The Untethered Podcast™

In this episode, Hallie talks with Kayla Fontenot, SLP and Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM) about her own personal journey into the myofunctional therapy world. Kayla discusses her recent frenectomy experience and how she is feeling and healing post release. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Kelly, a TOT-Savvy IBCLC, who has a passion to help all breastfeeding mamas overcome any obstacles (especially TOTs!) preventing them from a desirable breastfeeding experience with their baby.  They discuss Kelly’s journey with TOTS and her journey to becoming an IBCLC. Kelly and Hallie talk about the importance of pre-operative myofunctional...

In this episode, Hallie talks with McKenzie about her journey to becoming a pediatric feeding therapist. They discuss how she started a feeding program right out of grad school, her passion and desire to work in the NICU and what it takes to work with medically complex feeding cases. McKenzie has created an Instagram account @playingatyourplate to share feeding tips and ideas to make mea...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Ron Hruska, MPA, PT about how the whole body is impacted by ties.  Ron discusses the importance of looking at the whole body, the concept of ties throughout the body and the interconnection between these ties.  He specifically discusses the body’s sets of wings and how they are connected: temporal bones, scapula and hips. Ron also addresses Ha...

In this Episode, Halie talks with Dr. Shehab Faragallah and Dr. Ibrahim El-Deed who are the co-inventors and founders of Myospots.  They discuss Myospots history, innovation as well as the future and vision for Myospots.  They talk about  the importance of nasal breathing and why it is important to have good tongue posture and how it can effect ones sleep, physical ac...

In this episode, Hallie continues to talk to Lindsey Leuwen on her experience with tethered oral tissues (TOTS) as well as how to be the best advocate for TOTS. Lindsey and Hallie discuss the importance of airway, working with a team and insurance coverage.  They discuss how you need to get to the root cause of the issue and not just release the tethered oral tissue without the comb...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Lindsey Leuwen, a mother of two tied children and a tied adult herself! She discusses both of her children’s stories and how she was instrumental in advocating for assessment and treatment of tethered oral tissues and airway. She strongly believes in finding the right team of holistic providers and being the best advocate for yourself and your family. This is par...

Today Hallie talks about orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) in the birth to 3 year population. She lists the signs and symptoms of OMDs for B-3 and talks about risk factors along with what to assess, treat and monitor in infants and toddlers. Recommendations for how to treat early and stop the progression of the OMD at play is also discussed. Please click here to download the show notes. For...

In this episode, Hallie shares talking points for helping patients realize when an orofacial myofunctional evaluation may be the next best step for themselves or their child, even when they called for a different "type" of evaluation initially. Hallie also discusses the 4 pillars of the Myo Membership and why you should jump in now. PS - students and CF's get 50% SCHOLARSHIPs (email  support@...

In this episode, Hallie discusses the different settings where therapy can take place.  She discusses on how to make the switch from one setting to another. She talks about tips on how to make the most out of the session and to let it be easy! Lastly, she talks about how it is important to make time for things that are important to you and how to be a successful.   FAST MY...

Hallie has launched a 2 week mini-series and the topic is BUSINESS!  In today's episode, Hallie walks you through some hard to hear topics...some that may push up against your beliefs when it comes to women and business, women and money and your own self-worth. This is a topic we do not hear enough or talk about at all as therapists in the business space. It needs to be said and it needs to b...

In today's episode, Hallie walks you through her 3 C’s Model. You will see this throughout MUCH of what she teaches because Confidence + Consistency = Community. Learn about how to build your confidence, your consistency and ultimately your community for effortless referrals via word of mouth. FAST MYO SCREENER:  http://fastmyoscreening.com/ FREE TRAINING WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2020:  https:...

In today's episode, Hallie walks you through the concept of niching down to up your income. She talks about how to determine your niche including narrowing down your own interests, identifying the problem that you solve, researching any competition, determining profitability and testing out your niche. This one is jam packed full of goodness! FAST MYO SCREENER: http://fastmyoscreening.com/ FREE TR...

In today's episode, Hallie walks you through the concept of working from the INSIDE OUT. She talks about what makes you stand apart from the crowd and ultimately attract patients with ease when working from this place that no one else (other than Simon Sinek!) really talks about! FAST MYO SCREENER: http://fastmyoscreening.com/ FREE TRAINING WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2020: https://www.feedthepeds.com/5-da...

In today's episode, Hallie walks you through some more questions that you need to ask yourself that will help you focus on working ON your business (and you) instead of just in your biz. And the theme: LET IT GO! Hallie talks about letting it BE EASY and how to overcome overthinking and overdoing. Prior to learning this, Hallie was overdoing everything herself...she shares a bit about her own jour...

Hallie has launched a 2 week mini-series and the topic is BUSINESS! Don't worry if you aren't interested in launching a private practice or learning more about business related topics you can use this time to catch up on past episodes or re-listen to your favorites!  In today's episode, Hallie walks you through some challenging questions that you need to ask yourself TODAY to help overcome an...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. Kundel about growth appliances. They discuss at what age and point in a child’s life one can use a growth appliance. They discuss the importance of sleep and breathing and how to aide parents and children who present with these issues that's is then impacting the child's growth and development. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes v...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dr. Hockel on the types of facial growth, the causes of facial growth, and the effect of facial growth on the airway. They also discuss how to treat obstructed airway and the role of myofunctional therapy. Lastly, Dr Hockel discusses what to look for in a good orthodontic plan. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes visit www.untetheredpo...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Jacqueline about cultural diversity-specifically Bilingualism. Jacqueline discusses 3 myths regarding bilingualism and about our diverse world and how there's a discrepancy with our profession. Please click here to download the show notes. For more episodes visit  www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dawn Moore about the importance of all professionals using a standardized system like Dr. Zaghi and Dr. Yoon's TRMR which is based on research data. They also discuss tongue tie vs. tongue space and the overlap in symptoms. They later discuss the importance of beginning myofunctional therapy before a tethered oral tissue release and continuing myofunctional thera...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Timothy King and Sarah Beach about pain and differential diagnosis as well as the importance of fascia and manual therapy. They discuss how they got connected and work together to treat orofacial pain and TMD. They discuss their new course launching soon called Fast and functional to treat TMD and orofacial pain. Their goal is educating all healthcare workers and...

In this episode Hallie talks with Dr. Ann Bynum and Autumn R. Henning about their new course, Plot the TOT, launching on June 26th! They also discuss how they met each other and started collaborating together. Through their collaboration they found a need to educate others on the importance of collaboration amongst disciplines in order to provide the best care to their patients. Hosted on Acast. S...

In this episode, Hallie talks with Dominique Kennedy on cultural sensitivity in the Speech Language pathology field. They discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity as well as working with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Hallie talks with Daniel Lopez on the tongues connection and impact on the entire body. They discuss why the tongue is considered to be the most important place to treat as well as different observations noted during manual treatment of the tongue and how it effects the rest of the body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Hallie and Dr. Kimberly Baer discuss all things airway. They talk about Dr. Baer's personal experience with airway issues and her road to becoming an airway centric provider. Dr. Baer also discusses how unaddressed airway issues can affect a person with COVID and airway issues that may arise after the COVID infection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.