In this episode, Hallie brings you the highly requested case study! And this case is UNIQUE. The 10-year old was not appropriate for a lip closure goal, which we know is the cornerstone of correct oral rest posture. So what do you do when you cannot yet ...
Episode 127: A Myo Case Study: 5.5 Year Old with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM
In this episode, Hallie walks you through a myofunctional therapy case from evaluation to treatment planning. Hallie discusses what to look for when gathering case history, questions to ask after reading through a patient's intake and how to gather furth ...
Episode 126: The Connection Between TOTs, Pediatric Feeding Cases & OMDs with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM
In this episode, Hallie talks about the connection between TOTs, Pediatric Feeding & OMDs. Hallie discusses symptoms of both Ankyloglossia (Tongue Tie) and Aklyolabia (Lip Tie) and how this can negatively impact a child. Hallie discusses how it’s cri ...
Episode 125: It All Begins In Utero with Tara Erson, DMD, IBCLC
In this episode, Hallie talks with Tara Erson, DMD, IBCLC about understanding the effects of dysfunction in utero, “normal” versus “common” in breastfeeding and the tongue's effect on jaw/face/airway development. They discuss the importance of function w ...
Episode 122: There’s No Such Thing As An Orthodontic Pacifier with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM
In this episode, Hallie talks all about pacifiers. Hallie highlights that orthodontic pacifiers are NOT a thing (hello, false marketing)! She discusses the purpose of pacifiers, pros/cons to using them, the ideal pacifier and when to wean. Send M ...
Episode 81: Advocating for ALL children with TOTs with Vanessa Anderson-Smith MA CCC-SLP COM
In this episode, Hallie talks with Vanessa Anderson-Smith a private practice owner, presenter, Speech Language Pathologist and Certified Orofacial Myologist. They discuss Vanessa’s journey with TOTs and her passion for working with feedin ...
Episode 79: An IBCLC’s Journey With TOTS With Kelly Euperio, MS, RD, IBCLC, CSOM
In this episode, Hallie talks with Kelly, a TOT-Savvy IBCLC, who has a passion to help all breastfeeding mamas overcome any obstacles (especially TOTs!) preventing them from a desirable breastfeeding experience with their baby. They discuss Kelly’s jour ...
Episode 75: TOTS ~ A Family Affair With Lindsey Leuwen Part 2 of 2
In this episode, Hallie continues to talk to Lindsey Leuwen on her experience with tethered oral tissues (TOTS) as well as how to be the best advocate for TOTS. Lindsey and Hallie discuss the importance of airway, working with a team and insurance covera ...
Episode 55: Airway Is Everything With Kimberly Baer DDS, ND
In this episode, Hallie and Dr. Kimberly Baer discuss all things airway. They talk about Dr. Baer's personal experience with airway issues and her road to becoming an airway centric provider. Dr. Baer also discusses how unaddressed airway issues can affe ...
Episode 51: Be a Fierce Unapologetic Advocate with Seanna Nichols MS, OTR
In this episode, Hallie and Seanna discuss how everything changes when you become a parent, especially a parent of a child with feeding difficulties. Seanna also discusses her experience with postpartum mood dysfunction as well as what to expect vs reali ...

