🎙️ 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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Season 7 of Gums & Gossip with Hope Loyd wraps up with a powerful conversation about resilience, courage, and the people we meet along the way.

Hope is joined by Jae, author of Pain, Fear, Triumph: Jae’s Journey. Their connection began while working together in Germany, and in this episode Jae shares her story of survival, growth, and the lessons that come from facing fear head-on.

This conversation explores how childhood experiences, life challenges, and personal relationships shape the confidence we carry today.

As the season closes, Hope also introduces a new step in her mission to help others overcome dental anxiety through her Dental Fear Assessment, a tool designed to help people better understand their fears and feel more empowered about dental care.

Season 7 may be ending—but the journey continues.

Follow the show and stay tuned for what’s ahead in Season 8.

What happens after jaw surgery—and how can airway health change your life?

In this "where are they now" episode of Gums & Gossip, Jen returns to share how jaw surgery transformed more than her breathing—it reshaped her sleep, confidence, and sense of safety in her own body. We talk honestly about dental fear, medical anxiety, and the emotional side of healing that often goes unspoken.

You’ll hear about:

• The fears Jen faced before jaw surgery
• The link between airway health, anxiety, and sleep
• What recovery was really like
• Why airway issues are often overlooked
• How learning to breathe better changed daily life
• Tips for advocating for yourself in dental and medical settings

This episode is for anyone who has delayed care because of fear, felt dismissed by providers, or wants to better understand airway health and jaw surgery without the overwhelm.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe to Gums & Gossip for real conversations that reduce dental fear and empower patients through education and storytelling.

Tags: jaw surgery, airway health, dental fear, dental anxiety, breathing issues, airway dentistry, sleep health, patient advocacy, women’s health, healing journey