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Episode 15: Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP - Part 2 Sep 09, 2019

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This is part 2 of Hallie's interview with Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP. In this episode, Hallie and Robyn continue their conversation about treating children with special needs and the importance of understanding what normal oral development looks like in order to identify the abnormal. They also discuss the ways in which clinicians with various specialties can collaborate and learn from each other to provide the best outcomes for their clients.

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Episode 14: Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP Sep 02, 2019

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Robyn Merkel-Walsh, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Licensed Speech Pathologist with over two decades of experience in the state of NJ. In addition to owning her own practice, she works full time for the Ridgefield Board of Education where she is housed in the Magnet School Program for children on the Autism Spectrum.

Hallie and Robyn discuss how therapists and clinicians can best treat patients with special needs and the additional training that is necessary when working with children who have sensory issues and other challenges. They also talk about the importance of pre-op therapy, especially when it comes to special needs patients.

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Episode 13: Tara Clancy, MA Aug 26, 2019

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In this episode Hallie talks to breathing specialist Tara Clancy, MA. After sustaining injuries in a car accident, Tara was referred to an osteopath who ultimately diagnosed her with airway issues that explained multiple ailments she dealt with throughout her childhood and adult life. She decided to make it her mission to help others suffering from similar symptoms. Tara is passionate about educating parents and other providers about the importance of preventing and treating airway and breathing issues.

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Episode 12: Lisa Paladino, MS, RN, CNM, IBCLC Aug 19, 2019

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In this episode, Hallie talks to Lisa Paladino, MS, RN, CNM, IBCLC. They discuss various breastfeeding issues related to tongue-tie as well as those that are not related to tongue-tie. Lisa also stresses the importance of a team approach to helping mothers reach their breastfeeding goals and what questions to ask when looking for a lactation consultant.

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Episode 11: Danielle Blankenship, CRNA Aug 12, 2019

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In this episode, Hallie talks to Danielle Blankenship, CRNA. Danielle has been a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for 15 years and put her medical background to use when her infant son was hospitalized for nearly 3 weeks. He had severe feeding and breathing issues that turned out to be the result of a tongue-tie that was not properly released shortly after he was born. Danielle hopes her story and what she learned throughout her experience with her son will help other parents and providers.

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Episode 10: Leah Mason Virgin, RN, IBCLC, FCN - Part 2 Aug 08, 2019

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In this episode, Hallie continues her conversation with Leah Mason Virgin, RN, IBCLC, FCN. They address many common issues when it comes to lactation help and tongue-tie assessments and the importance of understanding that many pediatricians, lactation consultants, ENTs, and WIC counselors do not know enough about tongue-ties. They also talk about the important questions providers and parents should ask when looking to work with a lactation consultant.

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Episode 9: Leah Mason Virgin, RN, IBCLC, FCN Aug 05, 2019

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In this episode, Hallie talks to Leah Mason Virgin, RN, IBCLC, FCN.

Leah is a passionate advanced practice lactation consultant. She has extensive experience working in private practice and in hospitals. Her goal is to further breastfeeding success for all mothers and babies, increase breastfeeding knowledge among health care workers, and add to the lactation body of knowledge.

Leah became a lactation consultant after struggling to breastfeed her first-born son. She and Hallie discuss the importance of working with lactation consultants who know about and understand tongue-ties. They also talk about the various symptoms of tongue-tie in infants and how compensation for tongue-tie issues should never be a reason to forego treatment.

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Episode 8: Q&A For the Love of All Things Tongue-Tie Aug 01, 2019

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In this episode Hallie answers questions from listeners in various Facebook groups. Topics include symptoms, speech, stitches/sutures, and healing time.

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Episode 7: Jennifer Tipograph, DDS Jul 29, 2019

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In this episode Hallie talks to Dr. Jennifer Tipograph, DDS. Dr. Tipograph is a holistic dentist in Rockville, Maryland. She explains what holistic dentistry is compared to traditional dentistry. They also discuss the difference between ALF and DNA expansion appliances, airway issues as they relate to dentistry, and why in many cases early palate expansion is beneficial to young patients.

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Episode 6: Cheryl Shafer, RDH, BS, COM Jul 25, 2019

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In this episode Hallie talks to Cheryl Shafer, RDH, MS, COM. Cheryl spent 30 years as a dental hygienist before becoming an orofacial myologist. She shares her son's experience with speech issues and how having his tongue-tie released while he was in high school completely changed his life. Cheryl also discusses some of the amazing outcomes she's seen with her patients and the importance of dentists looking at the whole oral cavity, not just decay of the teeth.

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