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Mindful Matters w Chris Griffin, LPC & Burke Lewis

Chris Griffin, LPC & Griffin Counseling Services, LLC

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Mindful Matters is a podcast dedicated to educating, supporting and informing the public about the practice of mindfulness. Your co-hosts are Chris Griffin, LPC and Burke Lewis who discuss the core ideals and principles of mindfulness. They also explore essential concepts of mindfulness and its practice, which can help those who train others in mindfulness, or those who wish to begin and deepen their own practice.
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CAD/CAM milling technology including CEREC is dying on the vine. The march to 3D printed crowns is underway and if you get in on the front end of the bandwagon, you can save tons of overhead on your lab bills. There are 3 Big Ways to 3D print crowns right now. Listen up and catch the wave of the future before most dentists know what hit them. Go to…
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Some of the things dentists rave over as they add 3D Printing to their practice are really cool, but don't exactly move the needle when it comes to ROI. Then, there are a small few that pay the way for everything else the super techy nerd gene that all dentists have (myself included). Today we're going to talk about the procedures that will pay off…
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You realize you need to start 3D printing. You're busy. We're all busy. But... You realize you need to start 3D printing for all the amazing reasons you're hearing and reading about. What is the easiest and simplest way to start from absolute zero? Here are the 3 simplest ways to start printing and realize the power of what it can open in your prac…
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Case acceptance and case presentation problems are rampant in our profession. Is it us or is it the patients who get in the way of them getting optimal care? Maybe it's a little bit of both, but luckily things are getting easier. 3D Printing can break down some of the biggest barriers that cause "empty chair" syndrome. After you listen to this epis…
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Will we, won't we... Are we going to have a recession, who knows? The "Experts" all say we will. But, most dentists I know haven't seen it yet. Still, if there was a way to improve your practice overall while securing your practice in the case that we MIGHT have a recession. Well, that's what I call a no-brainer. We've talked in the past about the …
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3D Printing can be expensive enough when you're first getting started. Why not use FREE software if it's just as good? We think so, too, and this episode is dedicated to helping you make good and informed decisions as you start your 3D printing journey. Visit us at www.3dpa.org for more 3D printing resources and to claim a copy of the checklists we…
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Same Day Service has been a buzzword in dentistry since the early days of the CEREC and milled crowns. Until 3D Printing burst onto the scene in 2020, most dentists didn't feel like things like same day starts for clear aligners or dentures were possible. Everything is changing rapidly and here are 3 ways 3D printing can make same day dentistry a r…
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I'm not only talking about only lowering overhead or reducing the need for more staff, I'm talking about making the quality of your practice better. Here are 3 ways 3D printing will do that. Go to www.3DPA.org to get 3 FREE checklists for our Top three 3D Printing Procedures we use everyday in my practice. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https:…
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Dentistry is always changing, but 3D Printing is speeding that up fast. Learn 3 procedures that dentists do everyday that will be so impacted, that they will be changed forever... And sooner rather than later. Go to www.3DPA.org to get FREE checklists for our Top 3 3D Printing Procedures we use everyday in my practice. Watch this episode on YouTube…
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There is a ton of buzz around the topic of 3D printing in dentistry today. 3D Printing opens the doors to ways that 3D Printing can help any dentist. If you're just now starting your journey, or you are just now realizing there is something to this, don't worry... You're not too late! Here are 3 Big Reasons 3D Printing can positively impact you and…
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A quick update on the No Surprise Act from the ADA and, then... The main event. An article from a hygienist explains how we can keep hygienists happy. That way they won't quit and cut off the lifeline of the practice and such. Every dentist should hear this one and then read the article for themselves. You really don't want to miss this one!…
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Once again, dentists are caught in the crosshairs of more regulation. While it seems it could have been worse, all of us will likely have to change some of our ways to stay on the right side of the law. On today's Dental Headlines Show, we will discuss: Which (Very Few) Dentists are Exempt The Most Likely Area You Will Be Affected What Seems Like t…
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Dentistry in the News: January 7th, 2022 WHO finally recognizes SDF. What's on 2nd. I dunno who's on 3rd. AI is coming and where is Will Smith when you need him to fight a robot? Dropping PPOs is always a good idea apparently... Duh Bonus points if you know what POSA is and what to do when you see it. The alphabet squad explains why mobile and tele…
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In this (week late) Thanksgiving episode Chris continues to update listeners about his adventures in cancer treatment and tells a story about treatment. He also compares an MRI machine to the interior of an AT-AT from Star Wars. Also, a shout out to the tune Mantra - by Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and Trent Reznor. Burke discusses a recurring theme of E…
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In this special interview episode Chris and Burke speak with Justin Mitchell and Wilton Carraway, Jr. of Ball Headz. Ball Headz is an organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth through athletics, mindfulness, mentorship and community service. Chris also announces the date of a charity golf tournament on August 27th, 2021 at Topstone Golf Club …
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Meditation is one of the best ways to increase and maintain your health in an increasingly chaotic world. Chris and Burke do their best to simplify the basics of mediation and give listeners a path to beginning or enhancing their practice. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE TAKING A BREAK FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2021 AND WILL BE BACK IN AUGUST. Thanks for l…
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Identification, it's not just a piece of plastic in your wallet. Humans identify with all manner of things, including their emotions, objects, and ideas. Chris and Burke explore what it means to have an identity and to identify with things outside of ourselves. The conversation spans from the dangers of identification to how we can identify less wi…
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Chris and Burke take on the emotion of joy in this episode. Chris discusses how the term joy is used in psychological literature, as well as ways to use intentionality to find it. Burke gives the listener excellent, real life examples of what Chris is describing. Burke uses his personal experiences while recovering from addiction to enlighten and g…
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Chris and Burke explore the topic of starting small when attempting change or accomplishing goals and tasks. The book that Chris mentions in the episode is Make Your Bed: Little Things Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven (US Navy Retired) The brain likes things in smaller, bite sized chunks, but our goals and ta…
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In the season three debut, Chris and Burke get the listeners caught up on events since the end of season two last April. The discussion centers around how the co-hosts have faired during the pandemic and the mindfulness practices that have helped in the year since the season two launch. And of course, we get some awesome movie analogies from Burke.…
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In this last episode of season two we discuss the usefulness of acknowledging impermanence as part of mindfulness practice. Death can be seen as a motivator and a teacher rather than something to fear. It has been our pleasure recording these past eighteen episodes of the Mindful Matters podcast and we appreciate all your feedback. Wishing everyone…
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We conclude our podcast series on Don Miguel Ruiz’s book The Four Agreements by talking about the fourth and final agreement—always do your best. While this may seem to be a very straight forward agreement, it does have some subtle nuisances that we discuss. Spoiler alert … our best changes due to a variety of factors, it is not a static level. Ove…
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In this podcast we move on to discuss the third agreement in the Toltec Mastery of Transformation from Don Miguel Ruiz’s book The Four Agreements—don’t make assumptions. Following this agreement helps to center us in the reality of the present moment, a key component of mindfulness. By not making assumptions we are able to strengthen relationships …
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After our many references to Don Miguel Ruiz’s book The Four Agreements over the last six months, we have decided to end this season of the Mindful Matters Podcast by devoting a podcast to each agreement. In this episode we discuss the first of the four agreements: to be impeccable with your word. The idea of being mindful with your speech, not onl…
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On this week’s podcast, recorded in February of 2020, we discuss different ideas that we use to help us come back to the awareness of the present moment. Waking up to what is happening around us now rather than letting ourselves drift away in thoughts of the past or future is the aim of mindfulness practice. It doesn’t always happen instantaneously…
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In this podcast, recorded back in 2019, we discuss the pitfalls created by expectations. We demonstrate through our personal experiences how our mindfulness practice is put to the test when we are attached to a particular outcome. To combat the expectations that we set on ourselves, others, or a particular situation, we develop awareness. With this…
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This episode, recorded back in November 2019, deals with gratitude and its power to transform your life. By focusing more on the positive aspects of our lives, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, we can gain perspective in the moment and progress through some difficult obstacles. This has proven to be a powerful tool that we both apply …
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This is the second episode of the 2020 Racial Equality and Justice Bonus Series featuring activist Keren Prescott of Power Up Manchester CT. Keren takes the mic to discuss how Power Up came into existence and how the group has organized to fight injustice, not just in the City of Manchester, but in surrounding towns in CT. Keren also discusses her …
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Chris and Burke discuss the #metoo movement. This recording was done before the recent events of the pandemic and racial upheaval in America. It is interesting to look at how the Black Lives Matter movement has taken shape much as the #metoo movement has. Chris uses the fictional TV show The Morning Show as a framework for the discussion. Talk of “…
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We are releasing a podcast this week recorded back in the fall where we discuss the concept of vulnerability and openness. Chris references a Ted Talk by Brene Brown where she found that a key source of happiness was found in people’s ability to be open and vulnerable. We discuss how learning to be vulnerable acts as a cornerstone in developing a m…
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Honor Juneteenth!! Listen to returning guest, Kelvin Young—sound healer, recovery coach, and local activist—as he shares his take on the current situation facing our society. He discusses the triggering of intergenerational trauma that has been sparked once again by the murder of Black lives by police and others. He also touches on the disparities …
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Burke recites the "Serenity Prayer" to kick off a discussion about "the wisdom to know the difference" between change and acceptance. Chris mentions author Tara Brach and her essential book Radical Acceptance. The episode also discusses recovery from substance abuse, and programs that have moved online to continue to help. Tips are offered on how t…
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“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete” Jack Kornfield This week we explore the concept of self compassion. Developing self compassion is a large part of any mindfulness practice, in being more and more aware of our actions, thoughts, and words it is important to not become overly critical. The development of self compassio…
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The underlying theme of this week’s podcast is finding balance in life, specifically through our communication with others and ourselves. Learning to create the space with our mindfulness practice - space from our feelings, emotions, and behaviors, as well as space from our egos and our points of view. No longer taking things personally and reactin…
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This podcast recorded from our homes while sheltering in place focuses on the benefits of developing a mindful practice at this point in time. We touch on how the pandemic is redirecting our focus in everyday life. All of a sudden we have lost a lot of access to our healthy distractions and coping mechanism and are left with the decision of what to…
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Dr. Tom Larkin is a professor and a private practitioner. He has been screaming (well, not screaming, he's pretty soft-spoken) from the rooftops for years that we had to change the way we operated because it was just a matter of time before our profession would be changed forever. Enter COVID19. If we want to re-open and get back to any type of pre…
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When this crisis if over, we must Restore our Practice, Remake our Systems, Rebuild our Dreams, and Reclaim our Future. Note: you can watch this video in our Facebook group here In 2013 I faced a similar crisis when my practice burned down overnight. This lecture details the exact steps I took then to rebuild my practice This is your opportunity an…
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Jerry Jones and Dr. Chris Griffin unveil the #1 way to rescue dental practices under assault using memberships among other brilliant ideas. Recently Jerry Jones released the shocking 6th edition of the State of Dentistry. He has researched every aspect of the current dental economy and interviewed the very best in our field. His conclusions are sta…
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Doug Worthen's second appearance on the podcast switches gears from his role as a mindfulness teacher and administrator to that of a more personal tone. Doug discusses his diagnosis and subsequent recovery from Lymphoma, the arduous treatment and ultimately the doctor who saved his life. Doug credits his mindfulness practice with allowing him to le…
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The Dynamic Duo of Erin Elliott and Tarun “T-Bone” Agarwal is fighting the status quo of how to practice and how to learn better than Batman and Robin teamed up to fight crime. Just exchange Raleigh, North Carolina for Gotham and you get the idea. Nestled in the Appalachians is one of the hottest learning centers in America and it’s not by accident…
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Elijah Desmond is the dental Super-preneur whirlwind who is famous, not for being a hygienist, or for co-founding DentalHub 360, or for co-founding Smiles at Sea, or Driven Dental Marketing…. Those things are cool and all, but Desmond is famous for being just a tremendous human being. This was evidenced over the holiday when I saw his video about h…
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Today we interview Dr. Nathan Ho, new patient expert with a specialty in getting tons of amazing ‘real’ reviews. This is quickly becoming the number 1 way to get patients at a reasonable cost. You can watch part one of this awesome interview on his Facebook Group, Dental Win Win. You can also watch the Video Podcast of this interview on our new You…
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