Abandoned by the side of the road in southern Missouri, without a nickel in his pocket. That's where 9-year-old Frank Patterson found himself many decades ago, along with his 8-year-old brother.

How would he survive? How could he provide for his brother? Where would all those open, unfamiliar roads lead him? What kind of man could he possibly become under these impossible circumstances?

The path Frank ultimately chose was paved with grace, grit, and gratitude. His amazing story is a hardscrabble account of the kind of determination that is often rewarded with life's greatest gifts...Gifts Frank ultimately left those gifts for the generations that would follow him.

This episode is the perfect reminder that "Thanksgiving" is not a single holiday, but a mindset we should all live in year round. Gather your family and loved ones for the story of Frank Patterson, hosted by Samantha Jones.

Dr. Chris Majors remembers the case like it was yesterday, though it happened more than 20 years ago.

The procedure was an implant restoration... his very first one! All the hard work and expense of dental school was really starting to pay off. Or so he thought. After all was said and done with the crown, abutment, lab fees and expenses, Dr. Majors wound up owing $90 for that procedure. For the young doctor who had just treated a patient with the highest level of skill and expertise, this was indeed a kick in the teeth. Sound familiar? Are you tired, frustrated and just worn out by all the headaches, complications and cost around insurance? Dr. Chris Majors hears you loud and clear, and he's asking you to join the movement.

As the Senior Advisor for Fair market Health (fairmarkethealth.com) he and his partners want to transform America's healthcare system using technology. They aim to connect patients directly with providers, making healthcare more affordable, and more transparent for patients.

Dr. Majors explains it all in this eye-opening episode, a must-listen for anyone concerned with the powerful control insurance has over all of us.

You can learn more about the mission of Dr. Majors and Fair Market Health at fairmarkethealth.com.

If you've ever heard the term "money doesn't grow on trees," and felt the deflation that goes along with that saying, Certified Financial Planner Shannon Blackmon is here to tell you, "That's OK!"

Shannon is a CFP with Thomas Doll, where she helps all kinds of professionals (including dentists) get past anxieties around money. It starts, she says, with flipping your "money script". That means turning those negative philosophies (like money not growing then on trees), and turning them into an abundance mindset. She's here to tell you how to do it!

Shannon also talks about how uncertain times require a bit of rethinking when it comes to your financial strategies. If you are concerned with your financial well-being, give this episode a listen to put you at ease. If you'd like to reach Shannon directly, her email is shannonb@thomasdoll.com