The Untethered Podcast

Dec 02 2024 294 ep. 45 mins 86
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Hosted by Hallie Bulkin, a Certified Orofacial Myologist, Feeding Specialist and Speech Therapist, The Untethered Podcast will focus on the latest research and clinical evidence in the Myo, TOTs, Airway space. Produced with both providers and parents in mind, episodes will include interviews with experts, personal stories from parents, and Q&A from our listeners.

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

Dec 02 2024 49 mins  
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 and Hallie discuss diagnosing

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

Nov 25 2024 76 mins  
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 therapy. Maddy also shares

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

Nov 18 2024 72 mins  
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 holistic healing. Brianne shares her

Episode 293: Finding a TOTs Release Provider with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Nov 11 2024 13 mins  
On the podcast this week, Hallie talks about the importance of finding the right TOTS release provider, emphasizing the necessity of functional evaluations and the qualifications of practitioners. Join Hallie as she provides insights into the questions caregivers should ask potential providers and highlights resources for finding qualified professionals in the field of pediatr

Episode 292: Dropping the COM and Market Confusion re: CMT with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Nov 04 2024 26 mins  
In this week’s episode, Hallie discusses her decision to drop her COM certification. She also dives into her experience with intellectual property theft by a competitor in the myo world, clarifying her businesses sole ownership and rights to the CMT certification. Join her as she shares her personal journey of aligning her professional identity with her values, the challenge

Episode 291: How To Choose A Myo Course with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Oct 28 2024 16 mins  
In the podcast this week, Hallie shares helpful tips on how to choose a Myo course, emphasizing the importance of understanding course content, instructor expertise, and the need for mentorship. She provides insights into what to look for in a course, the significance of practical application, cautions against cookie-cutter programs and more!If this episode has resonated with

Episode 290: Choosing a trained Therapist with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Oct 21 2024 17 mins  
This week on the podcast, Hallie dives into the key factors to consider when selecting a myofunctional therapist.Join Hallie as she talks about the importance of qualifications, licensure, and experience, as well as the significance of individualized treatment approaches. Hallie also highlights the value of mentorship and community support in the field of myofunctional therapy, and

Episode 289: Assessing & Treating Myo with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Oct 14 2024 25 mins  
In this week's episode,  Hallie discusses the assessment and treatment of myofunctional disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding case histories, listening to patients, and creating individualized treatment plans. Tune in as she also talks about the components of a myofunctional evaluation, the transition from assessment to treatment, the significance of comm

Episode 288: Screening For Myo with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Oct 07 2024 14 mins  
In this week's episode, Hallie discusses the importance of screening for orofacial myofunctional disorders using the F.A.S.T. Myo Screener. Hallie highlights the need for SLPs, OTs, PTs, RDHs and dentists  to have the tools to identify myofunctional disorders. She also covers the F.A.S.T. Myo Screener, its clinical use, and the critical role early intervention plays in im

Episode 287: CDC Masking Milestones with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Sep 30 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of the Untethered Podcast, Hallie revisits the controversial changes made by the CDC to developmental milestones, emphasizing the negative impact these changes have on child development. Tune in as she discusses the importance of crawling as a critical developmental milestone and its role in brain development and integration. Hallie also explores environmental