The Untethered Podcast™

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. David E Thome DDS, Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentist, FAAPD about the importance of finding the root cause when treating patients. They discuss the primary reason for dysfunction and the importance of breathing. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Daniel Lopez, D.O. on what fascia is and the importance of bodywork. Daniel discusses the dynamics of fascia and why the tongue and swallowing are so strongly affected by fascial tension. They discuss what a tongue tie release does to the body, why bodywork is important and how you can resolve fascial tension in your body. Please click here to download the show n...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Alonna Bondar, M.S., CCC-SLP about her journey with TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint), Airway, and Myofunctional disorders. Alonna shares her story with her history of teeth grinding, TMJ issues, and TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues). Alonna gives perspective on the importance of finding the right team of providers and gaining the proper education in this space. Please cl...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Scott Kaylor, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy. Scott shares his journey into training through the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) and his patient-centered and holistic clinical approach to assessment and treatment. Scott also shares his interdisciplinary approach to treating his patients and speaks t...

In this episode, Hallie talks about the most recent CDC milestone updates. While there are wide ranges of milestone achievements, specific milestones can wreak havoc if missed. As always we need to focus on the root cause of any functional deficits and missed milestones are an important piece of the diagnostic puzzle. Are the CDCs changes beneficial or bogus? Listen to find out. Please click here...

One of our all-time top podcast episodes is coming your way this week! Maybe you've heard it, maybe you haven't but we wanted to share it again! Happy listening! Autumn and Hallie discuss tongue-tie symptoms and assessments, diagnosis, treatment timelines, criteria for referrals, creating a treatment team of other specialists, and the importance of after-care and post-release therapy. Autumn...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. Dave Singh, DMD, PhD, DDSc on airway development starting with children all the way through to adulthood. Hallie & Dave cover a variety of topics; including, the importance of nasal breathing, the Vivos appliance, sleep hygiene, sinus function, posture & more! Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast....

In this episode, Hallie discusses her 2 daughters, Lily and Mia, and their journey with Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs). She also discusses her own journey as a mom of babies with TOTs, Feeding, and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). Hallie discusses the different intervention timelines and treatment plans for each of her daughters and highlights TOTs and OMD symptoms in the newborn and toddle...

In this episode, Hallie debunks the myth that feeding is not impacted by TOTs and that only infants who are breast or bottle feeding benefit from a TOTs release. Hallie discusses what happens if a tongue, lip, and/or cheek are tied as an infant, toddler, teen, and adult. SLPs & OTs: Want to learn how to screen your first pediatric feeding patient? Join Hallie from January 31st-February 4th, 20...

In this episode, Hallie debunks the top TOTs Myth that she hears on a regular basis! Some of the myths Hallie debunks include: Tongue Ties are a fad, You should wait to see if they outgrow it and Tongue Ties can stretch. SLPs & OTs: Want to learn how to screen your first pediatric feeding patient? Join Hallie from January 31st-February 4th, 2022 for this free training and get 5 Free Hours on a...

In this episode, Hallie talks about the importance of screening for pediatric feeding disorders. Hallie discusses how an oral motor feeding and airway screening should be added as part of any other speech/language and or occupational therapy screening. It just takes a few minutes. She shares how her private practice team does it, too! Want to learn how to screen your first pediatric feeding patien...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi MPH, DDS about her practice Thrive and creating a Pediatric Airway Center. They discuss how Dr. Anamelchi found her passion in treating pediatric airway cases, how to help parents advocate for their children as well as the importance of interdisciplinary care. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes visit www.untethe...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Cassandra Thompson, founder of the UnBoundNetwork, to advocate and spread awareness on tethered oral tissues. Cassandra discusses her personal journey with her daughter and how important it is to have a community for support when navigating oral restrictions. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. Steven Y. Park, board-certified ENT surgeon and sleep doctor, blogger, podcaster, and author of the Amazon best-seller, Sleep Interrupted. Dr. Park shares his personal journey as it relates to UARS. Their discussion covers the signs and symptoms of UARS, how UARS differs from sleep apnea, a common condition that's usually missed by sleep doctors and ENT's tha...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. Catherine Murphy, DDS, MDS about the inspiration behind sharing her breastfeeding struggles in her new book, Dear Mama. Dr. Murphy discusses what it means to be a holistic orthodontist and the importance of collaborating with other healthcare providers. She talks about important concepts in threes; Breathing, Eating & Sleep; Hard Tissue, Soft Tissue &...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Anders Olmanson, CEO, of REMastered Sleep about the REMplenish water bottle that aims to combat snoring. Anders tells the story behind inventing this product and how he got into this space. They discuss the key benefits of using this bottle and the main goals of the water bottle and myofunctional therapy. Anders also talks about what to expect as well as the prod...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Christopher Tran, MD, an ENT specializing in sleep and airway management. They discuss how ENT's are by default "airway-centric" yet not every ENT views upper airway obstruction through the same lens. They also discuss the signs and symptoms present in pediatric and adult patients with sleep disordered breathing, the importance of collaboration and teamwork and t...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Kalli Hale, DDS, MPH, AFAAID all about airway centric dentistry and how to implement it into your practice. She gives great tips that the RDH and/or Dentist can use to screen and assess the patients already sitting in the exam chair. Dr. Hale discusses the signs and symptoms of sleep disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. Bo...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Richard Baxter, DMD, MS about evidence based research on tethered oral tissues. They discuss the holistic impact a tethered oral tissue release has on the body as well as the impact on sleep, feeding and speech. Dr. Baxter talks about his latest research, resources on his website TongueTieAL.com and the published TRQ or Tongue Restriction Questionnaire. Highlight...

In this episode, Hallie talks to Tracy Tran, DDS about her dental approach to airway-centric early intervention. They discuss the need and importance of obtaining a functional assessment, modalities of treatment, frenectomy aftercare and most common reasons for reattachment following frenectomy. They discuss the importance of working as a team of disciplines, from the dentist to the SLP or OT spec...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Kayla Richardson MS CCC-SLP, CLC about her journey and personal experiences leading her into treating pediatric feeding disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Kayla talks about her online education platform for parents, “Functional Feeding Academy” that will launch in early 2022. Her goal is to educate parents on Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Te...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Marielly Mitchell, OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, SWC all about an occupational therapist's approach and journey into orofacial myofunctional therapy. Marielly talks about the importance of the connection between sensory processing, cranial nerve integration and orofacial myofunctional therapy. They also discuss the importance sleep and breathing has on the nervous system and...

In this episode, Hallie discusses why some children take large bites or overstuff their mouths when eating. Hallie explains the oral motor, orofacial myofunctional and sensory components behind why overstuffing happens. This episode also dives into tethered oral tissues and their impact on bolus size, chewing and initiating a swallow. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes...

In this episode, Hallie discusses children birth to 4 years old who present with oral motor and feeding difficulties. Hallie shares her “feeding with a twist of myo” approach. She brings you an infant case study: an 8 month old with feeding difficulties and takes you through the case history and specific oral motor deficits discovered. Hallie discusses the need to screen, assess and treat with fun...

In this episode, Hallie brings you the highly requested case study! And this case is UNIQUE. The 10-year old was not appropriate for a lip closure goal, which we know is the cornerstone of correct oral rest posture. So what do you do when you cannot yet work on lips together at rest? Listen to find out what Hallie recommended. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes visit w...