What if everything you’ve been told about your child’s behavior, sleep, or learning struggles is missing a critical piece, their ability to breathe?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Meggie Graham sits down with Shelby Clement, owner of the Shelby Clement Marketing Agency (SCM), to explore a story that resonates with countless parents searching for answers. 

Shelby openly shares her journey with her son Willie, whose challenges, meltdowns, restless sleep, picky eating, daytime fatigue, and school difficulties were nearly attributed to ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or even potential autism. 

After multiple appointments and mounting confusion, it was a deeper conversation with Dr. Graham that finally revealed what no one else had considered: an airway issue was at the root of it all.

Dr. Graham, co-founder of Untethered Airway Health Center, explains the often-overlooked relationship between airway structure, nasal breathing, sleep quality, and whole-body health. She breaks down why so many children struggle unnecessarily, how mouth breathing impacts development, and why traditional medical and dental training often misses these essential clues. Through their conversation, listeners gain insight into the importance of nasal breathing, early intervention, and the structural cues that signal dysfunction—such as crowded baby teeth, dark under-eye circles, forward head posture, restless sleep, and chronic mouth breathing.

Shelby reflects on the emotional weight of the journey, the uncertainty, the pushback, the instinct that something wasn’t right and the transformation she witnessed once Willie’s airway was addressed. From a child too exhausted to participate in sports to a confident, energetic five-year-old who now sleeps soundly and thrives in school, the shift was profound. This episode serves as both education and encouragement for parents who feel unheard or dismissed, reminding them that their intuition is powerful and often correct.

Dr. Graham and Shelby also discuss how airway issues present in adults, including chronic fatigue, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular concerns, clenching and grinding, headaches, and non-refreshing sleep. Their conversation opens the door to a broader understanding of how breathing impacts long-term health and why addressing airway function can be life-changing at any age.

This episode is essential for:

• Parents navigating confusing or conflicting diagnoses
• Moms who feel something is “off” but haven’t found clear answers
• Dentists and healthcare providers seeking a more comprehensive view of airway health
• Adults experiencing sleep issues, brain fog, or chronic fatigue
• Anyone curious about the powerful link between breathing, sleep, behavior, and wellbeing

By the end, listeners walk away with both clarity and hope, knowing that airway health may be a missing link worth exploring and that proactive steps can lead to remarkable transformation.

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What if the way you breathe could transform your sleep, your focus, your health, and even your child’s development?

In this episode, Dr. Liz Turner sits down with leading airway and oral-function expert Autumn Henning to explore the powerful intersection of structure, function, and whole-body wellness. Autumn shares her unique path to becoming a speech-language pathologist, certified orofacial myologist, and lactation consultant—along with the clinical insights she’s gained from treating patients across every stage of life.

Together, we unpack what tethered oral tissues really are, why dysfunction often spans multiple generations, and how early identification and function-focused care can change long-term outcomes. Autumn explains why therapeutic readiness is essential before any release procedure, what true progress in oral function looks like, and how collaboration among dentists, SLPs, OTs, lactation consultants, ENTs, and other specialists leads to the most successful results.

Whether you’re a parent searching for answers, a clinician expanding your airway knowledge, or a provider curious about integrating function into your practice, this episode offers clarity, depth, and immediately applicable understanding.

• The airway–sleep–growth connection

• Why tongue and lip ties are often misunderstood

• Signs of dysfunction in infants, children, and adults

• The role of myofunctional therapy in optimizing outcomes

• What families need to know before a release

• How to build effective interdisciplinary care teams

• The evolution of airway awareness in healthcare

This conversation goes far beyond anatomy, it’s about breathing, thriving, and understanding the foundational systems that shape lifelong health.

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What if the key to a stronger heart, better sleep, and a calmer mind wasn’t a pill or a medical procedure but simply learning to breathe the way your body was designed to?

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Liz Turner opens up about something deeply personal — her father’s recent open-heart surgery and the surprising connection between his heart condition and years of undiagnosed sleep apnea. What started as a routine scan turned into a life-changing wake-up call about how powerful (and fragile) our airway health really is.

Dr. Liz invites you into her world as a daughter, a dentist, and a doctor to share the emotions, lessons, and insights that came from watching someone she loves fight for his health. 

You’ll hear how a CPAP machine gave her dad not just better sleep, but a new sense of peace and energy he hadn’t felt in years. And you’ll learn how mouth breathing, poor sleep, jaw development, and stress are all intertwined in ways most people never imagine until it’s too late.

This isn’t just a story about one man or one diagnosis. It’s a reminder that our bodies are talking to us all the time through fatigue, snoring, headaches, and anxiety and that these signs often trace back to something as fundamental as the breath.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re tired even after eight hours of sleep, or why someone you love snores and wakes up foggy or irritable, this episode will change the way you see “normal.” It’s for the families who want to sleep and live easier. 

For the healthcare providers who want to treat more than symptoms. And for anyone who’s ready to start breathing and living with intention.

Because when you breathe better, you live better.

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What if the way your child breathes could shape their sleep, focus, and overall health for life? It’s a question most parents never think to ask but it’s one that could change everything about how we approach childhood wellness.

In this episode, Dr. Liz Turner, Dr. Meggie Graham, and Dr. Hannah Kessler pull back the curtain on the world of airway health revealing how something as simple as nasal breathing can influence jaw growth, posture, sleep quality, and even behavior. They explain why snoring is never normal in children, how mouth breathing affects facial development and learning, and what early warning signs parents often miss.

You’ll also learn about:

• The early signs of airway dysfunction and what they mean
• Why jaw development and tongue posture are key to healthy breathing
• How nasal breathing and nitric oxide boost oxygen, energy, and focus
• The impact of soft diets and allergies on growth
• When to seek help and how early intervention makes all the difference

At Untethered Airway Health Center, we take a proactive, collaborative approach to help families breathe better and live fully. Their team specializes in airway-focused dentistry, myofunctional therapy, and holistic care for infants, children, and adults.

Because when we breathe better we sleep better, grow better, and think better.

Your child’s airway health shapes their future, let’s make it a healthy one.

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What if better sleep, sharper focus, and a healthier life all started with something as simple and powerful as how you breathe?

In this eye-opening episode of No One Told Me: The Airway Health Connection, co-hosts Dr. Meggie Graham and Dr. Liz Turner sit down with world-renowned prosthodontist, educator, and airway dentistry pioneer Dr. Jeff Rouse to uncover the profound connection between breathing, bruxism, and overall wellness.

Dr. Rouse shares his personal and professional journey from exploring why patients grind their teeth to discovering the deeper truth: it’s often not stress, but a sign of airway dysfunction. His research and experience gave rise to a movement that has transformed modern dentistry and changed countless lives.

You’ll hear the heartfelt story behind his “Who is Your Jake?” philosophy, a mission born from his own family’s experience that continues to inspire dental professionals worldwide. Through candid stories and clinical wisdom, Dr. Rouse reminds us that awareness is the first step to healing for patients, parents, and practitioners alike.

Together, Dr. Graham, Dr. Turner, and Dr. Rouse discuss how airway-centered care can:

• Help children and adults sleep and function better
• Reveal the hidden connections between teeth grinding, stress, and oxygenation
• Empower dentists to go beyond teeth and truly impact lives
• Bridge the gap between medicine and dentistry for whole-body health

Whether you are a dentist expanding your airway expertise, a parent searching for answers, or simply someone seeking better health through better breathing, this episode will change the way you think about your body one breath at a time.

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What if better sleep, clearer focus, and a calmer mind all started with how you breathe?

In this episode Dr. Liz Turner and Dr. Meggie Graham sit down with Melissa Mugno, host of the Mind Your Mouth Podcast. Together, they explore how something as simple and powerful as breathing well can transform every part of your life.

Melissa shares her inspiring story of growing up with undiagnosed sleep and focus challenges, her journey through the world of dentistry, and how discovering airway health changed her life and career. From her early days assisting in dental offices to becoming a leading consultant and educator in myofunctional therapy, Melissa’s story is a reminder that healing begins when we learn to listen and breathe.

This conversation goes far beyond dentistry. It’s about connection, awareness, and the power of understanding how our airway shapes who we are mentally, physically, and emotionally. Whether you are a parent hoping your child sleeps better, a dentist expanding your airway expertise, or someone looking for a healthier, more centered life, this episode will leave you thinking differently about every breath you take.

You will hear about:

• The surprising link between breathing, sleep, ADHD, and mental health
• How airway screening and myofunctional therapy empower both patients and providers
• The truth about tongue-ties and why therapy always comes first
• Building an airway-aware practice (without burnout or overwhelm)
• Why awareness, not perfection, is the real key to better health

Join Dr. Meggie and Dr. Liz each week as they bring bold insights, personal stories, and practical advice to help you breathe freely and live fully. Because when you breathe better, you live better.

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What if a mother’s breathing could shape her baby’s future health?

It’s a question few people ask yet the answer connects pregnancy, birth outcomes, and a child’s lifelong airway development.

In this episode, Dr. Meggie Graham takes you inside one of the most overlooked conversations in health care: how maternal breathing during pregnancy influences everything from sleep quality and preeclampsia risk to a baby’s ability to latch, feed, and grow.

As hormones reshape the body and airway, many women experience nasal congestion, snoring, and disrupted sleep for the first time. But what if these changes aren’t “just pregnancy symptoms”? What if they signal an airway issue that could cascade into hypertension, early induction, and preterm birth setting the stage for feeding and breathing struggles in newborns?

Dr. Graham connects these dots and shows how airway-focused dentists are uniquely positioned to make a difference. By recognizing mouth breathing, fatigue, or poor sleep in pregnant patients, dentists can help identify at-risk moms early and offer supportive, non-invasive interventions that protect both mother and baby.

You will learn:

• How nasal congestion, snoring, and mouth breathing increase during pregnancy
• The link between poor sleep, oxygen dips, and hypertensive complications
• Why preterm birth can disrupt a baby’s first latch and airway formation
• What airway-aware dentists can do to screen, educate, and collaborate
• Simple tools like nasal dilators, myofunctional therapy, and better sleep posture

When moms breathe better, babies grow better. Airway awareness in pregnancy isn’t just a dental topic, it’s preventive care at its most powerful.

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Is your child’s breathing quietly affecting their sleep, behavior, and overall health?

In this episode, Dr. Liz Turner breaks down the often-misunderstood topic of tonsil and adenoid enlargement and how it connects to airway health, jaw development, and your child’s long-term well-being.

Tonsils and adenoids are more than just immune tissues. When they’re chronically enlarged, they can block airflow, disturb sleep, and contribute to long-term breathing dysfunction. But is surgery always the answer? Or could airway expansion, posture correction, and nasal breathing retraining offer another path forward?

Whether you are a parent navigating a possible tonsillectomy, or a provider looking to understand the structural causes of pediatric airway issues, this conversation is packed with insights that challenge the status quo.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why tonsils and adenoids become enlarged in children—and when it’s a problem
• The role of mouth breathing, allergies, reflux, and tongue posture in inflammation
• How poor jaw development can restrict airway space
• What airway expansion is, and how it may reduce the need for surgery
• The impact of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and oral dysfunction on chronic congestion
• When to consider ENT evaluation, and why not all ENTs see things the same way
• The importance of interdisciplinary care: dentists, ENTs, and airway professionals working together

• Parents of children struggling with snoring, restless sleep, or persistent nasal congestion
• Healthcare professionals seeking a more holistic understanding of pediatric airway health
• Dentists and ENTs exploring collaborative approaches to airway-centered care
• Anyone interested in the connection between breathing, growth, and quality of life

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Sometimes the most unexpected discoveries bring the deepest insights. For Dr. Meggie Graham, it all began with a flooded basement, an old trunk, and a childhood photo that resurfaced decades of hidden struggles. That single image a little girl in oversized glasses, holding a kitten, and wearing cervical headgear sparked a powerful reflection on missed diagnoses, airway dysfunction, and the long-term effects of traditional orthodontic treatments.

In this heartfelt episode of No One Told Me: The Airway Health Connection – The Untethered Way, Dr. Meggie Graham revisits her own journey through orthodontics that focused only on straightening teeth, without considering airway health or jaw development. The result? A compromised airway, years of poor sleep, clenching, grinding, fatigue, anxiety—and ultimately, a passion to help others avoid the same path.

Listeners will hear how personal experience and professional expertise come together to tell a story that is equal parts emotional, educational, and transformational. Alongside Dr. Liz Turner, Dr. Graham unpacks the importance of looking beyond the surface when it comes to breathing, sleep, and whole-body health.

In this episode, we explore:

• The surprising story behind a childhood photo, headgear, and a missed airway diagnosis
• Why traditional orthodontics sometimes gets it wrong—and the consequences of treating teeth in isolation
• The ripple effect of poor airway health on sleep quality, fatigue, anxiety, and long-term well-being
• How adult interventions like expansion, myofunctional therapy, and tongue-tie release can undo decades of dysfunction
• Why early intervention for children can prevent years of struggle and change the trajectory of health
• How Dr. Graham’s personal journey inspired the creation of Untethered Airway Health Center and a mission to help others breathe freely and live fully

If you have ever wondered why airway health matters, why jaw development is about so much more than a smile, or how breathing shapes every part of life, this episode will help you see things differently. Whether you’re a parent, a provider, or someone navigating your own airway challenges, you will walk away with insights and hope.

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Most people think of breathing as automatic—but what if how you breathe is the missing link to better sleep, sharper focus, and a healthier life? In this eye-opening episode of No One Told Me: The Airway Health Connection, The Untethered Way, Dr. Maggie Graham and Dr. Liz Turner uncover how airway health shapes everything from your child’s growth to long-term wellness.

With real CT scans and case examples, they walk you through how subtle signs—like snoring, mouth breathing, or even dark circles under the eyes—can reveal much deeper challenges with airway development. You’ll learn why crowded teeth, crossbites, and palate constriction aren’t just dental issues, but critical clues about how well someone can breathe, sleep, and thrive.

This episode goes beyond dentistry, highlighting how airway health ties into sleep apnea, sinus problems, and even systemic health risks. The doctors also share the surprising ways CT scans can uncover hidden issues—from adenoid enlargement to early warning signs of stroke or cardiac risk.

Whether you’re a parent worried about your child’s restless sleep, or a dentist wanting to expand your airway expertise, this conversation will change the way you look at breathing forever.

What You will Learn in This Episode:

• Why airway health is the hidden foundation of better living
• Early signs parents should never ignore: snoring, fatigue, mouth breathing, dark eye circles
• How maxillary development and palate width impact breathing and tooth alignment
• The surprising link between high-vaulted palates, deviated septums, and sinus issues
• How dentists can use airway scans to catch problems before they escalate
• Real-world stories of how expanding airway space transforms sleep and life quality

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