Episode 56 of The Alfi Podcast features Melissa “The Mouth” Mugno—Faceology founder, myofunctional therapist, consultant, and unapologetic entrepreneur—sharing the real story behind her rise in the airway space. Melissa walks through her early dental/ortho roots, the startup mindset that never left her, and the pivotal “aha” moment that turned airway and breathing into an obsession—not just a clinical focus, but a personal one.She breaks down what happened when she helped scale Myobrace in real practices (selling wasn’t the problem—systems were), why breathing has to come first, and how tongue ties, myofunctional therapy, and patient readiness intersect with outcomes. Then the conversation takes a powerful turn: burnout, dependence on prescriptions, and the moment everything “blew up,” leading her to Rhythmia in Costa Rica and an ayahuasca experience she says helped rewire her relationship with self-love, forgiveness, and control.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.

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.

This episode of The Alfie Podcast is not about telling you what to think, it’s about giving you the tools to think for yourself.

In Episode 55, host David sits down with Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai, an MIT-trained systems scientist, inventor of email, and outspoken critic of institutional power structures in medicine, academia, and politics. What unfolds is a wide-ranging, provocative conversation that challenges conventional assumptions about health, innovation, and truth.

Dr. Shiva shares how two early life experiences growing up in India’s caste system and learning traditional medicine from his grandmother, shaped his lifelong mission to understand systems, not silos. Together, they explore the stark contrast between crisis-driven Western medicine and preventative, systems-based healing rooted in Eastern traditions. The discussion expands into systems biology, personalized medicine, and Dr. Shiva’s groundbreaking Cytosol platform, which models disease computationally to uncover root causes rather than suppress symptoms.

Beyond health, the episode tackles uncomfortable but essential topics: academic corruption, incentive-driven science, centralized power, and why innovation often comes from outside elite institutions. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode invites healthy debate, intellectual discomfort, and deeper questioning because progress depends on it.

Our team can help you get to the ROOT cause — jaw alignment and airway.

Call: 713-489-6984

Email: [email protected](Reference “The Alfi Podcast” when you reach out.)

ABOUT THE ALFI PODCAST

Every 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 kids

Like, comment and share this episode if it inspired you — it keeps the mission growing.

Dr. Ryan Neal joins The Alfi Podcast for a profound conversation on what truly fuels healing — exploring the intersection of spirituality, mindset, medicine, and the inner world that shapes our physical health.

Together, he and Dr. Alfi break down why the most powerful treatments often begin long before any procedure, and how belief, emotional grounding, and spiritual alignment influence outcomes more than most people realize.

In this episode we dive into:

• How Dr. Neal’s journey in medicine led him to integrate spirituality and mindset into patient care

• The science behind why thoughts, beliefs and emotional states impact physical healing

• Why mindset is as essential as medication — and sometimes more powerful

• How doctors can support the whole person, not just the diagnosis

• The role of faith, intention, and inner calm in reducing anxiety and improving recovery

• Practical ways patients can cultivate a healing mindset before treatment

• What the future of spiritually-integrated, human-centered medicine looks like

Your host, Dr. David Alfi — oral & maxillofacial surgeon, airway-first jaw expert, and believer that the #1 biohack is breathing and sleep with proper jaw alignment.

GUEST: Dr. Ryan Neal

• Internal medicine physician with a holistic, patient-centered philosophy

• Advocate for integrating mindset, emotional wellbeing, and spirituality into medical care

• Thought leader on how the inner world shapes recovery, resilience, and long-term health

Our team can help you get to the ROOT cause — jaw alignment and airway.

Call: 713-489-6984

Email: [email protected](Reference “The Alfi Podcast” when you reach out.)

ABOUT THE ALFI PODCAST

Every 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 kids

Like, comment and share this episode if it inspired you — it keeps the mission growing.

JJ joins The Alfi Podcast to break down what REALLY creates a patient-centric practice — from culture and systems to environment, communication, and how to make every patient feel deeply cared for from the moment they walk in.

In this episode we dive into:

• How JJ became the go-to expert for patient-centric dental and oral surgery offices

• The core principles that make patients feel safe, supported, and valued

• Why office culture impacts care as much as clinical skill

• How workflow, design, and staff training shape the patient experience

• The hidden details that build trust and reduce anxiety

• Creating practices that prioritize communication, comfort, and compassion

• What the future of truly patient-first dentistry looks like

This is Episode 54 of The Alfi Podcast with your host, Dr. David Alfi — oral & maxillofacial surgeon, airway-first jaw expert, and believer that the #1 biohack is breathing and sleep with proper jaw alignment.

GUEST: JJ

• Consultant specializing in dental and oral surgery practice development

• Expert in creating systems that put patients first

• Advisor to growing and established practices seeking higher-level patient care

• Advocate for elevating the entire patient journey through thoughtful design and culture

Our team can help you get to the ROOT cause — jaw alignment and airway.

Call: 713-489-6984

Email: [email protected] (Reference “The Alfi Podcast” when you reach out.)

ABOUT THE ALFI PODCAST

Every 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 kids Like, comment and share this episode if it helped you — it keeps the mission growing.

Miami’s newest surgical power trio — Dr. AJ Salcines and Dr. Steve Halepas — join Dr. David Alfi on The Alfi Podcast for a deep, no-BS breakdown of what’s happening right now in facial aesthetics, plastic surgery, and the future of jaw surgery.In this episode, we dive into:• Their journeys into surgery + what drew them to Miami• How plastic surgery and oral & maxillofacial surgery overlap more than ever• The real differences between traditional jaw surgery and fully custom jaw surgery• Why customization drastically changes outcomes, safety and healing• The role of airway, sleep and jaw alignment in aesthetics and long-term health• What they’re building at ALFI Miami and how a multidisciplinary team elevates patient care• How they think about beauty, facial harmony and naturally balanced results• The future of facial surgery — technology, training and patient empowermentThis is Episode 5X of The Alfi Podcast with your host, Dr. David Alfi — oral & maxillofacial surgeon, airway-first jaw expert, and believer that the #1 biohack is breathing and sleep with proper jaw alignment.🧠 GUESTS: DR. AJ SALCINES & DR. STEVE HALEPAS• AOS Miami associates• Specialists in plastic surgery, facial aesthetics and jaw surgery• Experts in custom surgical planning and facial balance• Leaders in the next generation of patient-centered, precision-first care

Dr. David Alfi sits down with former Major League Baseball player José Cruz for a deep dive into the future of athletic performance. Together, they explore how biohacking, precision health, and longevity science are transforming the way athletes train, recover, and extend their careers. From optimizing biomechanics to leveraging data-driven recovery strategies, this conversation reveals what it truly takes to perform at an elite level—on and off the field.

This week on The Alfi Podcast, Dr. Alfi sits down with pastor and speaker Yahya Bakkar for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had yet.Together, they explore the deep connection between faith and health, how your spiritual beliefs shape your emotional and physical wellbeing, and the ways God’s hand quietly guides every chapter of your life—even the ones that feel the most uncertain.

Yahya shares his remarkable personal journey from being raised Muslim to becoming a Christian pastor, and how that transformation reshaped his purpose, his health, and his understanding of what it means to live in alignment with God.

This episode is filled with wisdom, conviction, and soul-level truth—a reminder that healing isn’t just physical or mental… it’s spiritual.If you’ve ever felt called to something deeper, or wondered how faith fits into your wellness journey, this conversation will move you.

Julio is the definition of a modern renaissance man — a CPA, entrepreneur, and passionate biohacker dedicated to optimizing both business and biology. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of peptides, functional medicine, and the science of staying young, sharp, and strong.

We explore how Julio bridges the gap between high performance in work and longevity in life, the latest tools and protocols for cellular health, and how he applies an analytical mindset to wellness. Whether you’re curious about functional medicine or just want to age with intention, this conversation is packed with insights, humor, and practical takeaways from a true jack-of-all-trades.

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For years, Jordyn Peters battled a relentless list of symptoms—autoimmune flares, POTS, insomnia, sleep apnea, acne, acid reflux, and chronic exhaustion that left her unable to exercise or live fully. Every test and treatment offered only fragments of relief. That all changed when Jordyn discovered the connection between her airway, jaw structure, and systemic inflammation.

In this episode, Jordyn sits down with Dr. David Alfi to share how functional jaw surgery and airway optimization completely transformed her health. Today, her brain scans are normal, her energy is boundless, and every symptom on that long list is gone. This is more than a recovery story—it’s a case study in how structural medicine can heal the entire body.

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