70. How Trust, Persistence, and Compassion Built Santa Barbara Myo with Nicole Cantello

In this episode of the Compromised to Alchemized podcast I interview Nicole Cantello, Founder and Clinical Director of Santa Barbara Myo. Nicole shares her journey of relentless persistence that took her from academic struggles in California to becoming a top-tier dental hygiene graduate in Boston, and eventually a leading visionary in the field of myofunctional therapy.

She also discusses the desperation that often brings patients to her door and why providing Informed Consent is her highest priority. Nicole and I explore the Personal Legend as a map—using markers of humility, continuous learning, and divine connection to navigate the rapidly evolving world of myofunctional therapy.

Timestamps:

0:00 | Introduction

10:55 | Nicole reflects on the past couple of years in her Myofunctional therapy practice

16:21 | Nicole's history with dental hygiene and what lead her to Myofunctional therapy

26:40 | Nicole's personal legend and her superpower

31:40 | How Nicole discovered Myofunctional therapy

42:32 | How Nicole built a business and a collaborative team

51:38 | The importance of staying curious in healthcare

59:44 | How Nicole knows she is on track with her purpose

1:04:48 | The success of virtual Myofunctional therapy and collaborative care

1:10:05 | How to work with Santa Barbara Myo

Connect with Nicole and Santa Barbara Myo

https://santabarbaramyo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/santabarbara.myo/

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