Best Lazy Tongue Podcasts (2025)

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EP 340: Evidence vs. Pseudoscience in Myofunctional Therapy with Hallie Bulkin & Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP, COM® – Clearing Up Misconceptions 1:05:28

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In this conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Robyn Merkel Walsh discuss the resurgence of evidence-based practice (EBP) in myofunctional therapy, addressing the challenges faced in research acceptance and the misconceptions surrounding pseudoscience. They emphasize the importance of clinical insight, the role of therapy tools, and the need to address co…

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Ep 339: Why 'Lazy Bottles' Don’t Exist: A Functional Approach to Pediatric Feeding with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 13:16

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In this episode of the Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin discusses the complexities of pediatric feeding, focusing on lip ties, latch issues, and the misconceptions surrounding 'lazy bottles.' She emphasizes the importance of functional assessments over labels, advocating for a comprehensive approach to feeding therapy. Hallie provides practical ta…

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Ep 338: The Missing Link in Pediatric Feeding: Critical Skills Grad Programs Skip 17:47

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Ep 338: The Missing Link in Pediatric Feeding: Critical Skills Grad Programs Skip In this episode, Hallie Bulkin discusses the critical gaps in pediatric feeding education that graduate programs often overlook. She emphasizes the importance of understanding messy eating behaviors and tethered oral tissues, and how these insights can enhance therapy…

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Ep 337: Unlocking Pediatric Feeding: Expert Strategies with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 19:01

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Ep 337: Unlocking Pediatric Feeding: Expert Strategies with Hallie Bulkin In 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…

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Ep 336: Feeding Therapy in Schools: Safety, Culture, and Collaboration with Karen Howarth 43:13

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Ep 336: Feeding Therapy in Schools: Safety, Culture, and Collaboration with Karen Howarth In 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…

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Ep 335: The #1 Way to Transform Your Pediatric Feeding Evaluations 7:09

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Ep 335: The #1 Way to Transform Your Pediatric Feeding Evaluations In 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 f…

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Ep 334: Bye-Bye Thumb! Myo & Airway Strategies to Break the Habit - for Good 18:59

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Ep 334: Bye-Bye Thumb! Myo & Airway Strategies to Break the Habit - for Good In 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 unde…

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Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with MARPE featuring Dr. Svitlana Koval, DMD, MSc, BDS 53:58

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Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with MARPE featuring Dr. Svitlana Koval, DMD, MSc, BDS This 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, an…

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Ep 332: The Interconnectedness of Oral and Systemic Health with Amber White RDH, HHP 46:37

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Ep 332: The Interconnectedness of Oral and Systemic Health with Amber White RDH, HHP This 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, revealin…

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Ep 331: Inside My MARPE Journey with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 16:37

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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 dis…

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Ep 330: Empowering Children’s Oral Health featuring ‘Ms. Tongue and Friends’ with Tricia Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP 43:11

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Ep 330: Empowering Children’s Oral Health featuring ‘Ms. Tongue and Friends’ with Tricia Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP This 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 …

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Ep 329: Identifying 'More Than Myo' Moments — Referral Strategies and Team Collaboration in Complex Cases with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 17:43

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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 “mo…

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Ganbatte | A Podcast in English and Japanese | Episode 3 | 温泉 (Onsen) 20:14

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A Bilingual Podcast in English and Japanese for Language Learners and Language Lovers Welcome to Ganbatte, the weekly bilingual podcast where English meets Japanese — and culture meets comedy — through the real-life adventures of Adam (American) and Misaki (Japanese), a married couple living in colorful Colorado! Whether you're a Japanese speaker l…

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Ep 328: Travel Tips for Parents with Picky Eaters with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 22:28

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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 stres…

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Ganbatte | A Podcast in English and Japanese | Episode 2 | バーベキュー (Barbeque) 22:24

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A Bilingual Podcast in English and Japanese for Language Learners and Language Lovers Welcome to Ganbatte, the weekly bilingual podcast where English meets Japanese — and culture meets comedy — through the real-life adventures of Adam (American) and Misaki (Japanese), a married couple living in colorful Colorado! Whether you're a Japanese speaker l…

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Ep 327: Understanding Holistic Dentistry & Myofunctional Therapy 44:45

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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…

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Ganbatte | A Podcast in English and Japanese | Episode 1 | ようこそ (Hello & Welcome) 14:33

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A Bilingual Podcast in English and Japanese for Language Learners and Language Lovers Welcome to Ganbatte, the weekly bilingual podcast where English meets Japanese — and culture meets comedy — through the real-life adventures of Adam (American) and Misaki (Japanese), a married couple living in colorful Colorado! Whether you're a Japanese speaker l…

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Ep 326: Overcoming ARFID and Pediatric Feeding Issues with Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP 42:39

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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 patholo…

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Ep 325: Introducing Solid Foods with Pediatric Feeding Experts Cinthia Scott, RD, IBCLC & Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC 35:31

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Ep 325: Introducing Solid Foods with Pediatric Feeding Experts Cinthia Scott, RD, IBCLC & Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC This 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…

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Ep 324: Exploring Airway Health in Dentistry: Insights from Meggie Graham, DDS & Liz Turner, DMD 55:22

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Ep 324: Exploring Airway Health in Dentistry: Insights from Meggie Graham, DDS & Liz Turner, DMD This 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 journe…

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Episode 323: 40 Things I Haven’t Figured Out at 40 21:51

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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-e…

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Episode 322: Child Expansion Journey: Real Talks with Lily and Mia 25:39

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Episode 322: Child Expansion Journey: Real Talks with Lily and Mia This 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 r…

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Episode 321: Understanding Baby Milestones: A Pediatric PT's Guide to Early Development with Dr. Allison Mell, PT, DPT 55:29

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Episode 321: Understanding Baby Milestones: A Pediatric PT's Guide to Early Development with Dr. Allison Mell, PT, DPT This 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 de…

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Episode 320: Understanding the Impact of Oral Restrictions on Growth and Development with Dr. Annie Babb, DDS 53:19

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Episode 320: Understanding the Impact of Oral Restrictions on Growth and Development with Dr. Annie Babb, DDS This 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, l…

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Episode 319: Elevate Your Practice with the Pediatric Feeding Hub, Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 18:04

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Episode 319: Elevate Your Practice with the Pediatric Feeding Hub, Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ This week on The 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 thera…

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Episode 318: Feed The Peds®: The Mission with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 17:49

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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 elab…

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Episode 317: The Body Is Connected From Head To Toe with Candace Logans MS, OTR/L, CNDT, CPFT™ 46:43

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Episode 317: The Body Is Connected From Head To Toe with Candace Logans MS, OTR/L, CNDT, CPFT™ This week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie chats with seasoned occupational therapist Candace Logans, who opens up about her inspiring journey into pediatric feeding therapy. Candace shares how she shifted from adult care to a passion for helping childr…

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Episode 316: Navigating The World of Pediatric Feeding Therapy with Brittnee Tollison, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, CBC, CPFT™ 29:48

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Episode 316: Navigating The World of Pediatric Feeding Therapy with Brittnee Tollison, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, CBC, CPFT™ This week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie chats with Brittnee Tollison, a Feed The Peds®-trained therapist who is now a Certified Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™). Brittnee shares her journey from adult therapy to pediatrics, her …

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Episode 315: Creating a New Standard in Feeding Therapy with Samantha DeBellis, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, ASDCS, CPFT 36:08

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This week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie chats with Samy DeBellis, a Feed The Peds®-trained therapist on the path to becoming a Certified Pediatric Feeding Therapist™ (CPFT™). Samy shares her journey into feeding therapy and her passion for making mealtimes safer, more enjoyable, and empowering for families. They dive into the importance of cer…

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Episode 314: Navigating Motherhood and Feeding Challenges with Aerica Walsh M.S, CCC-SLP 42:23

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Hallie welcomes Feed The Peds® alumna Aerica Walsh. As a new mom, Aerica’s experiences with breastfeeding and TOTs led her to dive deeper into the world of pediatric feeding therapy. In this episode, Aerica opens up about her journey into motherhood, the feeding challenges she faced with her daughter, and how the Certfied Pediatric Feeding Therapis…

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Episode 313: For The Love of Feeding with Cathy Stys, MA SLP, CPFT™, OMT 37:52

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This week on the podcast, join Hallie as she chats with Cathy Stys about her journey as a pediatric feeding therapist. Cathy is a seasoned SLP and private practice owner specializing in feeding and myofunctional therapy. She is also a proud CERTIFIED pediatric feeding therapist™ (CPFT™). Tune in as Cathy shares how her passion for feeding led her t…

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Episode 312: Navigating Airway Health with Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez, DDS 57:37

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This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez. Dr. Julia, founder of Oris Wellness, empowers parents to make informed decisions about their child’s oral and airway health. She offers one-on-one guidance on treatment options and connects families with airway-focused providers. Join Dr. Julia as she discusses the challen…

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Episode 311: The Future of Dentistry and Rethinking Dental Health with Dr. Hilary Fritsch, DMD 1:03:46

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This week, Hallie welcomes Dr. Hilary Fritsch, a top airway and biological dentist with extensive expertise in optimal jaw development and airway health. Join them as they explore the evolving field of airway dentistry, discussing personal experiences, the importance of biological dentistry, and the connection between oral health and overall well-b…

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Episode 310: The Power of Community—Top 5 Reasons Every Myofunctional Therapist Needs a Supportive Study Club 12:32

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This week Hallie discusses the critical role of community in myofunctional therapy. She emphasizes the importance of having a supportive study club for professional growth, networking, and ongoing education. Join Hallie as she outlines the top five reasons why every myofunctional therapist should be part of such a community and more! If this episod…

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Episode 309: 5 Airway Health Tips for Children with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 15:27

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This week, Hallie shares her top five airway health tips for children, emphasizing the importance of nasal breathing, proper tongue posture, monitoring sleep and breathing issues, encouraging healthy chewing, and seeking early evaluations. The episode highlights how these practices can significantly impact children's overall health and development …

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Episode 308: Supporting Airway Health with Kristina Wolf, MS, DMD 53:31

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This week on the podcast, Dr. Kristina Wolf shares her journey into airway health, highlighting the importance of addressing pediatric OSA (pediatric obstructive sleep apnea) and the challenge of finding qualified professionals. She also introduces the Nuvola system, which integrates orthodontics and myofunctional therapy to improve airway function…

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Episode 307: Fall in Love with Your Story with Gal Bason, ND NAET Practitioner, Instructor and LMT 47:55

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This week, Hallie welcomes Gal Bason back to explore the importance of understanding one's own health narrative, and the holistic approach of NAET in addressing allergies and health issues. Tune in as Gal shares her background as a naturopath and emphasizes the significance of intuition in health, the energy of food, the interconnectedness of the b…

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Episode 306: Ped Feeding 101 with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 16:38

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This week, Hallie dives into the essentials of feeding therapy, discussing its significance, the challenges faced by children, and the role of feeding therapists. She emphasizes the importance of early intervention and the critical role parents play in recognizing and addressing feeding concerns. This episode provides insights into the complexities…

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Episode 305: Gut and Growth with Nadine Lopo, M.S. CCC-SLP 38:08

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This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes Nadine Lopo, a licensed SLP and Feed the Peds®-trained Feeding Therapist, specializing in pediatric feeding disorders and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Join Nadine and Hallie as they talk about Nadine's journey from speech therapist to mentor and course creator. Together they …

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Episode 304: Mastering Goal Setting with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 21:05

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In this week’s episode, Hallie shares the significance of goal setting for personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the importance of having clear goals to provide direction, motivation, and accountability. Join Hallie as she talks about how business owners and employees can set effective goals. She also provides tips, emphasizes the SMART …

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Episode 303: One Word, Limitless Possibilities with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 15:38

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In this week’s inspiring episode, Hallie talks about the concept of choosing a word for the year as a guiding principle for personal growth and decision-making. Tune in as Hallie shares her own experiences with selecting words in the past and provides a step-by-step guide for listeners to reflect on their aspirations, identify their core values, an…

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Episode 302: The Power of Saying No with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 21:00

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In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie discusses the transition into 2025, emphasizing the importance of setting goals, establishing work-life boundaries, and the power of saying “No”. Hallie encourages listeners to reflect on their desires for the new year and to prioritize their well-being over mere survival in their professional lives…

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Episode 301: Bridging Cultures, Families, and Child-Centered Care with Bibiana Fuzer da Silva, SLP (Brazilian) Pediatric Feeding Therapist 53:21

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In this podcast episode, Hallie welcomes Bibiana, a Brazilian pediatric feeding therapist, to share her journey into the field of pediatric feeding therapy. They discuss the importance of bridging theory and practice, the role of family and cultural context in therapy, and the significance of building trust and rapport with patients. Tune in as Bib…

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Episode 300: Happy New Year and 300 Episodes!!! with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ 16:10

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In the 300th episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie takes a moment to reflect on the journey since the podcast's launch in 2019. She shares some exciting milestones, including surpassing 600,000 podcast downloads, and highlights listener-favorite episodes. Hallie also reminds us of the importance of celebrating wins, big or small, and offers a s…

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Episode 299: Breathing, Bites, and Breakthroughs with Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi DDS 40:53

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This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie chats with Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi, a renowned expert in functional and integrative oral health care. Specializing in interceptive orthodontics, Dr. Nora emphasizes whole-body health and well-being. As a board-certified Diplomate pediatric dentist, published author, clinical researcher, and educator, she …

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Episode 298: NAET with Gal Bason, ND NAET Practitioner, Instructor and LMT 42:38

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This week, Hallie welcomes Gal Bason, an NAET holistic practitioner dedicated to guiding a transformative journey toward wellness. Rooted in the belief in an inherent capacity for health and driven by a desire to support her own children, Gal uses NAET’s gentle, non-invasive techniques to uncover and address the root causes of allergies, intoleranc…

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Episode 297: Navigating the Complexities of Feeding Therapy with Amy Williams MS, OTR/L, SWC 46:59

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This week, Hallie is joined by Amy Williams, a pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and the founder of San Diego Feeding Therapy. She is also one of the presenters in our Pediatric Feeding Therapist Curriculum where she talks about supporting complex sensory feeders. In this conversation, Amy and Hallie discuss the complexities of …

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Episode 296: Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) with Erin Gaul MS, CCC-SLP, PC 49:06

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This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes Erin Gaul, owner and speech-language pathologist at Your Speech Path, LLC. Join Erin as she shares her journey from Gallaudet University to private practice, where she discovered her passion for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). In this episode, Erin …

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Episode 295: Beyond Braces: The Health Impact of Modern Orthodontics with Dr. Madeleine Goodman, DMD 1:16:28

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In this week’s The Untethered Podcast episode, Hallie is joined by Madeleine Goodman. She is a board-certified orthodontist and the co-owner of Harmony Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Bethesda, Maryland. Tune in as Maddy and Hallie discuss the importance of myofunctional therapy, early orthodontic intervention, and holistic care in speech the…

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Episode 294: Hidden Impact of Wisdom Teeth Removal on Overall Health with Brianne Lee 1:12:42

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This week, Hallie welcomes Brianne Lee—a passionate mother on a mission to create a healthier, more intentional childhood experience. Brianne champions homeschooling, homegrown food, a hands-on approach to childhood, and a natural, unplugged lifestyle. Join them as they explore the profound connections between oral health, chronic illness, and holi…