In today’s episode, I’m building on last week’s powerful conversation with Dr. Shireen Lim and diving even deeper into something I’m incredibly passionate about: what every parent should know before their child turns three. This is the information I wish I had known earlier—and honestly, it still blows my mind that we aren’t taught this…
In this episode of The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Shereen Lim—dentist, sleep medicine expert, myofunctional therapist, and author of Breathe, Sleep, Thrive—to dive deep into what we’re learning about oral ties, airway development, and why early intervention matters so much for our kids. This conversation builds on our previous discussions,…
In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that leaves so many parents saying, “Why has nobody ever told me this?” We’re unpacking myofunctional therapy—what it is, why it matters, when to start, and how it affects everything from your child’s sleep and behavior to their posture, feeding patterns, facial development, and long-term health. …
In this episode, I’m diving into something that most people — even many professionals — don’t fully understand yet, but once you do, it will completely change the way you see your mouth, your health, your emotions, and even your child’s behavior: the vagus nerve. This incredible “wandering” nerve is the body’s built-in communication system,…
In today’s episode, I’m taking you on a heart-opening reflection about something many of us overlook: our kids aren’t just watching us… they’re becoming us. As I share personal stories from my journey as a mom, I explore how our energy, our habits, our self-talk, and even the way we handle stress and joy become…
If you’ve ever walked out of the dentist’s office wondering how on earth you or your child still managed to get another cavity despite doing everything “right”, this episode is going to give you that “No one ever told me this!” feeling. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on—because cavities are…
In this heartfelt episode of The Healthy Mouth Movement, I open up about why November holds such deep meaning for me — it’s a time for gratitude, reflection, and healing. From my lifelong love of fall colors and pumpkins to my personal journey as a cancer thriver, I share how the practice of gratitude has…
If getting your kids to brush and floss feels like a never-ending battle, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing a game-changing upgrade to your child’s oral care routine — the brand-new BURST Kids Water Flosser and clinically supported oral probiotics. These products aren’t gimmicks — they’re designed by real dental professionals (many of…
In this heartfelt October episode, I open up about the powerful connection between oral health, overall wellness, and self-healing. As both National Dental Hygiene Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month come to a close, I reflect on my own five-year cancer-free journey and how it taught me that our bodies are not machines—they’re messengers. This…
In this episode of The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Melissa Mugno, CEO of Faceology, who’s been in the dental field for over 20 years and has made it her mission to bring awareness to airway-focused dentistry. Melissa shares her deeply personal journey—from being a child who struggled with sleep,…