest and stabilisation are needed. In the UK, SDF is licensed for dentine sensitivity, so caries arrest is an off-label use. SDF can be very useful for children, older adults, medically compromised patients and care-home patients. The main downside of conventional SDF is black staining, especially on anterior teeth. Hydroxyapatite toothpaste has more science behind it than charcoal-style fad toothpastes. Fluoride toothpaste remains the preferred baseline recommendation when patients are happy to use fluoride. A suspicious grey occlusal lesion should be assessed in the context of the patient's overall caries risk. In selected cases, a tiny exploratory opening can act like a diagnostic biopsy. Sealing fissures on the same tooth being restored can be sensible when the fissure pattern is deep. For severe xerostomia and root caries risk, consider high-fluoride regimes, close recalls, trays or dentures as carriers for remineralising agents. YouTube Highlights: 00:00 Teaser 01:17 Introduction 02:17 Pearl: Caries Management Implementation Pack 05:54 What are Peptides? 14:42 SDF: Silver Diamine Fluoride 14:55 Early Enamel Lesion Pathway 15:11 When to Consider Resin or Peptide Infiltration 15:51 Best Use Case for SDF 20:14 Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste 21:18 Fluoride Safety and Evidence 27:00 Midroll 40:53 Preventive vs Therapeutic Sealants 42:09 Severe Xerostomia and Root Caries 44:40 Using Trays or Dentures as Carriers 45:48 Tooth Mousse and CPP-ACP 47:11 Artificial Saliva 47:46 Why the Patient Has Dry Mouth Matters 49:35 Current Position on Stepwise Excavation 50:09 Selective Caries Removal 51:15 Deep Caries Guidelines 53:01 Materials Are Not Everything in Caries Management 55:59 Further Learning Resource 56:44 Outro Want more? Check out part one of this modern caries management series for communication, diagnostics, triangulating data and deciding which caries detection tools are actually worth using.
Should we still be drilling early caries lesions? Where do peptides, resin infiltration, fluoride varnish and SDF actually fit in modern practice? Is hydroxyapatite toothpaste a genuine alternative to fluoride, or just another dental trend? And when you see that suspicious grey occlusal shadow, do you seal it, explore it, or actively surveil it? In part two of this modern caries management episode, Jaz continues the conversation with Prof. Avijit Banerjee on minimal intervention dentistry. This episode moves beyond diagnosis and communication into the practical management of early and progressing caries lesions, including peptides, SDF, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, fissure sealing, xerostomia, root caries and selective caries removal. https://youtu.be/dGt7FW7C4N0 Watch PDP269 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl Use the Contemporary Caries Management Implementation Pack as a chairside aid to turn the episode into daily clinical action. ⚠️ Learning the evidence is not enough if it never makes it into your patient conversations, risk assessment or treatment planning. ✅ Print it, laminate it, and use it to support communication, diagnosis, active surveillance and minimally invasive decision-making. Disclaimer: This is an educational resource produced by Team Protrusive, derived from the two-part Protrusive Dental Podcast episode featuring Prof. Avijit Banerjee. Its contents were not written, reviewed, or endorsed by Prof. Banerjee; they represent Team Protrusive's own interpretation of the material discussed. It is intended as a practical summary and is not a substitute for primary sources. We strongly encourage all clinicians to consult the latest Clinical Practice Guidelines before making treatment decisions. Key Takeaways: Peptides are designed to infiltrate early enamel lesions and create a scaffold for mineral deposition. Peptide technologies still need minerals from saliva, toothpaste, mouthwash or other sources to work. Fluoride supports remineralisation; it acts more like the “mortar” than the “bricks”. Early E1 lesions are usually managed with prevention, fluoride, oral hygiene, diet control and biofilm control. Deeper enamel lesions, such as progressing E1 or E2 lesions, may be suitable for resin infiltration or peptide infiltration. SDF is better suited to cavitated lesions where arrest and stabilisation are needed. In the UK, SDF is licensed for dentine sensitivity, so caries arrest is an off-label use. SDF can be very useful for children, older adults, medically compromised patients and care-home patients. The main downside of conventional SDF is black staining, especially on anterior teeth. Hydroxyapatite toothpaste has more science behind it than charcoal-style fad toothpastes. Fluoride toothpaste remains the preferred baseline recommendation when patients are happy to use fluoride. A suspicious grey occlusal lesion should be assessed in the context of the patient's overall caries risk. In selected cases, a tiny exploratory opening can act like a diagnostic biopsy. Sealing fissures on the same tooth being restored can be sensible when the fissure pattern is deep. For severe xerostomia and root caries risk, consider high-fluoride regimes, close recalls, trays or dentures as carriers for remineralising agents. YouTube Highlights: 00:00 Teaser 01:17 Introduction 02:17 Pearl: Caries Management Implementation Pack 05:54 What are Peptides? 14:42 SDF: Silver Diamine Fluoride 14:55 Early Enamel Lesion Pathway 15:11 When to Consider Resin or Peptide Infiltration 15:51 Best Use Case for SDF 20:14 Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste 21:18 Fluoride Safety and Evidence 27:00 Midroll 40:53 Preventive vs Therapeutic Sealants 42:09 Severe Xerostomia and Root Caries 44:40 Using Trays or Dentures as Carriers 45:48 Tooth Mousse and CPP-ACP 47:11 Artificial Saliva 47:46 Why the Patient Has Dry Mouth Matters 49:35 Current Position on Stepwise Excavation 50:09 Selective Caries Removal 51:15 Deep Caries Guidelines 53:01 Materials Are Not Everything in Caries Management 55:59 Further Learning Resource 56:44 Outro Want more? Check out part one of this modern caries management series for communication, diagnostics, triangulating data and deciding which caries detection tools are actually worth using.
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this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are back, but they're not alone. Greta is also back behind the mic after all the love the first time around… but this time, they're still riding the high from their trip to Korea and Tokyo with enough stories, inside jokes, and energy to prove they absolutely should have started podcasting from abroad. from salmon sperm eye treatments that may or may not have done anything, to hand-sculpted Korean nail charms that sparked stranger conversations back home than any engagement ring ever could; this episode kicks off exactly how a good episode should: zero filter, zero agenda, and covering everything. the girls go deep on the things that really matter: what you'd actually bid on at a charity auction, whether you'd rather have ten nudes leaked or a year's worth of iMessages exposed, the lost art of Omegle sleepovers, and why blacking out around influencers hits completely different than it used to. there's also a very sincere debate about grandparent names (honey is taken, non-negotiable), a smash-or-pass round on every fashion trend you've been quietly judging, and a surprisingly earnest pitch for why Sabrina Carpenter must perform at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.of course, as always, the episode navigates so many tangents, chaotically in the best way: girls trip shenanigans, internet brain rot, niche humor that keeps getting resurrected, and the kind of couch conversation that turns into twenty different topics before anyone remembers the original point. if this episode proves one thing, it's that spending too much time together only makes these three funnier. this episode feels exactly like being trapped in a group FaceTime with your funniest friends for two hours. practically, it's very Halley, Jaz & Greta…Timestamps1:41 - Korea Recap 10:38 - Manifesting, sleepovers, and rain plans 34:43 - Putting something up for auction 42:41- Questions for Greta 50:42 - Fashion trends More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkMore of Greta:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretalouisetome/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gretalouisetomeLinks Ollie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 70% off your first box!Progressive - progressive.com Wayfair - wayfair.comQuince - quince.com/delusional for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsApartments.com - apartments.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you showed the same bitewing to 10 dentists, would they all agree on whether to pick up the drill? Why does the word monitoring mean nothing to a patient — and how does swapping it for active surveillance change everything from your notes to your indemnity to your government policy meetings? Is it overtreatment to act on an E2 lesion — or is “watch and wait” actually the lazy answer dressed up as minimally invasive? And what should you actually do with AI caries detection that flags shadows your eye doesn't see? In this episode, Professor Avijit Banerjee — Professor of Cariology & Operative Dentistry at King's College London, Honorary Consultant at Guy's & St Thomas', and First Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the College of General Dentistry — sits down with Jaz for what is genuinely one of the most important caries conversations on the podcast. Part one of two. Avijit doesn't do soft answers. The drill-fill-bill model is broken. “Monitoring” needs to go. “Treatment planning” is antiquated terminology medics dropped twenty-five years ago. And AI in caries diagnosis? Useful — but the moment it gets things wrong, you are the one with indemnity, not the software. What you walk away with is a framework (MIOC), a decision filter (three factors that decide whether to pick up a bur), and a vocabulary shift you can implement tomorrow. Part two covers peptides, SDF, hydroxyapatite, stepwise excavation, and managing caries in xerostomia. https://youtu.be/YriLo8_hXNw Watch PDP268 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Delete the Word “Monitor” from Your Vocabulary Stop saying monitor. Start saying active surveillance. ⚠️ Active surveillance must not mean passive delay — document your reasoning, risk assessment, and what would trigger intervention. ✅ Explain it to patients as structured, proactive care: clinical checks, radiographs, risk review, behaviour support, and timely action if things change. Key Takeaways Minimum intervention oral care is bigger than minimally invasive dentistry. MIOC is prevention-based, person-focused, susceptibility-related, and delivered by the whole oral healthcare team. MID is only one part of MIOC: operative dentistry when a tooth actually needs intervention. The four MIOC domains are: identify the problem, prevent lesions and control disease, provide minimally invasive operative care, then reassess. A care plan is more useful than a treatment plan because it includes justification, prevention, behaviour change, and review. Ask patients what matters to you, not just what's the matter with you. Cavitation, cleansability, and lesion activity should guide whether to intervene operatively. A cavitated lesion that cannot be cleaned is much more likely to remain active. Smooth surface lesions may sometimes be made cleansable without conventional drilling. Restorations are not just about filling holes; they help recreate a cleansable tooth surface. There is no single perfect caries detection technology — clinical examination and good radiographs remain fundamental. If using NIRI, fluorescence, scanners, or AI, understand how the technology works and where it fails. AI should support diagnosis, not replace clinical judgement. For uncertain early lesions, triangulate: clinical findings, radiographs, risk, technology, and patient factors. Proximal resin infiltration has a role in the right patient and situation, especially as part of a wider prevention-led strategy. Highlights of This Episode 00:00 Teaser 02:17 Protrusive Dental Pearl: Active Surveillance, Not Monitoring 09:14 Minimum Intervention Oral Care vs Minimally Invasive Dentistry 11:28 Core Principles of MIOC 11:48 Domain 1: Identify the Problem 12:46 Domain 2: Prevention of Lesions and Control of Disease 13:18 Microinvasive Care Options 14:41 Domain 3: Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry 16:38 Why “Active Surveillance” Matters 18:24 MIOC as a Practical Framework 19:43 Applying MIOC in Patient Communication 22:38 Sustainability & Salutogenesis 29:05 When to Pick Up a Drill 30:23 Biofilm as the Engine of Caries 31:33 Purpose of a Restoration in Caries Management 36:13 Caries Detection Technologies 42:44 Watch and Wait vs Detect and Manage 01:02:52 Outro Professor Avijit Banerjee's recommended reading and ongoing work: New textbook: A Clinical Guide to Advanced Minimum Intervention Restorative Dentistry (Banerjee A., Elsevier, 2024) — the most comprehensive single reference for modern MIOC and MID.
If you showed the same bitewing to 10 dentists, would they all agree on whether to pick up the drill? Why does the word monitoring mean nothing to a patient — and how does swapping it for active surveillance change everything from your notes to your indemnity to your government policy meetings? Is it overtreatment to act on an E2 lesion — or is “watch and wait” actually the lazy answer dressed up as minimally invasive? And what should you actually do with AI caries detection that flags shadows your eye doesn't see? In this episode, Professor Avijit Banerjee — Professor of Cariology & Operative Dentistry at King's College London, Honorary Consultant at Guy's & St Thomas', and First Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the College of General Dentistry — sits down with Jaz for what is genuinely one of the most important caries conversations on the podcast. Part one of two. Avijit doesn't do soft answers. The drill-fill-bill model is broken. “Monitoring” needs to go. “Treatment planning” is antiquated terminology medics dropped twenty-five years ago. And AI in caries diagnosis? Useful — but the moment it gets things wrong, you are the one with indemnity, not the software. What you walk away with is a framework (MIOC), a decision filter (three factors that decide whether to pick up a bur), and a vocabulary shift you can implement tomorrow. Part two covers peptides, SDF, hydroxyapatite, stepwise excavation, and managing caries in xerostomia. https://youtu.be/YriLo8_hXNw Watch PDP268 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Delete the Word “Monitor” from Your Vocabulary Stop saying monitor. Start saying active surveillance. ⚠️ Active surveillance must not mean passive delay — document your reasoning, risk assessment, and what would trigger intervention. ✅ Explain it to patients as structured, proactive care: clinical checks, radiographs, risk review, behaviour support, and timely action if things change. Key Takeaways Minimum intervention oral care is bigger than minimally invasive dentistry. MIOC is prevention-based, person-focused, susceptibility-related, and delivered by the whole oral healthcare team. MID is only one part of MIOC: operative dentistry when a tooth actually needs intervention. The four MIOC domains are: identify the problem, prevent lesions and control disease, provide minimally invasive operative care, then reassess. A care plan is more useful than a treatment plan because it includes justification, prevention, behaviour change, and review. Ask patients what matters to you, not just what's the matter with you. Cavitation, cleansability, and lesion activity should guide whether to intervene operatively. A cavitated lesion that cannot be cleaned is much more likely to remain active. Smooth surface lesions may sometimes be made cleansable without conventional drilling. Restorations are not just about filling holes; they help recreate a cleansable tooth surface. There is no single perfect caries detection technology — clinical examination and good radiographs remain fundamental. If using NIRI, fluorescence, scanners, or AI, understand how the technology works and where it fails. AI should support diagnosis, not replace clinical judgement. For uncertain early lesions, triangulate: clinical findings, radiographs, risk, technology, and patient factors. Proximal resin infiltration has a role in the right patient and situation, especially as part of a wider prevention-led strategy. Highlights of This Episode 00:00 Teaser 02:17 Protrusive Dental Pearl: Active Surveillance, Not Monitoring 09:14 Minimum Intervention Oral Care vs Minimally Invasive Dentistry 11:28 Core Principles of MIOC 11:48 Domain 1: Identify the Problem 12:46 Domain 2: Prevention of Lesions and Control of Disease 13:18 Microinvasive Care Options 14:41 Domain 3: Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry 16:38 Why “Active Surveillance” Matters 18:24 MIOC as a Practical Framework 19:43 Applying MIOC in Patient Communication 22:38 Sustainability & Salutogenesis 29:05 When to Pick Up a Drill 30:23 Biofilm as the Engine of Caries 31:33 Purpose of a Restoration in Caries Management 36:13 Caries Detection Technologies 42:44 Watch and Wait vs Detect and Manage 01:02:52 Outro Professor Avijit Banerjee's recommended reading and ongoing work: New textbook: A Clinical Guide to Advanced Minimum Intervention Restorative Dentistry (Banerjee A., Elsevier, 2024) — the most comprehensive single reference for modern MIOC and MID.
this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are fully entering their summer era, and with that comes a lot of opinions. from Solidcore drama and influencer gym etiquette to the devastating loss of Cava's tahini caesar dressing, the girls navigate through the internet discourse that becomes way too personal, a bit too quickly. between marathon training updates from Reed and Kevin, sauna purchases, Hamptons nesting, and debates about post-run meals, the episode is basically one long chaotic life update in the best way possible.they also get into the realities of adulthood that nobody really warns you about, including the diplomacy of bachelorette trips, whether it's socially acceptable to book your own hotel room, and why even valid boundaries somehow still create drama in friend groups. the girls unpack viral conversations around dog ownership after a creator admitted she regretted getting a high-energy breed without researching it first, leading into a bigger conversation about responsibility, lifestyle compatibility, and how much your entire life changes once you become a dog parent. plus: expensive grooming disasters, terrifying Goop Kitchen food poisoning TikToks, and Halley's ongoing love-hate relationship with Tracy Anderson workouts, including a class that turned into an unexpected split-flexibility challenge.of course, they end the episode exactly where they thrive most: pop culture rabbit holes and deeply unserious debates. from Red Flats Girl becoming the internet's newest icon to conversations about Twilight, Gossip Girl, SATC, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and why some fictional love triangles should've ended in therapy instead of romance, the girls rank all the internet's most controversial couples. they also talk beauty routines, favorite summer music, awkward salon small talk, and SO MUCH MORE! it's all random, hilarious, and feels exactly like spending an hour gossiping with your funniest friends.Timestamps 0:16 - Feeling like summer 6:53 - Jaz's new hobby 16:49 - Bachelorette protocol 27:01 - Tracy Anderson 37:19- Red Flats Queen45:14 - Who's side are you on More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinks Ogee Beauty - Go to ogee.com/DIARIES and use code DIARIES to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury.Ollie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 70% off your first box!Progressive Insurance - https://www.progressive.com/RYL Tea - https://drinkryl.com/Zbiotics - Go to https://zbiotics.com/DIARIES and use DIARIES at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why does dentistry on social media look so perfect? Are those flawless before-and-after cases the reality of everyday practice—or just the highlight reel? And why aren't we talking more openly about the failures, frustrations, and imperfect outcomes that every dentist experiences? In this episode, Dr Artem Mkrtichyan joins Jaz for a refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of modern dentistry. Known for his candid and relatable social media posts, Dr. Artem has built a following by sharing what many dentists think—but rarely say out loud: dentistry is hard, results aren't always perfect, and social media often paints an unrealistic picture of the profession. https://youtu.be/uTKaeewgrgE Watch IC074 on YouTube Key Takeaways Social media has become a powerful tool for dentists to connect and share experiences. Mistakes in clinical practice are common and should be openly discussed. Rural practice may not always lead to higher income as expected. Success in dentistry is subjective and varies for each individual. Continuous learning and skill development are crucial for career growth. Financial freedom in dentistry is not guaranteed and varies widely. Networking and mentorship can significantly impact career progression. Social media can be leveraged to attract patients and build a personal brand. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:18 Introduction 02:24 Meet Dr Artem Mkrtichyan 05:27 Rejections And Resilience 09:03 Why Honesty Wins 10:58 Rural Dentistry Reality 14:58 Handling Online Criticism 16:01 Associate Vs Owner Myth 18:05 Midroll: Protrusive App 22:48 Dentistry Money Reality 26:57 Design Your Career Path 28:00 Standing Out In Saturated Markets 29:27 Content Marketing Strategy 31:46 Veneer Minimum Ethics 33:48 Final Advice And Community If this episode resonated with you, don't miss “I Committed Fraud – Learn from My Mistakes” – PDP248 #InterferenceCast #BeyondDentistry This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan.
Why does dentistry on social media look so perfect? Are those flawless before-and-after cases the reality of everyday practice—or just the highlight reel? And why aren't we talking more openly about the failures, frustrations, and imperfect outcomes that every dentist experiences? In this episode, Dr Artem Mkrtichyan joins Jaz for a refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of modern dentistry. Known for his candid and relatable social media posts, Dr. Artem has built a following by sharing what many dentists think—but rarely say out loud: dentistry is hard, results aren't always perfect, and social media often paints an unrealistic picture of the profession. https://youtu.be/uTKaeewgrgE Watch IC074 on YouTube Key Takeaways Social media has become a powerful tool for dentists to connect and share experiences. Mistakes in clinical practice are common and should be openly discussed. Rural practice may not always lead to higher income as expected. Success in dentistry is subjective and varies for each individual. Continuous learning and skill development are crucial for career growth. Financial freedom in dentistry is not guaranteed and varies widely. Networking and mentorship can significantly impact career progression. Social media can be leveraged to attract patients and build a personal brand. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:18 Introduction 02:24 Meet Dr Artem Mkrtichyan 05:27 Rejections And Resilience 09:03 Why Honesty Wins 10:58 Rural Dentistry Reality 14:58 Handling Online Criticism 16:01 Associate Vs Owner Myth 18:05 Midroll: Protrusive App 22:48 Dentistry Money Reality 26:57 Design Your Career Path 28:00 Standing Out In Saturated Markets 29:27 Content Marketing Strategy 31:46 Veneer Minimum Ethics 33:48 Final Advice And Community If this episode resonated with you, don't miss “I Committed Fraud – Learn from My Mistakes” – PDP248 #InterferenceCast #BeyondDentistry This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan.
Why does occlusion feel so confusing at dental school? What if the problem is not that occlusion is too complex, but that it was taught in the wrong order? How do you make sense of worn teeth, bite scans, shimstock, leaf gauges, provisionals and T-Scan without getting overwhelmed? And which small ideas can genuinely change the way you diagnose, plan and restore? In this episode, Jaz is joined by Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim for a brilliant occlusion-focused conversation. They each bring five clinical “pearls” that helped occlusion finally click for them — from facially generated treatment planning to checking the contralateral side, muscle palpation, provisionals and digital occlusal data. https://youtu.be/REQ_L5NNEF4 Watch PDP267 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl Create a PowerPoint or Keynote library of your clinical photos so you can quickly show patients relevant examples during consultations. ⚠️ Avoid hunting through random folders chairside — it feels clunky and breaks the flow of the conversation. ✅ Build a scrollable visual library of cracks, before-and-afters, complications, direct restorations, overlays, crowns and consent examples to support clearer patient communication. Key Takeaways Occlusion becomes easier when it is placed inside the treatment planning sequence, not treated as a separate subject. Facially generated treatment planning starts with where the upper teeth need to be for aesthetics. Once the central incisors are planned, the rest of the occlusion becomes easier to organise. Worn teeth that are still in occlusion are often in the wrong position. Anterior wear may be caused by tooth position, contact time, contact force, or a combination of all three. Gingival levels can reveal whether worn lower incisors have over-erupted. Digital bite scans are useful, but they are not always a perfect representation of the patient's bite. Shimstock remains one of the most valuable and inexpensive tools for checking true occlusal contacts. After fitting a restoration, checking the contralateral side first can reveal whether the new restoration is high. Anterior guidance should be steep enough to separate the back teeth, but shallow enough to allow the lower incisors room to move. Muscle palpation should assess the quality and symmetry of contraction, not just whether the muscles exist. Always assess the opposing tooth before placing composite, ceramic or an indirect restoration. A leaf gauge can help create a more repeatable jaw position when planning more complex occlusal cases. Provisionals are essential for testing aesthetics, function, vertical dimension and occlusion before committing to final restorations. Highlights of the Episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:56 Introduction 03:36 Pearl: Build a Clinical Photo PowerPoint 12:48 Pearl 1: Facially Generated Treatment Planning 15:56 Pearl 2: Worn Teeth in Occlusion Are in the Wrong Position 18:05 Why Tooth Position Matters 18:22 Three Causes of Wear to Consider 19:34 Pearl 3: Digital Bite Scans Are Not Always Accurate 20:24 Why Shimstock Still Matters in Digital Dentistry 24:18 Pearl 4: Check the Contralateral Side After a Restoration 26:27 Pearl 5: The First Movement of Opening Is Not Pure Rotation 28:27 Midroll 33:10 Pearl 6: Healthy Occlusion Should Have Coordinated Muscle Contraction 35:22 Why Muscle Palpation Is a Useful Data Point 38:18 Practical Muscle Assessment Tip 38:58 Pearl 7: Always Look at the Opposing Tooth 39:33 What to Check Before an Indirect Restoration 39:44 Why the Opposing Tooth Matters 41:13 Pearl 8: Leaf Gauge for Finding a Repeatable Jaw Position 42:43 What a Leaf Gauge Is 44:33 Pearl 9: Provisionals Reduce the Fear of Complex Cases 47:49 Pearl 10: T-Scan Adds Objective Occlusal Data 53:16 Course Options and Learning Pathway 55:59 Outro ✨Connect with Dr. Mahmoud on Instagram
Why does occlusion feel so confusing at dental school? What if the problem is not that occlusion is too complex, but that it was taught in the wrong order? How do you make sense of worn teeth, bite scans, shimstock, leaf gauges, provisionals and T-Scan without getting overwhelmed? And which small ideas can genuinely change the way you diagnose, plan and restore? In this episode, Jaz is joined by Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim for a brilliant occlusion-focused conversation. They each bring five clinical “pearls” that helped occlusion finally click for them — from facially generated treatment planning to checking the contralateral side, muscle palpation, provisionals and digital occlusal data. https://youtu.be/REQ_L5NNEF4 Watch PDP267 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl Create a PowerPoint or Keynote library of your clinical photos so you can quickly show patients relevant examples during consultations. ⚠️ Avoid hunting through random folders chairside — it feels clunky and breaks the flow of the conversation. ✅ Build a scrollable visual library of cracks, before-and-afters, complications, direct restorations, overlays, crowns and consent examples to support clearer patient communication. Key Takeaways Occlusion becomes easier when it is placed inside the treatment planning sequence, not treated as a separate subject. Facially generated treatment planning starts with where the upper teeth need to be for aesthetics. Once the central incisors are planned, the rest of the occlusion becomes easier to organise. Worn teeth that are still in occlusion are often in the wrong position. Anterior wear may be caused by tooth position, contact time, contact force, or a combination of all three. Gingival levels can reveal whether worn lower incisors have over-erupted. Digital bite scans are useful, but they are not always a perfect representation of the patient's bite. Shimstock remains one of the most valuable and inexpensive tools for checking true occlusal contacts. After fitting a restoration, checking the contralateral side first can reveal whether the new restoration is high. Anterior guidance should be steep enough to separate the back teeth, but shallow enough to allow the lower incisors room to move. Muscle palpation should assess the quality and symmetry of contraction, not just whether the muscles exist. Always assess the opposing tooth before placing composite, ceramic or an indirect restoration. A leaf gauge can help create a more repeatable jaw position when planning more complex occlusal cases. Provisionals are essential for testing aesthetics, function, vertical dimension and occlusion before committing to final restorations. Highlights of the Episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:56 Introduction 03:36 Pearl: Build a Clinical Photo PowerPoint 12:48 Pearl 1: Facially Generated Treatment Planning 15:56 Pearl 2: Worn Teeth in Occlusion Are in the Wrong Position 18:05 Why Tooth Position Matters 18:22 Three Causes of Wear to Consider 19:34 Pearl 3: Digital Bite Scans Are Not Always Accurate 20:24 Why Shimstock Still Matters in Digital Dentistry 24:18 Pearl 4: Check the Contralateral Side After a Restoration 26:27 Pearl 5: The First Movement of Opening Is Not Pure Rotation 28:27 Midroll 33:10 Pearl 6: Healthy Occlusion Should Have Coordinated Muscle Contraction 35:22 Why Muscle Palpation Is a Useful Data Point 38:18 Practical Muscle Assessment Tip 38:58 Pearl 7: Always Look at the Opposing Tooth 39:33 What to Check Before an Indirect Restoration 39:44 Why the Opposing Tooth Matters 41:13 Pearl 8: Leaf Gauge for Finding a Repeatable Jaw Position 42:43 What a Leaf Gauge Is 44:33 Pearl 9: Provisionals Reduce the Fear of Complex Cases 47:49 Pearl 10: T-Scan Adds Objective Occlusal Data 53:16 Course Options and Learning Pathway 55:59 Outro ✨Connect with Dr. Mahmoud on Instagram
this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are fresh off their Asia trip and immediately back in their element, debriefing everything from chaotic weather mood swings in New York to the reality of traveling on your period (spoiler: humbling). it starts as a light catch-up and quickly turns into a very unfiltered deep dive into period horror stories, tampon trauma, and the ongoing birth control debate, where they get honest about their own experiences, the internet's fear-mongering, and why you really have to figure out what works for your own body.from there, they get into the highlights (and very real opinions) from Tokyo and Korea: from matcha obsessions and shopping expectations vs. reality, to dropping serious money on Birkins and justifying purchases. they break down the difference between classic vs. unique designer finds, the pressure of “investment pieces,” and why sometimes you just have to let the bag choose you. on the beauty side, it's a recap of next-level K-beauty treatments, salmon sperm facials, head spas, and the slightly concerning experience of getting procedures done when you don't fully understand what's happening, but trust it anyway.of course, it wouldn't be Delusional Diaries without the chaotic commentary. they spiral into influencer culture vs. traditional celebrity relevance, the return of Dancing with the Stars, and why people in New York will wait two hours for frozen yogurt like their life depends on it. they also touch on Spirit Airlines shutting down (RIP to Maddie's favorite airline), Met Gala thoughts, and the overall absurdity of modern trends. it's real, it's fun, and as always: it's the Delusional Diaries you know & love so much…Timestamps0:17 - Finally nice out in NYC 15:24 - Tokyo and Korea recap 32:42 - Trying news foods 39:54 - Pop culture updates 43:36 - NYC Line culture 50:00 - The Met Gala More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinks Apartments.com - https://www.apartments.com/Fabletics - fabletics.com/diaries for 70-80% off everything as a new VIP Ollie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 70% off your first box!Progressive - https://www.progressive.com/Zbiotics - Go to https://zbiotics.com/DIARIES and use DIARIES at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probioticsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When is it appropriate to consider an MRI for your TMD patient? What's actually involved in MRI of the TMJ? Can you use any MRI machine, or is the choice of imaging center crucial? And who should be reporting on these scans — does it really matter? (Hint: yes, it does!) Dr. Kevin Lotzof, a straight-talking radiologist, joins Jaz for a controversial deep dive into the role of MRI in Temporomandibular Disorders. While many experts downplay its importance, Kevin argues that TMJs are under-imaged and under-diagnosed — and that we may be missing critical pathology. They explore the practicalities of imaging, how to set expectations with your patients, and why strong but differing views in TMD care can ultimately help you refine your own clinical approach. https://youtu.be/-yo_Qx4Zg5Q Watch PDP265 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Adopt the mindset of “Find the cancer today.”When carrying out examinations—whether soft tissue or extraoral—approach it with the intention of detecting oral or skin cancers early. This mindset helps clinicians look beyond just teeth, catch unusual or suspicious lesions, and potentially save lives. Key Takeaways TMJ is often overlooked but is crucial for overall health. MRI is essential for accurate TMJ diagnosis. Cone beam CT cannot replace MRI for TMD assessment. Patients with headaches may have undiagnosed TMD. Education on TMJ imaging is lacking among dental professionals. Asymptomatic patients should still be scanned for TMJ issues. The quality of imaging directly impacts diagnosis accuracy. Patients often feel anxious about MRI procedures. Understanding patient perspectives can improve care. There is a need for better collaboration between dentists and radiologists. Highlight of the episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:55 Intro 05:20 Protrusive dental pearl 06:36 Interview with Dr. Kevin Lotzof 09:38 Under-Imaging and Differing Perspectives 13:27 Access and MRI Centers in the UK 17:51 TMJ MRI: Patient Expectations 22:17 Midroll 25:53 Open MRI Machines 27:26 Ideal Candidates for MRI Imaging 29:55 Cone Beam CT vs. MRI 31:53 Screening and Asymptomatic Patients 38:43 Centers with Reliable TMJ Imaging 41:27 Encouragement for General Dentists 46:33 Outro Where to Get Reliable TMJ Imaging ⭐ Top Pick: Orion, Wimpole Street, London(Full contact details available via the Protrusive Guidance App)
When is it appropriate to consider an MRI for your TMD patient? What's actually involved in MRI of the TMJ? Can you use any MRI machine, or is the choice of imaging center crucial? And who should be reporting on these scans — does it really matter? (Hint: yes, it does!) Dr. Kevin Lotzof, a straight-talking radiologist, joins Jaz for a controversial deep dive into the role of MRI in Temporomandibular Disorders. While many experts downplay its importance, Kevin argues that TMJs are under-imaged and under-diagnosed — and that we may be missing critical pathology. They explore the practicalities of imaging, how to set expectations with your patients, and why strong but differing views in TMD care can ultimately help you refine your own clinical approach. https://youtu.be/-yo_Qx4Zg5Q Watch PDP265 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Adopt the mindset of “Find the cancer today.”When carrying out examinations—whether soft tissue or extraoral—approach it with the intention of detecting oral or skin cancers early. This mindset helps clinicians look beyond just teeth, catch unusual or suspicious lesions, and potentially save lives. Key Takeaways TMJ is often overlooked but is crucial for overall health. MRI is essential for accurate TMJ diagnosis. Cone beam CT cannot replace MRI for TMD assessment. Patients with headaches may have undiagnosed TMD. Education on TMJ imaging is lacking among dental professionals. Asymptomatic patients should still be scanned for TMJ issues. The quality of imaging directly impacts diagnosis accuracy. Patients often feel anxious about MRI procedures. Understanding patient perspectives can improve care. There is a need for better collaboration between dentists and radiologists. Highlight of the episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:55 Intro 05:20 Protrusive dental pearl 06:36 Interview with Dr. Kevin Lotzof 09:38 Under-Imaging and Differing Perspectives 13:27 Access and MRI Centers in the UK 17:51 TMJ MRI: Patient Expectations 22:17 Midroll 25:53 Open MRI Machines 27:26 Ideal Candidates for MRI Imaging 29:55 Cone Beam CT vs. MRI 31:53 Screening and Asymptomatic Patients 38:43 Centers with Reliable TMJ Imaging 41:27 Encouragement for General Dentists 46:33 Outro Where to Get Reliable TMJ Imaging ⭐ Top Pick: Orion, Wimpole Street, London(Full contact details available via the Protrusive Guidance App)
this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are back on the couch catching up on everything from Invisalign lisps and New York City overstimulation to brutal hangovers, Disney adult magic, and the chaos of spring in the city. the girls get real about adjusting to life in New York, how constant noise and overstimulation can weirdly become comforting, and why moving there can feel like both a dream and a nightmare. Jaz shares her unexpectedly perfect Disney World trip filled with lucky girl syndrome, short lines, and peach Dole Whip obsession & so much more!the conversation then turns to summer plans, honeymoon arrangements, and major life updates. Halley gives an exciting update on her almost-finished house renovation, from accidentally walking on freshly stained floors to debating the perfect dog-proof couch color, while Jaz talks about finally settling into her own nearly completed home. the girls discuss their goals for the summer: learning how to park a boat, becoming gardening girls, getting snatched, making good content, and embracing a more zen lifestyle. they also debate summer destinations, from Greece to the Amalfi Coast, while weighing beach clubs, shopping, and FOMO over missing Hamptons weekends with friends.of course, they wrap things up with the unhinged takes you know and love so much: online dating discourse, TikTok debates, and their girls trip to Tokyo and Seoul. from whether dads should bring daughters into women's restrooms, to why dating apps may have ruined modern romance, but can still work if you grind hard enough, the girls share brutally honest opinions on love, dating, and the realities of meeting someone on Hinge. plus, they assign roles to their upcoming Asia travel crew, talk trying new foods in Japan, head spa dreams, and all the excitement (and anxiety) of traveling across the world with six girls. Timestamps 3:30 - Living in NYC8:43 - Jaz's recent travels & updates 13:32 - The sleepover 26:55 - Summer goals 29:15 - Tokyo and Seoul 40:04 - Online dating More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinks apartments.com - apartments.com Nutrafol - Use promo code DELUSIONAL for $10 off your first month's subscription and freeshipping at https://nutrafol.com/Ollie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 70% off your first box!RLY Tea - https://drinkryl.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#ChrisDistefano #StandUp #comedy Chrissy is recording straight out of his trunk, running on no sleep after a brutal night with a sick dog, dealing with garage door drama, and somehow still trying to hold it together for a podcast. Jaz joins as the first official Chaos Bus guest, things immediately spiral, and we somehow end up doing physical therapy in the back of the car. 00:00 Chaos Bus debut from the trunk 01:00 No sleep, sick dog chaos 02:30 Jasmine joins the Chaos Bus 04:00 Chaos Bus concept explained 06:00 Dentist trip + Staten Island plans 08:30 Wedding talk + Father's Day debate 10:00 Mets event recap (and bombing) 12:30 Chaos Bus unboxing (Mets gifts) 16:00 “Physical therapy” segment begins 20:00 Shoulder diagnosis goes off the rails 23:00 Chaos Bus therapy advice 25:00 Garage door disaster begins 27:30 BlueChew ad read 29:00 Garage situation spirals 32:00 Chaos Bus reality check 35:00 Relationship dynamics + advice talk 38:00 Vito hospital scare story 42:00 T-ball parenting moment 45:00 Atlantic City vs Vegas rant 47:00 WrestleMania weekend chaos 49:00 Fans crossing the line UNCUT WILD CONTENT GO HERE
This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, makers of luxuriously soft bamboo sheets, blankets, and sleep essentials. Because your rest matters, mamas. Cozy Earth makes it easier to get the cozy, breathable sleep your body (and your little one) deserve. Use code HEHE at https://cozyearth.com/ for 20% off your order and treat yourself to the sleep you've been dreaming of. In this re-air of Episode 248 of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe sits down with trauma therapist, nutritionist, and mental health consultant Dr. Jaz Robbins to explore the powerful role mirror neurons can play in labor, birth outcomes, and the overall birth experience. Dr. Jaz breaks down the science behind mirror neurons and explains how we naturally absorb the emotions, energy, and behaviors of the people around us, especially in high-stress moments like labor. Together, they discuss how intense stress can take the prefrontal cortex offline during labor, increasing fight, flight, or freeze responses, particularly for those with a trauma history. HeHe and Dr. Jaz also unpack why providers, doulas, and partners often become the grounding presence in the room, and how tone of voice, body language, eye contact, breathing, and calm leadership can help create safety and support physiological birth. They also cover trauma-informed communication, the harm of labeling someone a “difficult patient,” provider burnout, and practical ways partners can prepare before labor so they know how to confidently support when it matters most. This episode is a powerful reminder that birth is not just physical. The emotional environment in the room matters too. Timestamps: 00:00 Mirror Neurons Teaser 00:48 Free Pitocin Guide 02:07 Why This Episode Matters 04:11 Meet Dr Jazz Robbins 07:38 Defining Mirror Neurons 10:53 Monkey Study Breakthrough 13:55 Birth Room Dynamics 20:43 Nervous System States 26:58 Trauma And Freeze Response 34:17 Who Leads Attunement 35:41 Using Mirror Neurons Well 35:47 Mirror Neurons in Birth Prep 37:01 Partner Training and Prenatal Classes 40:38 Safety and Positive Birth Mindset 40:59 Difficult Patient Reframe 42:41 Provider Burnout and Bias 46:43 Patient Self Advocacy Scripts 49:53 Trauma Informed Provider Response 53:34 Preparing Partners to Ground 55:10 Mirror Neuron Tools in Labor 01:02:13 Key Takeaways and Helpers High 01:04:49 Wrap Up and Where to Connect 01:06:03 Podcast Outro and Call to Action Guest Bio: Dr. Jaz Robbins is a therapist, nutritionist, author, professor, and mental health consultant. She is the founder of the nonprofit, Healing, Hope & Love as well as the mental health consulting firm, The Active Experience®. She specializes in working with clients who have histories of trauma and/or complicated health concerns. Additionally, Dr. Robbins is a poet and stage performer who enjoys integrating expressive arts into her work with clients when appropriate. Work with Dr. Jaz: https://www.drjazrobbins.com/ The Active Experience: https://www.activeexperience.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/ Connect with Dr. Jaz on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jazrobbins/ BIRTH EDUCATION: Learn how to stay in control of your birth and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions in our Avoid a C-Section Webinar. HeHe breaks down the cascade of interventions, explains what's really happening in the hospital, and shares practical strategies to protect your birth plan, advocate for yourself, and navigate labor with confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants a positive, informed hospital birth experience: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/csection Feeling nervous about speaking up in labor? Our Scripts for Advocacy give you the exact words to handle the most common conversations that can make or break your birth experience. From declining unnecessary interventions to asking the right questions about procedures, these scripts empower you to stay in control, speak confidently, and protect your birth plan — even when the pressure is on. Think of it as your personal toolkit for advocating like a pro, so you can focus on your baby, not the stress: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/Scripts-for-Advocacy And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education from HeHe that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/ Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/app-download-page
How can one play cause so much joy? No we aren't talking about Jaz cabbage, we are talking spuds. It's time to get out of that drive through line, and pull up a chair for a proper meal because these are the big three when it comes to potato based side items.
this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are joined by twin sisters Brigette Pheloung and Danielle Pheloung, the stylish duo behind PhePhe and familiar faces from social media. the girls catch up on all things Coachella chaos, from camping out in the Justin Bieber crowd and secondhand highs to Snapchat streak confessions, YouTube “safe spaces,” and the realities of being content creators online. they also get into their different relationships with routine, wellness, and working out, with Jaz questioning everyone's obsession with 7:30 a.m. Tracy Anderson classes while Brigette and Danielle reveal the secret to their ultra-disciplined lifestyles.the conversation then turns into a hilarious and surprisingly deep dive into twin life. Brigette and Danielle open up about being identical twins, whether they ever compete with each other, if they've ever been jealous, and the biggest fight they've ever had (spoiler: they got involved with the same guy in high school). they talk about their polar opposite taste in men, dating guys from the same hometown, and whether their fiancés could actually tell them apart. the girls also unpack wedding season in full force, from Brigette's bachelorette planning and choosing not to have bridesmaids, to Danielle's maid-of-honor speech pressure, Jaz's wedding content legacy, and all the chaos that comes with planning life's biggest events in the public eye.as if wedding planning, content creation, and running a business weren't enough, Brigette and Danielle get real about launching PhePhe together and what it's actually like mixing sisterhood with business. the girls swap stories about their best and worst brand trips, dream travel plans to Korea and Tokyo, and the pressure of constantly creating online while keeping up with real life behind the scenes. from “green monster” jealousy and influencer drama to heartfelt friendship moments… this episode has everything: sister chaos, wedding stress, business talk, and the kind of laughter that feels like you're sitting on the couch with the girls, exactly the type of vibe that only Delusional Diaries can bring!Timestamps 0:18 - Brigette and Danielle on the pod 12:31 - Upcoming travels & brand trips23:47 - All things wedding35:27 - MOH duties 39:37 - PhePhe49:27 - Personal style 58:19 - Having twins More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkMore of Danielle:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellepheloung/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniellepheYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brigetteanddanielleMore of Brigette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acquired.style/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acquiredstyleYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brigetteanddanielleLinksOllie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 70% off your first box!Ogee - Thanks to today's sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to ogee.com/DIARIES and use code DIARIES to get 15% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are back together after what feels like forever apart…and they have A LOT of ground to cover. starting off with Coachella: Jaz was there, Halley had major fomo but made peace with it, and now that they're finally in the same room again, the full debrief is happening in real time. naturally, Justin Bieber's headlining set comes up, and the girls actually have a more nuanced take than most of the internet did, breaking down why his low-key, chill performance made complete sense for who he is as an artist…from there, the conversation turns to everything that blew up on the internet while they were living their lives, and there is a lot to unpack. the hayley beck situation is first on the docket, and if you haven't heard about it yet, buckle up, because the girls actually give you the full breakdown in this episode. the masters influencer discourse also gets its moment, specifically the backlash aimed at creators who attended, and why Halley and Jaz think most of the outrage completely missed the point of why those invites were extended in the first place.and then, as always, things take a personal turn as they share their recent updates: Halley is two days into invisalign and already has opinions: the lisp, the brackets, the adjustment period, and the fact that Reed got invisalign at the same time so now they're doing it together. Jaz, meanwhile, has been quietly avoiding the dentist because she's pretty sure one of her front teeth is dying and she does not want to know what comes next. it starts as a dental update but slowly turns into a full group therapy session about dentist trauma. there's also a f/m/k of instagram, tiktok, and youtube that gets surprisingly heated, Halley's recurring déjà vu experiences that she is fully convinced mean something, and a tax day conversation that's funny and frustrating. another week, another episode, so much to unpack, like always.Timestamps 0:21 - Stacy's time of the month 3:55 - Noah Beck's sister 8:50 - The Masters12:07 - Sibling fights 25:18 - Going to the dentist More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinks Ollie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 60% off your first box!Quince - quince.com/delusional for 365 returns and free shipping Wayfair - wayfair.comZbiotics - Go to https://zbiotics.com/DIARIES anduse DIARIES at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probioticsApartments.com - apartments.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
this week on Delusional Diaries, the girls dive straight into chaos as Jaz recounts a week-long internet spiral after a TikTok misunderstanding turned into full-blown drama. what started as an accidental follow and a harmless message quickly snowballed into viral screenshots, missing context, and millions of views, along with a wave of hate comments that seriously impacted her mental health. they unpack how quickly narratives can twist online, why being misunderstood hits harder than criticism, and the emotional toll of watching strangers decide who you are without the full story.from there, the conversation shifts into a broader discussion about navigating negativity as creators. they reflect on Reddit rabbit holes, the addictive cycle of reading comments, and the long-term impact of internalizing other people's opinions. the girls get candid about anxiety, hormones, coping mechanisms, and learning to stop chasing universal approval. they also debate manifestation, self-perception, and how constantly trying to “fix” yourself based on criticism can dull your personality and make you lose sight of reality.of course, the episode balances vulnerability with classic “delusional diaries” energy. they talk about the “people hate you every day” mindset, breaking toxic habits, and why you'll never win if you try to please everyone online. the conversation touches on performative activism, when to speak up versus amplify others, and the pressure creators feel to comment on everything. It's messy, honest, and relatable: covering internet drama, mental health, growth, and the ongoing mission to stay confident (and a little delusional) in a world that's always ready to misunderstand you.Timestamps0:20 - Jaz's block of the week 14:36 - Stay off Reddit 26:02 - Halley's weekend updates 29:41 - Reality TV 48:24 - First impressions More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinks Ollie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 60% off your first box!Fabletics - fabletics.com/diariesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are taking it all the way back to the early covid days, and realizing just how insane that era actually was. what started as a “two-week break” turned into a full identity crisis, and the girls unpack exactly where they were when everything shut down. from Halley barely surviving unpaid internships, college, and New York burnout, to Jaz thriving in her corporate era before getting abruptly pulled into HR for a literal covid exposure scandal, their origin stories are crazy, funny and life-altering. it's the kind of hindsight that makes you go… wait, that actually changed everything.they get real about how losing their routines, jobs, and sense of normalcy forced them into completely different paths: ones that ultimately led them to where they are now, together in the studio. from getting laid off and spiraling into depression, to starting TikTok “as a joke” and accidentally building careers, they talk about the weird in-between phase of doing nothing, doing too much, and trying to figure out who you are when everything familiar disappears. it's honest, relatable, reflective, and lowkey proof that sometimes your lowest point is actually the setup.of course, it wouldn't be Delusional Diaries without the side quests. the episode spirals into thrift store hustles turned mini empires, fake designer accusations, high school party lore, and the kind of crazy teenage decisions that somehow make sense in retrospective. they discuss parenting topics & there's also random debates, questionable choices, and a lot of “why were we like this?” energy. we're sure that, you'll find yourself in this episode, you'll look back & reflect with the girls, and laugh just as much as they did…Timestamps0:28 - 6 years since COVID 18:10 - What were we all doing during lockdown 21:06 - Golfing 24:25 - Going to court 26:40 - Sweet 16 and high school parties 48:18: - Lemme send a good PR package More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinks Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com/DELUSIONAL for up to 20% off!Blissy - Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code DIARIES for an extra 30% off atblissy.com/DIARIES.Progressive Insurance - progressive.comIM8 - go to IM8health.com/delusional and use code DELUSIONAL for a free welcome kit, 5 free travel sachets, plus 10% off your orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
this week on delusional diaries, halley and jaz are all over the place in the best way, starting with losing their voices, random health spirals, and immediately getting irritated by the internet. from unsolicited outfit commentary to people creating problems out of thin air, they get into why being perceived online is a losing game, and why sometimes you just have to laugh and move on (or at least pretend to). then it's full-on life logistics mode as halley dives into planning her “not a wedding” wedding, and realizes it's basically… a wedding. they break down everything from vendors and food to guest dynamics, timing stress, and the very real pressure of making sure everyone has a good time. it's less about tradition and more about creating a night that actually feels fun, which somehow comes with its own level of chaos. meanwhile, home renovations, decor decisions, and spending spirals are in full swing, because apparently everything happens all at once.and because nothing stays normal for long, the episode takes a hard left: wild stories from the engagement party, lost luggage drama, matcha obsession updates, and a passionate rant about people who don't pick up after their dogs. they also get into jewelry dilemmas, their blocks of the week, apartment decisions, and the tiny inconveniences that somehow take up your entire day. it's unhinged, it's relatable, and it's exactly the kind of chaotic life update you'd expect from your favorite duo.Timestamps 0:18 - we might be getting sick 2:09 - block of the week 5:36 - Halley's party plans 16:33 - house updates28:40 - Jaz is (actually) staying in her apartment39:35 - b**ching hour 48:39 - David's protein barsMore of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkLinks Quince - Quince.com/delusional for free shipping and 365 day returnsNutrafol - Nutrafol.com code DELUSIONAL for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shippingProgressive Insurance: progressive.comWayfair: wayfair.comApartments.com - apartments.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.