Crooked teeth, big emotions, bedwetting, restless nights, constant “stuffy nose” … what if those aren’t random kid quirks, but one connected breathing story? We sit down with Dr. Rafif Tayara, a pediatric dentist and sleep dental medicine specialist, to zoom out from teeth and look at the child’s airway, sleep quality, and facial growth as one system.

We also dig into everyday habits that quietly shape jaws: long pacifier use, thumb sucking, soft processed diets that reduce chewing, and screens that disrupt sleep hygiene. You’ll hear practical home strategies for a cleaner, more breathable bedroom, plus step-by-step nasal hygiene tips with saline and a thoughtful debate on toddler cups, 360 cups, and straw use for healthier swallowing mechanics. If you care about pediatric airway health, child sleep, and early orthodontic guidance, this conversation is packed with takeaways you can act on. Subscribe, share this with a parent who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest “wait, that’s a red flag?” moment.

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About our Guest:
Dr. Rafif Tayara, a leading pediatric dentist and Sleep Dental Medicine specialist trained at Tufts University, and a top 1% Invisalign First Provider in Dubai and the Netherlands. She is the founder of JuniorDental and the Pediatric Academy, and was voted Best Pediatric Dentist 2025.

With experience across North America and the Middle East, she focuses on modern pediatric dentistry, early airway orthodontics, and myofunctional therapy, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support healthy growth in children. She is also the author of the children’s book “Danny and Sarah Go to Dr. Smile.”

A proud mother of three, Dr. Tayara is dedicated to helping children breathe, grow, and smile better for life.

Follow Dr. Tayara on Instagram:  @doctortayara
Website: https://rafiftayara.com/

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Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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Your “teeth problem” might actually be a breathing problem, and the clues can show up as TMJ pain, clenching, headaches, chronic fatigue, nosebleeds, or sleep that never feels restorative. I sit down with Margaret Stoch, a speech language pathologist and founder of Advanced Therapy and Wellness Center in Illinois, to share her airway wake up call and the surprisingly emotional path that started with her son and ended with her becoming the patient.

We get real about adult palatal expansion with MARPE: what the appliance is, why the screws scare people, what placement day feels like, and why discomfort often comes from facial change during turning rather than the device itself. Margaret explains why customization and CBCT imaging matter, how bone-borne and hybrid expanders differ from tooth-borne expansion, and how to think about acronyms like MARPE, MSE, MSC, and SARPE without getting lost in brand names. If you have questions about adult airway orthodontics, this will give you clearer language and smarter questions for consults.

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About our Guest:
Margaret Stoch, MHS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist and founder of Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center in Illinois. She specializes in feeding and swallowing, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and airway-centered care linking oral function with breathing, sleep, and overall health.

Using a whole-body, root-cause approach, she addresses patterns such as mouth breathing, low tongue posture, and oral motor dysfunction. She is also a myofunctional therapist and certified nutrition coach who collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support lasting functional outcomes.

Follow Margaret on Instagram:  @advanced_therapy_wellness and @margaret.stoch
Website: mytherapywellness.com

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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A broken promise can break more than your heart—it can fracture sleep, focus, and the sense that the world is safe. We invited Dr. Debbie Silber, founder of the PBT Institute and author of From Betrayal to Breakthrough, to unpack why betrayal is a different kind of trauma and how to heal it with a proven roadmap. Her research identifies Post‑Betrayal Syndrome, a cluster of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that often hide behind labels like insomnia, anxiety, gut issues, and burnout. If you’ve ever wondered why time hasn’t helped, this conversation explains the biology and the psychology keeping you stuck.

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About our Guest:

Dr. Debi Silber, the Founder and CEO of the Post Betrayal Transformation (PBT) Institute and National Forgiveness Day. She is an award-winning speaker, 2-time #1 International bestselling author, and host of the top-ranked podcast From Betrayal to Breakthrough (top 1.5% globally). Her groundbreaking PhD research uncovered three discoveries that reshaped the understanding of betrayal and healing on a physical, mental, and emotional level. Through the world’s leading betrayal recovery certification, Dr. Debi equips coaches and practitioners worldwide with an evidence-based framework for lasting, transformative change.

Follow Dr. Silber on Instagram: @debisilber
YouTube: @debisilber
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.

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What if the problem isn’t crooked teeth but a cramped foundation and a tired airway? We take you behind the scenes of a modern ortho playbook where CBCT, skeletal expansion, and muscle training come together to protect gums, calm the bite, and help patients breathe better day and night.

We break down how to read CBCT beyond tooth tips, focusing on palatal space and buccal cortical limits that actually govern stability. You’ll hear why MARPE, designed to be bone-borne, can expand the maxilla safely while minimizing dental side effects, and how improper dental expansion seeds buccal recession that shows up in the 30s and 40s. We share practical strategies for adults with existing recession, from night guards that buy time to SFOT or PAOO that broaden the cortical housing so teeth can upright within bone instead of through it. 

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About our Guest:

Dr. Tyler Rathburn, known as Dr. Tyler, completed his DMD and orthodontics certificate at the Medical College of Georgia in 2015. He practices at Atlanta Orthodontic Specialists alongside his parents, Dr. Michael Stewart and Dr. Melisa Rathburn, and works with a multidisciplinary orthodontic team.

He began lecturing in 2017 and has served as resident faculty with CDOCS and SPEAR Education. His interests include airway-focused orthodontics, CBCT analysis, interdisciplinary treatment planning, and technology-driven practice efficiency. Dr. Tyler is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and currently serves as President of the Georgia Association of Orthodontists.

Follow Dr. Tyler on Instagram: @tpayne567

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.

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What if the fastest way to feel better is to take things away? We sit down with Allison Evans, co-founder of Branch Basics, to unpack how subtracting daily exposures—synthetic fragrances, pesticides, harsh disinfectants, plastics, and hidden mold—can restore balance, calm the nervous system, and revive hormones. From severe PCOS and chronic pain to four healthy pregnancies, Allison’s story shows how small, consistent changes at home create compounding wins.

Allison explains why Branch Basics chose a single, transparent concentrate and oxygen booster to replace a cupboard of products, and why preservative choices matter for lungs, skin, and long-term resilience. The takeaway is empowering: you don’t need a perfect protocol to get better results. Start with the high-frequency exposures—air, water, food, and surfaces—and let your body do what it’s built to do. If your home is supposed to be your healthiest place, this conversation gives you the roadmap to make it true.

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About our Guest:

Allison Evans, co-founder of Branch Basics, who is passionate about helping others discover the life-changing benefits of clean living. By removing toxins from her home and diet, she overcame chronic pain, severe PCOS, mold exposure, and Lyme disease — and today, she’s a proud mom of four (something she was once told wouldn’t be possible). Allison inspires others to experience the “power of pure” and believes in the body’s God-given ability to heal when we simply get out of the way. 

Follow Allison Evans on Instagram: branchbasics

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.

Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

The traditional approach to treating airway disorders often revolves around strengthening weak muscles or stretching tight tissues. But what if there's more to the story? Physical therapist Walt Fritz challenges these simplistic models by revealing how manual therapy transforms breathing problems through complex neurological pathways rather than just mechanical changes.

Fritz’s approach is distinguished by his focus on patient-centered care and shared decision-making. Rather than positioning himself as the sole expert, he engages patients with questions about their lived experiences, such as “What does it feel like when you snore?” This validation fosters a therapeutic environment that extends beyond physical treatment, described by his colleague Leah Halou as “metatherapy.”

The podcast highlights intersections between manual therapy and myofunctional approaches, tongue tie treatments, trauma’s impact on breathing disorders, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Fritz encourages breaking down professional silos, helping therapists expand their skills while respecting their scope of practice.

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About our Guest:

Walt Fritz is a physical therapist and international educator specializing in manual therapy for voice, swallowing, oral motor, and airway disorders. Teaching since the mid-1990s, he launched Foundations in Manual Therapy: Voice and Swallowing Disorders in 2013, a course taught worldwide that reframes manual therapy as an active, patient-centered, and movement-based process. His approach emphasizes shared decision-making and multifactorial perspectives, encouraging clinicians to move beyond traditional models of care. Walt also serves as a Research Supervisor with the Voice Study Centre (UK) and maintains a clinical practice in Upstate New York.

Follow Walt Fritz on Instagram: waltfritzpt

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.

Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

What if the most overlooked aspect of your child's health is something they do 20,000 times a day? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Eric Galindo, a pediatrician with nearly two decades of experience, we explore the profound connection between breathing, oral function, and overall development in children.

Dr. Galindo shares his remarkable shift from traditional medicine's "band-aid approach" to a comprehensive understanding of how restricted airways impact everything from colic to sleep disturbances. With striking honesty, he admits, "When a pediatrician says 'it's normal,' they might really mean 'I don't know.'" This candid insight sets the tone for a discussion that connects seemingly unrelated childhood issues to their common root: compromised breathing.

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About our Guest:

Dr. Erick Galindo is a pediatrician based in Guadalajara who's redefining how we care for children. With nearly 20 years of experience, he’s turned the standard consult into something much deeper, focusing on how breathing, sleep, and oral function shape a child’s development.

From tethered oral tissues to airway health, to the importance of chewing, and the impact of sleep on behavior.  Dr. Galindo connects the dots between symptoms and root causes, bringing both precision and empathy to his practice.

He’s a board member of ICAP and an ambassador for The Breathe Institute.

Follow Dr. Erick on Instagram: @drerick.pediatra

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.

Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Primitive reflexes might be the missing link in your patients' developmental struggles, especially when it comes to airway and oral function. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Josh Madsen revolutionizes our understanding of neurological development and its profound impact on everything from speech to breathing patterns.

Dr. Madsen, founder of Infinity Functional Neurology (soon to be Infinity Neuromotor Development Center), brings his eight years of specialized experience working with children from around the world who struggle with developmental delays, autism, and motor challenges. His multi-disciplinary team of chiropractors, PTs, OTs, and speech pathologists approaches these challenges through the fundamental lens of primitive reflex integration.

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About our Guest:
Dr. Josh first earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Northern Iowa before pursuing his Doctor of Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dedicated to expanding his expertise, he studied Neurodevelopmental Delays at the Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation and completed Functional Neurology seminars accredited by the National University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Josh is also a Fellow of the International Board of Functional Neurologists, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to his practice.

Follow Dr. Josh on Instagram: @Drjoshmadsen
Learn More: http://Iowainfinity.com

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.

Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

What if the key to extraordinary leadership isn't another management strategy, but something deeper—a connection to the spiritual qualities that make us truly human? Join us for a profound conversation with Dr. Yosi Amram, whose journey from military leader to tech CEO to spiritual intelligence pioneer offers surprising insights for leaders and seekers alike.

Dr. Amram shares how a dramatic spiritual awakening during his time as a public company CEO ultimately led him to research how qualities like purpose, trust, gratitude, and presence enhance leadership effectiveness. His findings are remarkable: spiritual intelligence explains 46% of leadership effectiveness, slightly outperforming even emotional intelligence. Leaders who embody these qualities create workplaces where people feel inspired rather than merely managed, resulting in double the productivity.

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About our Guest:
Yosi Amram, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, CEO coach, pioneering researcher in spiritual intelligence, and best-selling author. A former founder and CEO of two successful public companies, he has coached over 100 CEOs, many leading billion-dollar enterprises.

With degrees from MIT, Harvard, and Sofia University, Yosi’s research on Spiritual Intelligence (SI) has over 1,000 citations. His award-winning book, Spiritually Intelligent Leadership, explores how SI enhances leadership through purpose, trust, and integrity. Drawing from his early leadership in the Israeli military, he is dedicated to advancing SI worldwide.

Follow Dr. Yosi on Instagram: @awakeningspiritualintelligence
Learn More: https://yosiamram.net/

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.

Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Your body remembers everything—from physical accidents to childhood emotional traumas—and stores these memories within the intricate web of fascia that surrounds every organ, muscle, bone, and cell. In this eye-opening conversation with John McLaughlin, we explore how this "wetsuit under your skin" affects our overall health and particularly impacts orthodontic treatments and tongue-tie releases.

John shares his journey from critical care nursing to craniosacral fascial therapy after seeking help for his own son's oral dysfunction. What started as a skill to help his family transformed into a calling as he witnessed dramatic healings through addressing the body's fascial system. He explains that fascia isn't just connective tissue—it's an intelligent communication network that remembers traumas and triggers protective responses when similar situations arise, sometimes decades later.

This conversation reveals why treating tongue ties or expanding palates without addressing fascial restrictions often leads to incomplete results or asymmetrical outcomes. The deep frontal line connects "tongue to toe," meaning restrictions in your mouth may be influenced by tension in your pelvis, diaphragm, or feet. John details how different age groups respond to treatment—with babies offering immediate feedback, toddlers requiring playful approaches, and adults often experiencing profound emotional releases as their bodies process stored traumas.

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About our Guest:
John McLaughlin is a dedicated practitioner of Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), trusting in the body's innate ability to heal as God intended. With a background as a critical care nurse, John now focuses on hands-on therapy that supports both physical and emotional well-being, all while honoring the Great Physician.

Through Midcoast Fascial Therapy, he provides compassionate care that reflects his extensive experience and deep calling to serve others through Faith-Inspired CFT.

Follow John on Instagram: @midcoastfascialtherapy
Learn More: www.midcoastfa

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. 

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. 

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.

Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...