Breathing Into Life Podcast

"Let's just wait and see." For many families, those four words sound reassuring. But when it comes to breathing, sleep, jaw development, and oral function, waiting is not a neutral decision. Because development doesn't pause while we wait. The jaw continues to grow. Breathing patterns become more established. Oral habits become more ingrained. Sleep challenges often become more persistent. One of...

Mama, if a doctor has ever told you to wait and see — about the snoring, the mouth breathing, the teeth, the speech, the behavior — this episode is going to validate everything your gut has been telling you. Today Chelcie is breaking down one of the most common and most costly pieces of advice families receive in pediatric healthcare: wait and see. Not because providers are wrong or careless — but...

If breastfeeding felt difficult — painful latch, clicking, gas, constant feeding, or your baby never seeming satisfied — you may have been told it was your supply, your technique, or just something that would “work itself out.” But in many cases, there is a missing piece that isn’t discussed early enough: oral function. In this episode of MyoMinute, Chelcie Gjellum explains how tongue restriction...

Mama, if feeding was hard with your baby — and you've carried that with you — this episode is for you. Today Chelcie is talking about something she sees constantly in her practice: the thread that runs from a difficult nursing experience in infancy all the way through to a school-age child who mouth breathes, won't eat anything with texture, and has a jaw full of crowded teeth. These are not separ...

Crowded teeth are often treated as a cosmetic or genetic issue—but what if the real cause is functional? In this episode of Myo Minute, Chelcie Gjellum breaks down how jaw development is directly influenced by oral posture, especially tongue position. You’ll learn why the tongue is one of the most powerful forces shaping your child’s airway and dental arch—and why low tongue posture can lead to na...

Mama, if you're sitting on a waitlist for braces or you've been told to just wait until all the adult teeth come in — this episode is going to reframe everything. Today Chelcie is breaking down what your child's teeth are actually trying to communicate. Because crowded teeth, narrow arches, and high palates are not just cosmetic inconveniences waiting for an orthodontic fix. They are signals — abo...

A tongue tie revision is often seen as the “end of the story”… If your child had a release and you still feel like something isn’t quite right—this is important to understand. A revision changes the restriction, but it doesn’t automatically restore function. Because after years of compensation, the tongue doesn’t just go back to working the way it should. The patterns are still there. The habits a...

Mama, if your child had a tongue tie revision and you still feel like something isn't right — this episode is for you. Today Chelcie is breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics she sees in her practice every single week: tongue tie. Not the scary version. Not the dismissive "it's over-diagnosed" version. The real, accurate picture that will actually help you understand what's going on wi...

What if your child's meltdowns aren't actually a behavior problem? Many parents are working so hard to manage the behaviors they see every day: emotional outbursts, difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and constant dysregulation. But what if the root cause isn't behavior at all? Chronic mouth breathing can impact oxygen delivery, sleep quality, nervous system regulation, and a child's ability to focu...

Is your child struggling with focus, meltdowns, emotional outbursts — and nothing seems to help? Before you try another behavioral strategy, watch this. In this episode, myofunctional therapist Chelcie Gjellum breaks down the connection between your child's breathing pattern and their behavior, focus, and emotional regulation. If your child has been labeled difficult, defiant, or ADHD — and someth...

What poor sleep actually does to your child… If your child is struggling with behavior, emotions, or focus—this might be the piece you’ve been missing. Think about the last time you went days… or even weeks… without good sleep. You were more irritable. More overwhelmed. More forgetful. Now imagine your child feeling that way… not just for a few nights—but for days, weeks, months… even years. When...

If your child is tossing and turning at night, waking up frequently, snoring, or still waking up tired… this episode is for you. So many parents are told that kids are just “bad sleepers” or that they’ll grow out of it. But what if your child’s sleep struggles are actually a signal of something deeper? In this episode, we take a deeper look at what’s really happening when your child isn’t getting...

If you don’t know where to start when it comes to your child’s health, start with awareness. In this Myo Minute, we’re walking through simple things you can begin noticing right away—like mouth breathing, sleep patterns, and early signs that may be pointing to something deeper. Because these patterns are common, but they’re not normal—and awareness is the first step in changing the outcome. ✨ Rea...

If you’ve ever watched your child sleep and thought… something just doesn’t feel right—this episode is for you. Mouth breathing, restless sleep, behavior challenges, and even crooked teeth have become so common in our children that they’re often seen as normal. But what if these are actually signals pointing to something deeper? In this episode, we’re diving into what mouth breathing is really tel...