The world of myofunctional therapy is currently seeing a surge in "preformed appliances"—ready-made mouthpieces designed to guide dental growth and improve breathing. But are they a silver bullet or a systemic shortcut? In this episode, Hallie Bulkin is ...
Unlocking the Power of Breath: The Buteyko Method in Speech Therapy
The foundation of health isn't just how we move or eat—it’s how we breathe. In this milestone episode, Hallie Bulkin is joined by certified practitioner Kaitlyn Shrum to pull back the curtain on the Buteyko Method. While many view breathing as a passive ...
Don’t Ignore the Snore: The Hidden Link Between Airway, Sleep, and ADHD
Hallie Bulkin dives deep into one of the most misunderstood areas of airway health: the intricate relationship between sleep, airway dysfunction, and ADHD-like behaviors. Hallie shares her personal journey with ADHD, revealing how unrecognized sleep diso ...
Tongue Ties, Oral Habits & the Future of Airway Health
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the world of airway-focused dentistry with Dr. Casey Jones. Moving beyond the traditional dental drill, Dr. Jones shares her transformative journey into sleep disorders and the "wellness collaborative" model ...
Why Two Therapists Get Different Feeding Outcomes (And How to Fix It)
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin tackles a question many feeding specialists quietly wrestle with: Why can two therapists treat the same child — and achieve completely different outcomes? The answer isn’t more techniques. It’s cli ...
Building a Medically Complex Feeding Practice
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Beth R Poe, MA, CCC-SLP , a certified pediatric feeding therapist and the founder of Way to Grow Therapy. Beth shares her inspiring transition from clinical certification to the laun ...
Mouth Breathing in Toddlers Why It Matters
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin exposes the "hidden" red flag that most people dismiss as just a bad habit: mouth breathing. Far from being just a look, it’s a functional crisis that can silently derail a toddler’s feeding develop ...
Elevating Your Clinical Impact in Pediatric Feeding Therapy
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin is joined by Melanie Peacock Shell to explore the deep shift from being a “therapist” to becoming a Certified Pediatric Feeding Therapist (CPFT). Melanie pulls back the curtain on the "hidden gem" o ...
Why We Can’t Ignore the Airway in Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Airway in pediatric feeding therapy is not optional, it’s foundational. In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin dives deep into the non-negotiable link between how a child breathes and how they eat. This conversation delivers the essenti ...
What Helps Pediatric Feeding Therapists Gain Confidence in Practice
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Kelly Wenger to explore the evolution of a pediatric feeding clinician. Kelly shares her raw and relatable journey—from the initial overwhelm of entering private practice as a new mot ...
Chewing Patterns Matter More Than Picky Eating
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin dives into the intricate world of pediatric eating behaviors, pulling back the curtain on why "picky eating" is often a symptom of a much deeper developmental gap.Many caregivers and clinicians feel ...
Why Pediatric Feeding Therapy Feels So Hard and What’s Been Missing
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Cheryl Pelletier ,M.S., CCC-SLP to discuss the essential infrastructure of a successful career in feeding therapy: mentorship, community, and the courage to evolve. Many clinicians f ...
When Imposter Syndrome Shows Up in Pediatric Feeding Therapy (and What to Do Next)
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin addresses one of the most common challenges clinicians face when entering pediatric feeding therapy: imposter syndrome.Many speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical thera ...
How Pediatric Feeding Changed in 2025—and What It Means for Clinicians
In this episode, Hallie Bulkin breaks down one of the biggest shifts in pediatric feeding therapy over the past year: the growing recognition that feeding and airway are inseparable. In 2025, feeding therapy evolved beyond skills at the table. Clinicians ...
Why Feeding Therapy Needs a Whole-Body Lens
In this episode, Hallie Bulkin speaks with Dr. Alyssa Welch, PT, DPT about the vital role of interprofessional collaboration in achieving optimal patient outcomes, particularly for speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Dr. Alyssa Welch, PT, DPT emphasizes ...
Tongue Tie Diagnosis: Why Function Matters More Than Appearance
In this episode, Hallie Bulkin addresses what she calls "one of the most misunderstood topics in our field" : tongue tie diagnosis. She challenges the common clinical practice of relying on visual assessment—hearing clinicians say, "it looks tied" or " ...
EP 350: Sleep Struggles This Season? The Surprising Role of Tethered Oral Tissues
EP 350: Sleep Struggles This Season? The Surprising Role of Tethered Oral Tissues In this episode, Hallie Bulkin discusses the complexities surrounding tethered oral tissues, specifically tongue ties, lip ties, and buckle ties. She emphasizes that not al ...
EP 349: Myofunctional Therapy Explained: Root Causes, Airway Health & Collaborative Care
EP 349: Myofunctional Therapy Explained: Root Causes, Airway Health & Collaborative Care In this empowering episode, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Angela Richwine, RDH, BASc, QOM, COM®, to dive deep into the world of myofunctional therapy and collabor ...
EP 348: Tongue Ties, Sleep Apnea & More: The Patient-Centered Approach to Airway Dentistry
EP 348: Tongue Ties, Sleep Apnea & More: The Patient-Centered Approach to Airway Dentistry In this engaging conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Kassi Klein explore the intricate world of airway dentistry, discussing Kassi's personal journey into the fiel ...
Ep 347: Airway First: The Pediatric Dentist’s Essential Role in Treating Tongue Ties and Growth Issues
Ep 347: Airway First: The Pediatric Dentist's Essential Role in Treating Tongue Ties and Growth Issues In this episode, Hallie Bulkin welcomes special guest Dr. Anita Gouri, a board-certified pediatric dentist, to dive deep into the critical, often-misse ...
Ep 346: Candy, Cocktails, & Collapsed Airways: Why Holiday Habits Impact Your Sleep and Breathing
In this episode, Hallie Bulkin dives into a topic we all need to hear as we navigate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the rest of the holiday season: how our festive food and drink habits directly impact our sleep and breathing.It's about more than just your ...
Ep: 345: The Hidden Link Between Pediatric Feeding Struggles & Craniosacral Therapy
Ep: 345: The Hidden Link Between Pediatric Feeding Struggles & Craniosacral Therapy In this episode, Hallie Bulkin interviews Meaghan Beames, a craniosacral therapist, discussing the profound impact of craniosacral therapy on infant feeding and develo ...
Ep: 344: “What It’s Really Like to Wear Expanders — Hallie & Her Daughters Spill the Truth!”
Ep: 344: "What It’s Really Like to Wear Expanders — Hallie & Her Daughters Spill the Truth!" In this episode of the Untethered podcast, Hallie Bulkin and her daughters, Lily and Mia, share their experiences with dental expanders and clear aligners. T ...
EP 343: Inside a Mission-Driven Pediatric Feeding Practice
EP 343: Inside a Mission-Driven Pediatric Feeding Practice In this insightful conversation, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Emily Hussey, M.S., CCC-SLP/L, CLC, founder of Eats and Speaks, to explore the dynamic world of pediatric feeding therapy. Emil ...
EP 342: The MARPE Experience – Bodywork, Diet, and the Mind-Body Connection in Orthodontics
EP 342: The MARPE Experience – Bodywork, Diet, and the Mind-Body Connection in Orthodontics In this engaging conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Jeannie Nelson discuss their upcoming Marpe procedures, sharing their personal experiences, expectations, and the ...