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Gums and Gossip

Gums and Gossip

By: Hope Loyd
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Welcome to Gums & Gossip — where we turn dental fear into fearless conversations and sprinkle hope with every smile. 🎙️🦷 Hosted by Hope Loyd, aka The Gum Goddess, this podcast dives deep into the stories behind the smiles. From real talk about dental anxiety to wellness, healing, and finding your voice — we bring you heart-led conversations that inspire, educate, and uplift. This isn’t just about teeth — it’s about transformation. Whether you’re a patient who’s avoided the dentist for years or a professional looking for a more human approach to care, you’re in the right place.Hope Loyd Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Gut & Gums: The Goddess Guide to Total Health
    Nov 25 2025

    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.

    Follow @gabriellegrandelle @gumsngossip

    https://www.gabriellegrandell.com/gabrielle-grandell/


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    52 mins
  • Veteran's Day Edition: Service, Smiles & Strength
    Nov 11 2025

    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.


    Follow Gums & Gossip for more conversations that bring heart, humor, and humanity into oral health and everyday life.

    https://www.gumsandgossip.com


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    46 mins
  • Love at First Bite: Vampires, Blood, & Gum Gossip
    Oct 28 2025

    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. 🧛‍♀️

    Follow:

    IG@rbnortham; gumsngossip

    FB: Robert Northam (author page); gumsandgossip


    #GumsAndGossip

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    34 mins
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