The Chief Psycho Podcast

Jonathan Bonanno
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Welcome to The Chief Psycho Podcast with Jonathan Bonanno a.k.a. Chief Psycho, where we cut through the noise and get real about everyday humans charting to leave others better than they found them.Each episode, I sit down with extraordinary leaders, disruptors, and truth-tellers who are shaping the future by sharing unfiltered stories about their wins, struggles, and what it really takes to drive change.No fluff. No scripts. Just candid conversations that dive deep into the messy, powerful, and often overlooked experiences behind innovation.If you want to understand the heart behind healthcare transformation and maybe get a little uncomfortable along the way - you're in the right place!

  1. Raising the Standard with Marvelyn Navarro

    MAR 6

    Raising the Standard with Marvelyn Navarro

    Raising the Standard | S5 E11 What does it look like to raise the standard of care while also expanding what’s possible for the profession? In this Season 5 finale of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, founder of Perio Precise, national speaker, and current President of the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association. With more than 15 years of clinical and administrative experience, Marvelyn has built her work around advancing periodontal therapy, supporting RDH autonomy, and mentoring the next generation of dental hygienists. Through Perio Precise, she specializes in periodontal endoscopy and advanced subgingival therapy, helping clinicians deliver more precise, predictable, and impactful periodontal care. In this conversation, we explore the evolving role of hygienists as clinical leaders, educators, and business owners. We also discuss the oral–systemic link, the future of periodontal therapy, and why raising the standard of care requires both technical precision and professional courage. Marvelyn also shares the personal story that fuels her work—growing up as the firstborn daughter of Mexican immigrants and becoming a first-generation high school and college graduate. That foundation of perseverance and work ethic continues to shape her leadership and commitment to elevating the profession. In this episode, we explore:  • RDH autonomy and business ownership  • Periodontal disease and the oral–systemic health connection  • Precision therapy through periodontal endoscopy  • Advocacy and leadership within the RDH profession  • Mentorship and raising the next generation of clinicians This episode closes Season 5 with a conversation about precision, ownership, and what it truly means to raise the standard. Season 5, Episode 11 Raising the Standard Now streaming. Support the show Alright, podcasters—that’s a wrap on this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast! If you got something out of today’s convo, do me a favor—share it, tag us, and keep the conversation going. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the grind—it’s about the growth. Stay bold, stay human, and keep pushing the limits. Catch you next time. Until then—keep it psycho. @thechiefpsychopodcast @thechiefpsycho

    41 min
  2. The Cost of Misalignment with Caitlin Parsons

    FEB 27

    The Cost of Misalignment with Caitlin Parsons

    The Cost of Misalignment | S5 E10 Pain has been normalized in dentistry for so long that many clinicians assume it’s simply part of the job. Burnout gets labeled as workload. Fatigue gets labeled as weakness. And misalignment becomes culture. In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS, nationally recognized ergonomics consultant and founder of The Aligned Hygienist, to examine what chronic pain and burnout are really telling us. Drawing from over 17 years of clinical experience and advanced training in yoga therapy, ergonomics, and stress physiology, Caitlin explains why burnout is often a nervous system issue—not just a scheduling problem—and how biomechanics and regulation strategies directly impact performance, retention, and longevity. We talk about ergonomics as business strategy, why hygienists are leaving dentistry, and what’s missing in dental education when it comes to sustainability. In this episode, we explore:  • Why pain is normalized in dentistry  • Burnout through the lens of nervous system dysregulation  • Ergonomics as leadership and operational strategy  • Retention and the real reasons clinicians are leaving  • Building high performance without self-destruction This episode is for clinicians and leaders who want sustainability—not survival. Support the show Alright, podcasters—that’s a wrap on this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast! If you got something out of today’s convo, do me a favor—share it, tag us, and keep the conversation going. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the grind—it’s about the growth. Stay bold, stay human, and keep pushing the limits. Catch you next time. Until then—keep it psycho. @thechiefpsychopodcast @thechiefpsycho

    36 min
  3. Clinical Wanderlust with Michelle Strange

    FEB 20

    Clinical Wanderlust with Michelle Strange

    What happens when you refuse to let your career stay in one lane? In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, a clinician, educator, entrepreneur, and practice owner whose 25-year career spans assisting, hygiene, graduate education, infection prevention, mobile care, teledentistry, public health advocacy, speaking, and ownership. Michelle shares how she built a career rooted in curiosity, continuous learning, and strategic reinvention. We talk about infection control as leadership, expanding access through mobile and teledentistry, and what it means to move from clinician to owner without losing clinical integrity. In this episode, we explore:  • Mobile and teledentistry as access and innovation tools  • Infection prevention as a leadership responsibility  • Clinical education and advocacy in modern dentistry  • Practice ownership and value-based care  • Designing a career that evolves with intention This episode is for clinicians who want range, ownership, and a career that grows as they do. Season 5, Episode 9 Clinical Wanderlust Now streaming. Support the show Alright, podcasters—that’s a wrap on this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast! If you got something out of today’s convo, do me a favor—share it, tag us, and keep the conversation going. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the grind—it’s about the growth. Stay bold, stay human, and keep pushing the limits. Catch you next time. Until then—keep it psycho. @thechiefpsychopodcast @thechiefpsycho

    36 min
  4. Hacking Biomechanics with Katrina Klein

    FEB 6

    Hacking Biomechanics with Katrina Klein

    Hacking Biomechanics | S5 E8 Pain has become so normalized in clinical work that many professionals assume it’s just part of the job. It isn’t. In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Katrina Klein, RDH, a clinician and biomechanics educator who has spent over 15 years helping dental professionals protect their bodies and extend the longevity of their careers. Katrina breaks down how biomechanics and ergonomics actually show up in day-to-day clinical practice and why preparing the body for workload is more effective than reacting to injury after the fact. We talk about movement, strength, and awareness—both in the operatory and in the gym—and how small shifts can make a meaningful difference over time. In this episode, we explore:  • Why pain has been normalized in hygiene and clinical care  • How biomechanics impact performance and endurance  • Preparing the body for demanding workloads  • Preventing injury instead of managing chronic pain  • What career longevity really requires This episode is for clinicians who want to keep practicing without sacrificing their bodies in the process. Season 5, Episode 8 Hacking Biomechanics Now streaming. Support the show Alright, podcasters—that’s a wrap on this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast! If you got something out of today’s convo, do me a favor—share it, tag us, and keep the conversation going. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the grind—it’s about the growth. Stay bold, stay human, and keep pushing the limits. Catch you next time. Until then—keep it psycho. @thechiefpsychopodcast @thechiefpsycho

    33 min
  5. The Adoption Gap with Jessica Woods

    JAN 30

    The Adoption Gap with Jessica Woods

    Why does innovation struggle to take hold in dentistry—even when the technology is sound and the science is solid? In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Jessica L. Woods, MPH, RDH, FADHA, Founder of Executive RDH, to examine the persistent gap between innovation and adoption in oral healthcare. Drawing from more than 20 years across clinical practice, public health, nonprofit leadership, and corporate innovation, Jessica breaks down why clinicians—especially hygienists—are often underutilized as strategic leaders, and how that misalignment quietly derails progress. We talk candidly about where founders and executives unintentionally create friction, why clinician adoption is so often misunderstood, and what needs to change if innovation is going to scale in meaningful, sustainable ways. In this episode, we explore:  • Why adoption—not innovation—is the real bottleneck  • How underutilizing clinicians limits strategy and growth  • Where leadership structures break down between vision and execution  • What’s coming next in prevention, diagnostics, and care delivery  • How positioning clinicians as leaders closes the gap This episode is for leaders, founders, and clinicians who want innovation to actually work—not just look good on paper. Season 5, Episode 7 The Adoption Gap Now streaming. Support the show Alright, podcasters—that’s a wrap on this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast! If you got something out of today’s convo, do me a favor—share it, tag us, and keep the conversation going. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the grind—it’s about the growth. Stay bold, stay human, and keep pushing the limits. Catch you next time. Until then—keep it psycho. @thechiefpsychopodcast @thechiefpsycho

    40 min
  6. Humanizing Hygiene with Bethany Montoya

    12/19/2025

    Humanizing Hygiene with Bethany Montoya

    What happens when we stop treating hygiene like a production role and start treating it like a human-centered profession? In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH—a practicing dental hygienist, educator, industry key opinion leader, and Editorial Director of DentistryIQ’s Clinical Insights—to talk about the realities of practicing across different systems and what it means to bring humanity back into oral health care. Bethany shares insights from working in both corporate and private practice settings, her perspective on disease prevention, and how education, writing, and professional involvement can become powerful tools for change. This conversation goes beyond surface-level debate and gets into identity, values, and responsibility within the profession. In this episode, we explore: • Corporate vs. private practice and what each environment reveals • How hygienists can get involved and educate their communities • The role of modern disease prevention in shaping the future of care • Using education, voice, and leadership to drive meaningful change • Human-centered practice in systems built for efficiency This episode is for hygienists and healthcare professionals who want to think critically, lead intentionally, and practice in ways that honor both the provider and the patient. Support the show Alright, podcasters—that’s a wrap on this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast! If you got something out of today’s convo, do me a favor—share it, tag us, and keep the conversation going. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the grind—it’s about the growth. Stay bold, stay human, and keep pushing the limits. Catch you next time. Until then—keep it psycho. @thechiefpsychopodcast @thechiefpsycho

    38 min
  7. Own Your Path with Sade Morel

    12/12/2025

    Own Your Path with Sade Morel

    What does it really take to stop asking for permission and start building a career on your own terms? In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, I sit down with Sade Morel, RDHAP, a dental hygienist in alternative practice, entrepreneur, and trailblazer redefining what autonomy in hygiene can look like. Sade shares her journey from clinical practice to building an RDHAP model rooted in access, ownership, and dental–medical integration. We talk candidly about the realities behind practice ownership, the planning required to make it sustainable, and the internal identity shifts that come with choosing leadership over comfort. This conversation goes beyond titles and credentials. It’s about responsibility, vision, and what happens when you decide to build a future that fits who you are, not who the system expects you to be. In this episode, we cover:  • What it takes to build and run an RDHAP practice  • Expanding access to care through mobile and integrated models  • Creating opportunity and mentorship for fellow hygienists  • Strategic planning so ambition doesn’t turn into burnout  • The mindset shift required to truly own your path Whether you’re in dental hygiene, healthcare, or any profession where the traditional path feels too small, this episode is a reminder that autonomy is built, not granted. Support the show Alright, podcasters—that’s a wrap on this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast! If you got something out of today’s convo, do me a favor—share it, tag us, and keep the conversation going. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the grind—it’s about the growth. Stay bold, stay human, and keep pushing the limits. Catch you next time. Until then—keep it psycho. @thechiefpsychopodcast @thechiefpsycho

    1h 9m
  8. Break the Mold with Erin Haley-Hitz

    12/05/2025

    Break the Mold with Erin Haley-Hitz

    Some leaders earn their titles. Others redefine them. In this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast, Erin Haley-Hitz steps into the spotlight to dismantle every outdated expectation of what leadership in dentistry should look like. A former ADHA President, seasoned clinician, educator, consultant, and nationally recognized voice in dental hygiene, Erin brings three decades of experience to a conversation rooted in honesty, courage, and the messy reality of growth. She opens up about the parts of her journey most people never hear: the pivots, the pressure, the breakthroughs, and the moments where choosing bravery over comfort changed the trajectory of her entire career. We dive into authentic leadership, the emotional stamina it takes to serve at the national level, and what it means to lead with both backbone and heart. Erin breaks down the evolution of the dental hygiene profession, the responsibility of influence, and the power of staying aligned with your values even when the room disagrees. If you’ve ever questioned your voice, your path, or whether you’re “qualified enough” to step into bigger spaces, this episode hits like a permission slip. Erin takes us behind the scenes of her leadership era, her advocacy work, her relentless pursuit of education, and her vision for modern dentistry that actually serves people. This conversation isn’t polished. It’s real. It’s human; and it’s a masterclass in breaking the mold. Support the show Alright, podcasters—that’s a wrap on this episode of The Chief Psycho Podcast! If you got something out of today’s convo, do me a favor—share it, tag us, and keep the conversation going. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the grind—it’s about the growth. Stay bold, stay human, and keep pushing the limits. Catch you next time. Until then—keep it psycho. @thechiefpsychopodcast @thechiefpsycho

    37 min
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Welcome to The Chief Psycho Podcast with Jonathan Bonanno a.k.a. Chief Psycho, where we cut through the noise and get real about everyday humans charting to leave others better than they found them.Each episode, I sit down with extraordinary leaders, disruptors, and truth-tellers who are shaping the future by sharing unfiltered stories about their wins, struggles, and what it really takes to drive change.No fluff. No scripts. Just candid conversations that dive deep into the messy, powerful, and often overlooked experiences behind innovation.If you want to understand the heart behind healthcare transformation and maybe get a little uncomfortable along the way - you're in the right place!

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Bonanno
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Chief Psycho Podcast
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