In this episode, Nichole sits down with Dr. Robert Yu, a holistic-minded periodontist based in St. Petersburg, Florida, to explore how pregnancy, postpartum, and the seasons of motherhood can impact your teeth, gums, and overall oral health.

Dr. Yu was the surgeon behind Nichole’s year-long dental healing journey — removing old root canals, clearing infections, rebuilding bone with grafts and a sinus lift, and placing a ceramic dental implant. Together, they dive into the often-overlooked connection between motherhood, hormones, nutrient depletion, bone health, and gum disease — and what every woman should know about supporting her mouth and body through each stage of life.

This conversation bridges holistic dentistry and conventional periodontal care, offering education, empowerment, and real-life insight for women who want to approach dental health from a whole-body perspective.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How pregnancy and postpartum nutrient depletion affect bone and gum health
  

• The link between periodontal disease and pregnancy outcomes like preterm or low-birth-weight babies
  

• Why many OB-GYNs and midwives don’t emphasize gum exams — and why they should
  

• The difference between traditional titanium implants and metal-free ceramic (zirconia) implants
  

• The mouth–body connection: how oral bacteria can influence heart health, inflammation, and systemic disease
  

• Dr. Yu’s preferred vitamin and mineral support for jawbone healing (vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and Metagenics Bone Builder
  

• Why informed consent matters in dentistry — and how to advocate for yourself as a patient
  

• The truth about bone graft materials (human, animal, and synthetic) and how to make an informed choice
  

• Dr. Yu’s thoughts on light therapy, microcirculation, and energy-based healing for post-surgical recovery
  

• The power of collaboration between dentists, functional medicine doctors, and holistic providers
  

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding can deplete minerals and weaken bone structure, including the jawbone.
  

• Healthy gums support a healthy pregnancy — untreated gum disease has been linked to preterm birth.
  

• A gum exam (periodontal exam) is just as important as a dental cleaning for expecting or new moms.
  

• Bone and gum health are influenced by vitamin D, calcium, and hormonal shifts.
  

• Holistic dentistry bridges prevention and science, empowering women to make choices that align with both intuition and evidence.
  

Root canals. Bone grafting. Energy healing. Moon cycles. And a year without a back tooth.

In this candid solo episode, I walk you through the full-circle story of undoing two old root canals, healing bone loss, navigating surgical dentistry, and doing it all in my own way—blending conventional medicine with Expansion Principle energy healing, crystal support, and loads of intuitive prep work. You’ll hear:

• • Why I chose to remove my root canals and what influenced my decision
  • How I found the right providers (yes, plural) and vetted them
• • The difference between the two surgeries—and why one was way more challenging than the other
  • How I used energy healing, moon phases, and herbal support to guide recovery

• What this journey taught me about shame, teeth, motherhood, and self-trust
  

🦷 This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. In Part 2, I’ll be interviewing my periodontist to bring you the expert lens.

💬 Got questions you’d love me to ask him? DM me or email me ASAP!

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to navigate holistic-ish dentistry—or you’re craving an honest, empowering take on healing beyond the physical—this one’s for you.

Links & Resources:

• Connect with Nichole Joy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nichole_joy__/

• Try me! Schedule your complimentary 30-min chat & let’s see how I can best support you: https://nicholejoy.hbportal.co/public/64fa005ec70ae50024c65155/1-Inquiry_form

• Stay in the loop & receive a free gift from me. Enter your info at the link below, and I’ll keep you posted on the book’s publishing date. Also, I’ll send you a copy of the meditation to your inbox: https://nicholejoy.kartra.com/page/bookupdates

• Moon calendar: https://mooncalendar.astro-seek.com/

• Rent Root Cause on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrhyAAUNw6M

Mother’s Day is a complicated one for me—and I know I’m not alone. In this episode, I open up about my relationship with Mother’s Day, especially after losing my mom just over a year ago.

This isn’t a conversation about flowers and brunch plans (though I’m not knocking either). This is a deeper reflection on grief, forgiveness, healing, and the legacy we carry—and sometimes rewrite—as daughters and mothers.

For most of my life, I had a complicated relationship with my mom. It wasn’t something I talked about publicly while she was alive, but now, as I work on the book about our story, I feel called to share more—especially for those of you who also didn’t grow up with the Hallmark version of a mother-daughter relationship.

In this episode, I share:

• Why Mother’s Day can feel like grief, even if your mom is still alive
  

• What helped me begin to forgive my mom—and why it didn’t require a conversation

  The full-circle moment at our final Mother’s Day together

  Why I chose to write a book instead of telling our story on social media

  A powerful reframe around forgiveness, boundaries, and self-honoring

  What to do when you feel like “celebrating” just doesn’t feel aligned
  

• Whether you’re missing your mom, navigating a strained relationship, or just feeling the heaviness this day can bring—I hope this episode meets you with compassion and validation.

  And as a gift, I’ve added a link to access a guided healing meditation —a gentle energy transmission through the mother line. You can revisit it anytime. It’s not a one-time fix, but it’s a sacred step.

  🌸 Listen in and remember: You can honor Mother’s Day in your own way. You can feel grief and gratitude in the same breath. You can hold the full complexity of love, disappointment, and healing—and still choose softness.

  If this resonates, I’d love if you shared the episode with someone who needs it. You’re not alone in this.

  Links & Resources:

  1. Connect with Nichole Joy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nichole_joy__/

  2. Stay in the loop & receive a free gift from me. Enter your info at the link below, and I’ll keep you posted on the book’s publishing date. Also, I’ll send you a copy of the meditation to your inbox:

  https://nicholejoy.kartra.com/page/bookupdates