Just A Quick Pinch

Sometimes we avoid hard conversations because we think other people can do them better, or because we think maybe we're sparing someones feelings by holding back - today Dr. Britany Baker (@dr.bortny) breaks down her stories of What Was Never Said: to the ex assistant that was her good friend and first assistant, and to the ex boyfriend who was a long time boyfriend where things ended We chat...

Dr. Jamie Ko (@withjamie.dds) joins us for our summer series: What Was Never Said, to share a story of lessons learned from working with a coworker that left her feeling unwelcome - she shares the realities of: - being a warm/open person and expecting others to be the same - learning to set boundaries and expectations, and not place so much emphasis on yourself - how to navigate starting a new pos...

Summer series of What Was Never Said continues!!! with Dr. Rudi (@ruuds_innerthoughts) emergency medicine pharmacist, book worm, spin enthusiast & professional meal prepper - she shares what she never said to: - an advisor that told her she was not meant for clinical pharmacy: bouncing back in the fact of rejection and doubt, how to believe in yourself when others won't, prove others wrong...

Sometimes the stories that shape us the most are written by the words we never got to say. Welcome to our summer series, What Was Never Said! Each week we'll be joined by the hottest trailblazers & newest kids on the healthcare block where they'll share 2 conversations they never got to have. Through these stories, we unpack lessons in grit, courage, resilience, and hear moments of hea...

My fiancé Jimmy joins me to break down the weekly small talk news for the last time as my fiancé before he becomes my HUSBAND!!! We share the top small talk news to share this week with patients and coworkers to have the best convos at work. We break down: - our summer bucket list that we will proceed to only do 10% of - Dancing with the Sharks: the hottest new TV show https://people.com/tom-berge...

What is the difference between the kind of person who climbs Mount Everest and the kind of person who doesn't? I break down an interesting new research study that studies the difference between those who do hard things and those who don't - turns out there's 2 types of people in this world: State vs. Action oriented people Action oriented people are more resilient, self confident, feel...

If I could summarize the most helpful skill I've learned since graduating school and working in the real world as a dentist - it's how to turn a tense, angry, upset moment into a breakthrough for your relationship and progress with someone. This is something that even the best communicators / people with the best social skills still have to learn and be intentional about because it's not something...

solo Connie is here to break down her top tips on beating a funk - whether you feel uninspired, blah, or caged up recently, these are tips to get you out of the haze and feeling clear and focused again! she also shares recent new grad feelings of being stuck in mundane routine, feeling the urge to chase "whats next", and having to re evaluate goals IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch

my fiancé Jimmy is back to help me break down your weekly small talk survival guide! These are the fun, light hearted, trending stories to share at work with patients, coworkers, and new people you meet! Never have a dull moment of convo & get to know anyone in 5 minutes with these stories. - https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/labubu-craze-viral-lines-pop-mart-stores-rcna2032...

are you subconsciously doing things that immediately turn people away in a conversation? I scoured Reddit to find people's most common pet peeves in conversations, their icks, their turn offs, their WORRIES as well - and I narrowed it down to these top 5 icks that you can avoid/try to do the opposite of to get the best, most connected, most fulfilling conversations in. your day to day! IG: @dr...

you are always 1 conversation away from a happier, more fulfilled, better life - heres how you get there. Most people say they hate small talk - I think we've got it wrong, most people are BAD at small talk. The weather, travel, jobs - what if I told you these 3 normally mundane questions could be the key to awesome connections and opportunities if you just spent the time and energy to go deep...

Jimmy, my fiance joins me to give you a much needed reprieve from tariff/stocks news and we break down 3 silly small talk news stories for the week - think of this as your weekly small talk survival guide for while you're in the line at the grocery store, waiting with a patient, or eating lunch with coworkers! This week: LEARN GEN Z SLANG (2:44) - Gyatt - Glazing - Fanum Tax GUESS THE BEST BEN...

inspired by an instagram story series last week, I posted about random slightly unconventional things either I've done or parts of my job/workplace that explain why I love it so much, from the way I have lunch to the way I stay in the dark about certain things lol, I made an extensive lists of why I drive home feeling so happy and fulfilled after work and I realized it came down to 4 main pillars....

Fresh off the heels of my bachelorette trip, I give a quick recap of the best bach ever & why my life has been changed by friends (and food) touching - Jimmy also helps me break down the 3 small talk news stories of the week to share with patients and coworkers at work! https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/03/21/edible-arrangements-sells-cannabis-products/82596231007/ https://people....

Reporting for duty & sharing your weekly small talk survival guide! Share these 5 funny, interesting, trending stories and see the magic of small talk unfold - build relationships with patients and bond with coworkers with these stories: 00:00 - 03:02 intro 03:02 - end: 1. https://people.com/forever-21-closing-us-stores-after-filing-for-bankruptcy-second-time-11698155 2. https://nypost.com/202...

My fiancé Jimmy joins me this week to break down the 3 small talk news stories of the week for you to share at work - bond with patients while you’re waiting for numbing to soak in, chat with coworkers at the lunch table, and see what connections these conversations can grow 1:46-8:40: Harry Potter Actress Starts Only Fans Account for Hair https://variety.com/2025/film/news/harry-potter-jessie-cav...

how to tackle those stressful days at work, whether you're tackling a new type of procedure that you haven't done before or a big day at work ahead, this is your guide to getting through those nerves! I share my top tips such as: - details to look ahead for the case - communication advice for working with your team and patient - mantras/reminders that help me quell the nerves We also break down th...

I noticed in the last 6 months a change in my work day and work flow when I started implementing a new habit - what I noticed was that patient's started asking me more of those questions I WANTED them to ask! They started asking more things about what I thought about a certain tooth, any tips to be healthier, and in general just wanted my expertise and feedback which is like every doctor's...

My good friend Dashaé (@thecurlyclinician) is back for her second time on the show to have a good old fashioned healthcare girly chat with me about life, work, and everything in between!! We break down:  Her recent job switch to acute care and how changes to working with coworkers, her schedule, and her daily routine have resolved her previous burnout and can help you avoid burn out too  If you’re...

Dr. Britany Baker (@peaceful.toothdoc) is BACCKKKK for a girly venting sesh about all things non dental while also being dental lol we break down: Living with a boy & feng shui-ing your home so it doesn’t feel like a bunch of random stuff  BRIT GOT ENGAGED A FEW WEEKS AGO!!! Breaking down how it happened, if she was surprised, how Kevin did it I'm getting Botox for my masseters, Brit has been...

Jimmy is here to help me break down the 3 small talk news stories of the week! Share these stories with patient's & coworkers and see what you can learn about each other: 1. Grammys 2025 recap: best speeches, worst outfits, & the absurd Beyonce award show theory 2. Superbowl 2025 is almost here: best apps to eat, half time performances of the past & present, and commercials we loved/ha...

this convo was one I needed to hear, ft. my good friend Nisha Parakadavil (@nishyabish) ! This episode is so inspirational. She shares lessons learned from being one of the youngest in sales at Phillips Sonicare to applying to dental school 3 times, and finally achieving her dreams as a current first year dental student at Touro dental school. We chat about things like: - finding your voice when y...

Steph Tang, mindset/executive coach, meditation teacher, and now founder of Wallaby @wallabycare the therapeutic blanket for dental offices joins me to unpack all things mindset & meditation! We review: - the most common mindset challenges she saw in her high performer clients - how to overcome imposter syndrome that might manifest as feeling guilty when recommending treatment - how to navigat...

Jimmy got another student to precept! So he is here to share his top tips when precepting students, how to maintain professionalism and guide students to success while also building authentic relationships we also share our top tips for what to do when a conversation is getting too heated or tense with patients - 3 ways to pivot, recallibrate, and get back on the same team again we also share the...

Dr. Daltria, founder of The Associates Advantage (@theassociatesadvantage) is here to share her story of going from 7 first associateships/jobs to finding her happy associate position and starting her business. We break down our first impression ICKS!!! and green flags! what are: - red flags from interviews? and signs the job is actually a good environment? what can you do to avoid choosing a work...