Did you know that your oral health is directly connected to your heart, brain, and overall wellness? In this powerful episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik is joined by Dr. Michael Awua-Mensah, a dentist from Ghana, Africa, to uncover the often-overlooked link between dental hygiene and full-body health.

Dr. Michael explains how poor oral health can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and even mental health challenges, and why education and prevention are so important. He also shares eye-opening differences between dental care in Ghana and Canada, and the inspiring work of his foundation, The Awua-Mensah Smiles Foundation, which brings dental health awareness to underserved communities.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The hidden connection between oral health and diseases like heart conditions & diabetes
✅ How dental hygiene impacts your mental health & overall well-being
✅ Global perspectives: dental care in Ghana vs. Canada
✅ Why education & awareness are key to prevention
✅ How The Awua-Mensah Smiles Foundation is making a difference

✨ If you care about your health, this episode will make you see dental hygiene in a whole new light.

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Find Dr. Michael:
IG: ⁨@Dr_Awua⁩
https://drawua.com/foundation/

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In this inspiring conversation, host Kyle Craik is joined by Lisa McManes, author of Follow Your Rainbow, mentor, entrepreneur, mother, and director at The Orenda Society, where she helps youth and adults grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. This conversation explores why working with youth is so deeply meaningful, the lessons we gain from guiding others, and how these experiences shape our own growth. We dive into what it truly means to become your most authentic self and how to create a life filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment.

https://growingthelight.com/

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What happens when we ignore our body’s signals and push too hard in the name of success?

In this powerful and raw episode, host Kyle Craik sits down with Jessica Graham, serial entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and marketing powerhouse, to explore the deep connection between personal identity, authenticity, and our relationship with health and self-worth.

Jessica shares the harrowing story of how a wellness retreat in Italy nearly ended in tragedy because she ignored the signs her body was sending. That experience became a catalyst for transformation that shaped how she now shows up in business, parenting, and personal life.

We explore how personal branding mirrors our internal journey, why authenticity is essential, and how the intersection of wellness and entrepreneurship requires real self-awareness and courage.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why “pushing through” can be dangerous, even when it looks like success
✅ How to reconnect with your true self in a noisy, fast-paced world
✅ How to start being instead of just “doing”

This episode will inspire you to slow down, get real, and listen deeply to yourself and your life.

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