Ripa Explores Dream Meaning of Losing Teeth on Morning Show

NEW YORK, NY — On a recent episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos delved into the psychological implications of a common dream: losing teeth. The discussion took place on October 11, 2024, during a morning broadcast where Ripa connected with an audience member who shared their experience with this unsettling dream.

Ripa began by asking the audience if they had ever dreamed that their teeth were falling out, prompting a hands-up response from one participant. Ripa, who disclosed she has experienced this dream herself, described the feeling of biting down and then losing her teeth. “Teeth represent our ability to communicate,” Ripa explained, adding, “They also symbolize anxiety. If you dream that your teeth are falling out, you may be feeling unbalanced or self-sabotaging.”

Engaging the audience further, Ripa asked the participant if these feelings resonated with her, to which the woman affirmed. “Oh my gosh, we have to get Dr. Gail Saltz here to talk to this lady in the front row,” Ripa said, referencing the noted psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.

The audience member elaborated that in her dream, “the back teeth are falling out, and then I have a retainer. Like, I have my braces on still, and they’re all messed up.” Ripa humorously responded, “Oh geez, I don’t know if we can help you here.” According to Ripa’s insights, dreaming about losing teeth one by one indicates a chain reaction in the dreamer’s life.

“The message is to pay attention to what is consequential to things happening in your life,” she emphasized. Conversely, she stated that dreaming of losing all teeth at once is a signal to focus on feelings of catastrophe. “Without your teeth, you can’t say what you need to say,” Ripa highlighted.

As they continued discussing the topic, Ripa recollected her own experiences with the dream, revealing it had been years since she last had it. Noting various interpretations of such dreams, she said, “If you dream you’re in braces… you’re negotiating something that’s about to change.” The audience member confirmed this, revealing that she is in the process of moving.

In a light-hearted exchange, Consuelos chimed in, saying, “You’re like the psychic medium!” Ripa teased back, “I’m the New Jersey medium!” The segment exemplified the show’s blend of humor and psychological exploration.

In a subsequent topic on the same show, Ripa shared insights on the phenomenon known as ‘gray divorce,’ referring to the increase in divorces among couples over age 50. She recounted a conversation with Consuelos regarding an article she found intriguing during a recent airport layover.

“Back in 1990, only 8.7% of marriages among people over 50 ended in divorce,” Ripa stated, citing that by 2019, that number had surged to 36%. She pointed to factors such as empty nest syndrome, infidelity, and health issues as significant contributors to this trend. “Sometimes relationships are so built upon the children that once they leave, the couple finds they no longer have anything in common,” Ripa explained.

Consuelos playfully engaged by insisting that Ripa would care for him through any health crises, to which she responded, “Of course I will. I do it all the time,” prompting laughter from the audience.

Ripa concluded by encouraging the audience to listen to such articles, noting the appealing narration style they can offer. “You really have to hear it read to you, because there’s something about the narrator’s voice that I find very funny,” she said. The segment reflects the vibrant interplay of discussions on mental health and lighter subjects, characteristic of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” which airs weekdays. Check local listings for times.