This week on the podcast, Hallie welcomes Katie Green, owner of Green Living Holistic Health, a Baton Rouge clinic treating chronic pain, injuries & more. Katie, a passionate advocate for children, tackles healthcare systems head-on. Tune in as Katie shares her journey into holistic health and the importance of nutrition in healing.  They talk about Katie’s approach to healing, emphasizing whole-body wellness and the power of proper nutrition and supplementation.  Katie and Hallie also...

On this week’s episode, Hallie welcomes back Autumn Henning. Join them as they talk about the concept of therapeutic readiness as it relates to tethered oral tissue releases in the context of myofunctional therapy, feeding therapy, and lactation intervention.  Autumn and Hallie discuss the importance of addressing pre-procedure factors and achieving specific benchmarks before a tongue tie release. They also emphasize the need for clear criteria and guidelines to determine if a patient is...

This week on the podcast, Hallie dives deep into the world of orthodontics with Dr. Svitlana Koval, an airway orthodontist and Tiffany Zilberman, a pediatric feeding specialist and myofunctional therapist. They challenge the traditional view of orthodontics, highlighting the importance of early intervention and care throughout all life stages. The conversation explores how orthodontics can impact not just your smile, but also your speech, breathing, and overall health. They discuss the...

This week, Hallie chats with Jessie Ginsburg, a sensory trained speech-language pathologist and CEO of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, a top-rated clinic in Los Angeles. Hallie and Jessie discuss the role of sensory processing in speech-language pathology and the importance of addressing sensory needs in therapy. Tune in as they address the misconception that sensory is solely within the domain of occupational therapy. They also talk about the interconnectedness of the sensory and motor systems...

This week’s episode features Ken Hooks, a sleep specialist and founder of True Sleep Diagnostics. He offers home sleep tests (“HST”) and has extensive experience in the field. Ken previously worked at Bon Secours St Francis and Greenville Technical College and co-authored a case report on treating pediatric sleep apnea. Join Ken and Hallie as they discuss the results of Hallie’s follow-up HST, comparing it to her first HST from March 2022. Listen as they explore the validity and...

This week on the podcast, Hallie welcomes back Dr. Shehab Faragallah, a seasoned dentist with more than 20 years of experience on the Gold Coast. Since 2017, he has been dedicatedly serving at Gold Coast Holistic Dental Care.  Dr. Faragalla is particularly passionate about oral myology and is a co-founder of Myospots Australia. Tune in as Dr. Shehab and Hallie talk about the vital connection between oral rest posture, nasal breathing, and overall well-being. They shed light on how tongue...

This week, Hallie answers various questions related to the challenges faced by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in supporting each other.  Listen in as she explores the reasons behind the lack of support, including competition, imposter syndrome, and work environments. Hallie emphasizes the importance of collaboration and uplifting one another in the relatively small field of SLPs.  She also addresses questions about the role of lactation in supporting babies with solid foods, who can...

In this week’s episode, let’s join Hallie as she discusses the common misconceptions and regulations surrounding myofunctional therapy.  Emphasizing that myofunctional therapy is not the 'wild wild west' and requires proper licensure, Hallie explains who can perform myofunctional therapy and the age limitations for this type of treatment.  Tune in as she also highlights the overlap between myofunctional therapy and pediatric feeding therapy, the legal implications of practicing myofunctional...

This week on the podcast, Hallie starts a conversation on a hot topic - ASHA's recent announcement on increase in dues which is happening for the first time in a decade! Tune in as Hallie talks about this news that has left many speech-language pathologists and audiologists feeling frustrated. Hallie tackles concerns surrounding the perceived value of ASHA membership and the allocation of funds and salaries within ASHA, sparking discussions on transparency and accountability.  Hallie also...

In this week's podcast episode, Hallie chats with Alonna Bondar, a pediatric speech language pathologist with 24 years of experience specializing in apraxia and other speech sound disorders. Alonna enjoys working with children with a variety of diagnoses especially children with down syndrome and autism. She's PROMPT certified, using PROMPT and DTTC techniques to boost verbal language and collaborates with school SLPs for optimized results. Tune in as they talk about Childhood Apraxia of...

This week on the podcast, Hallie is joined by Dr. Jenn Moore, a speech-language pathologist with over 15+ years experience in treating muscle & motor disorders in babies & young adults for improved oral function. Her mission is to create an online community where SLPs, parents, and other professionals learn all things related to muscle and motor-based disorders. Join them as they talk about all things jaw. They discuss topics from the importance of visual analysis of speech production...

This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie features Dr. Karen Parker Davidson, a renowned expert in the field of nasal function, objective nasal measurements, the interpretation of the data for treatment options and clinical progress, and the instruments used to capture the measurement data. Join Dr. Karen and Hallie as they talk about the interconnected world of oral and nasal function. They also discuss how rhinomanometry provides crucial insights into airflow and nasal anatomy, how issues...

On this week’s episode, Hallie welcomes Cindy Napoli and Daniele McLean, experienced feeding therapists and Feed The Peds® alumni. They talk about the transformative impact of the Feed The Peds® course on their practice, while sharing about the complexities of serving as both therapists and parents. Topics discussed include juggling parenthood & practice, and the importance of educating healthcare professionals about feeding issues and the signs of airway problems.  The interconnectedness...

This week on the podcast, Hallie sits down with Tiffany Zilberman, a remarkable mom of three (including a toddler and twins) and a feeding therapist who journeyed from treating dysphagia in geriatrics to specializing in pediatrics. Join the conversation as they explore how Feed The Peds® and Tiffany’s personal experiences as a twin mom affirmed her decision to specialize in pediatric care. Discover the unique challenges she faces, wearing both hats as a therapist and a twin mom, navigating...

This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie features Melanie Peacock Shell, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with over 40 years of experience and an FTP® Alumna. Melanie has worked extensively with children in schools, private practices, early intervention programs, and hospitals and specializes in assisting children with feeding, swallowing, sensory communication, and Autism.  Listen in as they discuss Melanie's journey into pediatric feeding therapy, the importance of understanding...

In this week's episode, Hallie has a fun conversation with Marie Cannon, a Myo Membership® member who found her calling in myofunctional therapy. Dive into Marie's journey, from alumna of Feed The Peds® and The Myo Method® to running her own practice. Learn how the Membership's support, lifetime course materials, and the CMT® certification helped her patients and her business.  Listen in as they discuss the significance of cultivating meaningful connections with patients and the importance of...

In this week's episode, Hallie is joined by Marissa Douglas, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, owner of a private practice, and one of the original participants in the Feed The Peds® course back in 2020. Listen in as Hallie and Marissa discuss Marissa's journey in pediatric feeding and the significant impact Feed The Peds® has had on her role as a therapist and a private practice owner. Discover why Marissa opted for FTP®, how it elevated her skills, and why she wholeheartedly...

On this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman, the power duo behind KinActive Kids - a globally renowned pediatric intensive clinic that combines physical therapy and chiropractic care to help children reach developmental milestones.  Tune in as they have an insightful conversation about gross motor development, KinActive Kids’ mission to support parents of children with delayed gross motor development and purposeful play as a way to support...

This week's episode of The Untethered Podcast features Abbie Gacke, a speech-language pathologist, feeding specialist, board-certified lactation consultant, owner of Childworks Therapy Clinic, and a proud mother of three young boys. Abbie has established her private practice with the fundamental belief that therapy should offer a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for children to cultivate essential skills that enhance their daily lives. Tune in as Hallie and Abbie talk about Abbie’s...

This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie chats with Jeanne Pichoff, a seasoned pediatric occupational therapist and proud owner of Flourish Pediatric Therapy and Lactation LLC. With over 19 years of experience, Jeanne specializes in infant feeding, lactation support, and early intervention services.  Join Hallie and Jeanne as they discuss why lactation credentials are an essential asset to any therapist working in infant feeding. They also talk about Failure To Thrive (FTT), poor weight...

In this week's episode, Hallie is excited to chat with Jessica Hassell—mom of 8, SLP, and Myofunctional therapist specializing in homeopathy. Jessica's journey started in early intervention and feeding, where her interest in oral motor intricacies grew.  After taking Hallie's course, The Myo Method®, she launched her private clinic, addressing orofacial myofunctional disorders and offering homeopathic consultations. Listen in as Jess shares her personal journey with tongue tie and feeding...

This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie has an inspiring conversation with Erica Bonner, a mom and occupational therapist whose own challenges with latching and feeding her daughter started her journey into the myo world.  Join them as Erica opens up about her journey as a first-time mom, navigating the hurdles of latching and feeding issues, addressing tongue tie concerns, and grappling with societal pressures on parents (especially first-time parents). She also sheds light on the often...

This week, Hallie reunites with Dr. Molly Hayes on The Untethered Podcast to discuss functional healthcare and the importance of connecting patients with providers. Dr. Molly is a functional dentist and educator who helps moms simplify their airway, oral, and sleep health. She is also the creator of The Functional Finder, an online directory of functional health providers. In this episode, Dr. Molly and Hallie touch on topics like the benefits of working with a functional provider, why there...

In this week’s podcast episode, Hallie reconnects with Lisa Paladino, a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Nurse Midwife, with over 30 years of experience helping new families to breastfeed. She is also an author, lecturer and advocate for tongue tie education, and women's health issues.   Join them as they talk about the importance of considering mom's (or parents') well-being when preparing for a newborn's tongue-tie release procedure, the challenges faced by new parents, birth...