Just A Quick Pinch

It's holiday season which means holiday parties which means conversations with relatives and friends you haven't seen in a while. Inevitably we all have to deal with nosy questions we don't want to answer, and so rather than being a victim to this today I'm giving you tools to answer these awkward questions like "when are you getting married/pregnant/how much do you make"...

Here are the weekly small talk news updates to share at work/school ft. my husband Jimmy! Today we break down these stories: 00:00 - 3:23 intro 3:23 - 6:50 Jimmy John x Spotify's Wrap exchange (https://people.com/jimmy-johns-is-trading-1-free-wrap-for-spotify-wrapped-results-11861298) 6:51 - 11:25 PETA's new $500 crime (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-15364345/peta-law-americ...

its giving szn so im giving you all the gift of learning from my trauma rather than going through it yourself lol here are the top 3 biggest lessons that I learned the hard way (so far) that shape how I practice, and all of them stemmed from being worried about saying/doing the wrong thing (and then proceding to do so lol) - hope this helps anyone out there feeling like they've messed up or ar...

Back with another Chief Complaints advice segment episode ft my husband Jimmy! Today we are helping 2 pinchers in need with 2 cases: 1. "What do you say when you're patients say they're too old for treatment, too old to save etc. and they genuinely need the treatment" 2. "I always dread spending the holidays with my in-laws, every comment they make always feels like an insul...

ok this is the coolest research ever ... literally lol! A recent research study shows that cool is cool, no matter where you are and what language you speak. This multi-year, multi country study shows which 6 traits are unanimously the most cool - and today I spin it into a personal branding/first impressions exercise to apply to your own life and story/mission: how can you spin whatever it is tha...

In a time where the world is as "noisy" as ever, here is how you cut through the noise and stand out according to research from the book You're Invited by Jon Levy! I was fascinated with a chapter where I learned about 4 qualities that make you interesting to industry leaders, and realized these are the same things you can do to stand out to anyone you want to impress, like: - interviewing for a n...

Why are you harder on some coworkers than others? Why do you keep around that friend who's been around forever but makes you feel like crap every time you're with them? Today we unpack the "grey area relationships" and learn all about trust, friendship types, and why we are the way we are - by exploring my "things I've highlighted on Kindle" from 2 books! The books...

My husband Jimmy joins me to give our advice for these two SPOOKY "pickle" situations that we often find ourselves in - here are the two scenarios of the day: WHAT TO DO IF: 1. you're close friend's bachelorette party is out of budget, but you feel guilty missing out because she's close and important to you 2. you got too drunk at a work event and feel embarrassed - also: how...

What if I told you everything you think about yourself and the world is a lie? That might be a lie lol, but a decent amount of us walk around seeing life through a lens thats false, or through a lens of a tired story we tell ourselves. Today I'm sharing 3 recent lessons that taught me how important it is to fact check your assumptions before they negatively impact your potential, your relation...

It's one of our favorite episodes here at Just A Quick Pinch - the holiday small talk episodes are back! Last year my husband Jimmy and I did Thanksgiving and Christmas themed small talk episodes - breaking down fun facts, history, trending holiday news, as conversation starters to avoid awkward silence at work/school/gatherings - today we're back with our Halloween themed ep! Breaking dow...

You submitted dilemmas and questions, we answered! Our anonymous advice segment, Chief Complaints is back this episode and I have my husband Jimmy here to help me give you advice for these Pinchers: 1. A Pincher who left her toxic job but now is questioning her decision - mostly because her parents/boyfriend think she left too early - thoughts? 2. A Pincher just moved to a new city and made a fast...

if you've got a case of the cranks, the mehs, or the "i don't wannas" - in other words if you're feeling sluggish, unmotivated or defeated... JOIN THE CLUB SISTER jk I'm here today super jet lagged & a case of the airplane sicks post honeymoon to share a story I heard this weekend that made my week ahead seem just a little brighter and a little more manageable, which...

Craig Iott is back (check out last week's ep for Part I) to share with us his story behind What Was Never Said: to his father who passed when Craig was only 15 years old - on the 15th anniversary almost 2 days to his passing, Craig shares the words he never got to say and the complicated nature of grief. We also break down: - the difference between grief and depression - the lie we tell oursel...

Craig Iott has such an interesting story - although today he lives in Mexico city and works as a strategist, consultant, and fractional COO in the dental field, he grew up in Oklahoma and has had many lives as a pastor, working with some of the wealthiest in banking, working with some of the most impoverished and homeless, on a team with NASA, & more - he has a wealth of info to share and we c...

Cardiology nurse + NY FASHION WEEK MODEL, Chris Franz (@chrsfranz, host of Friends of Franz Podcast) joins me to share his story of what was never said, to a dear friend who passed away recently. We chat about: - the behind the scenes of NY fashion week, from walking the runway to editorial shoots, being in Harpars Bazaar, and the art/job that modeling is - adult friendships: why they are so hard...

My husband Jimmy joins me to break down this week's small talk news stories! These are stories to share at work or school, whether you're waiting for a computer to load or chatting about each others weekend's/hobbies, here are the fun, easy to share news stories of the week! We discuss: - feeling labor day/memorial day fomo - Netflix announces theme parks: https://people.com/netflix-an...

Today I am joined by The Flirt Coach, Benjamin Camras (@benjamincamras) to chat about all things FLIRTING! We chat about his path from a standard corporate job for 10 years to navigating burnout, feeling like there's more to life, and finding his path to being a relationship/flirt coach/content creator. We also relate flirting and having fun in conversation to our goals when chatting with pati...

Sometimes the stories that shape us the most, are written by the words we never got to say. Today my friend Dr. Avi Patel (@doctor.avi IG,  ⁨@doctoravi⁩  youtube) joins me to share a story he's never gotten to share about triggers, resentment, the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and ultimately how clarity builds love and respect in friendships, even when we don't agree with each...

the secret to being more confident/charismatic/successful is actually right in front of your eyes, but no one emphasizes the ingredients to this secret sauce!! While we all know that helping other people feel heard, validated, and seen when interacting and connecting is important, no one tells you HOW! Today I'm giving you a practice guide to 3 tools that you need in your toolkit, this will he...

Sometimes the stories that shape us the most, are written by the words we never got to say.  Welcome to the Just A Quick Pinch Podcast summer series, What Was Never Said - where I interview guests about the ex mentors & bosses, previous partners, & friendships that faded, and the words they never got to say. We unpack why we avoid these hard conversations, what they say about us, and what...

My good friend Dr. Haley Schultz (@dr.haley.dds & host of @dentaldownloadpodcast) is here to share the stories of the things she never said! The lessons of the day here: sometimes we overthink and delay conversations until we've agonized for week's, they're worst case in our heads, and heavier burden for us to carry than if we were to address things swiftly and head on. Whether it's working wi...

Former ICU nurse/current med student Vincent (@scrubsandmusings) joins me for a vulnerable wholesome besties chat!!! We cover things like: - being told you're "too much" and having to dim your light to fit in - learning who your true friends are and being let down by those around you - feeling alone during life transitions, finding strength in loneiness @justaquickpinch, @drconniewan...

Dr. Dashaé Harris (@itsdashaeharris) my pediatric PT bestie joins me to share her two stories of what was never said! We hear of her stories of the job hunt when an ex-preceptor refused to help in a time of need, and with ex best friends that were about to be her bridesmaids when she realized they had no idea who she was. The complexity of adult friendships, the toxicity of people pleasing and &qu...

My HUSBAND Jimmy joins us to break down the 3 small talk news stories of the week for you to chat about with patient's, coworkers, avoid awkward conversation & more. Here is your small talk survival guide of the week!: https://people.com/joey-chestnut-claims-17th-nathans-famous-hot-dog-championship-11766598 https://people.com/ozzy-osbourne-selling-dna-liquid-death-11757004 https://www.nbcnews....

today my good friend & general dentist Dr. Daltria (@theassociatesadvantage) joins me for another episode of the summer series to break down 2 conversations that she never got to have, and the lessons learned from them. Story 1: Daltria's experience with a boss that gave up on her and never gave her closure - what she learned about showing respect via confrontation, finding your own closure, a...