The Untethered Podcast™

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Episode 136: The Dental Approach To Airway-Centric Early Intervention with Tracy Tran, DDS, MS Nov 08, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie talks to Tracy Tran, DDS about her dental approach to airway-centric early intervention. They discuss the need and importance of obtaining a functional assessment, modalities of treatment, frenectomy aftercare and most common reasons for reattachment following frenectomy. They discuss the importance of working as a team of disciplines, from the dentist to the SLP or OT specialized in feeding to other key players on the treatment team. The earlier the team can intervene, the better!

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Episode 135: Arming our Parents to be their own Advocates with Kayla Richardson MS CCC-SLP, CLC Nov 01, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie talks with Kayla Richardson MS CCC-SLP, CLC about her journey and personal experiences leading her into treating pediatric feeding disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Kayla talks about her online education platform for parents, “Functional Feeding Academy” that will launch in early 2022. Her goal is to educate parents on Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Tethered Oral Tissues so they can be their child's most effective advocate.

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Episode 134: Sensory Processing, Cranial Nerve Integration & Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy with Dr. Marielly Mitchell, OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, SWC Oct 25, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie talks with Marielly Mitchell, OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, SWC all about an occupational therapist's approach and journey into orofacial myofunctional therapy. Marielly talks about the importance of the connection between sensory processing, cranial nerve integration and orofacial myofunctional therapy. They also discuss the importance sleep and breathing has on the nervous system and SO much more!

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Episode 133: Overstuffing and Large Bites with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM Oct 18, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie discusses why some children take large bites or overstuff their mouths when eating. Hallie explains the oral motor, orofacial myofunctional and sensory components behind why overstuffing happens. This episode also dives into tethered oral tissues and their impact on bolus size, chewing and initiating a swallow.

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Episode 132: Feeding With A Twist of Myo with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM Oct 11, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie discusses children birth to 4 years old who present with oral motor and feeding difficulties. Hallie shares her “feeding with a twist of myo” approach.

She brings you an infant case study: an 8 month old with feeding difficulties and takes you through the case history and specific oral motor deficits discovered.

Hallie discusses the need to screen, assess and treat with functional impact at the forefront when working with infants and toddlers.

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Episode 131: A Case Study: The 10-Year Old Who Was Not Appropriate For Lip Closure...Yet with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM Oct 04, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie brings you the highly requested case study! And this case is UNIQUE. The 10-year old was not appropriate for a lip closure goal, which we know is the cornerstone of correct oral rest posture. So what do you do when you cannot yet work on lips together at rest? Listen to find out what Hallie recommended.

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Episode 130: Allergic Shiners & Salute: The Myofunctional Therapists Role with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM Sep 27, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie talks about Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Shiners and The Allergic Salute and how we as health care practitioners can help! Hallie discusses the importance of looking beneath the surface to help determine the cause of the issue and how myofunctional therapists need to identify and refer these cases to the proper professional for further assessment. Hallie gives tips on what to ask when gathering a case history (hint: we need to be asking about sleep, allergies and more!)

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Episode 129: Airway Centric ® Dentistry & The TAO Method with Dr. Michael Gelb and Jen Kirkham Sep 20, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie has the opportunity to chat with Dr. Michael Gelb and Jen Kirkham of the TAO Method. Highlighted in this discussion on Airway Centric ® Dentistry is the need for nasal breathing, early intervention, and collaborative care and education.

Hallie will be joining a panel as well as presenting on F.A.S.T. Myo Screening with several case studies during the 2-day training with The TAO Method by GPS at the Dental Festival. Hallie will be presenting alongside Dr. Michael Gelb, Jennifer Kirkham, Dr. Layne Martin, Dr. Jeremy Montrose & Dr. Kathleen Carson.

Join us here: https://gpsfordental.com/the-tao-method-at-the-dental-festival/

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Episode 128: Treating TMJ Conditions Holistically with The TMJ Doctor Sep 13, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie talks with The TMJ Doctor, Dr. Priya Mistry, about all things TMJ/D. They discuss TMJ/D symptoms, considerations for patients with undergoing orofacial myofunctional therapy and helping patients gain relief from chronic TMJ/D, head and neck pain. Highlighted is the importance of taking an individualized approach and working with multiple disciplines to get the best outcomes for their patients.

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Episode 127: A Myo Case Study: 5.5 Year Old with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM Sep 06, 2021

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In this episode, Hallie walks you through a myofunctional therapy case from evaluation to treatment planning. Hallie discusses what to look for when gathering case history, questions to ask after reading through a patient's intake and how to gather further information during the evaluation. Also discussed are signs and symptoms and what they may indicate as well as how to make sense of this case study to formulate a treatment plan. Hallie talks about the importance of looking at each case individually and coming up with a plan appropriate for that specific client.

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