The Untethered Podcast

This week on the podcast, Hallie dives deep into the world of orthodontics with Dr. Svitlana Koval, an airway orthodontist and Tiffany Zilberman, a pediatric feeding specialist and myofunctional therapist. They challenge the traditional view of orthodontics, highlighting the importance of early intervention and care throughout all life stages.The conversation explores how orthodontics can impact not just your smile, but also your speech, breathing, and overall health. They discuss the connection between airway health, orthodontics, myofunctional therapy, feeding therapy and speech therapy, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach.Learn the difference between traditional orthodontics focused solely on teeth alignment and airway orthodontics that considers the entire airway system 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, Dr. Svitlana @drsvitlanakoval, and Tiffany @littleeatersflFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

This week, Hallie chats with Jessie Ginsburg, a sensory trained speech-language pathologist and CEO of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, a top-rated clinic in Los Angeles. Hallie and Jessie discuss the role of sensory processing in speech-language pathology and the importance of addressing sensory needs in therapy.Tune in as they address the misconception that sensory is solely within the domain of occupational therapy. They also talk about the interconnectedness of the sensory and motor systems and the impact of regulation and engagement on therapy outcomes.Jessie shares her journey of starting an online business and the importance of connection 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 & Jessie @sensory.slp. For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

This week’s episode features Ken Hooks, a sleep specialist and founder of True Sleep Diagnostics. He offers home sleep tests (“HST”) and has extensive experience in the field. Ken previously worked at Bon Secours St Francis and Greenville Technical College and co-authored a case report on treating pediatric sleep apnea.Join Ken and Hallie as they discuss the results of Hallie’s follow-up HST, comparing it to her first HST from March 2022. Listen as they explore the validity and interpretation of home sleep tests, highlighting the importance of deep sleep and REM sleep. They also discuss the impact of upper airway resistance on sleep quality and the challenges with end-title CO2 monitoring. Their conversation covers various topics related to home sleep studies and airway health including discussions on insurance coverage, the importance of spO2 pleth in sleep studies, the impact of cardiac function during sleep, airflow dynamics and resistance, 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 @halliebulkinFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

This week on the podcast, Hallie welcomes back Dr. Shehab Faragallah, a seasoned dentist with more than 20 years of experience on the Gold Coast. Since 2017, he has been dedicatedly serving at Gold Coast Holistic Dental Care. Dr. Faragalla is particularly passionate about oral myology and is a co-founder of Myospots Australia.Tune in as Dr. Shehab and Hallie talk about the vital connection between oral rest posture, nasal breathing, and overall well-being. They shed light on how tongue position can significantly impact one’s health and emphasize the importance of nasal breathing for maintaining good health.They also explore the concept of lip taping, discussing both its potential benefits and drawbacks, and highlight the importance of individualization, especially when considering children 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 Dr. Shehab @myospotsFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

This week, Hallie answers various questions related to the challenges faced by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in supporting each other. Listen in as she explores the reasons behind the lack of support, including competition, imposter syndrome, and work environments. Hallie emphasizes the importance of collaboration and uplifting one another in the relatively small field of SLPs. She also addresses questions about the role of lactation in supporting babies with solid foods, who can diagnose tongue ties, and the relationship between oral motor skills and speech articulation.This is an exciting episode you don’t wanna miss!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, let’s join Hallie as she discusses the common misconceptions and regulations surrounding myofunctional therapy. Emphasizing that myofunctional therapy is not the 'wild wild west' and requires proper licensure, Hallie explains who can perform myofunctional therapy and the age limitations for this type of treatment. Tune in as she also highlights the overlap between myofunctional therapy and pediatric feeding therapy, the legal implications of practicing myofunctional therapy without a license ,the exclusionary process in the field, and the importance of controlling the quality and scope of 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 @halliebulkinFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com 

This week on the podcast, Hallie starts a conversation on a hot topic - ASHA's recent announcement on increase in dues which is happening for the first time in a decade!Tune in as Hallie talks about this news that has left many speech-language pathologists and audiologists feeling frustrated. Hallie tackles concerns surrounding the perceived value of ASHA membership and the allocation of funds and salaries within ASHA, sparking discussions on transparency and accountability. Hallie also discusses the crucial link between ASHA membership and certification, while advocating for decoupling membership dues from maintaining certification. Don't miss this insightful conversation on ASHA's financial policies and their impact on members.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 podcast episode, Hallie chats with Alonna Bondar, a pediatric speech language pathologist with 24 years of experience specializing in apraxia and other speech sound disorders.Alonna enjoys working with children with a variety of diagnoses especially children with down syndrome and autism. She's PROMPT certified, using PROMPT and DTTC techniques to boost verbal language and collaborates with school SLPs for optimized results.Tune in as they talk about Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Learn how CAS differs from other speech sound disorders, understand the diagnostic process, including Suspected CAS, and discover the crucial pre-requisites for effective apraxia therapy.Alonna and Hallie also explore evidence-based treatments while shedding light on what not to do when treating CAS. Plus, they discuss the complexities of co-morbidities associated with CAS. Tune in for essential insights into supporting children with CAS on their journey to better communicationIf 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 Alonna @bondarspeechFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com

This week on the podcast, Hallie is joined by Dr. Jenn Moore, a speech-language pathologist with over 15+ years experience in treating muscle & motor disorders in babies & young adults for improved oral function. Her mission is to create an online community where SLPs, parents, and other professionals learn all things related to muscle and motor-based disorders.Join them as they talk about all things jaw. They discuss topics from the importance of visual analysis of speech production to speech production involving more than just the articulators ,and jaw grading and jaw sliding. Dr. Jenn and Hallie also cover the influence of vowels on speech movements,tools for assessing and tracking motor breakdowns in speech production, 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 Dr. Jenn @DrMooreSpeechFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com