Is a thumb-sucking habit just a "phase," or is it a survival mechanism? In this episode, Hallie Bulkin breaks down the often-misunderstood world of oral habits in infants and toddlers. Moving beyond the traditional "just make them stop" approach, Hallie e ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 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 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 ...
Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with MARPE featuring Dr. Svitlana Koval, DMD, MSc, BDS
Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with MARPE featuring Dr. Svitlana Koval, DMD, MSc, BDSThis week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie welcomes back Dr. Svitlana Koval, Florida’s leading provider of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion ...
Ep 332: The Interconnectedness of Oral and Systemic Health with Amber White RDH, HHP
This week on The Untethered Podcast™, join Hallie Bulkin and Amber White for an eye-opening conversation that bridges biological dentistry, holistic health, and overall well-being. Amber shares her journey from traditional dentistry to a holistic approach ...
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 ...
Episode 148: Comparing 2 TOTs Case Studies: Early Intervention & Even Earlier Intervention with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, QOM, COM
In this episode, Hallie discusses her 2 daughters, Lily and Mia, and their journey with Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs). She also discusses her own journey as a mom of babies with TOTs, Feeding, and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). Hallie discusses ...
Episode 146: TOTs Myths Debunked with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM
In this episode, Hallie debunks the top TOTs Myth that she hears on a regular basis! Some of the myths Hallie debunks include: Tongue Ties are a fad, You should wait to see if they outgrow it and Tongue Ties can stretch. SLPs & OTs: Want to learn ...
Episode 144: The Importance of Thriving with Jonelle Anamelechi MPH, DDS
In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi MPH, DDS about her practice Thrive and creating a Pediatric Airway Center. They discuss how Dr. Anamelchi found her passion in treating pediatric airway cases, how to help parents advocate for the ...
Episode 140: REMastered Sleep: Fighting Snoring One Water Bottle At A Time with Anders Olmanson
In this episode, Hallie talks with Anders Olmanson, CEO, of REMastered Sleep about the REMplenish water bottle that aims to combat snoring. Anders tells the story behind inventing this product and how he got into this space. They discuss the key benefits ...
Episode 136: The Dental Approach To Airway-Centric Early Intervention with Tracy Tran, DDS, MS
In this episode, Hallie talks to Tracy Tran, DDS about her dental approach to airway-centric early intervention. They discuss the need and importance of obtaining a functional assessment, modalities of treatment, frenectomy aftercare and most common reas ...