In this deeply personal episode, host Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Joanna Dover, a South Carolina dentist whose journey from high-achieving clinician to conscious healer will inspire every listener.

Dr. Dover opens up about building two thriving dental practices, experiencing early menopause, and how her path through plant medicine, motherhood, and airway dentistry transformed her perspective on health, balance, and healing. Together, Melissa and Joanna explore:

How stress, hormones, and emotional patterns show up in the mouth
Why myofunctional therapy is the root cause solution to so many “mystery” issues
The link between tongue posture, hearing, and emotional regulation in children
How plant medicine and nervous-system healing reshaped her life and practice

This conversation bridges science, spirituality, and dentistry, a must-listen for clinicians, parents, and anyone walking the path of self-discovery.

Dr. Joanna Dover's Offices:

Breathe Columbia 

Forest Drive Dental care

Columbia Children's Dentistry

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In this intimate solo episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa steps away from interviews to share her personal journey as a consultant, entrepreneur, and healer. She opens up about the lessons learned from building businesses inside and outside of dentistry, the power of trusting your unique gifts, and the messy but beautiful realities of entrepreneurship.

Melissa reflects on her healing journey, the importance of self-worth, and what it really takes to create a scalable, fulfilling business that aligns with your true purpose. She challenges you to rethink success beyond money and invites you to uncover your own “area of genius.”

If you’ve ever wrestled with self-doubt, struggled to define success on your own terms, or wondered how to transform passion into impact, this episode will resonate deeply.

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In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Michael DeLuke, a board-certified orthodontist and airway health advocate, to explore how dentistry is evolving beyond straight teeth and into whole-body wellness. Together, they discuss why airway-centered treatment is essential, how structural development impacts breathing, and the role orthodontists play in early intervention.

Dr. DeLuke shares insights from his clinical experience, his journey toward embracing a functional approach, and the growing collaboration between orthodontists, myofunctional therapists, and medical professionals. Listeners will gain practical takeaways on identifying airway issues, the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, and what the future of patient care looks like when we shift the focus from cosmetics to function and health.

If you’re a parent, provider, or anyone curious about the connection between the mouth and body, this episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of how small changes in dentistry can have lifelong impacts on health and well-being.

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In this powerful episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno welcomes renowned pediatric dentist and airway health expert Dr. Kevin Boyd for a conversation that dives deep into the critical early years of craniofacial and respiratory development.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Boyd shares insights from his groundbreaking work focused on children under age 7—helping them breathe better, sleep soundly, and thrive. He discusses how early, non-self-correcting malocclusions and breathing issues can impact a child’s long-term health and development, and why early diagnosis and intervention are essential.

With a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Boyd brings a unique perspective to pediatric dentistry—connecting the dots between diet, oral health, airway development, and even broader markers like BMI, oxidative stress, and telomere health.

Dr. Boyd opens up about personal experiences that shaped his mission, and shares upcoming projects. Tune in to learn about the importance of airway-focused care, the role of nutrition in oral health, and what parents and providers can do to support healthy growth from the very start.

To learn more about Dr. Boyd, or to connect with him directly, email: [email protected]
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In this powerful first episode, host Melissa Mugno sits down with her longtime friend Sarah Hornsby, founder of MyoMentor, a leading program that trains professionals to become myofunctional therapists. Together, they explore the experiences that shaped Sarah’s life and led her to become a leader in the field. This conversation goes beyond professional titles—Melissa and Sarah share the story of their personal connection, the ways they’ve supported each other through healing and growth, and the deep alignment in their missions. It’s an inspiring, intimate start to Mind Your Mouth, full of reflection, authenticity, and heart.

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Host Melissa Mugno opens the door to Mind Your Mouth—a space where airway health, emotional healing, and clinical insights come together. Get a feel for what’s to come as Melissa shares the inspiration behind the podcast, the journey that led her here, and why the connection between the mouth, mind, and body is too powerful to ignore.

Whether you're a curious listener, a health professional, or someone on a healing path, this episode is your personal invitation to go deeper—into breath, awareness, and conversation.

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