Podcasts about mastership

After more than 35 years of serving patients in Clarke County and surrounding communities, Jackson dentist Dr. Stanley R. Beard has received one of the Academy of General Dentistry's highest honors. Beard was awarded the Mastership Award during the academy's annual convocation in Las Vegas in June. Fewer than 2% of general dentists earn the distinction, according to the organization. The award recognizes dentists who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to continuing education and clinical excellence. To qualify, dentists must first earn Fellowship status before completing more than 1,100 hours of academy-approved continuing education, including at least 400 hours of hands-on... Article Link

Join us for a conversation with Jon Dossett, DMD, FACD, FICD, MAGD, ABGD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and a nationally recognized educator, speaker, and leader in general dentistry. The discussion focuses on Dossett's career in dentistry, his involvement in organized dentistry, and his leadership roles within the AGD and Texas AGD. Dossett shared insights into how his military background and early involvement in dental organizations prepared him for leadership positions. He discussed the importance of mentorship and getting young dentists involved in leadership early on, highlighting the success of Texas AGD in engaging students and new dentists. The conversation covered the Lone Star Dental Conference, its hybrid learning model, and the integration of the Master Track program. A graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Dossett served 30 years as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force before transitioning to dental education. He was recently honored with the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition, having previously earned his Mastership and Fellowship. He has dedicated his career to advancing excellence in patient care, continuing education, and mentorship. Dossett is actively involved in organized dentistry at the local, state, and national levels. He serves on the board of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry and as vice chair of its Education Committee. He has also held leadership roles with the San Antonio Academy of General Dentistry, the American Board of General Dentistry, the American Dental Education Association, and several other professional organizations. An accomplished lecturer, Dossett has delivered more than 1,800 hours of continuing education to dental professionals throughout his career. His contributions to dentistry have been recognized with numerous honors, including the 2023 Texas Dentist of the Year Award and the Academy of General Dentistry's 2023 Faculty of the Year Award.

After more than 35 years of serving patients in Clarke County and surrounding communities, Jackson dentist Dr. Stanley R. Beard has received one of the Academy of General Dentistry's highest honors. Beard was awarded the Mastership Award during the academy's annual convocation in Las Vegas in June. Fewer than 2% of general dentists earn the distinction, according to the organization. The award recognizes dentists who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to continuing education and clinical excellence. To qualify, dentists must first earn Fellowship status before completing more than 1,100 hours of academy-approved continuing education, including at least 400 hours of hands-on... Article Link

In the latest podcast, AGD Podcast Series host and AGD President-elect George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, recently talked with Fesaha Gebrehiwot, DDS, a general dentist from Wylie (Dallas) Texas and the Member Spotlight in AGD Impact this month. Coming from humble beginnings, Gebrehiwot left his hometown of Eritrea in East Africa after winning a Diversity Visa Lottery, which provided him the opportunity to move to the United States and pursue his education. His interest and appreciation for dentistry began when he visited the dentist for the first time at age 25. A dedicated lifelong learner, Gebrehiwot has completed extensive continuing education, and is pursuing a 2026 AGD Fellowship candidate, with aspirations toward Mastership. He also is passionate about serving patients with empathy and inspiring immigrants and first-generation professionals to believe in the power of their stories. His life reflects the belief that when determination meets opportunity, extraordinary things are possible. Listen now.

In this video, Creator of Nourished Energy - Loretta Carraro shares about the differences between the Reiki Level 3 Mastership and Teacher training program and how it can be a benefit for any Reiki students regardless of whether you are wanting to practice on others and/or teach Reiki formally. For more information visit: https://nourishedenergy.com.au

What amount of fluoride in our drinking water is considered a health risk?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Griffin Cole on How Fluoride in our Drinking Water is Posing a Health Risk to Children.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!   Dr. Griffin Cole, DDS NMD, specializes in biological dentistry. He is board certified in Naturopathic Medicine and earned a degree in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine. He also received his Mastership in the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. He's a past President of the IAOMT and has been featured on numerous local and national radio and TV programs, including World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer. https://www.iaomt.orgFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#health #wellness #fluoride #DrGriffinCole #water #EPA #drinkingwater #watersupply #healthrisk #children #childrenhealth 

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Wondering what the ADA is doing for you lately?  Well let's go straight to the source to find out.  We were very appreciative that Dr. David Manzanares was willing to sit down with us to discuss all things organized dentistry.Dr. David J. Manzanares, a general dentist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the First Vice President of the American Dental Association. Dr. Manzanares has been a member of the ADA since 2009.Dr. Manzanares served as member to the ADA Council on Communications, where he was also Chair of the Volunteer Engagement Program and the Council Self-Assessment Committee, as well as part of the Spokesperson Review Committee and the Integrated Marketing Workgroup. He is also a graduate of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership.Dr. Manzanares is involved with numerous other dental organizations, including the New Mexico Dental Association (NMDA), Albuquerque District Dental Society (ADDS) and Academy of General Dentistry. An engaged member of the NMDA, Dr. Manzanares previously served as Secretary-Treasurer from 2015 to 2022, chaired several committees and was the Albuquerque Representative of the NMDA Board of Trustees from 2013 to 2015. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for the NMDA Foundation. Starting in 2020, he became part of the New Mexico Dental COVID- 19 Advisory Team. From 2009 to 2015, he was a delegate of the NMDA House of Delegates and continues to be on the NMDA Council on Government Affairs. His other duties include serving as Secretary-Treasurer of the Southwest District Dental Society from 2010 to 2011, and he has served as Advisor to the Leadership Board with the ADDS since 2015.Dr. Manzanares is a Fellow in both the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists and was awarded with both a Fellowship in 2015 and a Mastership in 2018 from the AGD. He is a graduate of both the Dawson Academy and the Piper Education and Research Center.Originally from Espanola, NM, Dr. Manzanares attended the University of New Mexico as a Regent's Scholar, graduating in 2005. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2009. He has also served as the pre-dental advisor at New Mexico State University and was a faculty member at Dona Ana Community College, teaching radiology to dental hygiene students. Dr. Manzanares comes from a dental family; his father, Dr. Robert Manzanares, was president of the NMDA from 2010 to 2011 and his younger brother, Dr. Michael Manzanares, is also a dentist.

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Rose Myers: I never aspired to be a martial artist, nor to own and operate a martial arts school, but God had other plans that I followed willingly. *MY* plan was earning an Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Dayton and working to protect the state of Indiana working at IDEM (Indy's EPA). Then I was told I had a hormonal disease that prevented me from conceiving children. But God is greater than science and had bigger plans for me. After giving birth, I retired from my engineering job for this single chance of parenting my precious child. Backing up a bit, my senior year in college someone was raped by my campus house, driving me to seek training from my internship co-worker at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. After college I relocated to Indiana, entered the ATA, and began formal training. I earned my First Degree Black Belt and entered the Certified Instructor Training program in December of 1999. I earned my Instructor Certification and signed my first contract to teach in 2002, not knowing I was pregnant. After my daughter was born, I opened a taekwondo program within the Greenwood Community Center, so I could enjoy her during the day, and her dad could enjoy her at night while I taught. Many students and 3 locations later, my husband retired from his engineering career and came to work for Pilsung. ATA requires the rank of 6 th Degree Black belt and completion of an extensive program to earn the title of Master Instructor. My “covid project” was passing one of the most unique tests in ATA history and completing the year-long Mastership process in 2021. That year I was honored locally as the Center Grove Icon of the year. Last year I celebrated 25 years in the ATA and 20 years running my own program. Pilsung is the Korean word for “Personal Victory,” that sense of accomplishment after doing something worthy. I chose the name as a reminder of my goal for every student. Yes, we teach traditional martial arts, but they're really a vehicle to deliver the truly important life skills. I have the honor an privilege of growing students in discipline, honor, respect, self-esteem, belief, and leadership. We work hard to have a positive impact on our community through their Black Belt community projects, as well as partnering with valuable organizations within the community. I strive to create better leaders to “be the change I wish to see in the world.” https://pilsungata.com/ https://fb.watch/pOpVKdnoV_/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/julians-fight-against-myleodysplastic-syndrome https://myiconmedia.com/center-grove-icon-december-18-31-2021/ https://www.wthr.com/article/life/greenwood-woman-reaches-rare-milestone-in-taekwondo-pilsung-martial-arts-rose-myers-indiana-black-belt-sixth-6th-degree-indiana/531-cfc8cd84-18a7-4fbd-ac35-9899b5b816fb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TmjDBYTsyY   Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you've been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you're finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders media programs, virtual and live event broadcasts, and more. We are excited to bring you a new focus on this platform, celebrating Everyday Business Leaders in our local community. Don't forget to subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel, turn on notifications, and never miss an episode! Watch the full LIVE in-studio interview here from JPtheGeek Studio in Greenwood, Indiana: https://www.youtube.com/@MelahniAkeEverydayLeaders Everyday Business Leaders is a program dedicated to elevating our business leaders who inspire us to connect and thrive in our local community. A note from Melahni Ake, Founder of Everyday Leaders. When you visit EverydayLeaders.com, you will find valuable resources to become a better leader in your life, including. Women's Leadership Programs, including Top Floor Women Monthly Networking events, corporate workshops, and strategic business coaching services, discover personal development classes and products to develop yourself, including morning leadership devotionals and more. Order one of my inspirational books, sign up for classes, or pick up some gear in the leader store, listen to the Everyday Business Leaders podcast, apply to be a guest in our studio, or sponsor our show with your commercial advertisement. Contact us today at https://www.everydayleaders.com. #everydayleaderschangetheworld #interviews #inspiration #businessleaders #inspiration #jpthegeek #podcast #studiointerview #passiontopurpose #communitybuilding #collaboration #celebration #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #maxwellleadership #familybusiness #nonprofit #becauseone #podcast

Dr. Latner is very active and firmly embedded in the professional dental community. His affiliations include:American Dental AssociationCalifornia Dental AssociationWestern Los Angeles Dental SocietyAcademy of General Dentistry: Fellowship in 1988; Mastership in 1997Academy of Pediatric DentistryAcademy of Sports DentistryAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Accredited in 1992American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation: Board of TrusteesLos Angeles Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Founding member and presidentSouthern California Society of Dentistry for Children: President 95-96/Editor 92-98California Society of Pediatric DentistsClinical Research Associates (CRA): EvaluatorLos Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee: Member, 1981-84www.smilelosangeles.com 

For the past 3 years, Magdalena and Emmanuel have gone through a LOT in their marriage 4 years ago, they were not even sure why they were together As we continue to go through deep states of healing as a collective, this is happening for many couples With the divorce rate on the rise, we have found we are being encouraged now more than ever to rapidly clear our past life karma, ancestral karma and core wounds so that we bring more Divine Light, Flow, Balance, Healing and Manifestation into our body and reality. We are being pushed into MASTERSHIP, to master our emotions, master our healing, master our connection to our body and to become more open and receptive to the changes that are happening right now It is our closest relationships that are definitely challenging us the MOST - bringing up more of our shadows and clearing our karmas. Our closest partners/spouses are usually (not always) the main ones triggering and helping bring up these emotions/feelings/triggers to help support our clearing journey And it is NOT easy Emmanuel and Magdalena know a LOT about what was the root cause of their marital issues and disconnection for many years  and have spent the last 3 years working intently on this - not knowing at times if they were going to make it This is what was discovered through ancestral healing, past life healing and a lot of deep shadow work   Most of it was an imbalance in their masculine and feminine internal balance (or lack thereof)   We are modeled the feminine by our mothers and the masculine by our fathers and then there is the whole childhood journey of trauma/grief, etc., that compound those energies or bring them out of balance   It is our karmic journey - there is nothing right or wrong about this   It is what it is and we are here to share how you can heal that (often ancestral root causes) and be in harmony   TUNE IN TODAY to learn more of what they learned and now teach, working with 12 couples this year as their goal for deepest healing and not only saving marriages/couples, also helping them THRIVE in health, wealth, sex and more   To learn more, go to their website: https://microdosingforhealth.now.site/couples_medicine   Or to this site:   https://linktr.ee/magdalenagrace        

The chapter opens in the aftermath of a fearsome duel for leadership, a fight vital to the pack's dynamics amongst the freezing wilderness. Buck, our hero, is forever changed in his ambitions and determination, having dared to challenge the former leader, Spitz. Buck's aspirations for the coveted position of leader ignite a revolt against François, the human master who remains oblivious to the dog politics unfolding beneath him. He vainly attempts to suppress the rising mutiny, not realizing the irrepressible force of Buck's newfound want for power. Watch as Buck's resilience and cunning are put to the ultimate test, not just against his human overseers but also against his sled-mates who have grown unruly in the absence of stringent rule. Observe the transformation of the team under Buck's leadership, as they regain their cohesion and unity, from the ferocious battles among his fivescore of sled-mates to the triumphs over new predators.But be warned, this journey is not all victories - the strain of such a grueling wilderness adventure manifests in the health of the team, marking a sorrowful turn of events. Their strength wanes, their spirits flag, and the harsh reality of the trail closes in around them.

Case presentation and treatment planning are two of the most important skills you need as a Lionhearted Dentist. Tune in as Dr. Rasner breaks down these crucial aspects of your practice.   Thank you for tuning in each week as we meet you where you are. Thank you for those who reach out and let us know what to discuss. Email DrRasner@aol.com with any questions or comments you may have, as well as topics for discussion.   View the full video of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RasnerInstitute    On the web here https://rasnerinstitute.com/ On Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/RasnerInstitute/   and here https://www.facebook.com/DrRasner  On Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/stevenl.rasner/?hl=en  And on Twitter here https://twitter.com/RasnerInstitute  He also runs a Facebook group for dentists who wish to remain independent here Lionhearted: Clinicians Who Won't Quit.

Have you ever heard of Ren'ee Rentmeester? Well, possibly especially if you lived in Florida in the early 2000s or if you searched around YouTube. Ren'ee is the producer and creator of a program called “Cooking Without Looking”. Ren'ee always wanted to have a career in journalism and began by getting her college degree in the subject.   She worked for television stations in Florida until she decided to start her own advertising agency. While interested in journalism Renee also has a strong entrepreneurial streak which was enhanced as she worked on a number of nonprofit boards.   In 2001 she decided to create this unique show called “Cooking Without Looking”. Ren'ee is not blind but felt having a program that would feature blind cooks and chefs was worth exploring. The program aired on a public tv station for a time in Miami. Now you can find it on YouTube and there is also a Cooking Without Looking podcast. Renee is seeking ways to bring the program back to a major streaming service. Don't be surprised if this happens as Renee is clearly unstoppable.     About the Guest:   For the past 22 years, I have advocated for people who are Blind/Visually impaired through the TV show called, “Cooking Without Looking,” the ONLY TV show which features people who are Blind/Visually Impaired. We aired on PBS in South Florida.   Blind people prepare their favorite recipes and speak frankly (including humor) about their lives as People living with Blindness. It's not sad. The feeling is like, “This is my life, and oh, by the way, I'm blind.”   Mr. Fred Schroeder, President of the World Blind Union, says this about our show: “Your work fits well with our belief that blind people need encouragement to live normal lives and the sighted public needs the opportunity to learn that blindness does not render people helpless nor grant them with superhuman gifts. Your show shows blind people doing normal things, and that is a powerful message for the sighted public and for blind people themselves.”   Over the years, I have spoken to thousands of Blind people in various organizations such as the National Federation of the Blind (NFB); the American Council of the Blind(ACB); and the American Federation of the Blind(AFB).   Before that time, I worked at CBS as a Press and Public Relations Manager/Spokesperson; Associate News Producer; and Assignment Editor. I've been nominated for two Emmys...one for a series of Black History Month PSAs about the Miami people who fought in the Civil Rights movement. The other was for the writing of a special on youth gangs, “Youth Violence: Walking The Line.” I've written/published two books of poetry available on Amazon…”Visions From a Dream Called, ‘Life': The Poetry of Meadowville”; and “Visions II: The Poetry of Life.”     Ways to connect with Ren'ee:   www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com   Twitter:   @cookwithoutlook   Facebook:   The Cooking Without Looking TV Show   YouTube channel:   Cooking Without Looking TV Show   Cooking Without Looking Podcast:   Anywhere you get your podcast, and is available on Alexa-enabled devices     About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes   Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, Hi, and welcome to another exciting episode of unstoppable mindset. They're all exciting, actually. So I don't know why I said that. But they are and it's fun to talk about whatever comes along. today. Our guest is Ren'ee Rentmeester Ren'ee has an actually a very interesting story to tell, in terms of what she's doing now, what she has done, and so on. And I think it is a fascinating thing that hopefully will fascinate all of you as well. So we are really glad that you're here to listen to it. And Ren'ee, welcome to unstoppable mindset. Good morning or afternoon to you.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 01:58 Well, thank you so much, Michael. And thank you for the honor, I'm truly humbled by you honoring me with the interview. So thank you so much.   Michael Hingson ** 02:08 Well, my pleasure. And you know, as usual, this is really more of a conversation than just a plain old interview. So feel free to treat it that way. It's it's both of us talking to each other. Well, let's start with a little bit about the early Ren'ee you know, before you did what you've been doing lately and so on, so tell us about you growing up and all that and how you got where you are is it were?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 02:31 Well, usually my airplanes perfect.   Michael Hingson ** 02:35 Come fly with me.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 02:38 I was a born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin was a daughter My father is Anthony rent Meester. My mom, Margaret and dad was a worker in a factory, paper factory Procter and Gamble. And so you know, I'm just just was born and raised there. And I always wanted to go into TV. And my family were, you know, farmers and factory workers. So that seemed like, sort of a crazy idea to them. Like, what are you talking about get real and such. But I did it anyway. And I worked myself through college, working about six jobs. The favorite I could tell about is working in a pickle factory working six days a week, 12 hours a day putting pickles in jars or one at a time. I don't know if you remember the I Love Lucy episode where they were working in a factory. It was pretty much like   Michael Hingson ** 03:42 Yeah, well, one at a time. So why one at a time.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 03:48 Because they were spears, the pickle spears and and you had to put them in there because you had to get them standing nicely. next to one another. And in the middle, there would be a half a pickle half a half a cucumber that would go in and then at the end of the whole thing. The machine would cut that middle pickle into more spheres. So it was it was quite a learning experience. And I knew that I wanted to continue with college so I wasn't working in a pickle factory the rest of my life.   Michael Hingson ** 04:26 You didn't want to be in that much of a pickle. Oh, I had to say   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 04:30 it was a doozy of an opportunity.   Michael Hingson ** 04:32 I get it. Yeah, well we've been so it's pretty unique that that that kind of a job. How did all the pickle juice get into the jars? Did they also put pickle juice in or did the pickles just leak   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 04:50 in cotton pickles was a in the machine. I'm trying to visualize it now because honestly I don't remember but I know There was a part of the machine that just poured the pickle juice into it. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 05:04 And then when you filled a jar, what did you do with the jar?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 05:09 Well, it was on a moving line. So you know I'm a conveyor belt would just take it and then someone was at the end of the line, and those people will have to put them in put the jars that are already covered into a box.   Michael Hingson ** 05:28 So did you put pickles in while the jars were moving? Or? Oh, yeah. So you had to work at a at a decent speed and they didn't let you slow down.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 05:40 And they didn't let me talk, which earned me rubber gloves over the head several times from little Katie, the four person   Michael Hingson ** 05:51 which is for talking.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 05:52 That's right for talking, you know, so um, yeah, it was a problem. My head I talked too much.   Michael Hingson ** 05:59 Well, so that was one of your unique jobs in college. What were you majoring in?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 06:05 Journalism? I have a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire.   Michael Hingson ** 06:12 So you did pickles among other things? Yes. You go ahead. Oh, no, no,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 06:20 and and worked in a disco bar? I thought I just throw that out there. So pretty much you can you can tell I was also a bouncer at that disco bar.   Michael Hingson ** 06:31 Wow. And did you throw pickles at people? Or why you? No, no, I hear you that that you had a variety of different kinds of jobs. You just were pretty flexible in that regard? Huh? Yes. Well, you know   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 06:45 what, I had the goal, I had the goal of working myself through college. And that was the only way I was gonna get through. And actually the I was bartending at the bar. But then they found that I could be useful as a as a bouncer as well, because guys didn't want to look nasty when I walked up to them on was really nice and said, Okay, you have to go now, you know, they couldn't get into a barber all with me and look bad in front of the girlfriend. So   Michael Hingson ** 07:20 that's pretty cool. What did your parents think of all these jobs?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 07:24 Well, a mom would after I got home from the pickle factory. Mom would make me take my most of my clothes off in the garage, and she gave me a set of clothes because I smelled so bad. Imagine vinegar times 1000. That's what I smell like. And then sometimes I would I had a marketing job in, in a mall, and I also worked at a TV station as a nighttime receptionist.   Michael Hingson ** 07:58 Okay. Well, so you again, you did a lot of different things. And that's pretty unique. But it certainly had to broaden your horizons and a lot of different ways that I can appreciate that. But you graduated then and had your degree in journalism, and what did you do?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 08:17 Um, hey, I moved to move to Tampa first. And I just looked for any kind of job I could get to keep myself going. And one of them was a receptionist at an employment agency. And so as people would come in to the employment agency, I would ask them if they knew anyone in TV because it's, it's, you know, it's always who you know, and all that sort of thing. And I talked to this one gentleman, and he told me all his sister worked at a TV station, which was amazing. And I'm so sure he gave me someone to contact by this time. I was in Miami. I was only in Tampa for a year. I sold magazines in Tampa, and then I moved to Miami. And that's when I became the receptionist. And they he led me to assist her who led me to a job at an independent station in Miami. I wrote on the back of a motorcycle I didn't have a car or in the back of a motorcycle to get there and it rained it poured. It was my summer. It's   Michael Hingson ** 09:35 Miami. Yeah. What made you move to Florida from Wisconsin?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 09:40 My boyfriend boy who I eventually married. Oh, good. Okay. Now here are the usual the usual suspect.   Michael Hingson ** 09:50 Well, so you moved down there and so you got a job. Then through your sister and her contact   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 10:00 The gentleman's sister Yeah, I don't have a system to gentleman sister. Yeah, through her and I got to know who she was. And she had been in Miami for a long time. And my boss was, was pretty amazing. And I was a writer there as a writer at the station.   Michael Hingson ** 10:20 So what kinds of things did you write for? What did you write?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 10:24 Um, I started out just writing voiceovers, you know, little voiceovers I used to have between shows, I   Michael Hingson ** 10:30 don't know shows. Yeah. Well, not commercials, not the commercials, but just   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 10:35 the little voiceovers, like telling you like you had an acute C and about the show that was coming up. Like Benson falls down the stairs. You know, whatever. And and so it was the little things like that.   Michael Hingson ** 10:52 And then again, the game say something like, can you believe that that Benson guy fell down those stairs? Like Benson we liked Benson. That was a fun show.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 11:03 BENSON Yeah. I don't know how I just started that. It just popped into my head.   Michael Hingson ** 11:08 Well, so you wrote, and then what   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 11:15 we see there, your independent station. I was there for 13 years, and it turned into CBS. And I just said one place. And so I became that an associate producer and news and an assignment editor and news. And that was pretty cool. Because as associate producer, you write the news stories, I was just gonna ask. Yeah, you write the news stories. And I remember one of my most memorable news stories that I wrote was about a little boy, he was three years old, and he needed a liver. And in Florida, there's a rule against giving livers to certain people of certain ages, like, if you're under certain age, and over a certain age, while I was on the news desk that day, and the mayor or the governor was doing one of those wonderful luncheons that they do. And I called the father of this little boy. And I said, Listen, I'm going to send my photographer over to you get over there. And my photographer is going to shoot you and the governor asking to get your son a liver. And it happened. I could have lost my job, but it happened.   Michael Hingson ** 12:36 So you created the news.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 12:39 Yes. Well, it helped because three days later, the little boy had a liver. So the Governor made it happen.   Michael Hingson ** 12:51 Well, that's cool. And then you took the the time and the interest in doing that. Because that certainly had to be, as you said, a little bit of a challenge and you could have lost your job over it.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 13:03 Right. But as your title is unstoppable mindset. I don't ever let any of that train stop me like, what's more important my job or little boy's life?   Michael Hingson ** 13:15 Yeah. So did anybody chastise you for it? Or because of that or not? Okay. They Oh,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 13:23 yeah. Yeah. turned out great. I don't even know if a lot of people knew that my cameraman and I did that. I mean, that we set it up, sort of, because, you know, no one ever said anything about it afterwards. So, but it worked for a while. And then the little boy died a couple months later, because his buddy Jack did it. But at least he has a chance.   Michael Hingson ** 13:48 Yeah. What year was that?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 13:51 Ah, let's see. It was probably late 80s, early 90s.   Michael Hingson ** 14:00 Okay. So how long did you work at writing the news and being an associate producer and so on.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 14:09 I was I was there for that in a news department for one year. And then they created a job for me. I was a press and public relations manager. And that went upstairs because the news was downstairs and I went upstairs. And so I was I suppose, spokesperson for the station. And I also produced the PSAs. So that was pretty cool. And in the meantime, I started on a whole bunch of boards because I dealt with a lot of nonprofits. So that's, that's what I did there. And eventually, you know, 13 years later and you're like, Well, what else can I do? And I started my own advertising and PR company. I left the station started my own advertising PR company. And then I thought of something because then with so many different so many different nonprofits, like six of them at once I was on the board. I wanted something for myself, and I wanted something that was a legacy for my family. So I wanted to make a purpose have a purpose.   Michael Hingson ** 15:23 Before we get there, I'm just curious. So you were there until after the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, because you were there? 13 years is that right?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 15:33 Was I? Um, no. Okay. Because we're already to that. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 15:41 you're gone by then. Because I was going to ask what, what you did or what was it like at the station and so on? Around September 11. But you were gone by then.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 15:51 Yeah, I was gone by then. I I remember that day, I remember where I was, I remember. I had a friend in New York, and I called her to see if she was okay. And I just watched her the coverage and and I kept my daughter home that day, my daughter was nine. And I kept her home from school. Because, you know, you didn't know what was gonna happen?   Michael Hingson ** 16:19 Yeah. Yeah, there was no way to know. No. Well, you eventually started as you're saying something that became very personal to you a project that you've been doing for quite a while, and in of itself is an interesting story. So why don't you tell us a little bit about that?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 16:39 Okay, um, I created cooking without looking at the first TV show that features people who are blind and visually impaired,   Michael Hingson ** 16:47 which we really call low vision today and appropriately. So. Because when you talk about visually impaired, where we should be compared to people who have eyesight, just like, if you said hearing impaired to a person who was partially deaf, they probably Dec you because hearing impaired is as they recognize a way of comparing to people who can hear rather than saying deaf and hard of hearing, right. So it's learning continuum. And so the whole concept of visually impaired is really unfortunate, for two reasons. One, visually, we don't look different, just because we're blind or partially, why do we deal with it in terms of impaired saying, well, you're impaired if you can't see fully? And so we're learning to say, as deaf people already have blind or low vision, but anyway. Alrighty. So you want it you started this this show?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 17:47 Right? Right. Because TV was what I did, that was my tool. And if you want to change the way people look at people who are blind or, or, you know, low vision, you will have to show people, you know, and it's also a way to bridge between the sighted community, the low vision community, the blind community, just just to show what is done because we still have an old mindset. So I did my research, and I went on some blind listservs. And learned about blindness from a lot of people. I did not know a blind person, I do not have a relative who was a blind person. It was just something I saw that needed to be done.   Michael Hingson ** 18:42 And you of course, are not blind. No, I am not. So you did a lot of research, which is always a great thing to do, and a great way to start. So this When did all this start?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 18:57 This started in 2001. Ironically, I'm talking to you and 2001. I was in my first meeting about the show, as the twin towers are being hit. That's what happened. And we actually took a break from the meeting and saw as the towers were being hit. Yeah. So your your story is much more compelling. But But I remember like, How can this happen? How, you know, like, we become desensitized to things like this, and it almost seemed like we were watching a movie. It didn't make any sense.   Michael Hingson ** 19:46 Yeah, it was very surreal to people because who would have thought somebody would fly our planes deliberately fly airplanes into the World Trade Center yet? That's the end of the Pentagon. And of course Shanksville, Pennsylvania, but that's what happened.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 20:04 Yep, exactly. So.   Michael Hingson ** 20:06 So what was the first meeting about? Was it trying to sell it to a station or plan or program? What was the meeting? Like? What was it?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 20:14 It was at Florida International University, the School of Hospitality, because that's where I met a man who was a blind chef. And I met him. And then he was a professor there. And he introduced me to all the people he worked with. And we were looking for anything like how can we work together? Sponsorships, whatever. Um, and that's, that's what we did. That's what we did it first. So So,   Michael Hingson ** 20:48 so when did the show actually start airing or when did you start producing it,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 20:56 we started producing an airing it. We started producing it in September of 2005. And after that, it went on in September. And we had a live studio audience at PBS station in West Palm Beach. And we were on like a couple of seasons. And then after that, we hit the recession at 2009.   Michael Hingson ** 21:31 How's my typical like three and a half years to actually bring the show to fruition? Since you had your first meeting in 2001. And it took until 2005, for the show to actually come on,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 21:44 there are so many moving parts. First, I found a man who I thought we should use as a host right. And then I had to start going out and selling the program. Because even my I was on the Board of Governors for the National Academy, TV Arts and Sciences. And even they couldn't understand having a show with blind people, because they thought blind people only only are taught, and that a lot of times I still find that out, but they couldn't understand it. So it was a lot of selling them apart just to sell the idea. Then I went to talk to the TV station. And then we had to find a sponsor, because we actually had to pay to get it produced on there. And so I produced it. And it was just a lot of explaining to people and making people understand and once they understood, you know, everybody really loved it and moved on from there.   Michael Hingson ** 22:58 So you obviously had a lot to go through at the same time you had your own advertising agency, you said right,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 23:07 right, exactly. So a lot of times whatever costs, I had to pick it up from my advertising company. And because I was you know, like, there were like three of us there. And PR, I do did a lot of PR for people. And I always tried to look at the positive side of it, trying to help people with my PR, you can have negative PR or positive PR. And I always I always used it for the positive and as a matter of fact, even just helping people with it.   Michael Hingson ** 23:42 Do you believe the in the comment, there's no such thing really as bad PR that even bad PR is really good PR?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 23:53 Well, I to a point, I won't say bad and good. Effective PR, which means that people at least know about you. And in some ways, because a lot of times they've done studies that people don't realize how they know about you or how they heard your name, but they just know you know, they know your name. And so So yeah, I just I believe that. Just getting your name out there. Sometimes people don't know how but they know of you.   Michael Hingson ** 24:36 And so there's no qualitative factor there. They just know who you are.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 24:42 Right. Exactly. Exactly. So then we continually went to many food festivals and people were just amazed we were at Macy's. We went to the Boca Raton wine and food festival. We do presentations with our hosts, one of which was time Although a blind on one was he has, he isn't nearly blind, nearly total and the other man who, who was not all the way blind at all, but we just we just had a lot of fun going together driving down the road hitting these festivals and showing people what it was like.   Michael Hingson ** 25:27 So was this before the show actually started airing or while the show   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 25:32 afterwards because when we hit 2009, we, most people didn't have any money to sponsor anymore because of the recession. So we just we had to find other ways to get the word out. And so that's what we did, we went on the road or went to the festivals and showed people, we pretty much closed down Macy's because the whole store when they announced that we were going to be there, everyone wanted to see people who were blind, you know, cook and give tips. And, and that's the cool part about our show because it actually is a bridge between, you know, the sighted and non sighted communities. And and so we can understand one another, we don't deal in stereotypes or, you know, something from the 1950s. We know what we can do, and we can do anything we want because we have an unstoppable mindset.   Michael Hingson ** 26:32 So is the show still airing at that time? Or were you just doing the festivals?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 26:37 No, the shows weren't airing but I had to keep, I had to keep it going. There was no way I was going to stop it. Because I had a purpose. And I felt like I had a commitment because so many people were backing it at least you know, supportive, even least just in their words. I had to keep it going. So I did we kept it going through. I started a podcast in 2018. Where we talk to people, our motto is changing the way we see blindness everyone there is either blind or low vision. And we also during the pandemic, we started doing it on zoom as a TV show, which we still do now. And we reached 61 countries.   Michael Hingson ** 27:33 Tell me if you want a little bit about maybe some of the unique recipes or some of the interesting experiences on the show. Love to hear some stories.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 27:44 Okay. Well, you know, um, we had South African, it was a, it was a sort of organization like the lighthouse. And its Cape Town society for the blind, and we had them on there and they made South African food, which was like pretty cool. And then we had one gentleman when we were in Palm Beach, it was funny. We had a live studio audience and he was an elderly gentleman and he was he was nice man a little crusty. And he was showing us how to make it was like a poor it was called poor man's I forgot what it was. Anyway, he was put here to test the noodles, he actually put his hand in the boiling water. And this was the way he did it. Obviously I cut it out for the TV crowd. But when I was there, the people were yelling at me stick his hands on the floor. It's like he's 80 years old, you know, he knows this is how he does it but I won't put it in I'll you know I'll edit it out because I don't want little kids watching that. But um, let's see what other types of stories we we've had just like a lot of fun. We went to a school in Minnesota and we taught blind kids how to cook and we did our own little cooking without looking with them. And that was a lot of fun. We had a special script for them you know, it was just it's just every everything is full of stories. We also have podcasts where we speak to individuals who are blind visually impaired, we they talk about their life as a person who's blind or low vision sorry, caught myself and and and then at The end they present a recipe and all of our recipes that we present is the cooking without looking recipes of the day are submitted to us by blind or low vision people, and they've actually made them themselves. So we know that you know that they're good recipes. We don't have any sighted people present them. We just, you know, we just have a lot of fun together, we went to a bar, a year and a half ago, we went to an NFB convention, the Florida NFB and was a net, Alan and I in that now in our, our hosts, and we just had a great time. It's like we're family, we've been together now the 22 years, a full 22 years. So we just get a lot of laughs that way too, because we each have our own personality. Oh,   Michael Hingson ** 30:59 well, and that's, that's, that's what really makes a long running operation work when you have a family and people are able to work together and so on. So what happened at the NFB of Florida convention? What did you guys do?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 31:16 Well, what we did was we put people on Facebook Live, and we had them tell their story. And then we took pictures with them, it's sort of like we were like, famous, quote, unquote. And we just, we just had a good time, we had people talk about themselves, and what they were doing at the NFB convention. And out of that, we got a sponsorship out of the Florida Division of Blind Services, and they appeared on one of our shows. So that was, that was a good time. It's nice to learn. I mean, every single person has a story that we can learn from, it doesn't matter who you are, where you are, where you are. Everyone has a story that we can all learn from. And that's it. That's what makes us unstoppable. You know, you know, my computer went down and and it was like, Okay, well, what's going on here? You know, what, what's happening with the universe, and my computer went down, because I couldn't do any of the shows or the podcasts. And those are really my fun. That's, that's the fun in my life. I don't bend to Disney World plenty of times.   Michael Hingson ** 32:37 There's a lot of that, then on cruises,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 32:38 Ben to other countries. But this is my fun, because I feel like I'm doing something that matters.   Michael Hingson ** 32:47 So you, I remember in looking at your biography, you mentioned Fred Schroeder, who is the past president of the World Blind Union, tell me about meeting him and a little about that.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 32:59 Well, that was wonderful. I actually met him when he was president of the NFB. And we spoke there. And when I met him, I was I was just, you know, he seemed like a really great person. But when he said all the nice things about us, you know, how he loved the show, I was honored, because here's a man who has been all over the place and who is blind, and told me that, you know, what we were doing helped. And honestly, when when you start something that has never existed, you're sort of sitting there all by yourself, going, you know, what, what am I doing? Why am I doing this? And, and he made me feel like, we were doing something that mattered?   Michael Hingson ** 33:59 Well, today, is the show airing on any TV stations or is it?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 34:07 Well, that's what we're working on. We wanted to get the TV stations, we want to stream it. So been working on getting it either Netflix or the Food Network or, you know, something like that. I've been in contact with Rachael rays, PR people. And Stevie Wonder is PR person. She's very nice. So you know what, we're starting the rebirth. Round two, but we keep it going on Zoom. And with Zoom, we can reach people around the world, which is what we've been going.   Michael Hingson ** 34:47 Yeah. Which absolutely makes sense. Well, how are you being received by Rachael Ray is people Stevie Wonder and so on, and kind of what have you had to do to keep them interested and so on.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 35:02 Well, you know, it's really just keeping on reminding people that we're there. Stevie Wonder's person, her PR, the PR person, you know, is Shelley. And she was very, very nice. And so I just keep up, you know, reminding her, Rachael Ray now has left her show, but she's starting something new. So I emailed them, which is very recent, and they're probably on vacation right now. And and people, you know, are actually very receptive. Well, we'll see what happens. But just like before, you just have to keep on knocking on the doors chiseling something out, you know, just keeping on trying. That's, that's all you can do.   Michael Hingson ** 35:47 Have you looked at any of the other Food Network people in the the other celebrity types and gotten any, anywhere with any of them? Or have you tried?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 35:56 No, I really haven't. Because I'm, I like the philosophy of Rachael Ray, which is similar to what we do. It's you don't have to be a fancy chef or whatever. It's the home cooking. We've all learned from our parents, grandparents or whatever, how to cook, and survive and have a good time. And, and I liked the way she does it. So our philosophies are similar. In the past, the first, the first host that we had did reach out to one of the people, I don't like the idea of, of, you know, racing or doing things fast and cooking in the kitchen or having a contest and you know, getting angry at one another. I don't like that. I you know, I like just showing people as they are. Because I think that's how we see ourselves. We're not all we're not all celebrities, we're just people who are trying to get by and do the best we can.   Michael Hingson ** 37:07 I would say I think there are places for some kinds of competitions, but I hear what you're saying. I think a lot of the angry, sharp edge things are really a problem. And they don't, they don't really serve a useful purpose. And I've enjoyed a lot of the Food Network. But I like things that are really more fun than yeah, getting angry.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 37:35 Right, right. And I and you can have so much fun in the kitchen. Think of it like, a lot of times, that's the way we get to know our grandparents are our parents is cooking with them in the kitchen. You know, like, I cooked with my daughter, my daughter cooked with me from the time she was little. And honestly, I think she's a better cook than me. She's more of a detail person where I'm like, You know what, this is my art. I'm just gonna throw this in. This sounds like it's gonna be good. Try this. Try that. So I'm a little more experimental. But that's the way you get to know your family, in a lot of instances. So I like that part.   Michael Hingson ** 38:16 Oh, I still think it would be fun to somehow involve Bobby Flay because he's such a fun guy. And yeah, he's an incredibly fun guy. He's an incredibly sophisticated guy. He's got an incredible grasp on food preparation, but I bet he would be a fun guy to somehow be involved with   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 38:37 that, well, you know what, firm your lips to God's ears. I'll give that a try. And you know, I'm living in a place of Ray Charles birthplace I live in Albany, Georgia. And, and so I was thinking about reaching out to their foundation to see how we could work together to get something done as well. There's a beautiful monument to Ray Charles is in the Ray Charles Plaza on the river in Albany. And it turns around, it's blueish. And it turns around, and it plays all of his songs in his voice. And is is is just really beautiful and inspiring, and, and a lot of funny things, a lot of the songs my mom used to sing.   Michael Hingson ** 39:28 Well, yeah, I think any place like that where you can get some funding would certainly be a valuable thing. But I, I think that an innovative visionary kind of guy, like a Bobby Flay might really take an interest in something like this, because it's unique and it's because it's different. And since that's just a thought, you know?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 39:54 That's good. It's a seed I'll work on seeing how I can reach Bobby flaying. No problem.   Michael Hingson ** 40:02 So, how has the show changed over the years? Like, from the pandemic, to now and so on? Is it really still basically the same format? How has it evolved overall?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 40:16 Well, um, it really evolved from the way we were doing it before. You know, during the pandemic, we started off with people from the United States, and it evolved into going to like seven countries, and having people from all around the world actually watch us. And so, as I wrote in the letter to, I contacted the CEO, both CEOs on ones left now of Netflix, like, Okay, we've planted the seeds all over the world for you. And, and there's an audience all over the world. And Netflix is, is one of the most watched shows by people who are blind, most watched streaming services of people who are blind, and all over the world. So they were, I had heard that that particular CEO was a very nice man. And I've always found a lot of people in TV are really nice, not, not the way we look at them. And TV shows they're actually like, real human.   Michael Hingson ** 41:28 So have you had a response from Netflix yet? What was that? Have you had a response from Netflix yet?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 41:36 Um, no, no, we haven't. His name was Ted Saran dose, and he's the CEO over there. And so that's where I sent it. You know, we'll do Bobby Flay. But we're, it's just, you know, an ongoing process of planting seeds, planting seeds. To get it this far, has been pretty amazing. Because, you know, I'm sort of like the Wright brothers with the first airplane, no one can really visualize that, like, What the heck are you doing? And, and, and now we've gotten to a point where we can launch it in a bigger platform.   Michael Hingson ** 42:20 Have you had guests on the show from other countries? Or just the Yeah,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 42:25 yeah. We have we've we've had seven countries. They're all blind people from other countries. It was, like I said, South Africa, Guyana.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 42:43 Barbados, Barbadoes. Let's see where else where else where else trying to think of the ones off the top of my head. But those are just some of them. But   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 42:57 everyone can go see them. They're all on our cooking without looking YouTube channel right now. And that's what we're focusing on just getting the things done and and showing people but yeah, we've had lots of different Oh, Jamaica, we had to make it too. So that was pretty cool. So yeah, we've had all these countries, that's really the biggest change that we've had is, is going and highlighting people from other countries, other people who are blind, cooking their native recipes in other countries.   Michael Hingson ** 43:35 How many shows have you produced so far?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 43:40 Wow. That's a good one. I think we were up to like 90 something. I'm not a numbers person. You know, I'm a writer. So um, but I'm pretty close to around 90 And then the podcasts as well. We just, you know, I've got another podcast to do tomorrow with a lady. So she's making peanut butter cookies. Yeah, only three ingredients. Peanut butter cookie. So she's going to talk about her life, and Tara coin. So that's what we do. So if you ever want to see or go to them, and enjoy them cooking without looking TV show on YouTube.   Michael Hingson ** 44:37 So how often do you produce a new show?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 44:42 Um, once a once a month, and we're going to start up again since my computer and then the podcasts are like, several times a month like whoever comes out and wants to do a podcast. We produce their podcast several times. The month.   Michael Hingson ** 45:02 So, you've, you've had a number of interesting people on needless to say, What's your favorite show so far?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 45:10 Oh my, well, that's hard. That's like asking her mother, a mother what her favorite child is, which one is your favorite child? It all depends on who was on there. We had a cute one. For Valentine's Day once, we had two blind couples on there. And we had a lot of fun with that. Um, that was, that was a cute one. And then I really liked the one from South Africa. That was, I was cool. Maybe it's like a little selfish because I love food from other countries. You can always see the similarities of of your own of the countries of your own. One of my favorite podcasts, we had a couple who was blind, and I actually they came to Miami and I walked him around Miami and the beaches and everything. And Mike Gravatt and his wife, Gianna, they're there just a hoot to talk to. Let's see what else they those are probably my favorites, that I can pop off the top of my head. But it's, it's nice to see that people get along and just enjoy themselves. And the blindness is really just a secondary factor. It's it's living and having fun and enjoying your life.   Michael Hingson ** 46:40 So when you do the shows, like on Zoom, and so on, you people are actually cooking during the shows. Oh, yeah,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 46:47 yeah, we have a script, everything.   Michael Hingson ** 46:50 So how does all that work in terms of the fact that typically, if you've got to have a camera and everything so people can see it? How, how easy is it to set all that up? I mean, from your side, it's great. But if the other end where the people are actually doing the, the cooking and so on, how does that work? Oh,   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 47:08 it actually works really great. Um, I've only had edit like one or two of them just a tiny bit, that people put their cameras up either the cameras or their computers, and they are able to cook and we practice first, we have a rehearsal a couple of days before. And we look to see where their cameras set up a lot of times, we you know, they have a family member or something who sets the camera for them in a certain area. It's, and it goes really, really well because we we just do it ahead of time we show them you know, we take a look at see how their camera is set up or whether they're using their computer, and whatever works for them. But we've had lots of success that way. Not a big deal. People are always excited to be on the show the tips. We had one young man mica, he made like he has it down the perfect chicken breast because that's one of those things that can be really really difficult. And sort of dry, you can wear him as a shoe. And he he had a doubt and that became like, pretty popular. And he's a young man and he just took us through it. He was like, Okay, you do this, you do this, you do this. I'm very, very attentive, lots of attention to detail.   Michael Hingson ** 48:43 When people are cooking, there's, there's, there's the actual cooking part. And there's the preparation part. So do people move their cameras around? Or do you just have them in one spot? How does all that work?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 48:56 No, um, it depends. It really depends on the recipe. We have one lady who has a special syrup, and she was making some food, very special syrup. Oftentimes, if there's like a lot of cutting or preparation or whatever, we have them prep their food ahead of time. And then maybe just for example, if you need a cup of carrots, chopped carrots, they chop their carrots ahead of time, just like any other TV show, they chop their carrots ahead of time, and then show us just one. But there's there's not a lot of moving around. Most of them don't move around, we haven't worked out so like depending on the recipe, we tell them how to position your camera, how to position your computer, and, you know, look this way to your right to your love, you know. So, um, it actually hasn't been harder. This is probably the first time I'm thinking about it when you ask me this, Michael.   Michael Hingson ** 49:57 The reason I ask is I'm just thinking Have me. One of my favorite recipes is a recipe that I will do on the grill outside. But the preparation is inside. It's a chicken recipe. It's called Chicken Diavolo. It's actually a recipe my wife got from food and wine. And it's really our favorite recipe uses chicken thighs. And the marinate that you put the chicken thighs in is wonderful.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 50:26 Sounds good. And it's just, Michael.   Michael Hingson ** 50:29 And it's, it's, it's got a, it's, it's, well, it uses a fair amount of oil, but they're not really oily by the time you're done. But it's a wonderful recipe to do. But just the preparation or doing it and then putting it on the grill is in two different locations. And that's what really prompted me to ask the question, when I'm sure that we could figure out it would be fun to to do it. It's been a while since I've done chicken D. But   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 50:55 I would love to have you on that one that will be great. Because we don't have anything like that, I would have to see you do part of it, like part of it would be done ahead of time. Because that's really like a lot of TV shows the cooking, a lot of things are done partially ahead of time. And then do you have like some sort of a table alongside of you or?   Michael Hingson ** 51:22 Well, when I do the grilling, everything else is done. And then I take it out and there's there's a table on the grill. But it wouldn't be fun to to think about doing it. The preparation is really creating the marinade. Because then the chicken thighs go into the marinate and then they go on to the grill. So it would be it would be something to explore. And yeah, we'd love the idea would the idea would be that you create marinate, put the chicken in it, then let them marinate a while. And so that could be done inside and then just move the camera and everything outside. It might be fun to think about.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 52:00 Well, you could you could just you could have, are there like lots of ingredients for the marinade.   Michael Hingson ** 52:08 Not too many.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 52:10 But take those ingredients outside. You can have the chicken in the marinade already done, right?   Michael Hingson ** 52:16 Yeah, you can just take the ingredients outside that would go into the marinate and, and create a little bit of it. Yeah, that's another way to do it. Which also means when you do that, you get a second batch, which is also good. So that's fine.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 52:29 Right? You can never have too much grilled chicken. That's fine. No.   Michael Hingson ** 52:33 And and if unlike anything else, if done, right? They come out pretty moist. You don't want to overcook them. It is chicken thighs so that the marinate does get absorbed a lot better into the thighs than it would into like chicken breasts and so on, which is why thighs are used. But it's a it's a great recipe.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 52:52 Oh, that sounds good. Well, what's in it?   Michael Hingson ** 52:55 There's rosemary, there is oil. I'm trying to remember some of the the other spices are. Well, there's peppermint   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 53:02 rosemary.   Michael Hingson ** 53:03 Yeah, there's pepper. And I have to go back and find the recipe. It's been a while. My wife was ill last year and passed away in November. So frankly, I haven't made it for a while. So I'm going to have to do that. I've been lazy, but that's okay.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 53:19 Well give you a reason to make it. I'm sorry to hear about your wife, Michael.   Michael Hingson ** 53:23 Well, it's okay. We, we we continue to move forward. And and she's around watching. So it's okay. So I will do it right. Otherwise, I'll be in trouble. So it's no problem. Well, so what are your future plans for the show? You are? I know you said you're restarting it and so on. So kind of what are the plans? What do you expect to see happen?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 53:46 Well, I would like to get some sponsors. I would like to go to more events, the season in California, I'd like to go there, you know, bring my troops. So I'd like to be more on the ground with people. And I would like to find a resting place for us on a streaming service.   Michael Hingson ** 54:13 Well, I still think of Bobby Flay and Food Network as far as a place to go. I don't know Bobby, and then and all that, but I've watched him and just he's clearly an innovative visionary guy. And I would think if anybody would be intrigued it would be would be He. So something to think about.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 54:34 Well, I don't think I just do so um, this this week, I'll get a note off the bobby off the research how to get a hold of him. And um, you know, Rachael Ray knows him and the thing with her is Rachel has a her mother has macular degeneration, so I thought there will be a special in with her as well. Have you? Go ahead? No, no go up.   Michael Hingson ** 55:03 Have you ever had the opportunity to interview Christine? Ha, who won the Mastership?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 55:10 I did. And she's on our, our Facebook. I'm sorry, our Facebook, our YouTube channel. She's on her podcast. Oh, cool. Yeah. What did you want to know about Christine?   Michael Hingson ** 55:24 Well, no, I was just wondering if you had I mean, I've met Christine. But again, that might be a way to, to get some context, but I just was curious if you'd met her and had her on because she'd be a natural, that would be a good person to be on the show.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 55:41 Yeah, she, she wanted to be on the podcast. So she was on the podcast, it's quite interesting with her. She, they thought she had they, they thought she had multiple sclerosis at first. And then it went into blindness. And, you know, some of the medications she was taking, wasn't working, weren't working. And but, um, you can always, as I said, go to our YouTube channel. And she's there   Michael Hingson ** 56:10 to tell us if people want to watch the show exactly. Where do they go? Do you have a web address that you can give? Or do you have a website they can go to and we start from   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 56:19 the website, the main place they can go is a Cooking Without Looking YouTube channel, go to YouTube, and then type in cooking without looking. We have a website, which is w w w . cooking without looking TV,  .wordpress.com. And if that's a lot for you to remember what it is for me. You can always just Google cooking without looking TV show on or bring it to our, to our web.   Michael Hingson ** 56:52 Great. Well, and I assume that if anyone wants to reach out to you, they can go to your website and and make contact with you there.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 57:01 Yes, or, you know, we also have a Facebook page and cooking with the cooking without looking TV show Facebook page, and I can email me there.   Michael Hingson ** 57:13 And what is it called?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 57:15 What was that?   Michael Hingson ** 57:16 What is the Facebook page called? Specifically?   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 57:18 The cooking without looking TV show. Okay, cool.   Michael Hingson ** 57:23 Well, I want to thank you for being on unstoppable mindset today. This has been fun. We've done some good cooking talk here. And a body is now getting hungry.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 57:36 Well, Michael, thank you. I'm so grateful for you to invite me over and and talk to you. I'm really humbled by you asking me so thank you so much.   Michael Hingson ** 57:46 Well, it's been an honor. And I really appreciate it. And I hope you listening out there enjoyed this as well go check out cooking without looking in all sorts of places from YouTube, to Facebook and everywhere in between, and go to the website. Reach out to Ren'ee. And we, we will I'm sure be hearing more from her as the show progresses. And hopefully we've given her and you some things to think about. Blindness isn't the problem. It's our attitude, that is really the issue that we have to address. So really appreciate Ren'ee again, you being here. And again, for all of you listening, we'd love to get your feedback and your comments. We would appreciate you giving us a five star rating wherever you're listening to our podcast. And if you'd like to reach out to me feel free to do so at Michaelhi at accessiBe A C C E S S I B E.com. Or go to our website. www dot Michael hingson m i c h a e l h i n g s o n.com/podcast. And we'd love to have you rate us there and listen to all of the podcasts that are there. You can binge listen and spend a whole lot of time at it now. So we what we really appreciate you listening to us and all the wonderful comments that you've gotten. And again, Ren'ee, one last time, thank you very much for being here with us today.   Ren'ee Rentmeester ** 59:14 Thank you, Michael. Thank you.   Michael Hingson ** 59:21 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. To learn more about the concept of blinded by fear, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com forward slash blinded by fear and while you're there, feel free to pick up a copy of my free eBook entitled blinded by fear. The unstoppable mindset podcast is provided by access cast an initiative of accessiBe and is sponsored by accessiBe. Please visit www.accessibe.com. accessiBe is spelled a c c e s s i b e. There you can learn all about how you can make your website inclusive for all persons with disabilities and how you can help make the internet fully inclusive by 2025. Thanks again for listening. 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In this episode I discuss rewilding with Daan Timmers, whom I met at the Lithica ancestral skills gathering in Norway.We reflect upon our experience at the Lithica Gathering highlighting the sense of community and connection and value of reconnecting with nature and each other in a world that often prioritizes individuality. We discuss the joy of learning and practicing ancient skills, as well as the intangible magic that occurs when people come together in such settings. We cover concept of rewilding, not only in terms of the natural environment but also in relation to rewilding humans and returning to a more natural state of being. We also touch upon the significance of storytelling in teaching and connecting with others, its ability to engage the heart and impart wisdom. Daan shares the story of the 'Mastership of the knife'.Follow Daan @daan_gaat_wild (insta)Support the podcast via Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dougiemackaystorySign up to story updates and resources:https://sendfox.com/dougiemackaystory

Live from AGD2023: AGD member Michael Sinkin, DDS, MAGD, talks about why the Mastership is so important to him.

Dr. Latner is our official Dentist in Los Angeles. Talking cavities and what really causes them....PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSDr. Latner is very active and firmly embedded in the professional dental community. His affiliations include:American Dental AssociationCalifornia Dental AssociationWestern Los Angeles Dental SocietyAcademy of General Dentistry: Fellowship in 1988; Mastership in 1997Academy of Pediatric DentistryAcademy of Sports DentistryAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Accredited in 1992American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation: Board of TrusteesLos Angeles Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Founding member and presidentSouthern California Society of Dentistry for Children: President 95-96/Editor 92-98California Society of Pediatric DentistsClinical Research Associates (CRA): EvaluatorLos Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee: Member, 1981-842990 S Sepulveda Blvd Suite 204, Los Angeles, CA 90064(310) 907-7987

As we wrapped up April, as  'Oral Cancer Awareness' month, what a fitting guest Dr. Guter will be.  As President of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the AGD Foundation board, we talk about the important of oral cancer screenings, organized dentistry and how the foundation is helping to improve access to care for oral screenings all over the country.About Dr. Guter:Dr. Guter graduated in 1989 from Ohio State University and went on to complete an Advanced General Dentistry residency. He continually refines his expertise in dentistry having enrolled in courses for 9 years at the prestigious Pankey Institute along with taking close to 100 hours of continuing education every year. He is the continuing education chairman for the Ohio Academy of General Dentistry and is involved in presenting two courses per year for their Mastership program.Dr. Guter is an active member in the dental field and belongs to the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Rehwinkel Dental Society, American Orthodontic Society, Ohio Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. He serves as a distinguished leader in various dental organizations. He has also received honorary fellowships in dental associations and is dedicated to maintaining the highest dental standards. Dr. Guter and his wife, Kathy, have three children: Brent, Austin, and Madison. When he is not pursuing dentistry, Dr. Guter enjoys crossword puzzles, motorcycles, and golfing. Dr. Guter has practiced general dentistry in Circleville since 1990. 

Chess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership

In this episode, Sachin and Dr. Eniko Loud talk about Dr. Loud's training, background, and interest in applying functional medicine practices to holistic dental care. Dr. Loud explains there is more to dental care than treating cavities and broken teeth. Sometimes teeth break when there is uneven pressure in the bite. Dr. Loud explains how this happens. She covers what kinds of problems mouth-breathing can cause, why there is so much dental crowding and a functional problem with braces. Listen in for information on holistic and myofunctional dental therapy.   Key Takeaways: [1:02] Sachin introduces the topic for today: oral health and beyond and introduces his guest Dr. Eniko Loud, a pioneer in the treatment of orofacial conditions. Dr. Loud provides dental care in a very holistic way using functional medicine. She focuses on the whole patient. Sachin shares more about Dr. Loud and how Joe Polish of Genius Network introduced them.   [3:33] Sachin welcomes Dr. Loud to the podcast.   [3:56] Dr. Loud was trained in medicine and dentistry in Europe. She had a passion for seeing the whole person. When she discovered functional medicine, it was a paradigm shift. She decided to get certified in functional medicine. She started making an impact on her patient's health, with documents and dietary plans. She was excited about showing up for work.   [6:30] Dr. Loud tells how diseases of the body can show up on the tongue seven to 10 years before they show up in the body. She says bad breath is one of the biggest indicators of disease.   [8:11] Dr. Loud explains the patient's experience. The first appointment can take up to two hours. Based on functional medicine, there is a lot of listening and gathering of information. Before the appointment, Dr. Loud reviews records, diet, toxin exposure, and sleep habits. She connects all parts of the patient's history with their oral health. Patients are amazed.   [9:38] Dr. Loud says this should be the standard of care in dentistry. Dr. Loud is a guide to her patients on their journey. She offers two ways, down the path of disease or the path of health. Most patients choose health. The patient is in the driver's seat and makes all the decisions. Patients receive a report card after their hygienist appointment showing markers of health.   [12:15] The standard in Dr. Loud's practice is for patients to have zero bleeding. That is how the patients can measure their success and progress.   [13:03] Bleeding gums might signal malnutrition. A lot of times, it indicates a lack of proper care. Mouth-breathing could be an issue or bacterial overgrowth even if they brush and floss properly. Toothbrush heads or mouth appliances may not be properly sterilized, spreading bacteria. Toothbrushes should be changed after two months. Dr. Loud likes electric toothbrushes.   [15:15] Dr. Loud likes Oral B iO series brushes. Dr. Loud says it rotates and oscillates so it is very effective at removing plaque.   [16:25] To tell if you have a tongue-tie, open your mouth wide and touch the roof of your mouth with your tongue. If you cannot, it is likely you have a tongue-tie. Dr. Loud explains some of the problems a tongue-tie can cause, and how the posture may be affected. Swallowing problems, sleep apnea, and snoring also may result from a tongue-tie.   [19:33] Dr. Loud describes a 3-D scan that can show abnormalities from a tongue tie. An oral surgeon can perform a frenectomy to relieve a tongue-tie.   [20:35] Dr. Loud recommends myofunctional therapy before and after a frenectomy to prepare the muscle for what it will have to do when the release is done.   [22:15] Two different things impact teeth; bacteria and forces. Most patients don't know they have an overload of forces on their teeth. Dr. Loud explains what can happen when a crown is a few microns too high. This may change the joint position. If the forces are not distributed evenly, some teeth may be overloaded, crack, need a crown, have a root canal, and finally, extraction.   [26:11] Joint position problems may cause more extractions than tooth decay. There are different schools of thought on bite forces and the joints. It would require the dentist to start asking better questions like, “Why is this happening to my patients?” Wanting to learn to fix it may be the biggest problem.   [26:51] Dr. Loud works within a group called OBI Bioesthetic Dentistry and their focus is helping discover the root causes of dental diseases. Once they restore the natural anatomy of the teeth, the face immediately becomes rejuvenated. The focus is function. When you restore jaw joint function, muscles relax and don't clench. There is no more joint pain and muscle tension.   [28:33] Orthodontics can aggravate the joint problem if the dentist doesn't know what a stable bite should be or doesn't have the knowledge to see the patterns of tooth wear. Dr. Loud explains the correct bite.   [31:13] After Invisalign, if the bite is still not mechanically correct, there are options available to correct the joint position. Dr. Loud explains the process she uses to keep the musculoskeletal system in balance. If there is tooth wear, they add back the enamel that's missing with dental materials to restore the natural form of the tooth structure and stabilize the bite.   [33:01] Dr. Loud discusses research that reveals why dental crowding is happening in children. It may be due to diet and mouth-breathing. Dr. Loud recommends working with a myofunctional therapist and a pediatrician to remove dairy and sugar from the diet to reduce inflammation, mouth-breathing, and apnea.   [36:11] It wasn't until after Breath, by James Nestor came out that Sachin learned the connection between mouth-breathing and dental problems. Breath is a diagnostic tool.   [38:13] About jaw size and wisdom teeth. Sachin's relatives in India chewed on sticks to make toothbrushes. They had perfect teeth, no extractions, no braces, without having access to dentists. Soft foods and processed foods have weakened American teeth. Myofunctional therapists prescribe biting appliances to strengthen the joints and the bite.   [42:13] Dr. Loud explores functional medicine and has started a study of ayurvedic medicine. She is preparing to merge it into the functional medicine practice to address the emotional and spiritual parts of a patient, also.   [43:41] Dr. Loud shares her thoughts on the Ayurvedic principle of oil pulling. She believes it works by the effects of the herbs and the surface tension of the oil trapping the bacteria. She recommends it for people who have dry mouths. She tells the types she uses.   [45:12] Sachin thinks he should make an appointment with Dr. Loud on his next trip to Phoenix! He thanks Dr. Loud for the work that she does.   [45:52] Dr. Loud shares her contact information. See the links below.   [47:10] Dr. Loud talks about the associate she hired last year and is training her to help take care of patients. There has been a huge need since the podcast.   Mentioned in this episode Perfect Practice Live Joe Polish Genius Network Ben Greenfield Life Podcast Oral B iO toothbrushes Frenectomy OBI Bioesthetic Dentistry Invisalign Breath, by James Nestor Ayurvedic medicine   Dr. Eniko Loud:Dr. Eniko Loud is a pioneer in the treatment of orofacial conditions. She is reinventing the world of dental care with an in-depth holistic approach applying her extensive training in Functional Medicine. She is focused on treating the whole patient, not just the health of their teeth and gums, by examining biochemical, genetic, and lifestyle factors and how these impact the oral microbiome. She is a sought-after speaker in the world of cutting-edge holistic dental care and has appeared on podcasts such as Ben Greenfield Life and Treat The Source.”   Dr. Loud believes that providing excellent dental care is so much more than just treating the mouth, it requires treating the whole person. She acknowledges that one-size-fits-all dentistry is outdated and uses her training in functional medicine to identify disease patterns that caused oral health issues in the first place.   She is considered a “physician of the mouth” — getting to the root cause of dental hygiene issues, unique to each patient, that require disease resolution. Rather than just filling cavities, she examines the lifestyle factors, genetic, and biochemical imbalances that create disease in the mouth and guides patients to heal the underlying root cause. Her goal is to guide patients on their wellness journey toward optimal dental health.   Dr. Loud has had extensive training in all forms of dentistry as well as in functional and conventional medicine. She attended the School of Medicine and Dental Medicine in Romania, Oradea graduating with an MD and DDS degrees in 2000. In 2006 she obtained her doctorate from Case Western Reserve University and completed an AEGD residency, obtaining extensive experience in full-mouth rehabilitation and complex implant dentistry. She went on to complete a one-year Mastership in Implant Dentistry from American Dental Implant Association through Loma Linda University in 2009, then became the Dental Director for Bright Now Dental, overseeing the clinical development of 13 dental offices.   In 2013, she completed a Laser Associate Fellowship certification from the World Clinical Laser Institute, and in 2017 she completed a one-year Mastership in Implant Dentistry from the Global Institute for Dental Education. Finally, in 2019 she became a certified functional medicine provider by the Institute of Functional Medicine, one of only 3 certified dentists globally at the time. She received advanced training for applying for functional medicine in clinical practice, bioenergetics, cardio-metabolic diseases, environmental health and detoxification, gastrointestinal diseases, and hormone and immune-related conditions.   Following the completion of the IFM certification she attended the Kalish institute 12-month mentorship program for advanced lab interpretation, using lifestyle medicine and lab-based metabolic interpretations as part of a personalized medicine-based practice.   She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, the Institute of Functional Medicine, and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. She is also an OBI Academy Member.   Connect with Eniko: Website: Wholehealthdentistryaz.com IG: @wholehealthdentistryaz FB: Facebook.com/wholehealthdentistryaz Phone: (480) 563-4141   More about your host Sachin Patel How to speak with Sachin Go one step further and Become The Living Proof Perfect Practice Live sachin@becomeproof.com To set up a practice clarity call and opportunity audit   Books by Sachin Patel: Perfect Practice: How to Build a Successful Functional Medical Business, Attract Your Ideal Patients, Serve Your Community, and Get Paid What You're Worth The Motivation Molecule: The Biological Secrets To Eliminate Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity, and Get Sh!t Done

Luckily, only half of the dentists today are still using dangerous mercury amalgam fillings. In our last episode, we discussed the dangers of these fillings including damage to the nervous system, immune system, digestive system, and vital organs. This week, we discuss how to safely remove these dangerous fillings and how to detox your body in the process. Join Dr. Hotze and special guest, Dr. Blanche Grube, as they discuss how biological dentists can safely remove these mercury amalgams and how do detox your body from the harmful mercury. Dr. Blanche Grube is a Board-Certified Biological Dentist and holds a Mastership from the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), of which she was also President. She holds Fellowships from the IAOMT, The Institute of Natural Dentistry, and the Dental Association of Conscious Sedation. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com If you have any of the signs and symptoms mentioned on this podcast, take our free symptom checker test at https://www.hotzehwc.com/symptom-checker/

Mercury is a toxic and poisonous substance. In fact, it's the most toxic natural element found on earth! The harmful effects of mercury in humans includes damage to the nervous system, immune system, digestive system, vital organs, and can be fatal. So, what are the dangers of mercury amalgams used in modern dentistry? Join Dr. Hotze and special guest, Dr. Blanche Grube, as they discuss the harmful effects of mercury amalgam fillings (also called silver fillings) used in modern dentistry and how these fillings can negatively affect your overall health. Dr. Blanche Grube is a Board-Certified Biological Dentist and holds a Mastership from the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), of which she was also President. She holds Fellowships from the IAOMT, The Institute of Natural Dentistry, and the Dental Association of Conscious Sedation. If you have mercury amalgam fillings, you don't want to miss this episode! Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com If you have any of the signs and symptoms mentioned on this podcast, take our free symptom checker test at https://www.hotzehwc.com/symptom-checker/

 “Whoever saves a single life is considered by Scripture to have saved the whole world.”Dr. Rick Hodes is JDC's medical director in Ethiopia.JDC is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities.  Initially arriving in 1984 to help famine victims, he returned in 1985 to teach at Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine, and has worked for JDC since 1990.Dr. Hodes is a graduate of Middlebury College, the University of Rochester Medical School and trained in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hodes was in charge of the health care of all Ethiopian immigrants to Israel from late 1990 until 2016, about 1% of the Israeli population.  He also participated in Operation Solomon, the historic airlift of over 14,000 Ethiopians to Israel in 36 hours.Today, Dr. Hodes directs JDC's non-sectarian medical programs, including cardiac care and treatment of spine disease. He also sees patients at the Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa's Mission).   His patients cannot afford medical care, so Dr. Hodes raises funds to send heart patients to India for surgery, and spine patients to Ghana for traction and surgery. He has a large network of physicians worldwide he consults with and sometimes donate free care.During more than 30 years with JDC, Dr. Hodes has also worked with refugees and victims of famine, war, and disease outbreaks in Ethiopia, Albania, Rwanda, Zaire (Congo), Tanzania, Albania, and Somalia.Dr. Hodes was inducted into the Medical Mission Hall of Fame in 2006, and the following year was selected as a “CNN Hero” in the “Championing Children” category. In 2008, the American College of Physicians awarded him the rare title of “Mastership,” in recognition of “exceedingly stellar career accomplishments.” He was ABC's “Person of the Week” in 2010. He is the subject of the book "This is a Soul", by Marilyn Berger, as well as the Sue Cohn Rockefeller documentary, Making the Crooked Straight, Sam Shnider's documentary, Bewoket, and Melissa Donovan's new film Zemene. Sometimes there are angels sent from above to heal save and revive and Dr Hodes is one of them.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850

Aesthetic, Implant & Restorative Dentist Dr. Upen J. Patel is responsible for creating beautiful smiles for many local, nationwide, and international patients. Dr. Patel is as passionate about teaching dentistry as he is about practicing it. He strives to keep up to date on continuing education and volunteers his expertise at the University of the Pacific. Dr. Patel received his DDS from the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry in 2005 as one of the youngest graduates ever. He capped off a successful senior year by being awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award in the Academy of Operative Dentistry. After graduating he completed a comprehensive residency at PACIFIC University in Advanced Education in General Dentistry where he graduated with highest honors as the class Valedictorian. Dr. Patel is proficient in a wide range of state-of-the-art dental procedures and techniques which are reinforced by his pursuit of continuing education at the highest level. He is highly regarded in his respective field of Restorative Dentistry. For his contributions to dental education, he has been awarded the prestigious Mastership of the Academy of General Dentistry, Fellowship of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists and is a KOIS Center Graduate. Dr. Patel is a Member of Several Distinguished Organizations American Dental Association Academy of General Dentistry California Dental Association California Chamber of Commerce International Congress of Oral Implantologists United States Squash Racquets Association Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellowship Over the years I've enjoyed creating beautiful smiles, but I'm most passionate about the relationships I've created with my patients, my colleagues, and my team. I would like to be remembered as a person who was positive, always looked for the good in others and as someone who enjoyed life to the fullest. I was born and grew up in London-Wimbledon, England and have lived in the Sacramento area for the last 20 plus years. When away from the office I try to stay active...I am an avid Squash and Tennis player who competes at national tournaments. On Sunday afternoons you will find me relaxing and watching a movie with my family and friends. Fun Fact: I love Star Wars!   Show Sponsors:  Sponsored by Prexion **Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members** Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.   Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   Dental Membership Direct:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com _______________________________________________ About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com _________________________________________________ Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2  

2022 Highlight Series Part 3 Features Dr.  Roy of Saco River Dentistry!This is such an interesting topic that is sweeping the dental field and is something I truly believe will have a HUGE impact on the lives of many moving forward. Give it a listen!Dr. Nicholas Roy was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine. He attended UVM for his undergraduate studies. Upon completing his B.S. in Chemistry, he headed south to The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, a top-rated dental school. The four years flew by and there was lots learned. During this time, he developed a passion for comprehensive care. In order to help patients with such complex needs, he decided to enter an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) in Richmond, Virginia. This experience gave him the confidence and skills necessary to do implant dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, sedation dentistry, and complex surgical treatment. Dr. Roy has a passion for Continuing Education in Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Maine Dental Association (MDA), American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), Board Member and President Elect of the Maine Academy of General Dentistry (ME AGD), President of the New England Master Track Program (NEMTP), Past President and Vice President of the Greater Portland Dental Society (GPDS), member of the Greater Portland Dental Study Club (GPDSC), and recipient of the prestigious Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), which is obtained by less than 1% of general dentists in the U.S. He has lectured to his peers at local dental meetings and was featured in the leading dental podcast in the world, discussing his passion for dental adhesives and continuing education. Dr. Roy's goal is to provide dental care in a comprehensive manner. This means he will focus on patients that have been away from the dental world for some time, and have a complex set of issues. He looks forward to continuing to be a big part of the community, mission trips to Honduras, and providing assistance to veterans of U.S Armed forces through the Smiles for Vets Program. Dr. Roy has a passion for golf, hockey, running, fishing, hiking, and playing guitar. He enjoys time with his wife Danielle and their dog, Neely, a silver lab.Learn more at sacoriverdentisry.comWelcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose in life. The mission is to approach the topic of wellness holistically and show you how outer and inner strength can spill over to all areas of life, creating waves of positive change in its path.It would mean so much to me if you took the time to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please share with family, friends, and coworkers so they too can learn more about how to find their inner strength to fulfill their true purpose in life.Find Strength For Your Purpose Podcast on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/strengthforyourpurposepodIG: @strengthforyourpurposepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5x3bhLFf-I2hUxQuXgMdSQFind Dr. Phil and WorkFitME on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/phil.finemore and www.facebook.com/workfitmeIG: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeTwitter: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drphilptdpt and www.linkedin.com/company/workfitmeEmail: drphilptdpt@gmail.com

In recent years, the popularity of anime has increased dramatically and has become mainstream. It is a powerful medium that seeks to impart moral lessons through the use of visual images. But can Anime also be used to impart Islamic teachings?In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Naoki Yamamoto to discuss the similarities between Islam and anime, the rise of upcoming Islamic Animes, and the relationship between Naruto and Islam. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:20 How Naoki Became a Muslim4:53 Sufism through Anime & Manga15:42 Anime is Global19:00 Naruto Through the Islamic Lens24:59 Using Indigenous Language for Spreading Islam31:16 The Power of Anime41:00 Reception to Virtue46:35 Mastership & Discipleship 50:51 The Hero Archetype57:35 Process to Greatness1:05:30 Hero's and Fathers 1:13:24 Popularity of Naoki's work1:20:19 The Journey Anime1:23:52 Conclusion

Iliana Garcia is a Master Nominee in the 2022 Mastership Class but it's been a tough journey to get there. She's suffered multiple injuries that have caused her to have to dig deep to continue her journey. Listen to the advice she has for others who've may face similar challenges. Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project! The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

Dr. Latner graduated from the Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis and then completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.Dr. Latner is one of fewer than 10 dentists who've achieved both accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Also, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is a clinical assistant professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry, and has authored an article published in the Journal of the American College of Dentists.A professed lover of sports (especially football), Dr. Latner was officially recognized by the Sports Dentistry Commission for the World Cup in 1994 and was a presenter at the 1986 Academy for the Sports Dentistry National Symposium.PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSDr. Latner is very active and firmly embedded in the professional dental community. His affiliations include:American Dental AssociationCalifornia Dental AssociationWestern Los Angeles Dental SocietyAcademy of General Dentistry: Fellowship in 1988; Mastership in 1997Academy of Pediatric DentistryAcademy of Sports DentistryAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Accredited in 1992American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation: Board of TrusteesLos Angeles Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Founding member and presidentSouthern California Society of Dentistry for Children: President 95-96/Editor 92-98California Society of Pediatric DentistsClinical Research Associates (CRA): EvaluatorLos Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee: Member, 1981-84

Dr. Nicholas Roy was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine. He attended UVM for his undergraduate studies. Upon completing his B.S. in Chemistry, he headed south to The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, a top-rated dental school. The four years flew by and there was lots learned. During this time, he developed a passion for comprehensive care. In order to help patients with such complex needs, he decided to enter an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) in Richmond, Virginia. This experience gave him the confidence and skills necessary to do implant dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, sedation dentistry, and complex surgical treatment. Dr. Roy has a passion for Continuing Education in Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Maine Dental Association (MDA), American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), Board Member and President Elect of the Maine Academy of General Dentistry (ME AGD), President of the New England Master Track Program (NEMTP), Past President and Vice President of the Greater Portland Dental Society (GPDS), member of the Greater Portland Dental Study Club (GPDSC), and recipient of the prestigious Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), which is obtained by less than 1% of general dentists in the U.S. He has lectured to his peers at local dental meetings and was featured in the leading dental podcast in the world, discussing his passion for dental adhesives and continuing education. Dr. Roy's goal is to provide dental care in a comprehensive manner. This means he will focus on patients that have been away from the dental world for some time, and have a complex set of issues. He looks forward to continuing to be a big part of the community, mission trips to Honduras, and providing assistance to veterans of U.S Armed forces through the Smiles for Vets Program. Dr. Roy has a passion for golf, hockey, running, fishing, hiking, and playing guitar. He enjoys time with his wife Danielle and their dog, Neely, a silver lab.Learn more at sacoriverdentisry.comWelcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose in life. The mission is to approach the topic of wellness holistically and show you how outer and inner strength can spill over to all areas of life, creating waves of positive change in its path.It would mean so much to me if you took the time to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please share with family, friends, and coworkers so they too can learn more about how to find their inner strength to fulfill their true purpose in life.Find Strength For Your Purpose Podcast on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/strengthforyourpurposepodIG: @strengthforyourpurposepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5x3bhLFf-I2hUxQuXgMdSQFind Dr. Phil and WorkFitME on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/phil.finemore and www.facebook.com/workfitmeIG: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeTwitter: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drphilptdpt and www.linkedin.com/company/workfitmeEmail: drphilptdpt@gmail.com

Dr. Louis Snitkoff, a lifelong New York resident was a founding member and CMO of CapitalCare Medical Group, which later merged with Community Care Physicians. Before his retirement in 2020, Dr. Snitkoff was Vice President for the Ellis (Hospital) Medical Group in Schenectady. He has served the American College of Physicians nationally as a Well-being Champion and member of the Board of Governors and is a past president of its New York Chapter. He was elected to Fellowship in 1993 and Mastership in 2020. Dr. Snitkoff received the Samuel Eichold II Award for Excellence in Diabetes and the New York Chapter Laureate Award in 2013. In this episode: Dr Snitkoff talks about his resets from clinical medicine to administration and then to retirement. When trying to do it all he recalls 'no matter where I was, I was supposed to be somewhere else" so moving into one space he supported his personal wellness and supported the physicians he worked with. Don't miss the end where he describes how his experience and his connections led him to his current retirement projects. Take Home Pearls: 1- Focus on relationships. 2-Find a creative passsion. 3- Find what aspects of your job "fires you up!" 4- Take time to pause and reflect/recharge. 5- Seek Mentors and Seek opportunities to mentor others.

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On this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Len sits down with Wayne Kerr to discuss how Wayne successfully built a million dollar practice in a small town from a cold start long before the days of computers, practice management software, the internet, advertising, or social media. It wasn't easy and there were many missteps.  He learned to calculate his break even point, schedule the correct number of hygiene days per week, and to never spend more than 10% of monthly collections on elective items, and to meet or exceed his daily overhead by lunchtime.   Takeaways from this episode includes:  Recognize the importance of being a community partner to build your practice Why a cash flow document tells you more about your practice than a profit and loss Technique to seat patients on time Formula for number of hygiene days/wk Calculate your break even point   Sharing forty-two years of clinical and business experience with the dental profession, Dr. Kerr earned Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry and was honored in 2011 with its presentation of the Life-Long Learning and Service Recognition Award. He is a Fellow of both the American and International Colleges of Dentistry and an Honored Fellow of the Georgia Dental Association. He has been recognized by state and local organizations as the Small Business-Person of the Year, Dentist of the Year, and Citizen and Professional of the Year.

Many people have heard of Steve Hewlett, ventriloquist and comedian, from his Britain's Got Talent finals fame. However, Steve has been performing since a child, working hard and honing his craft. In this episode, we talk to him about his journey to doing something that he loves. Check out Steve on his website:https://thestevehewlettshow.comWhy not take the family to see Steve in panto?https://peterpanmk.co.uk-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors of the ShowManscaped male grooming - use the code newton to get 20% all products.Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code NEWTON at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://uk.manscaped.com#adBecome a sponsor of the show:https://www.newtonsnuggets.com/sponsorship-------------------------------------------------------------------------- To be a guest on nuggets, sign up here: https://www.newtonsnuggets.com/guest Buy the MentalTheft book from here in the UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/MentalTheft-Your-mind-weakest-link/dp/1838254102 Anywhere else in the world, go to Amazon as usual and search MentalTheft (one word).Thanks as usual to Jesse for making the magic happen:https://www.jlawrence-photography.co.uk Check out Paul on: https://www.mentaltheft.co.uk#newtonsnuggets

Joan Cather: "Martial arts for women are a safe haven, a place where they can grow at their pace." Joan Cather is a passionate, determined and goal-oriented individual who does not accept barriers from preventing her from being the best person she can be in all areas of her life. She is a martial artist, instructor, and school owner who truly wants the best, not only for herself, but for all. Joan began martial arts in 2000 and recently achieved mastership in Taekwondo and she shares that ambitious journey in this interview. Her pure enthusiasm about martial arts and life is refreshing and you will find yourself nodding in agreement to her personal philosophy on living a powerful and productive life. Joan's Links and Info: stlblackbeltacademy@yahoo.com https://www.stlblackbeltacademy.com/ Andrea's Links and Info: The Martial Arts Woman book: https://amzn.to/3inNiuQ Martial Art Inspirations for Everyone: https://amzn.to/3irRjyy How to Start Your Own Martial Art Program: https://amzn.to/3zf0aJB The Martial Arts Woman Podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/support

When we left our last conversation with Rodney Flowers, we learned how a football injury almost took away his mobility completely. Instead of giving up, he made a conscious decision to transform his destiny to inspire others to do the same. Today, Rodney is no longer confined to a wheelchair and is an internationally recognized Transformational Speaker. He travels the world coaching individuals, groups, businesses and organizations alike, to share his story and teach the principles that inspire and motivate people to overcome challenges, find strength in adversity, and never give up on their dreams and aspirations! In this episode, we are going to talk about how Rodney navigates changes in life using the 7 strategies of resilience. When you listen in, you'll realize that change is a good thing and if handled right, can push you towards your purpose. I can't wait for you to dive back into our second conversation with Rodney Flowers and learn how he not only embraces change but uses it to add some flavor and spice to life. [00:01 - 9:49] Opening Segment I introduce Rodney Flowers Quick recap Rodney shares the opportunity we have in these challenging times It takes real courage to get to the other side of an obstacle With every challenge is the seed of opportunity The bigger the challenge the bigger the opportunity Break through the status quo to open your mind Rodney reminds us about the value of the process Les Brown - “Shoot for the moon…” Go for 100% of the vision The miracle is in the process not the arrival [09:50 - 26:11] Strategies for Resilience: Embrace Change as Progress Rodney recaps his story of ‘walking up the hill' “There are no shortcuts in life” Overcoming challenges can give strength to others Challenges happen FOR you not TO you An intro to resilience and setting yourself up for it Nature fulfills its purpose Think about the role you play Challenges are opportunities to improve in your role 1st Strategy: Be okay with embracing the notion of change Change is GOOD - it brings growth and expansion Mastership is achieved outside of your core “The one unchangeable certainty is that nothing is certain or unchangeable” 2cd Strategy: Believe change as progress Initiate change - step outside your comfort zone See change as a positive instead of a negative Change is progress and progress is good On December 1, your home for hope and personal path to more joy and less fear, will open with the launch of the Goodness Exchange! No one with good intention and good ideas need feel alone again. The Goodness Exchange will be bringing out our BEST impulses as individuals and amplifying our collective genius! [26:12 - 45:46] Strategies for Resilience: Newness and Transformation 2cd Strategy: Recognize the newness that change introduces ‘The Law of Polarity' - there is always balance What is the creative opportunity in this challenge? A shift in perception can help you see beyond uncertainty Dreams and goals are for YOU too Achieving greatness isn't a perfect picture You have the capacity to overcome anything 4th Strategy: Believe that change can be transformative Resilience is something you want to develop before needing it Build the muscle by adding resistance Stay in the ‘burn' to get the transformation Change vs. transformation You can get the changes but never transform Take on the identity of who you want to be Put yourself in a power play position You want to be a CEO? Learn to think like a CEO Success is who you are, not what you do Transformation come from an adoption of different values [45:47 - 52:36] Strategies for Resilience: Turn it into the Spice of Life! 5th Strategy: Recognize and explore the array of options What is serving you and what is not serving you? Look for the windows of opportunity and make decisions 6th and 7th Strategy: Perceive change as the spice of life By default you are on the field of adversity Challenges are the experiences of the game of life Become the MVP and champion of your own life [52:37 - 57:50] Closing Segment How Rodney can make a bigger impact Turning this message into a movie How to connect with Rodney Links below Final announcements Tweetable Quotes: “I believe in progress… because that's where the growth happens, that's where the miracle happens.” - Rodney Flowers “Sometimes change causes you, calls you, forces you and nudges you to expand your core, to be a better version of yourself.” - Rodney Flowers “Change is progress because it causes us to step outside what is comfortable… It offers you the opportunity to get familiar by expanding your core.” - Rodney Flowers Resources Mentioned: Articles: 7 New Resilience Strategies that Easily Strengthens Mindset for Change Podcast: 1st Episode with Rodney - Showing Up for Others Game Changer Mentality Podcast with Rodney Flowers Books: Think and Grow Rich Get Up! - Rodney Flowers Connect with Rodney on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also email directly at team@rodneyflowers.com. Check out https://rodneyflowers.com and learn how to gain resilience for any challenge. Conspiracy of Goodness Links: Conspiracy of Goodness Summit https://www.cogsummit.com/ Conspiracy of Goodness Network https://conspiracyofgoodnessnetwork.com/ Conspiracy of Goodness on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodnessnetwork/ Dr. Lynda's Book: https://www.dr-lynda.com/book/happiness Ever Widening Circles https://everwideningcircles.com/ EWC APP: https://everwideningcircles.com/good-news-app-ever-widening-circles-app/ Affiliate Partners http://everwideningcircles.com/partners Donate! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=I-nvmUrlbDfU67bRoWWdOhFxiAM_W81jtIFBGCYzfCL6fG8oSUOg9ONIL9WR8LDjLEeYj0&country.x=US&locale.x=US EWC Ed: https://ed.everwideningcircles.com/

Welcome to season 2! For our 8th episode of the Women in Dentistry podcast, we have Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays. She was the 152nd and fourth female President of the American Dental Association. She is a past president of the California Dental Association, the largest state dental association in the U.S. Currently, she serves as a Councillor for the FDI World Federation of Dentists and Chair of the Board of Councilors for the Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. Dr. Summerhays is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Academy of Dentistry International, and the Academy of General Dentistry. She has earned a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry and the AGD Life Long Learning and Service Recognition Award. National awards include the Pierre Fauchard Gold Medal, the Lucy Hobbs Award from the American Association of Women Dentists, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. She is the recipient of the University of Southern California Alumni Merit Award. She has been honored by the Salvation Army “Portraits in Philanthropy” and by the Girls Scouts of America “One of San Diego's 10 Cool Women”. Join us as she talks about "From the Armed Forces to President of the ADA: A Lifetime of Leadership" Linked In Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-gomez-summerhays-dds-1172a536/ 

If differentiating yourself to your peers and patients is important, you may want to consider distinguishing yourself with a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. This week we discuss obtaining a fellowship or mastership with the academy of general dentistry. While not mandatory, and not necessarily indicative of "success," it could be a valuable goal to achieve!  https://www.agd.org/continuing-education-events/get-recognized/become-an-agd-fellow   thegoldcrownpodcast.com

This week we're joined by Master Candidate Joan Cather for an interview about her journey through the Mastership process. Not only do we have an update on mastership training but some awesome advice from Master Candidate Cather on how to help encourage more special abilities students in our schools. The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast Join the ATA Nation Insiders: http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders

Yul Ejnes MD is the Chair-elect of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Chair Emeritus of the ACP Board of Regents and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Brown Medical School, his alma mater where he completed his medical school and residency training. Dr. Ejnes is also the founding partner of Coastal Medical, the largest physician owned and governed primary care practice in the state of Rhode Island. Dr. Ejnes has been awarded Mastership by the American College of Physicians and the Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award from Brown Medical School and is a frequently invited guest lecturer and contributor to KevinMD.com. Although the path through medical school is fairly regimented, the paths open up after residency. Private practice is one possible choice. Today, Dr. Yul Ejnes shares a unique career path, from private practice to Brown Medical School; leadership in a primary care physician group to professional societies. When Dr. Ejnes advocates for having variety in your career, he doesn't just talk the talk. A primary care physician through it all, Dr. Ejnes measures his success as “ going to bed even on a day that ended much later than you expected, having a smile on your face, saying ‘we did a lot of good stuff today'.” Pearls of Wisdom: 1. Don't say yes to everything, but when you say yes, give it your 110%. That's what catches people's attention and creates a chain of sponsors that can lead to more opportunities. 2. When you need more confidence to see yourself doing amazing things, mentors can give you the encouragement you need to take risks and go beyond what you thought was possible. 3. To move from a good internist to a great internist, work on making your patient relationships non-adversarial. Your goal is not to lower someone's blood pressure, it's to keep the patient engaged which leads to better long-term effects. 4. Introduce variety in your career. Find other interests outside of patient care and protect time for yourself to have a degree of control over your schedule.

In this episode of the ATA Nation podcast we interview Master Candidate Ken Hoops about what it's like to start the process of becoming a Master in Songahm Taekwondo.In our upcoming events segment we talk to Mr. Kalob Cox about his upcoming tournament in Texas.The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family.Follow us on Instagram @atanationpodcast

It was such a delight to meet Sana my dear friend & expert in Laser dentistry after a long time.I had to catch up with LASER in dentistry and who better than Sana to guide me with that!Dr. Sana Farista is a Periodontist an Implantologist,a Diplomat and a Fellow in Laser Dentistry from Germany and USA, Diplomat in Aesthetic and Cosmetic dentistry affiliated from buffalo university (USA) and has completed Mastership in Microscopic-Plastic-Esthetic Periodontal Surgery and Peri-Implant Infection Management from Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Sana Farista ownsaPrivate Practice at Bandra West, Mumbai under the banner of Laser Dentistry – Multispecialty Dental Laser Lounge. Dr. Sana is world recognized Speaker for Lasers in Dentistry and has been Lecturing and Conducting many Pre-Conference, Skill Training Sessions (Hands on), Workshop, Live Surgical Demonstrations for various Certificate Courses  and personalized one on one training for Soft & Hard Tissue Laser all over world for more than a decade now. She is Director of Laser Dentistry by Dr. Sana Farista, Chief Mentor for MUHS Fellowship in Laser Dentistry by IDA Headquarter, Mumbai.Dr. Sana is reviewer for a journal – Lasers in Medical Science, editorial board member for World Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, She is a researcher and has published various Laser Surgical Treatment and Techniques in Dentistry on her name along with several Original Research paper, National and International Publications. She is a Co-author for a book and has published first fashion magazine in dentistry about LASER & ESTHETICS.Dr. Sana is Founder of Divas in Laser, a platform for women across the globe to come up, get groomed and showcase their talent in the field of laser dentistry. She is awarded with prestigious award like The International Awards of Excellence (IAE), London 2018 for Laser Surgeon and listed in Top 100 Influential Women in India by Forbes India 2020 owing to her professional and social work.In this episode we speak about: Her Journey form graduation to higher studies and gateway to LASERWhy I must seriously think of investing on a LASER Return on Investment for LASERHow LASER has an edge during the pandemic situationand more ...

Keith Armitage, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Armitage has been leading the Internal Medicine Residency Program at University Hospitals for over 25 years as the Program Director and is internationally recognized for his work to advance the field of resident education. He is a former President of the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine and a recipient of the prestigious Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach award by ACGME. Last year, he was awarded a Mastership in the American College of Physicians for his extraordinary career accomplishments. There are many fine lines in medicine. As physicians, we need to walk those lines with both competence and grace. Today, Dr. Armitage talks about the fine line between being self-critical and having self-doubt. He explains that while it's important to be self-critical to be able to reflect on our performance, we must not let doubt paralyze us from performance. When it comes to reaching out to mentors, he shares a fine line between being confident and feeling entitled. While we should not hesitate to reach out to faculty for advice as it is part of their duty, we must do so with respect and gratitude. Pearls of Wisdom: 1. Being self-critical, to a degree, is a stimulus for growth. But you must also work through feelings of imposter syndrome to avoid feeling paralyzed by self-doubt. 2. There is a fine line with mentorship: You should feel both confident and grateful in your mentoring relationships, but never entitled. 3. Residency is very competency based—but there is another component that defines an excellent resident: Being able to enjoy the journey.

Dr. Kianor Shah is a practicing Dentist and an Entrepreneur from Southern California. As a traveling healthcare provider, Dr. Shah has practiced in more than 300 offices. As a businessman, Dr. Shah has built numerous co-brand, private label, and Peer-to-Peer partnerships in the Healthcare Industry. Dr. Shah is a seasoned educator in clinical topics of Head and Neck Anatomy, Biophysics, Surgical Extractions, and Oral Implantology. Dr. Shah addresses domestic and international financial executives annually with Healthcare Industry forecasts and advises Financial Technology companies. Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate studies at Western Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in 2000. Dr. Shah graduated in 2006 with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University. He has finished an M.B.A. at Brandman University in International Business in 2016. His participation as a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow of the California Implant Institute, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics has culminated in his Mastership and Diplomate status of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Shah has been in various roles as an Inventor, founder, owner, Chairperson, CEO, President, Managing Director, Partner, Associate, and Consultant for a variety of domestic and international related business matters. In addition to his expertise practicing General Dentistry, Dr. Shah practices in the fields Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Orthodontics, and Oral Surgery. Dr. Shah reads, writes, and speaks English, German, and Farsi languages. What You Will Learn: How Dr. Shah grew his dental practice before selling it and relocating to Southern California with his family What key lesson Dr. Shah learned during the course of his career about learning from his mistakes and avoiding the same mistake in the future What common financial mistakes Dr. Shah sees dentists often make when attempting to grow and expand their practices Why Dr. Shah considers owning a practice to be an important step any dentist should take to achieve the life they envisioned when they went to dental school What time-saving tips and activities Dr. Shah recommends, and why delegation is vital and micromanagement is an issue Why negotiating everything, making smart decisions, investing in yourself and your skills, and knowing your numbers are all important for growing a practice Why building a good connection and creating a positive experience for your patients is an important business skill Why Dr. Shah relies heavily on his accountant to help him save money on his taxes, and what advice he has for dentists looking to save money Why Dr. Shah recommends you continue to innovate, strategize, and stay current with your dental skills How to contact Joe Nichols Website: //desertdreamdentistry.com/ Website: //kianorshah.com

Live from the 3M booth at the GNYDM 2019, Rob and Paul host Dr. Joshua Austin and chat with him about managing patient reviews, simplifying composites by utilizing Fil-Tek Universal and how doing so can lead to better efficiency and lower overhead. They also chat about the importance of doing and trying new things in a dental practice. Dr. Austin is a published author and lectures nationally on restorative dentistry and reputation management. He has a monthly column and weekly e-Newsletter in Dental Economics, the most read dental magazine in the world. In the past, Dr. Austin has served as a faculty member in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at UTHSCSA Dental School. In 2009, the Texas Dental Association honored Dr. Austin by naming him Young Dentist of the Year. In 2010, the Texas Academy of General Dentistry named him New Dentist of the Year, the most prestigious award it gives for dentists who have graduated in the previous 7 years. Dr. Austin has earned a Fellowship and Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Listeners who want to learn more about Dr. Joshua Austin can find him at the usual social media platforms (except for Facebook) @JoshuaAustinDDS and be sure to check out his awesome Working Interreferences Podcast at all of the usual places. Listeners who want to reach out to Paul can do so at Paul@DentalNachos.com and those who want to reach out to Rob can do so Rob at Rob@RMontgomery-Law.com.

Dr. M. Joe Mehranfar is one of the outstanding dental implantology practitioners in Arizona.  After receiving an MS degree in Microbiology from Southern Illinois University, Dr. Mehranfar completed his dental education at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by implant training at UCLA.  Dr. Mehranfar was formerly an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale and at A. T. Still University School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Mesa.  Dr. Mehranfar was awarded a Mastership from the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, and served as general chairperson of all the Academy's annual meetings since 2007 in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Carefree. He is currently Chairperson-Elect of the implant division of the American Dental Education Association and a recipient of their Pierre Fauchard Award for excellence. 
Dr. Mehranfar's practice extends to general dental offices throughout the state, where he offers
hands-on-training and performs implant surgery for individual dentists, and performs surgical and
prosthodontic implant treatment at his own practice in Phoenix. Check out Joe's website at http://www.mehranfardentalgroup.com/

By now you've probably listened to Part One of our interview with Howard Farran.  If you haven't, what are you waiting for?!?  Listen to Part One and then come back here and listen to Part Two! In case you don't know who Howard Farran is (and if you don't you should be ashamed) here's his bio, courtesy of his dental practice, Today's Dental: Dr. Howard Farran earned his dental degree from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City. He obtained his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University and has achieved Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. His other memberships include the American Dental Association and the Arizona Dental Association. Dr. Farran has achieved high acclaim over the years. He was named Alumni of the Year by the University of Missouri and Dentist of the Year by Arizona Public Health. In addition, he was given the Arizona Award by the Arizona State Dental Association for outstanding contributions made to the profession of dentistry because of his efforts to fluoridate the water of Phoenix. When he isn't learning about new treatment options for restoring and preventing worn teeth, he enjoys spending his spare time with his four wonderful sons. Interested in being a guest on Howard's podcast through Dentaltown?  Contact Ryan at ryan@farranmedia.com for more information.  Howard is always looking for guests to be on his show.  If you haven't checked out Howard's podcast yet, be sure to do so!  You won't regret it.  Visit www.dentaltown.comto listen or check him out on the various podcast sources such as iTunes, Pocketcaster, Stitcher, etc.  WITH DENTALTOWN . . . NO DENTIST WILL EVER HAVE TO PRACTICE SOLO AGAIN WWW.DENTALTOWN.COM - WHERE THE DENTAL COMMUNITY LIVES® www.Dentaltown.com, www.Orthotown.com, www.Hygienetown.com, www.TownieMeeting.com, www.HowardFarran.com, and www.TodaysDental.com

Looks like we're going downtown... to Dentaltown this week!  Howard Farran, also known as The Mayor of Dentaltown, finally had the chance to appear on our podcast.  Since we've literally been bugging him to be on the show since our launch back in February... we just had to make this a two part episode.  So, without further ado... here's Part One of our interview with Howard Farran. In case you don't know who Howard Farran is (and if you don't you should be ashamed) here's his bio, courtesy of his dental practice, Today's Dental: Dr. Howard Farran earned his dental degree from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City. He obtained his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University and has achieved Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. His other memberships include the American Dental Association and the Arizona Dental Association. Dr. Farran has achieved high acclaim over the years. He was named Alumni of the Year by the University of Missouri and Dentist of the Year by Arizona Public Health. In addition, he was given the Arizona Award by the Arizona State Dental Association for outstanding contributions made to the profession of dentistry because of his efforts to fluoridate the water of Phoenix. When he isn't learning about new treatment options for restoring and preventing worn teeth, he enjoys spending his spare time with his four wonderful sons. Interested in being a guest on Howard's podcast through Dentaltown?  Contact Ryan at ryan@farranmedia.com for more information.  Howard is always looking for guests to be on his show.  If you haven't checked out Howard's podcast yet, be sure to do so!  You won't regret it.  Visit www.dentaltown.comto listen or check him out on the various podcast sources such as iTunes, Pocketcaster, Stitcher, etc.  WITH DENTALTOWN . . . NO DENTIST WILL EVER HAVE TO PRACTICE SOLO AGAIN WWW.DENTALTOWN.COM - WHERE THE DENTAL COMMUNITY LIVES® www.Dentaltown.com, www.Orthotown.com, www.Hygienetown.com, www.TownieMeeting.com, www.HowardFarran.com, and www.TodaysDental.com

Episode #2 of Dentists, Implants and Worms: We had the honor of interviewing one of Dr. Justin Moody's closest mentors and colleagues in his career, Dr. Danny Domingue, DDS. Dr. Daniel Domingue was born and raised in Lafayette, LA. He graduated from St. Thomas More in 1999 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and his DDS degree from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. While spending three years in advanced training at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in New York City, he served as Chief Resident of the Dental and Oral Surgery Department. His training included one year in Advanced General Dentistry and two years in Dental Implantology. During these years, he was awarded the Certificate of Achievement from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry for outstanding leadership in Implant Dentistry, a Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and an Associate Fellowship of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Domingue was also awarded Diplomate from the American Board of Oral Implantology, the highest award possible for a general dentist practicing implantology. He was also recognized as the youngest recipient of this award in the entire world. Dr. Domingue was later given a Mastership and Diplomate award from the International Congress of Oral Implantology for his outstanding work in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Domingue is a member of the American Dental Association as well as the Acadiana District Dental Association. He is also an active member of the American Academy of General Dentistry. After completing his residency program, Dr. Domingue married the love of his life, Megan, in Denver, CO. They decided to move back to Louisiana to settle down, practice dentistry, and raise their family. On August 2nd, 2012, he and Megan were blessed with their first-born baby girl, Elle Ann Domingue. After practicing for three years in Lake Charles, Dr. Domingue accepted an offer from his uncle, Dr. Smith, to become a partner in his practice. This proved to be a great opportunity for he and his family to move back home as well as to join his uncle's practice and carry on a tradition established more than 30 years ago. Dr. Domingue and his wife are excited to be back in Lafayette with family, friends, food, and the rich culture. You can learn more about Dr. Domingue by visiting his practice's website, http://www.acadianadentistry.com/ “Navigating the world of dentistry, one vodka-soda at a time.” Wise words from Dr. Justin Moody