Episode 56 of The Alfi Podcast features Melissa Mugno—a.k.a. “Melissa the Mouth”, entrepreneur, coach, and myofunctional therapist behind Faceology. Melissa shares her unconventional journey from dental hygiene into building systems that bridge orthodontics, airway-centered care, and patient transformation.You’ll hear how early “aha” moments in airway education shifted everything—from selling appliances to understanding the real root issue: breathing. Melissa opens up about the operational challenges that stalled early adoption, the “airway boom,” and why lasting results require more than a procedure or device—they require readiness, reps, and a holistic treatment plan that includes sleep, habits, and mindset.In one of the most candid segments, she discusses burnout, dependency on medications, and her turning point through immersive healing work, leading to a powerful insight: self-love and forgiveness shape outcomes as much as structure does. The episode closes with practical starting points for “airway curious” patients and a major announcement: the first annual AOS Custom Orthognathic Surgery Conference, June 5–6 in Miami—open to both clinicians and the public.Our team can help you get to the ROOT cause — jaw alignment and airway.Call: 713-489-6984Email: [email protected](Reference “The Alfi Podcast” when you reach out.)—ABOUT THE ALFI PODCASTEvery week, Dr. David Alfi sits down with elite performers — athletes, entrepreneurs, creators and thought leaders — to explore how breathing, sleep, jaw alignment and mindset unlock the highest level of human performance.Subscribe for more conversations on:• Elite performance & recovery• Airway, sleep and jaw health• Biohacking, discipline and faith• Raising strong, resilient kidsLike, comment and share this episode if it inspired you — it keeps the mission growing.