What happens when you step into a room full of people who truly understand your work?

In this episode, I’m sharing reflections from the International Consortium of Ankyloglossia Professionals Conference in Portland, and why experiences like this matter so much in a field that is still evolving.

Because if you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one asking deeper questions…

the only one noticing complexity…

or the only one trying to connect the dots in tongue tie care…

you’re not alone.

This episode is about connection, growth, and what changes when we come together as professionals - open to learning, willing to question, and committed to doing better for families.

• Why tongue tie work can feel isolating, and how that impacts clinical confidence
• What shifts when you’re surrounded by professionals who “get it”
• The value of respectful disagreement and staying curious in a changing field
• How real growth happens through conversation, not just coursework
• The role of community in shaping better clinical care
• Why fun, laughter, and connection are essential, not optional, in this work

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This podcast is meant for education and conversation only. It is not medical advice and does not replace formal education, professional training, or individualized care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek appropriate guidance for individual concerns. The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Tongue-tie experts.

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