In this episode of Gums & Gossip, Hope sits down with Elee Joven—Cultural Intelligence Speaker, mentor, and advocate for global citizens. Elee’s story spans Guam, the Philippines, and 29 countries, giving her a rare lens on resilience, belonging, and what it takes to thrive across cultures

We unpack how cultural intelligence (CQ) empowers immigrants, minorities, global professionals, and anyone navigating multicultural spaces. From reinvention to leadership, Elee breaks down practical tools for building confidence, owning your story, and turning cultural differences into strengths.

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If you’re interested in personal growth, global perspectives, diversity, leadership, reinvention, immigrant stories, or life abroad, this episode is for you.

Topics in this episode:

– Cultural intelligence (CQ) explained

– Thriving as an immigrant or global citizen

– Resilience, reinvention, and belonging

– Leadership and confidence across cultures

– The power of storytelling and representation

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This week on Gums & Gossip, I’m joined by Gabrielle Grandell, a Functional Nutritionist and Health Coach who helps people heal from the inside out. We dive into the surprising connection between gut health and dental health, why the holidays can throw both out of balance, and how to support your body without giving up joy.

You’ll hear simple gut-friendly tools, dental wellness tips, and real talk about navigating sugar, stress, and celebrations. If you’re interested in functional medicine, microbiome health, oral health, or holiday nutrition, this episode will give you hope—and a few laughs along the way.

Tune in, breathe, and let your gut and gums relax.

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This Veterans Day, Hope welcomes a former U.S. Army Military Police Officer who served around the world — Germany, Afghanistan, and major U.S. installations. Meet Chad Nunes...His story moves from joining the Army in 2009, to living overseas in Hohenfels and Wiesbaden, to deploying to Afghanistan in 2012, to transitioning out of active duty in 2017.

You’ll hear:

• Real experiences from life as an MP

• What it was like serving in Germany with and without family

• Deployment memories from Operation Enduring Freedom

• A funny story about missing dental appointments and getting escorted

• Why dental readiness matters more than most people realize

• The dedication of military dental teams

• Reflections on Veterans Day and life after service

It’s a heartfelt, honest look at military service and the people who keep our communities strong — on and off duty.

Perfect for listeners who enjoy veteran stories, military life, Army interviews, Veterans Day content, military family life, and dental care in the service.

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Award-winning author Bob Northam joins Hope Loyd, The Gum Goddess Podcaster, for a bloody fun Halloween chat about vampire romance, fear, fangs, and gum health. From My Girlfriend the Vampire to The Night Child, this episode mixes chills, love stories, and laughs about relationships that bite. 🧛‍♀️

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Join Hope, The Gum Goddess Podcaster, and holistic healer Lynn as they explore how lymphatic flow, emotional fear, and dental health are connected. Learn how lymphatic massage supports detox, eases jaw tension, and helps release stored stress. Discover practical tips for boosting oral health, improving immune function, and creating true mind-body wellness. Perfect for wellness lovers, dental professionals, and anyone ready to unlock holistic healing from the inside out.

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In this episode of Gums & Gossip, Hope — the Gum Goddess Podcaster — is joined in the studio by two incredible women, Rainy Mitchell and Health Practitioner- Lynn Morales, ND, CBP, ParBP, BAT, for a powerful conversation on fear, flow, and full-body healing.

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👉 Rainy Mitchell, author of "Big Fat Failure" and works with Lynn, opens up about her personal story of shame, fear, and transformation — and how writing her book helped her turn pain into purpose.

👉 Lynn Morales, naturopath and wellness practitioner at Access Complete Wellness in Plano, Texas, shares her expertise in lymphatic health, energy balancing, and BrainTap therapy. She explains how the body’s innate wisdom can guide us toward healing when we finally slow down and listen.

Together, we dive into:

• The real reasons behind dental anxiety and avoidance 🦷
• How emotional overwhelm shows up in the body
• Why the lymphatic system is key for immune health, stress relief, and emotional release
• The connection between trauma, shame, and self-care
• Tools like BrainTap that support fear reduction and nervous system balance

If you’ve ever delayed a dental visit out of fear, struggled with emotional overwhelm, or wondered how your body holds onto trauma — this episode will give you insight, compassion, and practical ways to start healing.

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What are you really hungry for? In this episode of Gums & Gossip, Hope (The Gum Goddess Podcaster) sits down with Michelle Petties, author of Leaving Large, to talk about her journey of overcoming food addiction, emotional eating, and obesity while healing grief and cultural wounds.

This is more than a weight loss story—it’s about the link between emotional trauma, oral health, and mindset transformation. Michelle shares how she shed more than pounds, releasing grief and anger, and finding freedom in her story.

💡 Episode Highlights:

• Emotional eating and food addiction recovery
• The connection between dental fears and emotional pain
• How Black women’s health and cultural expectations shape our habits
• Creating healing through compassion, not shame

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Jaw pain isn’t “just jaw pain.” It often shows up as TMJ disorder (TMD), teeth grinding, clenching, headaches, migraines, neck stiffness, ear ringing, or even tooth pain. For many people, it makes eating, speaking, and visiting the dentist harder than it should be.

In this episode of Gums & Gossip, Hope sits down with massage therapist Katie to uncover the hidden ways TMJ and jaw tension affect everyday life. You’ll hear real stories from the dental chair, how muscle imbalances can mimic dental problems, and why so many people mistake jaw pain for sinus issues or toothaches.

Katie shares practical, drug-free solutions—including self-massage techniques, posture tips, and stress management tools—that can help relieve jaw pain and support long-term dental health.

✨ If you’ve ever searched for “TMJ relief,” “jaw pain treatment,” or “how to stop teeth grinding,” this conversation is for you.

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