The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast

Sheree Wertz
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I help parents and caregivers of children with special needs sort through all the conflicting information out there, making it easier to free up time to create fun family focused oral health habits with simple tips, tricks and bright ideas to reduce cavities and design a healthy mouth routine that has your kids begging you to brush let them brush their teeth. Understanding how oral health is connected to overall health will help reduce disease, save time, money and heartache.

  1. 2D AGO

    A New Chapter: When Breathing Becomes Everything

    In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing what happens when breathing — something we usually take for granted — becomes your only focus. After more than five years of weekly episodes, I had to pause the podcast… not because I ran out of things to say, but because my body forced me to listen. What I experienced in the hospital shifted everything I thought I knew about productivity, self-sacrifice, motherhood, health, and what truly matters.   We’re talking about breath as more than a concept — as life itself. I open up about fluid pressing against my lungs, a cancer recurrence, nervous system regulation, and the clarity that comes when your body demands presence. This isn’t about fear. It’s about alignment. It’s about modeling regulation for our children, respecting our bodies, and redefining what leadership looks like inside our homes. If you’ve ever pushed through exhaustion, ignored your body’s whispers, or felt disconnected from yourself, this episode will speak straight to your heart.   Burst Oral Care – https://www.burstoralcare.com Use code healthymouth for a discount on toothbrushes, water flossers, oral probiotics, and more.   Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min

    13 min

  2. 12/29/2025

    Top Episodes of 2025

    Welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is a little different—in the best way. We’re hitting pause, looking back, and wrapping up everything we’ve covered this season. The conversations, the lessons, the moments that made us rethink how we do things—and a few that stuck with us long after the mic was off.   Whether you’ve been with us since episode one or you’re jumping in right now, this is your chance to catch the highlights, revisit the biggest takeaways, and connect the dots between what we’ve learned and what comes next. We’ll reflect on what surprised us, what challenged us, and what we’re carrying forward into the next chapter of the show.   So settle in—this is our season recap, our thank-you, and our bridge to what’s ahead.   Episodes mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-oral-ties-breathing/id1501753147?i=1000741345178 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/healing-from-the-inside-out-how-airway-health-changes/id1501753147?i=1000732632895 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-birth-to-five-giving-every-child-a-strong-start/id1501753147?i=1000725551613 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/5-signs-your-childs-mouth-is-hurting-their-health/id1501753147?i=1000717174931 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/is-your-child-stuck-in-survival-mode/id1501753147?i=1000712078428

    16 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Age 3 (And Why “Wait and See” Can Cost More Than You Think)

    In today’s episode, I’m building on last week’s powerful conversation with Dr. Shireen Lim and diving even deeper into something I’m incredibly passionate about: what every parent should know before their child turns three. This is the information I wish I had known earlier—and honestly, it still blows my mind that we aren’t taught this anywhere.   We’re talking about why the “wait and see” approach can be so damaging, how your child’s mouth, airway, brain, and body are developing long before kindergarten, and the subtle red flags most parents are told are “normal.” If you’re pregnant, a new mom, or raising a busy toddler, this episode will completely change the way you look at your child’s breathing, sleep, feeding, and behavior—without fear, guilt, or overwhelm.   Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min

    18 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    What Every Parent Needs to Know About Oral Ties, Breathing, and Childhood Development

    In this episode of The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Shereen Lim—dentist, sleep medicine expert, myofunctional therapist, and author of Breathe, Sleep, Thrive—to dive deep into what we’re learning about oral ties, airway development, and why early intervention matters so much for our kids. This conversation builds on our previous discussions, but we go even further into the often-overlooked areas of lip ties, cheek (buccal) ties, and how tension patterns in the mouth can shape facial growth, breathing, sleep, and overall health.   We talk honestly about what parents should be watching for, why “wait and see” can be risky, and how breathing, feeding, sleep, behavior, reflux, and even cavities are all connected. Dr. Lim also shares powerful clinical stories—from infants to adults—that highlight just how life-changing addressing oral dysfunction can be when we truly look at the whole body.   Resources Breathe, Sleep, Thrive by Dr. Shereen Lim Book website: breedsleepthrivebook.com Follow Dr. Shereen Lim on Instagram and Facebook for clinical insights and before-and-after case studies   Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min

    37 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    Myofunctional Therapy: The Why, When & How

    In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that leaves so many parents saying, “Why has nobody ever told me this?” We’re unpacking myofunctional therapy—what it is, why it matters, when to start, and how it affects everything from your child’s sleep and behavior to their posture, feeding patterns, facial development, and long-term health.   If you’ve ever wondered why your child snores, grinds their teeth, wets the bed, struggles to focus, is a picky eater, seems constantly congested, or just feels “off,” this episode is going to help connect the dots. I’m breaking down how the tongue, airway, breathing, chewing, swallowing, and oral rest posture all work together—and why alignment is about far more than just straight teeth.   Thank you so much for being here and for showing up for your child’s health. If this episode made you think, helped you connect some dots, or gave you a new perspective, please rate, follow, review, and share the podcast. It helps us reach more families who need this information.   Until next time, breathe through your nose and share a smile—because they’re contagious.   Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min

    28 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    Your Mouth Is Talking to Your Body: Understanding the Vagus Nerve

    In this episode, I’m diving into something that most people — even many professionals — don’t fully understand yet, but once you do, it will completely change the way you see your mouth, your health, your emotions, and even your child’s behavior: the vagus nerve. This incredible “wandering” nerve is the body’s built-in communication system, connecting your brain to your mouth, throat, heart, lungs, digestive tract, and so much more. And yes — it passes right through your mouth, which is why I talk about it so much.   If you’ve been seeing anxiety, sleep issues, food aversions, meltdowns, mouth breathing, or constant “behavior problems” with your kids, this episode will give you a whole new lens for understanding what’s really going on inside their bodies. We’ll explore how the vagus nerve gets thrown into fight-or-flight, why so many kids today are chronically dysregulated, and what simple daily habits you can start using to help them (and yourself) feel safe, calm, and connected again.   If something you heard made you pause, smile, think differently, or feel empowered, please share this episode with a friend, leave a review, and follow the podcast so we can keep changing lives through this message. Don’t forget to tag us while you’re listening!   Until next time — breathe through your nose, speak from your heart, and remember: your body is listening.   Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min

    26 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    Generational Habits: What We Teach Without Knowing

    In today’s episode, I’m taking you on a heart-opening reflection about something many of us overlook: our kids aren’t just watching us… they’re becoming us. As I share personal stories from my journey as a mom, I explore how our energy, our habits, our self-talk, and even the way we handle stress and joy become the blueprint our kids absorb every single day. This episode is meant to gently nudge you toward awareness—not guilt—so you can create more intentional patterns for yourself and your family.     We dive into the generational cycles we inherit, the ones we pass on without realizing, and the small ways we can shift toward healing and emotional safety. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough or worried about the examples you’re setting, this conversation will remind you that presence—not perfection—is what truly shapes our kids.     Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min

    14 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    Why Am I Still Getting Cavities?

    If you’ve ever walked out of the dentist’s office wondering how on earth you or your child still managed to get another cavity despite doing everything “right”, this episode is going to give you that “No one ever told me this!” feeling. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on—because cavities are not just about sugar, brushing, or flossing. There is so much more happening beneath the surface, and when you understand it, everything starts to make sense.   In this episode, I break down the real root causes behind tooth decay—your oral microbiome, your pH, your breathing habits, hydration, stress, hormones, snacking patterns, sleep, and so much more. You’ll learn why cavities are actually a symptom, not the problem, and what steps you can take starting today to prevent them without shame, fear, or guesswork. If you’ve been confused and frustrated by recurring cavities, this episode is going to empower you with clarity you’ve never been given before.   Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min

    19 min
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I help parents and caregivers of children with special needs sort through all the conflicting information out there, making it easier to free up time to create fun family focused oral health habits with simple tips, tricks and bright ideas to reduce cavities and design a healthy mouth routine that has your kids begging you to brush let them brush their teeth. Understanding how oral health is connected to overall health will help reduce disease, save time, money and heartache.

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