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 123: How Do You Become A Confident Pediatric Feeding Therapist with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM
In this episode, Hallie talks about how to become a pediatric feeding therapist. Hallie discusses Feed the Peds™ as well as three elements that are essential to take someone from SLP or OT to a confident and competent feeding therapist… Listen to find ou ...
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 115: The OT & IBCLC Fusion with Sipporah Tracer, MS OTR/L, IBCLC
In this episode, Hallie talks with Sipporah Tracer, MS OTR/L, IBCLC about TOTs from the perspective of an Occupational Therapist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). They discuss Sipporah's journey into the OT/IBCLC space and h ...
Episode 114: Craniosacral Therapy – The Missing Link with Mariah Woody, OTR/L
In this episode, Hallie talks with Mariah Woody, OTR/L all about Craniosacral therapy (CST). They discuss the importance of using light touch and how effective a gentle technique is versus deep pressure/massage. Mariah highlights that CST can benefit all ...
Episode 113: Biological Sleep ~ Society’s Got It All Wrong with Taylor Kulik, OTR/L, Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist
In this episode, Hallie talks with Taylor Kulik, OTR/L, a Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist. They discuss biological sleep, what is normal and how society gets it all wrong. They also discuss red flags and signs to look out for that can be impacting a chi ...
Episode 112: When Sleep Training, TOTs & Airway Meet with Natasha Duffin, Occupational Therapist, BSc(OT), Pediatric Sleep and Feeding
In this episode, Hallie talks with Natasha (“Tash”) on the importance of sleep in our little ones. They discuss the different approaches, including behavioral and holistic approaches to sleep in infancy and early childhood. They highlight the importance ...
Episode 111: Kicking TOTs Reattachment Shame To The Curb with Michelle P. Asaro, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD
In this episode Hallie and Michelle discuss how they entered the tethered oral tissues (TOTs) world. Both are SLP Moms to children with a history of TOTs. As such they discuss the importance of stopping the guilt and shaming around reattachment of TOTs; ...
Episode 110: An SLP Mom’s Journey with TOTs with Amber Jara MA CCC SLP
In this episode, Hallie talks with Amber, another awesome SLP Mom! They share personal experiences with TOTs and Amber discusses her journey with each of her kids. They discuss the importance of advocating for your child, red flags to look out for, and t ...
Episode 109: Inter-professional Collaboration & Team Building with Lynette Beard RNBN, IBCLC and Lindsay Knutson MA, CCC-SLP
In this episode, Hallie talks with Lynette Beard RNBN, IBCLC, and Lindsay Knutson MA, CCC-SLP on the importance of inter-professional collaboration. They discuss how they both got into the tethered oral tissues (TOTs) space and how they now collaborate o ...