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The Untethered Podcast

Hosted by Hallie Bulkin, a Certified Myofunctional Therapist™ (CMT®), Feeding Specialist and Speech Therapist, The Untethered Podcast focuses on the latest research and clinical evidence in Myofunctional Therapy, Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs, AKA Tongue Tie, etc), Airway and Pediatric Feeding. Produced with both providers and parents in mind, episodes include interviews with experts, personal stories from parents, and Q&A from our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep 337: Unlocking Pediatric Feeding: Expert...

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2025/09/15

Ep 337: Unlocking Pediatric Feeding: Expert Strategies with Hallie BulkinIn this episode of the Untethered Podcast™, Hallie discusses the intricacies of pediatric feeding assessments and treatments. She emphasizes the importance of thorough assessments that include parent interviews, oral motor examinations, and understanding airway issues.Hallie also highlights the significance of parent coaching and creating functional treatment plans that involve parents in the process. Additionally, she

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43:13

Ep 336: Feeding Therapy in Schools: Safety, Culture,...

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2025/09/08

Ep 336:Feeding Therapy in Schools: Safety, Culture, and Collaboration with Karen HowarthIn this episode, Hallie Bulkin interviews Karen Howarth, a pediatric occupational therapist with 25 years of experience — and our new resident OT mentor inside Feed The Peds®.They dive into Karen’s work in feeding therapy within school settings, including the development of the MEALS screening tool, the unique challenges of providing feeding therapy in schools, and the importance of a multidisciplinary

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Ep 335: The #1 Way to Transform Your Pediatric...

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2025/09/01

Ep 335: The #1 Way to Transform Your Pediatric Feeding EvaluationsIn this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin reveals why a truly effective pediatric feeding evaluation starts long before the child walks into the room. She shares how well-designed intake forms with targeted, specific questions unlock critical insights into a child’s feeding behaviors and highlight red flags that might otherwise be missed.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why the best feeding evaluations actually start

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Ep 334: Bye-Bye Thumb! Myo & Airway Strategies to...

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2025/08/25

Ep 334: Bye-Bye Thumb! Myo & Airway Strategies to Break the Habit - for GoodIn this episode of The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie Bulkin explores the complexities of thumb sucking in children, emphasizing that it is often a symptom of deeper issues such as airway obstruction and oral dysfunction. She discusses the importance of understanding the underlying causes of thumb sucking, the role of airway health, and the need for holistic approaches to treatment.Hallie provides insights into effective

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Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with...

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2025/08/18

Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with MARPE featuring Dr. Svitlana Koval, DMD, MSc, BDSThis week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie welcomes back Dr. Svitlana Koval, Florida’s leading provider of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE).Together, they explore the powerful connection between dental expansion, airway health, and facial balance covering MARPE and clear aligner mechanics, Hallie’s personal experience with her children’s treatment, timelines, post-care, and the

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Ep 332: The Interconnectedness of Oral and Systemic...

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2025/08/11

Ep 332: The Interconnectedness of Oral and Systemic Health with Amber White RDH, HHPThis week on The Untethered Podcast™, join Hallie Bulkin and Amber White for an eye-opening conversation that bridges biological dentistry, holistic health, and overall well-being. Amber shares her journey from traditional dentistry to a holistic approach, revealing how oral health deeply influences the entire body.Together, they explore the powerful roles hormones, minerals, and detoxification play in maintaining

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Ep 331: Inside My MARPE Journey with Hallie Bulkin,...

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2025/08/04

Ep 331: Inside My MARPE Journey with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™In this solo episode of The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie Bulkin opens up about her decision to undergo Mini Screw Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE). Despite previous expansion efforts, Hallie experienced persistent post-nasal drip, jaw pain, facial asymmetry, and disrupted sleep. All of which led her to explore MARPE as the next step toward improved airway and overall wellness.She explains what MARPE is, how it works,

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Ep 330: Empowering Children’s Oral Health featuring...

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2025/07/28

Ep 330: Empowering Children’s Oral Health featuring ‘Ms. Tongue and Friends’ with Tricia Rogers, MS, CCC-SLPThis week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie is joined by Tricia Rogers, a speech-language pathologist specializing in orofacial myofunctional disorders. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Tricia brings passion and creativity to the forefront of children’s oral health education through her charming book series, Ms. Tongue and Friends.In this episode, Tricia shares her journey into

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17:43

Ep 329: Identifying 'More Than Myo' Moments —...

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2025/07/21

Ep 329: Identifying 'More Than Myo' Moments — Referral Strategies and Team Collaboration in Complex Cases with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™In this episode of The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie Bulkin takes a deep dive into one of the most critical aspects of patient care: knowing when it's time to go beyond myofunctional therapy. These “more than myo” moments require clinical insight, humility, and collaboration and Hallie shares practical tools to help therapists recognize and navigate

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Ep 328: Travel Tips for Parents with Picky Eaters...

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2025/07/14

Travel tips for picky eaters take center stage in this episode of The Untethered Podcast™, where Hallie shares thoughtful, real-life advice for parents traveling with selective eaters. Drawing from her personal experience as both a feeding therapist and a mom, Hallie walks listeners through practical steps to ensure mealtime on vacation is as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.Hallie highlights strategies to help you prepare while staying flexible. This episode also tackles common travel

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Ep 327: Understanding Holistic Dentistry &...

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2025/07/07

This week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Dr. Jennifer Tipograph, a holistic dentist and passionate advocate for whole-body wellness through oral health. From her beginnings as a dental assistant to her current role as a leading figure in integrative dental care, Dr. Tipograph shares her unique journey and powerful insights into the world of holistic dentistry.You'll also hear about their co-created children’s book series, designed to normalize conversations around tongue

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Ep 326: Overcoming ARFID and Pediatric Feeding Issues...

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2025/06/29

ARFID and pediatric feeding disorders take center stage this week on The Untethered Podcast.Hallie welcomes pediatric feeding expert Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, to discuss the connection between ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), pediatric feeding disorders (PFD), and childhood anxiety.Melanie, a licensed speech-language pathologist and internationally recognized author, breaks down how anxiety plays a central role in many feeding challenges—and how understanding this connection can

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Ep 325: Introducing Solid Foods with Pediatric...

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2025/06/22

Ep 325: Introducing Solid Foods with Pediatric Feeding Experts Cinthia Scott, RD, IBCLC & Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLCThis week on The Untethered Podcast, we welcome two incredible pediatric feeding specialists: Catherine Callahan & Cinthia Scott. Catherine is a speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding therapist, while Cinthia is a pediatric registered dietitian and lactation consultant.Together, they discuss their new book, Baby Leads the Way, which provides an

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Ep 324: Exploring Airway Health in Dentistry:...

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2025/06/15

Ep 324:Exploring Airway Health in Dentistry: Insights from Meggie Graham, DDS & Liz Turner, DMDThis week on the Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes Liz and Meggie from the Untethered Airway Health Center. They discuss the origins of their center and the importance of airway health in dentistry.Both Liz and Meggie dive into their personal journeys into airway-focused care and the establishment of their collaborative center.The conversation covers the holistic and interdisciplinary approach to

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Episode 323: 40 Things I Haven’t Figured Out at 40

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2025/06/09

Ep 323: 40 Things I Haven’t Figured Out at 40 “A Special Birthday Episode with Hallie Bulkin”This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin gets real and really relatable in this humorous and heartfelt 40th birthday episode. She opens up about 40 things she still hasn’t figured out at 40 — and guess what? It’s perfectly okay.From the never-ending struggle with fitted sheets to overthinking, forgetting to drink water, or learning how to rest without guilt — Hallie takes us through the beautifully

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Episode 322: Child Expansion Journey: Real Talks with...

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2025/06/02

Episode 322: Child Expansion Journey: Real Talks with Lily and MiaThis week on The Untethered Podcast, we’re bringing you a heartwarming and candid conversation as host Hallie Bulkin sits down with her own daughters, 9-year-old Lily and 7-year-old Mia, to share their real-life experiences with orthodontic expansion.From upper ALF appliances to rapid palatal expanders and customized HA devices, Lily and Mia talk about the good, the hard, and the funny sides of having airway-focused appliances.If this

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55:29

Episode 321: Understanding Baby Milestones: A...

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2025/05/26

Episode 321: Understanding Baby Milestones: A Pediatric PT's Guide to Early Development with Dr. Allison Mell, PT, DPTThis week on the Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes Dr. Allison Mell, a pediatric physical therapist with a deep passion for child development. Allison shares her journey from general physical therapy to specializing in infant development, focusing on empowering parents with the tools and knowledge to support their child’s growth.The conversation dives into essential early

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Episode 320: Understanding the Impact of Oral...

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2025/05/19

Episode 320: Understanding the Impact of Oral Restrictions on Growth and Development with Dr. Annie Babb, DDSThis week On Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin welcomes Dr. Annie Babb, a dentist specializing in oral restrictions and airway health. Dr. Annie shares her journey from general dentistry to opening her own practice focused on tongue ties, lip ties, and myofunctional therapy.They discuss the importance of a functional approach to treating oral restrictions, the role of bodywork, collaborating

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Episode 319: Elevate Your Practice with the Pediatric...

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2025/05/12

Episode 319: Elevate Your Practice with the Pediatric Feeding Hub, Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ This week On Untethered Podcast, host Hallie Bulkin announces the launch of the Pediatric Feeding Hub, a new mentorship and community platform for pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), and feeding therapists.The hub aims to provide affordable, flexible, and real-time support through weekly Zoom office hours, a private Facebook

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Episode 318: Feed The Peds®: The Mission with Hallie...

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2025/05/05

Episode 318: Feed The Peds®: The Mission with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ Pediatric Feeding Therapy takes center stage in this episode of The Untethered Podcast. Host Hallie Bulkin, a certified pediatric feeding therapist™ and certified myofunctional therapist®, discusses the mission and impact of her Feed the Peds® initiative.She elaborates on her journey from private practice to creating a comprehensive training program for therapists specializing in pediatric feeding. Hallie covers the

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