The Untethered Podcast

Nov 04 2024 291 ep. 45 mins 87
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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 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

Episode 286: It’s Not Your Fault with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Sep 23 2024 13 mins  
This week on the Untethered Podcast, Hallie talks about the common feelings of guilt and self-blame that parents and caregivers experience regarding their children's development. In this episode, Hallie reassures parents that it’s NOT your fault. It is also totally normal to feel overwhelmed or unprepared and encourages parents to prioritize their child’s needs, seek appro

Episode 285: Mini Myo with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

Sep 16 2024 16 mins  
This week, join Hallie as she addresses Mini-Myo (mini orofacial myofunctional therapy) and its role in pediatric feeding therapy, emphasizing that Mini-Myo is merely a marketing tactic. Listen as she stresses the need for proper licensure and training for those offering pediatric feeding therapy, explains key goals of orofacial myofunctional therapy, and so much more!If this

Episode 284: The Gold Standard In Pacifiers with Hallie Bulkin

Sep 09 2024 17 mins  
This week,  Hallie discusses the topic of pacifiers and addresses the misinformation spread by a viral Instagram reel and the lack of research and third-party validation for pacifier claims made by companies in the United States. Tune in as Hallie debunks pacifier myths,  highlights the importance of proper oral rest posture, and MORE!If this episode has resonated wi

Episode 283: Overcoming Allergies with Tolerance Induction Program (TIP) with Dena Freedman-Muchnick, M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC

Sep 02 2024 57 mins  
This week on the podcast, Hallie welcomes Dena Freedman-Muchnick, a licensed speech-language pathologist with over 24 years of experience,  certified lactation consultant, and founder and clinical director of Myofunctional Spot.Dena Freedman Muchnick shares her son’s journey with food allergies and the Tolerance Induction Program (TIP) at the Food Allergy Institute. Den