Mind Your Mouth

  In this initimate episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa sits down with her dear friend Dr. Neel, integrative specialist, chiropractor, creator of Embryoloji, movement teacher, and one of the most multidimensional practitioners in the airway and somatic healing space. Together, they explore the profound connection between the floor of the mouth, the nervous system, trauma patterns, tension mapping,...

 In this powerful episode of the Mind Your Mouth podcast, Melissa sits down with surgeon Dr. David Alfi to talk openly about the future of airway-focused care, jaw surgery innovation, mindset, mental health, and what truly transforms a patient from the inside out. You’ll hear Dr. Alfi break down: Why so many people are recessed and how it impacts breathing Why the mental game matters more than the...

 What if airway dentistry isn’t a specialty, but simply dentistry done right ? In this powerful episode, host Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Liz Turner and Dr. Meggie Graham, co-founders of Untethered, to unpack why there should be no separation between airway and dentistry and how they’re helping providers, parents, and patients see health through a preventive lens. Together, they share how the...

In this deeply personal episode, host Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Joanna Dover, a South Carolina dentist whose journey from high-achieving clinician to conscious healer will inspire every listener. Dr. Dover opens up about building two thriving dental practices, experiencing early menopause, and how her path through plant medicine, motherhood, and airway dentistry transformed her perspective...

In this intimate solo episode of Mind Your Mouth , Melissa steps away from interviews to share her personal journey as a consultant, entrepreneur, and healer. She opens up about the lessons learned from building businesses inside and outside of dentistry, the power of trusting your unique gifts, and the messy but beautiful realities of entrepreneurship. Melissa reflects on her healing journey, the...

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Michael DeLuke , a board-certified orthodontist and airway health advocate, to explore how dentistry is evolving beyond straight teeth and into whole-body wellness. Together, they discuss why airway-centered treatment is essential, how structural development impacts breathing, and the role orthodontists play in early intervention. Dr. DeLuke shares insig...

In this powerful episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno welcomes renowned pediatric dentist and airway health expert Dr. Kevin Boyd for a conversation that dives deep into the critical early years of craniofacial and respiratory development. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Boyd shares insights from his groundbreaking work focused on children under age 7—helping them breathe better, s...

In this powerful first episode, host Melissa Mugno sits down with her longtime friend Sarah Hornsby , founder of MyoMentor , a leading program that trains professionals to become myofunctional therapists. Together, they explore the experiences that shaped Sarah’s life and led her to become a leader in the field. This conversation goes beyond professional titles—Melissa and Sarah share the story of...

Host Melissa Mugno opens the door to Mind Your Mouth—a space where airway health, emotional healing, and clinical insights come together. Get a feel for what’s to come as Melissa shares the inspiration behind the podcast, the journey that led her here, and why the connection between the mouth, mind, and body is too powerful to ignore. Whether you're a curious listener, a health professional,...