The Tongue Tie Experts Podcast

🎥 FREE 3-Part Video Training: Why Tongue Tie Is Missed — and How You Can Learn to Spot It with Confidence Perfect for lactation professionals, SLPs, Doulas, Therapists, and all Infant Care Providers. 👉 Watch now: https://tonguetieexperts.kit.com/free In this episode Lisa Paladino speaks with Dr. Piya Gandhi, a pediatric dentist from Texas, specializing in airway health and oral function. Togethe...

🎥 FREE 3-Part Video Training: Why Tongue Tie Is Missed — and How You Can Learn to Spot It with Confidence Perfect for lactation professionals, SLPs, Doulas, Therapists, and all Infant Care Providers. 👉 Watch now: https://tonguetieexperts.kit.com/free In this episode, Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, dives into the all-too-common issue of siloed learning and professional gatekeeping in the world of inf...

🎥 FREE 3-Part Video Training: Why Tongue Tie Is Missed — and How You Can Learn to Spot It with Confidence Perfect for lactation professionals, SLPs, Doulas, Therapists, and all Infant Care Providers. 👉 Watch now: https://tonguetieexperts.kit.com/free In this eye-opening episode, Lisa sits down with Staten Island-based dentist Dr. Steve Acker, a leader in airway-centered dentistry and guided grow...

In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast , host Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, speaks directly to dentists — whether you’re already performing frenotomies or considering a laser purchase. Drawing on over a decade of experience supporting families and collaborating with dentists, Lisa outlines six essential considerations for best practices in tongue tie release. Key Takeaways: 🔹 The Awesome...

In this episode, Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, speaks with Patricia Berg, IBCLC and craniosacral therapist, about the power of combining bodywork and lactation care. They explore how craniosacral therapy supports breastfeeding, the importance of addressing birth trauma, and how collaboration and evidence-based practice enhance infant outcomes. Key takeaways: Craniosacral therapy is gentle, holistic,...

In this engaging episode, Lisa Paladino highlights the power of interdisciplinary teamwork in healthcare, especially in tongue tie management and lactation consulting. Drawing from her nursing career, she emphasizes the value of nurturing environments for new providers, open communication amid controversies, and the continuous journey of professional development. Lisa offers actionable insights on...

In this episode of Tongue Tie Experts , host Lisa Paladino speaks with pediatric therapy specialists Rachel Best and Jamie Smith. They discuss their pilot study on the timing of frenotomy and its impact on treatment outcomes. The conversation explores the importance of research in infant feeding therapy, the role of pre-frenectomy care, and how tissue changes influence interventions. They also add...

In this episode, Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, explores the complex, and often controversial, challenges that lactation consultants face when assessing and managing tongue tie in infants. From inconsistent training and ambiguous assessments to provider disagreements and family pressures, Lisa breaks down the barriers to effective care and offers actionable strategies to overcome them. Key Topics Cove...

“I can hardly believe it—we’ve made it to 100 episodes! When I first started the Tongue Tie Expert’s podcast, my goal was simple: to educate, support, and connect professionals working with tongue-tied infants and their families. But I never could have imagined the incredible journey it would become. Reaching this milestone is no small feat—most podcasts don’t make it this far—and it’s all thanks...

In this episode, Lisa Paladino CNM, IBCLC calls on her experience and current literature to discuss the procedure for frenotomy for breastfeeding infants, focusing on the tools used, the types of providers who perform the procedure, and the associated risks and precautions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these aspects for professionals who work with infants and breastfeeding. Lisa...

In this episode, Lisa Paladino shares her top five takeaways from the American Laser Study Club’s Breathe & Thrive Conference . While tongue tie is often discussed in the context of breastfeeding, this conference reinforced its lifelong impact on airway health, speech, sleep, and overall function . Lisa breaks down key insights from leading experts and discusses how professionals can improve o...

In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts podcast, host Lisa Paladino and guest Meaghan Beames discuss the intersection of craniosacral therapy (CST) and tongue tie treatment. They explore the principles of CST, its gentle approach to healing, and its effectiveness in treating infants with tongue ties. The conversation emphasizes the importance of a holistic view of treatment, considering both the...

Tongue-tie cases can be confusing. But what if you had a place to ask questions, learn from experts, and connect with professionals who truly understand? That’s exactly what you’ll get when you join Tongue Tie Experts Insiders . Including: ✅ Monthly online meetups with me, Lisa Paladino 🎤 Expert guest speakers sharing the latest research and best practices 💬 A private community of professionals...

In this episode of the Tongue Experts podcast, Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Erick Galindo Valdez, a pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating oral restrictions in children. They discuss the importance of collaboration in pediatric care, the impact of oral restrictions on overall health, and the need for a broader understanding of these issues among pediatricians. Dr. Valdez shares his e...

What the heck is “white tongue”? Tongue tied babies are often misdiagnosed with thrush, leading to unnecessary treatments. In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast, host Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, discusses the differences between thrush and tongue tie, focusing on the common symptom of a white tongue in infants. Tongue tied babies are often misdiagnosed with thrush, leading to unnecessar...

On this week’s episode, Lisa Paladino  chats with Melissa Cole, a board-certified lactation consultant and clinical herbalist, about the fascinating role of herbal medicine in breastfeeding support.  Discover: How herbs like chamomile and motherwort can support lactation and perinatal health. Key differences in herbal use during pregnancy versus breastfeeding. Why some herbs remain contr...

On this week’s episode: Lisa Paladino has been taking care of babies for over 35 years, as a nurse, midwife and lactation consultant. Today she shares what you need to know about swaddling for your patients and your own babies.  What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why swaddling is controversial. The history of swaddling. Why swaddling remains popular. Five reasons professionals often don’t rec...

🎉 Gratitude Sale: 50% Off The Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie 🎉 In honor of Lisa’s birthday month, enjoy 50% off this comprehensive course for healthcare professionals working with breastfeeding infants. Use code THANKYOUPOD at www. TongueTieExperts.net/Professional but hurry, sale is ending soon. In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts podcast, host Lisa Paladino discusses essential insigh...

🎉 Gratitude Sale: 50% Off The Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie 🎉 In honor of Lisa’s birthday month, enjoy 50% off this comprehensive course for healthcare professionals working with breastfeeding infants. Use code THANKYOUPOD at tonguetieexperts.net/professional through November! In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Tereza Hakobyan-Lolli and her husband, Anthony Lolli, as they share their...

Special Encore Episode: Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOM Knowing the type of providers on the Tongue Tie Treatment Team , what they do for infants, and why, is vital to understanding the process. In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC. Topics discussed: The vital collaboration between SLP and IBCLC and other t...

In this episode, Lisa Paladino reviews the American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report on ankyloglossia and its impact on breastfeeding. She highlights its strengths and critiques, including outdated references and the lack of recognition for IBCLCs. Lisa calls for a holistic, collaborative approach to treatment, involving lactation consultants, body workers, and other specialists, and advocate...

In this conversation, Lisa Paladino shares a case study of a patient with breastfeeding challenges and a complex medical history. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to breastfeeding support, considering the entire family and their unique circumstances. Lisa discusses the journey of this patient, from struggling to breastfeed her first child to navigating multiple miscarriages and...

In this episode of the Tongue Experts podcast, Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Sharon Smart, and Dr. Ray Tseng. Dr. Sharon Smart and Dr. Ray Tseng, board members of ICAP and CIREAS, discuss the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and evidence-based practices for treating tongue and oral ties. They emphasize the need for rigorous research and advocate for educating professionals about ttethered o...

What are IBCLCs Afraid of? Episode 364  In this conversation, Lisa Paladino discusses her experiences, as an IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife, with 35 years of experience, and the fears that come with this career.. She talks about the responsibility of not missing any medical problems or lactation issues, the fear of not being trusted or taken seriously, and the concern of giving care plans...

This week's episode is a replay of our response to an article in the NY Times regarding tongue tie treatment. The article featured my colleague, Dr. Scott Siegel.  In this episode, which was recorded as an Instagram Live event, you'll hear more of the story including: - My letter to the editor of the NY Times, which can be found here: https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/blog - The motivation of...