The Untethered Podcast™

This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes mother-daughter duo, Drs. Lynda & Krystle Dean-Duru,  board certified pediatric dentists specializing in integrative, functional holistic pediatric dental care. Together they discuss the importance of early intervention in pediatric dentistry and the need for a more comprehensive approach to oral health. Tune in as they talk about ...

On the podcast this week, Hallie dives into how to approach orthodontists who have different approaches to treatment. She talks about the importance of personalized care, functional evaluations, and the role of appliances in therapy.  Hallie also gives tips on building strong referral relationships, getting second opinions, and avoiding high-pressure sales tactics, all to ensure patient-cente...

This week, Hallie features the Certified Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™) Certification. She explains what a CPFT™ is, how to apply for the certification, and the path to certification.  Hallie also discusses the importance of accreditation and the need to up-level the standards in pediatric feeding therapy and provides details about the curriculum, mentorship, and accountability group ca...

This week on the podcast, Hallie discusses the gaps in our understanding of the relationship between tethered oral tissues and food aversions. Hallie talks about the need for more research on how these tissues affect sensory processing during eating, the importance of early identification and interventions, and the effectiveness of tongue tie release procedures.  She also explores the neurolo...

In this week’s episode , Hallie dives deep into the connection between tethered oral tissues, food aversions, and the nervous system. Join the conversation and discover how tongue ties can affect your child's ability to chew and swallow, leading to picky eating and feeding difficulties. Hallie highlights the importance of transitioning kids from ‘fight or flight’ mode to ‘rest and digest’ mode for...

This week on The Untethered Podcast,  Hallie welcomes Michelle Elmasri, a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and creator of The Pediatric Source, a platform dedicated to empowering pediatric therapists with specialized, evidence-based education. Join them as Michelle shares her journey from being a speech pathologist in the school system to starting her own business.  Michelle a...

This week,  Hallie discusses the importance of eating hygiene and shares three tips for maintaining healthy eating habits.  Hallie shares 3 simple and easy-to-implement tips while also emphasizing the importance of creating healthy and sustainable eating habits. If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and...

On the podcast this week,  Hallie discusses her experience with cutting out dairy from her and her daughters’ diets. She shares the challenges and benefits of eliminating dairy, as well as the importance of choosing dairy alternatives carefully.  Hallie also explores the topic of food allergies and the impact of diet on behavior and overall health. She provides tips for healthy snack opt...

This week on the podcast Hallie finally talks about her very own private practice, Little Sprout Therapy! She discusses the growth of her practice, the R.E.A.L Biz Mastermind Program for private practice owners, and its potential reopening in 2024. The episode also highlights the services offered by Little Sprout Therapy for patients and the opportunity for therapists to join her mastermind progra...

This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie dives into all things Certified Myofunctional Therapist™ Certification (CMTç) and addresses the infringement of intellectual property by other companies. Note: You can only become a CMT® through Hallie’s company, Elevation Movement, LLC. She explains the purpose of the CMT®, the certification process, and the steps involved. Hallie also emphasizes the im...

In this week's podcast episode, Hallie shares her journey from being a college student to a speech-language pathologist (SLP), business owner and mentor. She discusses her experiences in grad school, working in the schools, and starting her own private practice.  Hallie also talks about her failed attempt at launching an online business and her shift into mentoring other SLP business owners....

This week on the podcast, Hallie welcomes Becky Birkenfeld, a speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist. Becky runs a home-based practice, specializing in early language acquisition, autism, and extreme picky eating, offering in-home treatment and hands-on parent support. Join them as Becky shares her daughter’s airway journey and her personal journey in helping children with communication...

This week, Lily & Mia, Hallie’s daughters share their experiences with Myobrace®, an oral appliance designed to guide jaw growth and potentially prevent braces. Lily faces challenges keeping the Myobrace® in overnight. She often gags and spits it out. Mia, on the other hand, has had more success but struggles when she's sick and needs to mouth breathe when her nose is blocked… Hallie expresses...

On this week’s podcast, integrative physiotherapist and breathwork educator, Campbell Will joins Hallie to  talk about the importance of breath and how it is often overlooked in healthcare. Listen in as Campbell shares his journey into specializing in breathwork and the need for a more comprehensive approach that combines functional and intentional breathwork.   Campbell and Hallie...

This week, join Hallie for a discussion on the importance of comprehensive evaluations in pediatric feeding therapy. In this episode, she emphasizes thorough assessments that go beyond screening and observation, including palpation, to ensure a complete understanding of the child's feeding and oral motor skills. Listen as she highlights the crucial role of considering the child's overall function...

This week on the podcast, Hallie welcomes Katie Green, owner of Green Living Holistic Health, a Baton Rouge clinic treating chronic pain, injuries & more. Katie, a passionate advocate for children, tackles healthcare systems head-on. Tune in as Katie shares her journey into holistic health and the importance of nutrition in healing.  They talk about Katie’s approach to healing, emphasizin...

On this week’s episode, Hallie welcomes back Autumn Henning. Join them as they talk about the concept of therapeutic readiness as it relates to tethered oral tissue releases in the context of myofunctional therapy, feeding therapy, and lactation intervention.  Autumn and Hallie discuss the importance of addressing pre-procedure factors and achieving specific benchmarks before a tongue tie rel...

This week on the podcast, Hallie dives deep into the world of orthodontics with Dr. Svitlana Koval, an airway orthodontist and Tiffany Zilberman, a pediatric feeding specialist and myofunctional therapist. They challenge the traditional view of orthodontics, highlighting the importance of early intervention and care throughout all life stages. The conversation explores how orthodontics can impact...

This week, Hallie chats with Jessie Ginsburg, a sensory trained speech-language pathologist and CEO of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, a top-rated clinic in Los Angeles. Hallie and Jessie discuss the role of sensory processing in speech-language pathology and the importance of addressing sensory needs in therapy. Tune in as they address the misconception that sensory is solely within the domain of oc...

This week’s episode features Ken Hooks, a sleep specialist and founder of True Sleep Diagnostics. He offers home sleep tests (“HST”) and has extensive experience in the field. Ken previously worked at Bon Secours St Francis and Greenville Technical College and co-authored a case report on treating pediatric sleep apnea. Join Ken and Hallie as they discuss the results of Hallie’s follow-up HST, com...

This week on the podcast, Hallie welcomes back Dr. Shehab Faragallah, a seasoned dentist with more than 20 years of experience on the Gold Coast. Since 2017, he has been dedicatedly serving at Gold Coast Holistic Dental Care.  Dr. Faragalla is particularly passionate about oral myology and is a co-founder of Myospots Australia. Tune in as Dr. Shehab and Hallie talk about the vital connection...

This week, Hallie answers various questions related to the challenges faced by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in supporting each other.  Listen in as she explores the reasons behind the lack of support, including competition, imposter syndrome, and work environments. Hallie emphasizes the importance of collaboration and uplifting one another in the relatively small field of SLPs.  S...

In this week’s episode, let’s join Hallie as she discusses the common misconceptions and regulations surrounding myofunctional therapy.  Emphasizing that myofunctional therapy is not the 'wild wild west' and requires proper licensure, Hallie explains who can perform myofunctional therapy and the age limitations for this type of treatment.  Tune in as she also highlights the overlap betwe...

This week on the podcast, Hallie starts a conversation on a hot topic - ASHA's recent announcement on increase in dues which is happening for the first time in a decade! Tune in as Hallie talks about this news that has left many speech-language pathologists and audiologists feeling frustrated. Hallie tackles concerns surrounding the perceived value of ASHA membership and the allocation of funds an...

In this week's podcast episode, Hallie chats with Alonna Bondar, a pediatric speech language pathologist with 24 years of experience specializing in apraxia and other speech sound disorders. Alonna enjoys working with children with a variety of diagnoses especially children with down syndrome and autism. She's PROMPT certified, using PROMPT and DTTC techniques to boost verbal language and collabor...