The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast

Sheree Wertz
  • 5.0 (66)
  • Alternative Health
  • Updated Weekly

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. 3d ago

    Could a Tongue Tie Be Affecting Your Sleep, Posture, and Health? The Hidden Connection Explained

    What if one small restriction under your tongue has been influencing your health your entire life? In this episode, I explore the surprising role tongue mobility plays in everything from breathing and sleep to posture, jaw pain, feeding, and even nervous system regulation. If you've ever struggled with chronic tension, mouth breathing, restless sleep, or unexplained symptoms that never seem to resolve, this conversation may help connect some important dots.   I walk you through how tongue restrictions can present differently from infancy through adulthood, why so many cases are overlooked, and why evaluating tongue function—not just appearance—is essential. I also share a simple self-assessment you can do at home and discuss what to look for when seeking a qualified provider. This episode lays the foundation for next week's conversation about whether a tongue release is appropriate and why therapy before and after treatment matters just as much as the procedure itself.   If this episode helped you see the connection between your mouth and the rest of your body in a new way, I'd love for you to share it with someone who could benefit from hearing it. Be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss next week's episode, and if you have a moment, please leave a rating and review. Your support helps more people discover the Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast. Thank you for listening, and remember—it's all connected.   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

  2. Jul 13

    The Questions Your Prenatal Visits Aren't Asking: Oral Health, Fertility & Pregnancy

    Have you ever felt like something wasn't quite right with your health, your fertility journey, your pregnancy, or your baby's development—even though you were told everything was "normal"? In this episode, I explore the important questions that often go unasked in prenatal care and early childhood health. From oral health and breathing to nervous system regulation and feeding challenges, we're looking at the connections that deserve more attention.   I'll share both the research and my own personal journey through infertility and pregnancy loss, along with the questions I wish someone had asked me sooner. If you've ever felt unheard by the healthcare system or wondered if there was more to your story, this episode will encourage you to trust your instincts, ask better questions, and discover how seemingly small details can have a lasting impact on both you and your child.   If this episode helped you think differently about your health, pregnancy, or your child's development, I'd be so grateful if you would follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Your support helps more families find these conversations and start asking the questions that truly matter. Thank you so much for listening, and I'll see you in the next episode!   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

  3. Jul 6

    It's Not Just the Sugar: The Hidden Cause of Childhood Cavities

    When a child gets cavities, the conversation almost always starts—and ends—with sugar and brushing. But what if we're focusing on the symptom instead of the real cause?   In this episode, I dive into why childhood tooth decay is about so much more than sugar. We explore the surprising connection between breathing, tongue posture, jaw development, chewing, sleep, and oral health—and how these overlooked factors can influence everything from cavities to picky eating, ADHD-like behaviors, and lifelong health. If you've ever left a dental appointment feeling guilty or wondering what you're missing, this episode will give you a completely different perspective.   If this episode gave you a new perspective, please take a moment to follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with another parent who may be struggling with cavities, picky eating, sleep issues, or unanswered questions about their child's health. Every share helps more families discover the whole-body approach to oral health.   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

  4. Jun 29

    The Cost of Cheap: What Are We Really Paying For?

    I used to believe retirement meant finally enjoying the life I had worked so hard to build. But after decades in healthcare—and through my own health journey—I’ve come to realize that many of us spend our later years paying for choices we never realized would cost us so much. In this episode, I explore the hidden price of "cheap" decisions and why the most expensive costs often don't show up until years later.   Together, we'll unpack how everyday habits—from the way we breathe to the food we eat and the questions we ask about our health—can shape our future more than we realize. This conversation isn't about guilt or perfection. It's about becoming aware, taking ownership, and making small intentional choices today that can completely change tomorrow.   If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with someone who could benefit from hearing it. And if you're enjoying the Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, please take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review. Your support helps more people discover these conversations and empowers more families to take ownership of their health. Thanks so much for listening, and I'll see you in the next episode!   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

  5. Jun 22

    We Have More Power Than We Think

    What if the biggest shift in your health journey doesn’t start with a new supplement, diet, or expert opinion—but with learning to trust yourself again?   In this episode, I explore how we’ve gradually disconnected from our instincts about food, breathing, movement, and the everyday habits that shape our health. We’ve become the most informed generation in history, yet many of us feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from our bodies. I share why I believe we have more power than we realize—and how small, intentional choices can create meaningful change over time.   We’ll talk about the impact of processed foods, chronic stress, environmental exposures, nervous system regulation, and why returning to simple practices like reading ingredient labels, filtering water, and breathing through your nose can be quietly transformative. This conversation isn’t about perfection—it’s about awareness, empowerment, and reclaiming the choices that have always been ours.   If this episode resonated with you, choose one small action this week. Read a label. Swap one product. Take a deep breath through your nose. Trust what your body is telling you.   And if you enjoyed this conversation, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that we truly have more power than we think.   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

  6. Jun 15

    Nobody Taught Us This: The Hidden Link Between Breathing and Behavior

    Have you ever looked back at your childhood and wondered why certain emotions felt impossible to control? In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about the temper tantrums I experienced as a child, the struggles I later saw in my own daughter, and the life-changing connection I eventually discovered between breathing, sleep, and nervous system regulation.   We’ll explore why so many behaviors we label as “misbehavior” may actually be signs of an overwhelmed and under-resourced body. I’ll walk you through the surprising role mouth breathing plays in emotional regulation, why so many families unknowingly repeat the same patterns across generations, and how something as simple as learning to breathe through your nose can help you and your children find your way back to calm.   Nobody taught us how deeply breathing affects our emotions, sleep, and ability to regulate stress—but now we know better. This week, take a moment to slow down, notice your breath, and remember that meaningful change can start with something as simple as one intentional inhale.   If this episode resonated with you, please rate, follow, review, and share the podcast with someone who could benefit from this conversation. Your support helps us reach more families and spread awareness—one breath at a time.   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

  7. Jun 8

    The Ten-Minute Habit That Could Change Everything

    When was the last time you really chewed your food? In this episode, I explore one of the most overlooked habits affecting oral health, airway development, digestion, posture, and even sleep quality: chewing. We’ve made food softer and easier to consume, but in the process, we may have lost an essential function our bodies were designed to perform.   I share what I’ve learned through my own family’s experience, why bilateral chewing matters, how jaw development impacts the airway, and why a simple 10-minute daily habit could have a ripple effect on overall health. We’ll also talk about practical ways to support healthy chewing patterns in children and adults, including the role of the MyoMunchie and myofunctional therapy.   If this episode gave you a new perspective on something as simple as chewing, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or family member. Be sure to follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next one!   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

  8. Jun 1

    Why Your Tongue Deserves More Respect

    What if one of the most overlooked muscles in your body has been quietly shaping your posture, breathing, sleep, jaw tension, nervous system—and maybe even the way your face develops? In this episode, I’m asking you to stop for one second and notice something most people never think about: where is your tongue resting right now? It sounds simple, but once I started going down this rabbit hole, I realized it changes how we think about health in a much bigger way.   I’m unpacking the surprising role tongue posture plays in airway health, mouth breathing, sleep, headaches, TMJ, nervous system regulation, and even childhood development. We’ll connect the dots between symptoms that often feel unrelated and explore why this “small muscle” may deserve a lot more respect than it gets. If you’ve ever dealt with fatigue, jaw clenching, poor sleep, crowded teeth, chronic congestion—or you’re raising kids and wondering what’s really upstream of behavior and development—this conversation is going to make you think differently.   If this episode gave you a new perspective, I’d love for you to rate, follow, review, and share the podcast with someone who might need to hear this conversation—especially someone dealing with snoring, jaw tension, mouth breathing, or sleep struggles. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next episode.   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

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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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