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 ...
EP 341: From Dental Hygiene to Myofunctional Therapy with Hallie Bulkin & Ashley Dorado – Integrating Nutrition, Airway Health, and Family Care
EP 341: From Dental Hygiene to Myofunctional Therapy with Hallie Bulkin & Ashley Dorado – Integrating Nutrition, Airway Health, and Family CareIn this engaging conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Ashley Dorado explore Ashley's journey from dental hygiene ...
EP 340: From Clinical Insight to Functional Outcomes in Myofunctional Therapy with Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP, COM
EP 340: Evidence vs. Pseudoscience in Myofunctional Therapy with Hallie Bulkin & Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP, COM® – Clearing Up MisconceptionIn this conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Robyn Merkel Walsh discuss the resurgence of evidence-based practi ...
Ep 339: Why ‘Lazy Bottles’ Don’t Exist: A Functional Approach to Pediatric Feeding with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™
Ep 339: Why 'Lazy Bottles' Don’t Exist: A Functional Approach to Pediatric Feeding with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™In this episode of the Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin discusses the complexities of pediatric feeding, focusing on lip ties, ...
Ep 338: The Missing Link in Pediatric Feeding: Critical Skills Grad Programs Skip
Ep 338: The Missing Link in Pediatric Feeding: Critical Skills Grad Programs SkipIn this episode, Hallie Bulkin discusses the critical gaps in pediatric feeding education that graduate programs often overlook. She emphasizes the importance of understandin ...
Ep 337: Unlocking Pediatric Feeding: Expert Strategies with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™
Ep 337: Unlocking Pediatric Feeding: Expert Strategies with Hallie BulkinIn this episode of the Untethered Podcast™, Hallie discusses the intricacies of pediatric feeding assessments and treatments. She emphasizes the importance of thorough assessments th ...
Ep 336: Feeding Therapy in Schools: Safety, Culture, and Collaboration with Karen Howarth
Ep 336: Feeding Therapy in Schools: Safety, Culture, and Collaboration with Karen Howarth In this episode, Hallie interviews Karen Howarth, a pediatric occupational therapist with 25 years of experience and our new resident OT mentor inside Feed The Ped ...
Ep 335: The #1 Way to Transform Your Pediatric Feeding Evaluations with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin reveals why a truly effective pediatric feeding evaluation starts long before the child walks into the room. She shares how well-designed intake forms with targeted, specific questions unlock crit ...
Ep 334: Bye-Bye Thumb! Myo & Airway Strategies to Break the Habit for Good with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™
Ep 334: Bye-Bye Thumb! Myo & Airway Strategies to Break the Habit for Good with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™In this episode of The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie Bulkin explores the complexities of thumb sucking in children, emphasizing that it ...