On the Cusp with Dr. Brett Gilbert

On the Cusp with Dr. Brett Gilbert

Discover "On the Cusp," the podcast igniting your unique potential for a purposeful life. I'm Dr. Brett Gilbert, your guide. Uncover your personal success journey as we delve into transformative concepts.Escape societal constraints and self-doubt to unleash your true self. Learn self-discovery, innovation, and growth's magic. Heal, silence your inner critic, and realize your worth for profound connections.Embrace your authenticity, self-assuredness, and boundless limits. I'll share my own transformative story—a cusp of change. Together, we'll explore self-discovery, mindful living, creativity, and holistic well-being.Join diverse guests—thought leaders and visionaries. Flourish through challenges, chasing aspirations. Embark on an inner expedition crafting an authentically resonant life.Subscribe to "On the Cusp" on your chosen podcast platform. Let's transform together.

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June 16, 2026 7 mins
In this solo episode, Dr. Brett Gilbert shares practical strategies for handling unexpected disruptions—whether in clinical practice or daily life. Learn how cultivating gratitude and resilience can turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and positivity.

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  • How to manage frustration and negative emotions when plans fall through
  • The power of gratitude to shift emotional responses and foster resilienc...
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Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with returning guest Dr. Diana Liu - dentist, yoga and meditation teacher, sound healer, and founder of Rest to Thrive - for an honest exploration of what it actually costs to ignore your nervous system, and what becomes possible when you start regulating it.

Diana shares her powerful personal journey: burning out not once but three times, six months of insomnia, and a terrifying morning when she ...
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Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with Dr. Avi Patel — dentist, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor -  for an honest and energizing conversation about what it really takes to break out of survival mode in dentistry. Avi opens up about the burnout and emptiness he felt as an associate, how a pivotal decision to invest in himself completely changed his trajectory, and how he built a global community of o...
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Legacy isn't built in boardrooms or on résumés. It lives in the quiet moments when someone feels truly seen, heard, and valued by you. In this solo short, Dr. Brett Gilbert shares a raw and moving reflection after attending the funeral of a beloved family friend - a man known simply as "Dude" - whose life left an unmistakable imprint not through his accomplishments, but through the way he made the people he loved feel.

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Beneath the white coat, behind the confident handshake, and underneath the perfectly curated highlight reel — there's a human being who is quietly struggling. In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with his friend and fellow Revive Mission brother, Dr. Jack Hibner, a comprehensive dentist based in Denver who has walked through the fire of addiction, mental health challenges, imposter syndrome,...
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Healthcare wasn't always about rushing between appointments, managing overhead, and surviving burnout. It started with a calling — and sometimes, all it takes is a jungle in the Dominican Republic to remember that.In this solo episode, Dr. Brett Gilbert takes us inside the Revive Mission, a transformative dental mission trip to El Valle, Dominican Republic, where a group of like-minded clinicians came together to serve a comm...
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In this episode, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with his longtime friend and colleague Dr. Bill Nudera — board-certified endodontist, Air Force veteran, textbook author, and founder of Nuendo — for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build a career in endodontics.

Bill doesn't hold back. He opens up about being waitlisted twice before breaking into endo on his third application cycle, t...
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February 17, 2026 12 mins
In this solo episode of On the Cusp, Dr. Brett Gilbert reflects on closing his 18-year practice after his building was slated for demolition — and what he learned about resilience, impermanence, and letting go.

Dr. Gilbert shares his journey from solo practitioner to joining Northwest Dental Specialists, exploring the illusion of permanence we build around our careers and the freedom that comes from embracing powerless...
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In this episode, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with Zoey Charif—author, relationship theorist, and founder of a revolutionary approach to love and compatibility. After being cheated on in her early 20s, Zoey spent two decades developing "The Love Formula," a data-driven framework that's helped hundreds of people understand their self-worth, evaluate compatibility, and build lasting relationships.

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December 9, 2025 53 mins
In this episode of On the Cusp, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with Dr. Ronni Brown — clinician, researcher, public health advocate, and author of A State of Decay. Dr. Brown shares her extraordinary career journey from nearly 30 years as a correctional facility dentist to becoming a county leader in overdose prevention.

Together, they unpack the realities of treating patients with substance use disorders, the importance ...
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Change is the only constant, and every season of life invites a new lesson. In this reflective episode of On the Cusp, Dr. Brett Gilbert explores how growth unfolds through the evolving chapters of our personal and professional lives. From ambition to reflection, from striving to surrender, each stage offers wisdom that shapes who we become.

Through honest insight and lived experience, Dr. Gilbert shares how embracing transi...
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Technology is only as powerful as the insight it reveals. In this conversation with endodontist Dr. Randolph Cross, we explore how biomarker technology via the Endocator device is transforming endodontics—from guessing to knowing, from assumption to measurable proof. Through ATP testing, dentists can now confirm the cleanliness of a canal, elevate patient trust, and redefine what precision truly means.

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October 16, 2025 67 mins
Greatness isn’t about becoming more. It’s about remembering who you already are. In this conversation with embodiment guide Paola Ucelo, we explore how peeling back the “clay” of fear, shame, and old conditioning reveals the Golden Buddha within.

Key takeaways from this episode:
  • Greatness is self-acceptance, not achievement.
  • Healing begins when we feel and release the pain we carry.
  • The body hold...
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What happens when the career you’ve worked so hard to build becomes the very thing that drains you? For Michelle Niemeyer, a former attorney turned coach and keynote speaker, burnout and autoimmune struggles forced her to stop, reevaluate, and ultimately reinvent her life.In this episode, Michelle shares how she created The Art of Bending Time—a framework for reclaiming energy, clarity, and joy. She unpacks why clarity ...
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    In this patient-facing conversation, endodontists Dr. Brett Gilbert, Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh, and Dr. Mehdi Rahimi clear up the biggest myths about root canal treatment. They explain what “root canal,” “root canal therapy,” and “root canal infection” actually mean, why online misinformation persists, and how today’s endodontics uses microscopes, modern irrigation, and bioactive materials to di...
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    Are you living a life by design, or simply following the expectations set by others? What would it look like to truly put your personal fulfillment first?

    In this episode of "On The Cusp," host Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with Dr. David Rice, founder of IgniteDDS and author of "Is Everyone Smiling but You?" Together, they explore how clinicians can move beyond the daily grind to architect a life that aligns with their passio...
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    The version of yourself that you are today isn’t the same version as last year, and it won’t be the same version of you next year. We are changed, molded by our experiences to adapt for the better, the worse, and everything in between.

    Ever feel a flicker of anxiety before a big case, a crucial conversation, or stepping into a new challenge—wondering if you’ll truly be ready? What if you could learn ...
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    What happens when science meets controversy at the intersection of dental health and public policy? In this episode of "On The Cusp," host Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with Dr. Brett Kessler, the sitting president of the American Dental Association, for a timely conversation about the hot-button issue of water fluoridation, insurance reform, workforce challenges, and the mental well-being of dental professionals.

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    What if the secret to your daily clarity, connection, and well-being was already in your cup—waiting to be brewed with intention?

    In this episode of "On The Cusp," Dr. Brett Gilbert invites back Dr. Cristian Pavel for his third guest appearance—this time, to take listeners on a journey through the intentional ritual of cacao. Together, they explore the transformative power of sacred ceremonies, the science and sp...
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    Are you building a life that truly reflects who you are—or just checking boxes laid out by someone else?

    In this episode of On The Cusp, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with Paul Davis—three-time bestselling author and intuitive business consultant—for a powerful conversation about purpose, passion, and the truth behind unlocking your unique genius. Drawing from Paul’s book Genius Unlocked, this episode i...
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