The Untethered Podcast

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 feeding therapy, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by complex sensory feeders. Tune is as Amy shares her personal journey into feeding therapy, influenced by her experiences with her own sisters. Their discussion also emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in feeding, the need for a safe and regulated environment, the distinction between behavioral and relationship-based approaches in therapy, and more! If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Amy @sandiegofeedingtherapyFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

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 and treating CAS and OMDs,  intensive therapy, and the challenges of collaboration in the field. They also explore the value of creating supportive spaces for SLPs to share knowledge, the role of orofacial myofunctional therapy, the need for better education to prepare future professionals, and more!If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Erin @eringtheslp and @yourspeechpathllcFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

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 her journey, discussing collaborative care, the impact of tongue ties, and the challenges of educating parents. In this episode, they also touch on topics like TMJ, the role of ENTs in diagnosing sleep apnea, orthodontic research, and sustainable dentistry—all underscoring the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient care and professional growth.If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Dr. Madeleine @harmonybethesdaFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

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 own journey of discovering how wisdom teeth removal may have contributed to her chronic health struggles, underscoring the importance of a holistic perspective on health.In this episode, they explore how childhood development shapes overall health, the role of fascia in the healing process, and the importance of addressing tongue ties and birth-related concerns. This powerful conversation sheds light on preventive health, a holistic approach to wellness, and what mothers can do to support their children’s long-term health—and their own!If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Brianne @motherofmettleFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

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 pediatric feeding and myofunctional therapy.If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

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 challenges she faced with an organization that has been infringing on her intellectual property (IP), and how you can protect your IP! If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com