The Tongue Tie Experts Podcast

Welcome to the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast.  In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we're dedicating this episode to the beautiful journey of breastfeeding, all of you incredible moms, and the people who support you.  Our host, Lisa Paladino, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), is here to celebrate the power of breastfeeding and share her expertise on topics brou...

Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Physical Therapist 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 encore episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Elizabeth Morel, Licensed Physical Therapist, owner of   Little Movers PT   in New Jersey.  Topics discussed: Role of physical therapist for tongu...

Are you curious about the popularity of "snoring cures"?  This week's episode features Jennifer Rooney of REMastered Sleep.  Topics discussed: How snoring occurs and why it's a symptom of airway dysfunction. What myofunctional therapy is and how it helps with snoring.  The importance of tongue up posture and nasal breathing.  Discussion of the R EMplenish™ device - includi...

Want to learn more about Tongue Tie?     https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links   SUMMER SALE - sign up today here: Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant  with 4 LCerps now included. Watch at your own pace and earn lactation credit. But this isn't just for lactation consultants. ALL members of the Tongue Tie Team are welcome and will benefit from t...

Please enjoy this encore of our very first broadcast. If you're new to the podcast, this a great place to start learning. If not, it's a perfect review of the basics.  What the heck are TOTs? This episode features introductory information about tongue and lip tie, some important definitions, and the signs and symptoms that I look for, as a lactation consultant, when assessing the cause of bre...

In this episode Lisa interviews Katie Clark, a Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and IBCLC candidate, also known as the Breastfeeding Mama .  The episode focuses on Katie's passion for helping mothers meet their breastfeeding goals, which she discovered through her own breastfeeding journeys - each different - with her 3 boys. Along with providing realistic and...

Why does Breastfeeding Matter for Airway & Breathing?  Breastfeeding success or challenges can be symptomatic of underlying problems with structure and function of airway.   In this episode, Lisa shares her unique perspective as a midwife, lactation consultant and airway advocate discussing concepts such as: * The controversy of suggesting that breastfeeding is a biological impe...

"No mother should have to go through this".  Join Lisa as she chats with a like-mined IBCLC Danielle Gauss, aka the "Booby Fairy", about many topics related to professional and personal journeys, and how they intersect, including: -  How breastfeeding experiences can be different between first and second babies (hint: it doesn't always get easier). - How breastfeeding challenges led to p...

We always want to be sure before we recommend or perform any procedure. In this solo episode, Lisa shares her protocols for assessing readiness for frenotomy/frenectomy in breastfeeding infants. The 5 points she presents are based on her experience as a midwife/lactation consultant with over 30 years of experience.  _______________________________________________ Professionals Guide To Tongue...

Are you curious about Osteopathy and Manual Therapies?  This week's episode features Samara Stein,  Registered Massage Therapist &  Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.  Topics discussed: Samara explains what an  Osteopathic Manual Practitioner does and which babies can benefit.   Lisa and Samara discuss the term "body work" and explore alternative descriptions that b...

Did you know that the way a child breathes will impact every aspect of their development including their sleep quality, learning, behaviour, jaw and facial development, speech, and future health?   In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Shereen Lim about her work and her book,  Breath, Sleep, Thrive: Discover how airway health can unlock your child's greater health, learning and p...

In this episode Lisa interviews hospital based Lactation Consultant, Carmen Baker, IBCLC Topics discussed: 1. The role of an IBCLC to support early breastfeeding 2. The power of breastfeeding support groups and continuity of care 3. The three most common challenges to exclusive breastfeeding in the hospital, from Carmen's point of view  4. The best approach to tongue tie in the early days Ton...

In this episode Lisa Paladino interviews  Dr. Rishita Jaju.  Topics discussed: - Optimal timing of release of tongue and lip tie - Visual vs Functional release for infants - Immediate hospital release vs waiting and preparing.  - Maternal and family assessment of readiness - Importance of lactation care and body work for complete release and optimal results - Is laser better than sc...

"Outsourcing your health to someone else hardly ever works. You must be educated to be empowered in your health journey" Nicole Jardim. This episode features Nicole Jardim,  certified women’s health coach, author and podcaster.  W e discuss her challenging journey through tongue tie (and other tether) release, including: - How she discovered that she had tethered oral tissues - How she p...

Back by popular demand - our popular (and free) webinar.  It's February 8, 2023. Click here to sign up: 5 Facts Breastfeeding Babies Want You to Know About Tongue Tie **************************** Please listen to this episode to hear a moving story of hope, healing and advocacy.  Dr. Victor Avis, and his daughter, Sydney Avis are asking us all to join  The Airway Revolution What is...

Celebrating the First Birthday of Tongue Tie Experts Podcast!  Thanks fo all of you for making the success happen.  On this episode, recorded live on IG, Lisa answers questions from our community.  Listen for discussion about: Should all tongue and lip ties be corrected?  What are the instances when tongue tie correction would not be recommended?  Can you overcorrect a ton...

In this episode Lisa and Karese discuss: - Connecting the dots between tongue tie, and symptoms of breathing dysfunction, sleep, mental well-being and behavior. - One family's journey: Four children with different manifestations of oral dysfunction, and how Karese built a career as she learned how to heal them.  - How the myofunctional therapist fit on the tongue tie team. Karese Laguerre is...

We are sad to share news of Lisa's dad's passing this week. In this brief episode, Lisa shares a message of gratitude, plans for the podcast, and a request. Let's keep the mission alive through the rest of 2022. Thanks so much! Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and parent's programs   https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links Follow us on  Instagram  and  Facebook  Ple...

In this episode you'll hear about our annual gratitude sale:   Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant  is half price for my birthday this year.  Click the link for all the details and to sign up:   https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/ProfessionalCourse   3 Facts about Tongue Tie that Breastfeeding Babies Want You to Know: 1. There is no such...

Today you'll hear about our gratitude sale:   Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant is half price for my birthday this year.  This week's episode features a warrior parent.  The true experts on tongue tie are the parents - especially those who have struggled to find answers for their child's feeding challenges, and wind up learning so much that they can...

There are few people who are certified to treat oral dysfunction (tongue tie, etc) throughout the lifespan, and Lisa is excited to share this conversation with one of them, Autumn Henning MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC. Topics we discussed: - The symptoms of tongue tie in different age groups - The importance of multidisciplinary approach at all life stages - How tongue tie treatment in one family...

Did you know that one of the most common reasons that moms stop breastfeeding is fear of not having enough milk? How do we know if a baby is getting enough milk? In this special encore episode, you will learn how much milk a baby actually needs, how we know there is enough, myths about milk supply, and signals that may indicate when further help is needed. This information is for parents and for p...

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, a little different than most. Actually, it may be my most vulnerable episode ever. The tables are turned, and you’ll hear me, Lisa Paladino, being interviewed by Lo Nigrosh about my personal experiences with birth and breastfeeding. If you’ve ever wondered how I got from someone born into, and working in, a medicalized and bottle feeding family and cult...

Meet the Tongue Tie Team:   In this episode Lisa Paladino interviews  Scott A. Siegel MD, DDS, FACS, FICS, FAAP, global leader in laser lip and tongue tie release, located in New York City.  Topics discussed: How an o ral & maxillofacial surgeon evolved his practice into caring for breastfeeding infants , what to expect when you make an appointment for release, explanation...

Erika Higginbottom MS, OTR/L is  an occupational therapist and owner of OT By Mommy, a private pediatric practice, on the North Shore of MA. She specializes in the precrawling infant and pre/post frenectomy therapy. Erika has trainings in the Tummy Time! Method, pre/post frenectomy care, sensory processing, visual-vestibular techniques, oral motor skills, and more. She is also mother to a tod...