The Untethered Podcast™

Ep 330: Empowering Children’s Oral Health featuring ‘Ms. Tongue and Friends’ with Tricia Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP This week on The Untethered Podcast ™ , Hallie is joined by Tricia Rogers , a speech-language pathologist specializing in orofacial myofunctional disorders. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Tricia brings passion and creativity to the forefront of children’s oral health education t...

Ep 329: Identifying 'More Than Myo' Moments — Referral Strategies and Team Collaboration in Complex Cases with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ In this episode of The Untethered Podcast ™, Hallie Bulkin takes a deep dive into one of the most critical aspects of patient care: knowing when it's time to go beyond myofunctional therapy. These “more than myo” moments require clinical insight, hu...

Travel tips for picky eaters take center stage in this episode of The Untethered Podcast ™, where Hallie shares thoughtful, real-life advice for parents traveling with selective eaters. Drawing from her personal experience as both a feeding therapist and a mom, Hallie walks listeners through practical steps to ensure mealtime on vacation is as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Hallie highligh...

This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Dr. Jennifer Tipograph, a holistic dentist and passionate advocate for whole-body wellness through oral health. From her beginnings as a dental assistant to her current role as a leading figure in integrative dental care, Dr. Tipograph shares her unique journey and powerful insights into the world of holistic dentistry. You'll als...

ARFID and pediatric feeding disorders take center stage this week on The Untethered Podcast ™ . Hallie welcomes pediatric feeding expert Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, to discuss the connection between ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), pediatric feeding disorders (PFD), and childhood anxiety. Melanie, a licensed speech-language pathologist and internationally recognized author, brea...

Ep 325: Introducing Solid Foods with Pediatric Feeding Experts Cinthia Scott, RD, IBCLC & Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, we welcome two incredible pediatric feeding specialists: Catherine Callahan & Cinthia Scott. Catherine is a speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding therapist, while Cinthia is a pediatric registered dietitian and lac...

Ep 324: Exploring Airway Health in Dentistry: Insights from Meggie Graham, DDS & Liz Turner, DMD This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, Hallie welcomes Liz and Meggie from the Untethered Airway Health Center. They discuss the origins of their center and the importance of airway health in dentistry .  Both Liz and Meggie dive into their personal journeys into airway-focused care and t...

Ep 323: 40 Things I Haven’t Figured Out at 40 “A Special Birthday Episode with Hallie Bulkin” This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, Hallie Bulkin gets real and really relatable in this humorous and heartfelt 40th birthday episode. She opens up about 40 things she still hasn’t figured out at 40 — and guess what? It’s perfectly okay. From the never-ending struggle with fitted sheets to overthinking...

Episode 322: Child Expansion Journey: Real Talks with Lily and Mia This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, we’re bringing you a heartwarming and candid conversation as host Hallie Bulkin sits down with her own daughters, 9-year-old Lily and 7-year-old Mia, to share their real-life experiences with orthodontic expansion. From upper ALF appliances to rapid palatal expanders and customized HA devices,...

Episode 321: Understanding Baby Milestones: A Pediatric PT's Guide to Early Development with Dr. Allison Mell, PT, DPT This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, Hallie welcomes Dr. Allison Mell, a pediatric physical therapist with a deep passion for child development. Allison shares her journey from general physical therapy to specializing in infant development, focusing on empowering parents with th...

Episode 320: Understanding the Impact of Oral Restrictions on Growth and Development with Dr. Annie Babb, DDS This week On Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin welcomes Dr. Annie Babb, a dentist specializing in oral restrictions and airway health. Dr. Annie shares her journey from general dentistry to opening her own practice focused on tongue ties, lip ties, and myofunctional therapy.  They dis...

Episode 319: Elevate Your Practice with the Pediatric Feeding Hub, Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™  This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, host Hallie Bulkin announces the launch of the Pediatric Feeding Hub, a new mentorship and community platform for pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), and feeding therapists. ...

Episode 318: Feed The Peds®: The Mission with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™  Pediatric Feeding Therapy takes center stage in this episode of The Untethered Podcast ™. Host Hallie Bulkin, a certified pediatric feeding therapist™ and certified myofunctional therapist®, discusses the mission and impact of her Feed the Peds® initiative.  She elaborates on her journey from private pr...

Episode 317: The Body Is Connected From Head To Toe with Candace Logans MS, OTR/L, CNDT, CPFT™  This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, Hallie chats with seasoned occupational therapist Candace Logans, who opens up about her inspiring journey into pediatric feeding therapy.  Candace shares how she shifted from adult care to a passion for helping children with feeding challenges. She dives...

Episode 316: Navigating The World of Pediatric Feeding Therapy with Brittnee Tollison, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, CBC, CPFT™ This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, Hallie chats with Brittnee Tollison, a Feed The Peds®-trained therapist who is now a Certified Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™). Brittnee shares her journey from adult therapy to pediatrics, her experiences with the Feed the Peds® course,...

This week on The Untethered Podcast ™, Hallie chats with Samy DeBellis, a Feed The Peds®-trained therapist on the path to becoming a Certified Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™). Samy shares her journey into feeding therapy and her passion for making mealtimes safer, more enjoyable, and empowering for families. They dive into the importance of certification, strategies for engaging children, and...

Hallie welcomes Feed The Peds® alumna Aerica Walsh. As a new mom, Aerica’s experiences with breastfeeding and TOTs led her to dive deeper into the world of pediatric feeding therapy. In this episode, Aerica opens up about her journey into motherhood, the feeding challenges she faced with her daughter, and how the Certfied Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™) program shaped her approach. She also t...

This week on the podcast, join Hallie as she chats with Cathy Stys about her journey as a pediatric feeding therapist.  Cathy is a seasoned SLP and private practice owner specializing in feeding and myofunctional therapy. She is also a proud CERTIFIED pediatric feeding therapist™ (CPFT™). Tune in as Cathy shares how her passion for feeding led her through specialized training, including the F...

This week on The Untethered Podcast,  Hallie welcomes Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez. Dr. Julia, founder of Oris Wellness, empowers parents to make informed decisions about their child’s oral and airway health. She offers one-on-one guidance on treatment options and connects families with airway-focused providers. Join Dr. Julia as she discusses the challenges parents face when navigating airway heal...

This week, Hallie welcomes Dr. Hilary Fritsch, a top airway and biological dentist with extensive expertise in optimal jaw development and airway health. Join them as they explore the evolving field of airway dentistry, discussing personal experiences, the importance of biological dentistry, and the connection between oral health and overall well-being. They tackle topics including nasal hygiene,...

This week Hallie discusses the critical role of community in myofunctional therapy. She emphasizes the importance of having a supportive study club for professional growth, networking, and ongoing education.  Join Hallie as she outlines the top five reasons why every myofunctional therapist should be part of such a community and more! If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a...

This week, Hallie shares her top five airway health tips for children, emphasizing the importance of nasal breathing, proper tongue posture, monitoring sleep and breathing issues, encouraging healthy chewing, and seeking early evaluations.  The episode highlights how these practices can significantly impact children's overall health and development and more! If this episode has resonated with...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Kristina Wolf shares her journey into airway health, highlighting the importance of addressing pediatric OSA (pediatric obstructive sleep apnea) and the challenge of finding qualified professionals.  She also introduces the Nuvola system, which integrates orthodontics and myofunctional therapy to improve airway function and craniofacial development. In this episo...

This week, Hallie welcomes Gal Bason back to explore the importance of understanding one's own health narrative, and the holistic approach of NAET in addressing allergies and health issues.  Tune in as Gal shares her background as a naturopath and emphasizes the significance of intuition in health, the energy of food, the interconnectedness of the body's systems, and more! If this episode has...

This week, Hallie dives into the essentials of feeding therapy, discussing its significance, the challenges faced by children, and the role of feeding therapists.  She emphasizes the importance of early intervention and the critical role parents play in recognizing and addressing feeding concerns. This episode provides insights into the complexities of feeding and swallowing, the signs that i...