Episode 316:  Navigating The World of Pediatric Feeding Therapy with Brittnee Tollison, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, CBC, CPFT™

This week on the Untethered Podcast, Hallie chats with Brittnee Tollison, a Feed The Peds®-trained therapist who is now a Certified Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™).

Brittnee shares her journey from adult therapy to pediatrics, her experiences with the Feed the Peds® course, and the importance of mentorship and networking in the field. They discuss the challenges faced in pediatric feeding therapy, the need for comprehensive education, and practical strategies for therapists. 

Brittany emphasizes the value of community and support in professional development, encouraging others to pursue opportunities for growth in their careers.

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Brittnee’s Journey into Feeding Therapy
• Transitioning from Adult to Pediatric Feeding Therapy
• The Impact of Feed the Peds® Course
• The Need for Pediatric Feeding Education
• Understanding Pediatric Feeding Challenges
• Mentorship in Pediatric Feeding Therapy
• Networking and Community in the Field
• Practical Applications and Strategies in Therapy

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This week on the Untethered Podcast, Hallie chats with Samy DeBellis, a Feed The Peds®-trained therapist on the path to becoming a Certified Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™).

Samy shares her journey into feeding therapy and her passion for making mealtimes safer, more enjoyable, and empowering for families. They dive into the importance of certification, strategies for engaging children, and the role of parent involvement in therapy.

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Hallie welcomes Feed The Peds® alumna Aerica Walsh. As a new mom, Aerica’s experiences with breastfeeding and TOTs led her to dive deeper into the world of pediatric feeding therapy.

In this episode, Aerica opens up about her journey into motherhood, the feeding challenges she faced with her daughter, and how the Certfied Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™) program shaped her approach. She also talks about the importance of gut health and shares her aspirations to start a private feeding therapy practice.

Their conversation sheds light on the power of education for parents and the need for holistic approaches in pediatric feeding therapy.

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This week on the podcast, join Hallie as she chats with Cathy Stys about her journey as a pediatric feeding therapist.  Cathy is a seasoned SLP and private practice owner specializing in feeding and myofunctional therapy. She is also a proud CERTIFIED pediatric feeding therapist™ (CPFT™).

Tune in as Cathy shares how her passion for feeding led her through specialized training, including the Feed the Peds® program, which transformed her practice. 

In this episode, they dive into the importance of a flexible approach, sensory and motor components of feeding, challenges of starting a clinic, mentorship, and more!

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This week on The Untethered Podcast,  Hallie welcomes Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez. Dr. Julia, founder of Oris Wellness, empowers parents to make informed decisions about their child’s oral and airway health. She offers one-on-one guidance on treatment options and connects families with airway-focused providers.

Join Dr. Julia as she discusses the challenges parents face when navigating airway health for their children and offers her expertise in helping them make informed decisions. Listen to the whole episode as Dr. Julia introduces her framework for understanding different airway treatment approaches, highlights the importance of interdisciplinary care and parental autonomy, and more!

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This week, Hallie welcomes Dr. Hilary Fritsch, a top airway and biological dentist with extensive expertise in optimal jaw development and airway health.

Join them as they explore the evolving field of airway dentistry, discussing personal experiences, the importance of biological dentistry, and the connection between oral health and overall well-being. They tackle topics including nasal hygiene, expansion techniques, and pediatric considerations, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to dental health. 

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This week Hallie discusses the critical role of community in myofunctional therapy. She emphasizes the importance of having a supportive study club for professional growth, networking, and ongoing education. 

Join Hallie as she outlines the top five reasons why every myofunctional therapist should be part of such a community and more!

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The Importance of Community in Myofunctional Therapy
• Unlocking Potential Through Expert Mentorship

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This week, Hallie shares her top five airway health tips for children, emphasizing the importance of nasal breathing, proper tongue posture, monitoring sleep and breathing issues, encouraging healthy chewing, and seeking early evaluations. 

The episode highlights how these practices can significantly impact children's overall health and development and more!

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Introduction to Pediatric Airway Health 
• Top Five Airway Health Tips
• Understanding Sleep and Breathing Issues
• The Importance of Early Evaluations

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This week on the podcast, Dr. Kristina Wolf shares her journey into airway health, highlighting the importance of addressing pediatric OSA (pediatric obstructive sleep apnea) and the challenge of finding qualified professionals. 

She also introduces the Nuvola system, which integrates orthodontics and myofunctional therapy to improve airway function and craniofacial development.

In this episode, Dr. Kristina and Hallie talk about the need for collaboration among healthcare providers, a team-based approach to airway issues,  the significance of proper screening and assessment, and a lot more!

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This week, Hallie welcomes Gal Bason back to explore the importance of understanding one's own health narrative, and the holistic approach of NAET in addressing allergies and health issues. 

Tune in as Gal shares her background as a naturopath and emphasizes the significance of intuition in health, the energy of food, the interconnectedness of the body's systems, and more!

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