Today Hallie is joined by Kelsey Daniels, a pediatric Physical Therapist. Kelsey started a private practice for moms and babies after her second son was born with a tongue tie. Her experience opened her eyes to the impact of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) o ...
Episode 181: The 4 Types of Chew Patterns In Pediatric Development
Join us today as Hallie provides an outline of typical chewing development. She compares phasic bite, munch chew, diagonal chew and adult-like circular rotary chew as well as when we should expect to see each pattern emerge. A quick foundational breakdow ...
Episode 180: Effects of Mouth Breathing on Development
Today Hallie discusses mouth breathing. Possible reasons, what to look for and how to change treat are all reviewed. Whether you are a parent or a therapist this episode lays a great foundation for understanding the long term effects of mouth breathing ...
Episode 179: Hypotonia & Its Impact on Oral Function
In this episode Hallie answers listener questions about how to approach assessment and intervention for patients that present with oral dysfunction and low muscle tone (hypotonia). A definition of low muscle tone and its characteristics are discussed, pro ...
Episode 178: The Impact of TOTs on Transition to Solids
In this episode Hallie talks about how Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) can impact the transition to solid foods and what behaviors to monitor! She lists readiness factors for introducing solid foods and who to reach out to when your child is struggling.SLPs ...
Episode 177: How to Stop Infant and Toddler Thumbsucking 
In this episode Hallie introduces best treatment practices of oral habits in the infant and toddler population. She highlights the need to determine the root cause of the habit and how addressing the root cause can eliminate oral habits without direct tre ...
Episode 176: The Impact of Expansion on Speech, Feeding, Myo and Sleep
In this episode Hallie discusses new research on the impact Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME) can have on speech, feeding, sleep and myofunctional disorders. She provides education on early expansion and the positive effects it can have on a child’s overal ...
Episode 175: Dr Eyal Botzer, DDM. Creator of TongueGym by Liper
In this episode Hallie talks to Dr. Eyal Botzer, creator of TongueGym by Liper. Dr. Botzer is a DDM out of Israel and is passionate about intervening early to prevent ongoing complications such as obstructive sleep disorders, swallowing/feeding disorders ...
Episode 174: Tongue Tie Release and Airway Health in Birth to Three Population with Amy Luedemann-Lazar, DDS, MMD
In this episode Hallie talks to Dr Amy Luedemann-Lazar, DDS, MMD a pediatric dentist with a passion for the birth to three populations. Hallie and Dr Luedemann discuss everything from bodywork and anatomy to the most effective laser frenulum release. Dr. ...
Episode 173: The TMJ’s Role In Facial Development & Airway
In this episode Hallie talks to Tiffany Lamberton, DDS about the role that the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) play in Myo. Dr. Lamberton shares her own journey, first as a Physical Therapist (PT) turned Dentist (DDS) an ...
Episode 172: ADHD and Sleep Disordered Breathing
Hallie continues the series with Part 3 of the “Symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders” mini-series, explaining the link between Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and symptoms of ADHD. She highlights the most severe form of SDB, Obstructive Sleep Ap ...
Episode 171 : Breathing Shouldn’t be Audible with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT, COM, QOM
Hallie introduces an exciting new series “Symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders”. In this first episode of her series she discusses audible breathing and what it indicates. She highlights the impairments to our overall health across th ...
Episode 170: Does Your Child Have Enough Tongue Space with Dr. Skye Zeller, DDS
Hallie talks to Dr. Skye Zeller, DDS about her myofunctional orthodontic practice. Dr. Zeller shares her personal journey with her twin boys, how she ended up in this practice space and how she's built an airway centric team of medical providers (e.g., EN ...
Episode 169: Functional Dentistry and The Oral Microbiome with Dr. Staci Whitman
In this episode, Hallie chats with Dr. Staci Whitman, a holistic oral health educator and functional dentist. Dr. Staci explains functional dentistry, the importance of the oral microbiome, airway and sleep health. They discuss steps parents and providers ...
Episode 168: An Update on Hallie’s Airway Journey
In this episode, Hallie discusses her personal airway journey. She ventures back to infancy and her teen years and shares her experience with orthodontic relapse and adult expansion. She goes on to discuss her most recent nasal surgeries and how she is re ...
Episode 167: The Power of A Growth Mindset with Rachael Garrett, DDS, MSD
In this episode, Hallie talks with Rachael Garrett, DDS, MSD about her passion for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) and her path to becoming a release provider. Rachael discusses the importance of finding a mentor, having an open mind, the difference between ...
Episode 166: Choosing Your Path: What Sets One Program & Provider Apart From The Next with Jen Kirkham, RDH-EA, BS, OMT
In this episode, Hallie talks with Jen Kirkham, RDH-EA, BS, OMT about choosing your path and the importance of understanding what sets one program and provider apart from the next. They highlight the need to gather information on your journey to determine ...
Episode 165: What You Need To Know About Executive Functioning with Tera Sumpter, M. A., CCC-SLP
In this episode, Hallie talks with Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP all about executive functioning and her book The Seeds Of Learning. Tera explains executive functioning and the role it plays in a child’s development. They also discuss why SLP’s should ...
Episode 164: Lactation Consultants Journey Into Tethered Oral Tissues
In this episode, Hallie talks with Christal Brodziak Registered Nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), on her personal breastfeeding struggles with her children. Christal discovered with her fourth child that tongue tie ...
Episode 163: 3 Most Common Questions Regarding Feeding and Myo
In this episode, Hallie answers the 3 most frequent questions she gets regarding myofunctional therapy and pediatric feeding. Send Me The Show Notes
Episode 162: A 6.5 year olds Perspective on Her Airway and Feeding Journey
In this episode, Hallie interviews her 6.5-year-old daughter Lily. They discuss the progress Lily has made with expanding her food repertoire, myofunctional therapy and her airway journey. Hear it first hand from a 6.5 year old!
Episode 161: Introducing Solids: 9 Differences Between Choking vs. Gagging
In this episode, Hallie discusses the differences between choking and gagging. Many parents and professionals use the term chocking when in fact the infant is actually gagging. Gagging can be a normal response when introducing solids but should decrease o ...
Episode 160: Hallie Shares Her Home Sleep Test Results with Ken Hooks, RRT, RPSGT
In this episode, Hallie talks with Ken Hooks who analyzes Hallie’s recent home sleep test. They discuss what to look for and make sense of all the raw data. Ken discusses the importance of all forms of airway resistance and sleep apnea, and highlights ...
Episode 159: An SLP Mama’s Journey: From in the Dark to Specializing in Feeding and Myo with Brenda C. Figueroa CCC-SLP
In this episode Hallie talks with Brenda C. Figueroa CCC-SLP about her why; the reason she decided to specialize in feeding and myo. Brenda talks about her humbling experience, from not knowing how to guide her own child’s treatment plan to receiving the ...
Episode 158: “Brave Parent: Raising Healthy Happy Kids Against All Odds in Today’s World” with Dr. Susan Maples
In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. Susan Maples, a practicing dentist of 36 years. Dr. Maples places a special emphasis on wellness and the connections through the body with special attention to the mouth. Her newest book, "Brave Parent! Raising Heal ...