In today's episode, Brittny chats with Hallie Bulkin. Hallie is a fellow Certified Orofacial Myologist, Feeding Specialist, and Speech-Language Pathologist. Brittny and Hallie have so much fun chatting ALL things MYO-related from her personal journey on the speech and feeding side, down to the nitty gritty of being a successful entrepreneur. Listen to learn the relationship between picky eating and TOTs. BONUS: Hallie leaves us with advice for new therapists starting out!

In today's episode Brittny chats with James Nestor, the author of "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art". This book has been a real game changer for those involved in the airway, sleep, and TOTs space. James shares his personal story of years of chronic mouth breathing and his commitment to getting this knowledge out to the public. Listen to hear James's journey around the world and all those he visited with, even ancient skulls and burial sites!

In today's episode, Brittny has the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Faraneh Carnegie-Hargreaves, DC. Dr. Faraneh is a chiropractor who specializes in craniofacial therapies that can be helpful for babies with feeding difficulties and in relieving many chronic conditions including: TMJ pain, vertigo, tinnitus, and headaches and support the efficacy of growth and myofunctional appliances. They discuss fascia and how oral dysfunction can affect the entire body, from the head all the way down to the toes. Lastly, Brittny and Dr. Faraneh discuss one of Brittny's favorite topics: SELF-CARE. Listen to hear Dr. Faraneh's pillars of self-care. As a bonus, Dr. Faraneh shares simple ways to improve your health!

Websites:
http://drfaraneh.com/
https://kidspaceadaptiveplay.com/
Book mentioned: Breath- The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

In today's episode, we meet Ken Hooks, RRT, RPSGT, and discuss the climate of sleep medicine. Ken is a registered respiratory therapist and a registered polysomnographic technologist for adults and pediatrics. He co-authored the case report "Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Adenotonsillectomy in 9-Year-Old Twins with Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: An Interdisciplinary Effort". Listen as we talk about the nitty gritty of sleep study results! 

website:
www.truesleepdiagnostics.com

Ken wanted to send a special shout out to those he forgot to mention: Dr. Melanie Throne, Christina Bridges, Kristie Gatto, Robyn Walsh

Doctor Staci Whitman, DMD knew she didn’t want to be a “drill and fill” type dentist. Doctor Staci is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist in Portland, OR and Health Coach where she offers a whole-body and functional approach to her patient care. She discusses the long term effects we see in children with undiagnosed TOTs. Doctor Staci reveals her passion which is to educate people to feel empowered over their own well-being. Listen to learn how Doctor Staci believes diet is the key to overall health. 

Links:

https://nopokids.com

https://happihealthco.com

Instagram: 

https://instagram.com/doctor_staci?igshid=hqm5biez5jlc

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Mt5CyGKR0fC6Kscfj49Og

Facebook:

https://m.facebook.com/nopokidsdentistry/

In today’s episode, Brittny and Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC discuss all things TOTs related— how to explain TOTs to patients and parents, how to respond when they say “but nobody ever told me this before!”, the importance of pre and post op therapy, how to handle a patient who does not follow your recommendations/referrals, what providers are a must for TOTs cases, and what factors to consider for optimal timing of release.

Website:

Check out Autumn’s courses, her E3 Model of Care, and FREE resources! Link below.

http://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/

In today's episode Brittny has the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Howie Hindin, co-founder of the Foundation for Airway Health and the current president of the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Hindin is an acknowledged pioneer in the relationship between dental issues and whole body health. Listen to learn more about and take part in the AMAZING initiatives Dr. Hindin is putting forward. Dr. Hindin is also the co-author of the book - GASP: Airway Health, The Hidden Path to Wellness.

Websites:
www.hindincenter.com
www.aapmd.org
Virtual Conference Dates: Nov 11-14th, 2020

Become an airway advocate today, TAKE THE PLEDGE!
www.airwayhealth.org

In today's episode, Brittny talks with Michelle Emanuel, OTR/L, NBCR. With 24 years experience as a pediatric OT, Michelle has infused principles of myofunctional science into her latest creation, BabyMyo, focusing on bringing health, wellness, and remediation of cranial nerve dysfunction/oral dysfunction and tethered oral tissues to precrawling infants. Brittny asks Michelle questions by first time mama's at the end of the episode! You are in for a real treat!

Website:
www.lovetummytime.com

In today's episode, Brittny talks with the brilliant, Dr. Dan Hanson- creator of Sleepy Strip. He is the first first Buteyko Institute Breathing Educator in the world to also study the Wim Hof Academy. Dr. Dan has focused his career on early interceptive treatment of soft tissue dysfunction, sleep apnea, breathing dysfunction, and malocclusion. Outside of that, he is a lead facilitator for Men's Wellbeing Inc and is also a volunteer for The Rites Of Passage Institute. Excited for you all to listen in on this one, Dr. Dan is AWESOME and offers incredible insight! He explains a PERFECT way to explain carbon dioxide to a kiddo!

Websites:
myocpd.com
sleepystrip.com
myofocus.com.au/learn

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the FABULOUS Angie Lehman, RDH, COM ®.  Angie runs one of the most successful and well known private practices, Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York. She is also the Secretary for the International Association of Orofacial Myology. Listen as Brittny and Angie discuss a multitude of topics relating to OMDs, but really drive home the importance of chewing and swallowing mechanics in a myo program. Angie is a special guest. Brittny met Angie at a course in 2017, and since has always looked to Angie for support and guidance.

Website:
https://omtofyork.com/

Seminars:
https://omtofyork.com/seminars/