🎙️ GUMS & GOSSIP PODCAST | SEASON 8

Behind the Pocket: Yvette’s Story — Part 1

What happens when the person behind the white coat has a story of her own?

In Part 1 of “Behind the Pocket,” Hope sits down with Dr. Yvette Carrillo for an honest, heartfelt conversation that goes far beyond periodontics.

Hope first connected with Yvette on Instagram, and what started as a social media connection turned into a meaningful conversation about dentistry, resilience, women’s health, and the experiences that shape who we become.

In this episode, Yvette opens up about:

🦷 Her journey through periodontal school

💔 Experiencing trauma during her professional journey

🌱 Finding resilience and learning to move forward

🌸 Navigating early menopause and women’s health

💬 Why healthcare professionals need to talk about the things we often keep behind closed doors

❤️ Turning difficult experiences into purpose

✨ The lessons she wishes she could share with her younger self

This isn’t just a conversation about teeth and gums.

It’s about the human being behind the professional title.

Because sometimes the strongest people in the room are carrying stories you know nothing about.

And as Hope always says…

Every smile shares a story.

👉 Subscribe to Gums & Gossip and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Part 2, where we talk about Yvette’s work with The Perio Pocket, her role as founder of Scrubs & Scalpels, leadership, community, and her vision for the future of women in dentistry.

🎧 Gums & Gossip Podcast — Season 8: From Fear to Freedom

Hosted by Hope Loyd, RDH, BSDH

💗 Come for the gossip. Stay for the story. Leave with a little more hope.

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