{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d06de1f62cce0ca1a6067cc/6ad53301336b44639e076b7f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Connect Before You Correct: Rethinking Patient-Centered Care with Dr. Catherine Murphy","description":"<p>Healthcare is undergoing a radical paradigm shift. For orthodontists, pediatric therapists, and airway specialists, delivering transformative patient care requires moving far beyond basic mechanical interventions to treat the whole patient - and their family’s underlying nervous system regulation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Dr. Catherine &quot;Cathy&quot; Murphy, DDS, MSD, a pioneer in holistic, patient-centered orthodontic consulting and collaborative care. Dr. Murphy reflects on her transition from traditional orthodontic practice to a holistic model rooted in connection, clinical intuition, and interdisciplinary partnership.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>About the Guest: Catherine Murphy, DDS, MSD</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>Dr. Catherine (Cathy) Murphy, DDS, MSD, is an orthodontist, practice consultant, and advocate for holistic, patient-centered healthcare. She partners with orthodontic facilities across the country to establish and enhance collaborative care models and specialized patient-focused programs. Dr. Murphy is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, nervous system regulation, preventing clinician burnout, and empowering families through education.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Key Topics &amp; Takeaways</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Transitioning to Holistic Care:</strong> Shifting from standard mechanics to a whole-body, patient-centered model that prioritizes root-cause health.</li><li><strong>Combating Clinician Burnout:</strong> Implementing practical self-care strategies, self-awareness, and clear clinical boundaries to sustain high-level practice.</li><li><strong>Harnessing Clinical Intuition:</strong> Understanding how subconscious pattern recognition allows experienced providers to process complex clinical data rapidly.</li><li><strong>Nervous System &amp; Family Dynamics:</strong> Recognizing how parental stress and emotional regulation directly influence a child’s progress and appliance compliance.</li></ul><h3></h3><h3><strong>Timestamps</strong></h3><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>01:51</strong> - Dr. Catherine Murphy’s Evolution from Traditional Orthodontics to Patient-Centered Care</li><li><strong>05:36</strong> - The Reality of Clinician and Parent Burnout</li><li><strong>11:00</strong> - Integrated Care vs. Simple Interdisciplinary Collaboration</li><li><strong>14:10</strong> - Managing Patient Anxiety and Family Nervous System Dynamics</li><li><strong>17:48</strong> - Why Dr. Catherine Murphy Reframes Standard &quot;Airway&quot; Terminology</li><li><strong>20:54</strong> - The Role of Appliances in a Holistic Treatment Model</li><li><strong>28:26</strong> - Setting Healthy Professional and Personal Boundaries to Prevent Compassion Fatigue</li><li><strong>39:22</strong> - Patient-Centered Communication: Addressing the Child Directly in Care</li><li><strong>43:40</strong> - Daily Self-Care Practices for Long-Term Practice Sustainability</li></ul><h3></h3><h3><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></h3><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Connect with Dr. Cathy Murphy:</strong> Explore practice consulting, books, and resources at<a href=\"https://catherinemurphy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><u><a href=\"https://catherinemurphy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CatherineMurphy.com</a></u>.</li><li><strong>Follow Dr. Cathy on Social Media:</strong> Connect on Instagram<a href=\"https://instagram.com/drkatherinemurphy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><u><a href=\"https://instagram.com/drkatherinemurphy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@drcatherinemurphy</a></u>.</li><li><strong>Fast Myo Screening Tool:</strong> Identify functional, structural, and airway red flags during intake at<a href=\"https://fastmyoscreening.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><u><a href=\"http://fastmyoscreening.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FastMyoScreening.com</a></u>.</li><li>Go beyond traditional continuing education with clinical mentorship, expert-led trainings, collaborative case discussions, and a community of SLPs, OTs, and PTs committed to treating the whole child. Explore <u><a href=\"https://theintegratedtherapist.com/.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theintegratedtherapist.com/</a></u></li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>WORTH A LISTEN: CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>The Evidence Based Research Behind Tethered Oral Tissues with Richard Baxter, DMD, MS (Ep 137)</strong></p><p><u><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-137-the-evidence-based-research-behind/id1469164954?i=1000541917893\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode 137: The Evidence Based Research Behind Tethered Oral Tissues with Richard Baxter, DMD, MS</a></u></p><p><strong>Why Some Cases Stay Stuck: The Clinical Thinking That Changes Outcomes (Jul 20, 2026)</strong></p><p><u><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-some-cases-stay-stuck-the-clinical-thinking-that/id1469164954?i=1000777465757\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why Some Cases Stay Stuck: The Clinical Thinking That Changes Outcomes</a></u></p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED</p><p><br></p><p>💬 <strong>Join the Conversation:</strong> Connect with Dr. Cathy on <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drcatherinemurphy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/drcatherinemurphy/</a></u> or visit <u><a href=\"https://drcatherinemurphy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://drcatherinemurphy.com/</a></u> and Follow with Hallie for weekly clinical takeaways, case study breakdowns, and program updates on <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/halliebulkin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></u> |<u><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HallieBulkinBiz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook</a></u> |<u><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/halliebulkin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> LinkedIn</a></u>.</p><p><br></p><p>If Dr. Cathy&#39;s perspective on holistic orthodontics, clinician burnout, and nervous system regulation resonated with you, please take a quick moment to leave a review! Your support helps us share these vital clinical conversations with therapists and providers everywhere.</p>","author_name":"Hallie Bulkin"}