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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
  • Grit, Grace & Gum Work: Reclaiming Your Joy with Lisa Angelini, LPC
    Aug 19 2025

    😱Are your fears holding you back—from the dentist’s chair to your own happiness?

    In this episode of Gums & Gossip, I sit down with Lisa Angelini, a licensed psychotherapist and spiritual guide who’s spent nearly 20 years helping people heal from the inside out. We’re talking about fears, inspiration, and hope—and yes, even those dental fears we don’t always admit to.

    Lisa blends Western therapy with Shamanic teachings to help people release what no longer serves them, heal from trauma, and reconnect with their self-worth and joy. We dive into dental stories, life transitions, addiction recovery, and how emotional wellness shows up in every part of our lives—right down to our smiles.

    If you’re ready for an uplifting, eye-opening conversation filled with compassion, insight, and a little bit of humor, this episode will speak to your heart.

    Follow:

    IG @Lisa.angelini

    https://www.lisaangelini.com

    IG@gumsandgossip

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    50 mins
  • Keeping it Clean: Biofilm, Waterlines, Infection Control, and Suctions featuring Amanda Hill RDH
    Aug 5 2025

    Is your dental visit as clean as it looks?

    In this episode of Gums & Gossip, we welcome infection control expert and national speaker Amanda Hill, RDH to break down the often-overlooked risks in dentistry —Hope gum gabs with her from hidden biofilm in waterlines to dirty suctions that could be spreading more than just air and water. (Even traveling!)

    Whether you’re a dental professional striving for top-tier safety, or a patient wanting to better understand what goes in your mouth — this episode uncovers the dirty truth behind infection control and why it matters more than ever.

    🔬 Learn why biofilm is a threat

    💧 Understand what’s really in dental waterlines

    🧼 Get simple steps for safer, cleaner care

    🙌 And walk away empowered — whether you’re in the chair or working behind it

    🎧 Hit play to learn how clean dentistry starts with awareness — and why asking questions could protect your health wherever you go.✈️


    Follow and share! 💕

    https://www.amandahillrdh.com/

    @amandahillrdh

    https://www.gumsandgossip.com/

    @gumsngossip

    #GumsAndGossip #AmandaHillRDH #DentalHygiene #InfectionControl #Biofilm #DentalSafety #DentalPodcast


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    46 mins
  • Turning Back Time with Vitality--with Kay Schnizlein
    Jul 22 2025

    In this episode of Gums & Gossip, Hope Loyd—The Gum Goddess Podcaster—sits down with Kay Schnizlein, a passionate health advocate helping people change the trajectory of their health through revolutionary wellness supplements. 🌿✨

    Kay shares her personal journey, the science behind boosting vitality, and how feeling younger and overcoming fatigue is possible at any stage of life. From energy shifts to lifestyle upgrades, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration for anyone ready to take charge of their health.

    We also dive into how oral health and overall wellness go hand in hand—and how supplements may play a role in supporting both!

    🔹 Topics Covered:

    • Kay’s journey to holistic health
    • Anti-aging and vitality from the inside out
    • Overcoming fatigue and brain fog
    • Connection between oral health & whole-body wellness


    📍 Learn more about Kay: https://www.masteryourvitality.com/

    👉 Follow IG @gumsngossip

    Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uplifting health stories and honest conversations on overcoming dental fears and living a vibrant life.




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    40 mins
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