Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb: Expanding Your Breath of Knowledge

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Nicole Goldfarb is a Speech-Language Pathologist & Certified Orofacial Myologist, providing information through "Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb". She interviews professionals in the field of sleep & airway in order to get all of our questions answered.  This series is for both professionals and those interested in sleep & airway issues. ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.

  1. Sep 6

    Ep. 80: "Psychiatry Meets Sleep Medicine: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Apnea & Beyond — with Dr. Nnamdi Orakpo"

    Psychiatry Meets Sleep Medicine: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Apnea & Beyond — with Dr. Nnamdi Orakpo 🧠 What if symptoms that look psychiatric are being influenced — or worsened — by poor sleep or an underlying sleep disorder? ADHD. Anxiety. Depression. Irritability. Difficulty concentrating. Emotional dysregulation. Insomnia. PTSD. In this episode of Airway Answers, Nicole Goldfarb sits down with Dr. Nnamdi Orakpo, MD, PhD — psychiatrist, sleep medicine physician, and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine — to explore the fascinating intersection of sleep, psychiatry, mental health, and airway health. 💡 What does a psychiatrist who specializes in sleep see that the rest of us may be missing? We discuss why ADHD symptoms can overlap with poor-quality sleep and sleep-disordered breathing; why insomnia may sometimes be a clue to undiagnosed sleep apnea; and why asking “How is your sleep?” may not be enough. Dr. Orakpo also explores the two-way relationship between sleep and mental health: poor sleep can contribute to or worsen psychiatric symptoms, while anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and psychiatric medications can also affect sleep. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE: 🧠 ADHD or sleep apnea? Why symptoms can overlap 😴 Insomnia medications vs. undiagnosed sleep apnea 🫁 Sleep apnea, intermittent hypoxia & the brain 💊 Antidepressants, psychiatric medications & REM sleep 😰 Anxiety, depression, PTSD & sleep-disordered breathing 🌙 REM Sleep Behavior Disorder & Parkinson’s disease 🛌 Why psychiatrists need more sleep medicine training 🦷 Snoring, gasping, bruxism & other clues psychiatrists may miss 🏫 Teen sleep deprivation & early school start times 👩 Women, menopause, hormones & sleep apnea 👨‍⚕️ Why sleep education matters across medical specialties ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Airway Answers 0:32 Meet Dr. Nnamdi Orakpo: Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine 4:13 From Professional Basketball to MD/PhD & Sleep Medicine 10:27 The Parkinson’s Patient Who Changed His Career 14:23 REM Sleep Behavior Disorder & Parkinson’s Disease Risk 17:35 Why Psychiatrists Need to Ask About Sleep 22:03 Insomnia Medications vs Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea 25:08 How Sleep Apnea Affects the Heart, Lungs & Brain 27:00 ADHD or Sleep Apnea? Symptoms That Can Overlap 36:04 Intermittent Hypoxia: How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain 39:35 Teen Sleep Deprivation & Early School Start Times 46:34 Sleep Apnea Screening: Questions Psychiatrists Should Ask 49:47 Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Sleep-Disordered Breathing 54:11 Antidepressants, REM Sleep & Sleep Architecture 1:01:22 Women’s Health, Menopause & Sleep Medicine 👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. NNAMDI ORAKPO Nnamdi Orakpo, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist, sleep medicine physician, and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. His clinical interests span sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, ADHD, mental health, chronic pain, sleep technology, and emerging treatments in sleep medicine. Before becoming a physician, Dr. Orakpo pursued basketball internationally and later played Division I basketball in the United States. He earned a PhD in gerontology before attending medical school and later completed his sleep medicine fellowship at Stanford. 🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST Nicole Goldfarb, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®, is a speech-language pathologist and Certified Orofacial Myologist® specializing in orofacial myofunctional disorders, airway health, and sleep-disordered breathing. She is the owner of the San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy and host of Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb: Expanding Your Breath of Knowledge. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW AIRWAY ANSWERS ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/_080ii-8jV8 🎧 Buzzsprout: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow 🌐 www.AirwayAnswers.info 🏥 www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com 📩 Nicole@AirwayAnswers.info 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074499503 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegospeechandmyotherapy/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@airway.answers 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a psychiatrist, psychologist, pediatrician, sleep professional, SLP, dentist, mental health professional, parent, or anyone interested in the relationship between sleep and mental health. #AirwayAnswers #SleepApnea #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #SleepMedicine #ADHD #Anxiety #Depression #SleepDisorderedBreathing #Insomnia #PTSD

    Ep. 80: "Psychiatry Meets Sleep Medicine: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Apnea & Beyond — with Dr. Nnamdi Orakpo"

  2. Aug 23

    Ep. 79: "Dentists Are Gatekeepers for Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing: What the Mouth Can Reveal with Dr. Rakesh Bhattacharjee"

    🦷 Could the dental office be one of the most important places to identify children at risk for sleep-disordered breathing? Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is not simply a story of enlarged tonsils and adenoids — and removing them does not always resolve the problem. So what else should we be looking for? In this episode of Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb, Nicole sits down with Dr. Rakesh Bhattacharjee, pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist, to explore what decades of research have taught us about pediatric sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — including residual sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy, craniofacial risk factors, obesity, insomnia, and the different phenotypes of pediatric OSA. 🔬 Dr. Bhattacharjee also discusses new 2026 research examining craniofacial risk factors for sleep-disordered breathing in dental and orthodontic practices and why the mouth and craniofacial structures may provide important clues that help dentists and orthodontists recognize children who need further evaluation. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE: • Why tonsil and adenoid removal does not always resolve pediatric OSA • The surprising rate of residual sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy • The fascinating brain-lung connection • COMISA: when insomnia and sleep apnea coexist • Craniofacial clues dentists and orthodontists can look for • New 2026 research on pediatric sleep-disordered breathing screening • Why pediatric sleep apnea has different phenotypes • The importance of interdisciplinary airway care ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Why Dentists Should Be Paying Attention 00:27 Meet Dr. Rakesh Bhattacharjee 02:39 Why Tonsil & Adenoid Removal Does Not Always Cure Pediatric Sleep Apnea 04:56 Dr. Bhattacharjee’s Research & Career 08:13 The Brain-Lung Connection: Sleep, Breathing & the Brain 11:49 COMISA: Insomnia + Sleep Apnea in Children 16:59 Residual Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy 22:09 Can Early Intervention Change Future Sleep Apnea Risk? 27:46 Obesity, Weight Loss & Tirzepatide in Sleep Apnea 33:05 New 2026 Research: Craniofacial Risk Factors for Pediatric SDB 38:21 Screening for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Dental Practices 43:55 Why Sleep Physicians Need to Look Inside the Mouth 51:27 The Different Phenotypes of Pediatric Sleep Apnea 56:17 Final Thoughts & Takeaways 👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. RAKESH BHATTACHARJEE Rakesh Bhattacharjee, MD, is Director of Pediatric Sleep Medicine at Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California San Diego. A pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist, his clinical and research work focuses on pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, sleep-disordered breathing, and related health outcomes. His research has helped advance our understanding of residual OSA following adenotonsillectomy and the different factors contributing to sleep-disordered breathing in children. He is also a co-author of the 2026 study examining pediatric craniofacial risk factors for sleep-disordered breathing in dental and orthodontic practice settings. 🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST Nicole Goldfarb, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®, is a speech-language pathologist and Certified Orofacial Myologist® specializing in orofacial myofunctional disorders, airway health, and sleep-disordered breathing. She is the owner of the San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy and host of Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb: Expanding Your Breath of Knowledge. Nicole lectures nationally and internationally on the relationship between orofacial function, airway health, sleep, speech, and interdisciplinary care and has presented more than 50 lectures to dental, medical, and allied-health audiences. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW AIRWAY ANSWERS ▶️ Watch & subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gx4kaju4KtQ 🎧 Follow Airway Answers on Buzzsprout: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow 🌐 Airway Answers: www.AirwayAnswers.info 🏥 San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy: www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com 📩 Email: Nicole@AirwayAnswers.info 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074499503 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegospeechandmyotherapy/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@airway.answers 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a dentist, orthodontist, pediatric dentist, pediatrician, SLP, sleep professional, or other provider who works with children. #PediatricSleepApnea #SleepDisorderedBreathing #DentalSleepMedicine #PediatricDentistry #AirwayDentistry #PediatricOSA #AirwayAnswers

    Ep. 79: "Dentists Are Gatekeepers for Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing: What the Mouth Can Reveal with Dr. Rakesh Bhattacharjee"

  3. Aug 13

    Ep. 78: "Tongue-Tie: What Every Parent & Professional Should Know with Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC"

    What should parents and healthcare professionals really know about tongue-tie? In this episode of Airway Answers, Nicole Goldfarb interviews Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC, one of the leading educators in tethered oral tissues (TOTs), infant feeding, and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Together, we explore how to evaluate tongue-tie across the lifespan, what makes an infant feeding evaluation unique, why function matters more than anatomy alone, and how thoughtful interdisciplinary care can improve outcomes for both children and adults. Autumn also shares her insights on therapeutic readiness before a frenectomy, post-release care, common misconceptions about tongue-tie, and what every parent and healthcare professional should know. In this episode, we discuss: Tongue-tie • Tethered oral tissues (TOTs) • Infant feeding • Breastfeeding • IBCLC • Orofacial myofunctional disorders • Myofunctional therapy • Therapeutic readiness • Frenectomy • HOPE Healing Protocol • Airway health • Interdisciplinary care ⸻ CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet Autumn Henning, SLP, COM®, IBCLC 0:33 Autumn’s Background and Clinical Specialties 1:52 Autumn’s Bio and Areas of Expertise 4:35 How Autumn Became Passionate About Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) 9:45 The Oral Function Trifecta & Becoming an IBCLC 16:11 What Happens During an Infant Tongue-Tie Evaluation? 34:05 Jaw and Tongue Mechanics During Breastfeeding 37:00 Tongue-Tie vs. Other Breastfeeding Challenges 38:56 Why Lip Ties Rarely Exist Without Tongue-Ties 40:45 Evaluating Tongue-Tie Across the Lifespan 42:11 Preparing for a Successful Tongue-Tie Release 45:46 Aftercare and the HOPE Healing Protocol 1:02:13 Busting Common Tongue-Tie Myths 1:06:12 Autumn’s Courses & Where to Learn More ⸻ 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with colleagues interested in airway health and orofacial myofunctional therapy. 💬 What surprised you most about this conversation? Leave a comment below—we would love to hear your thoughts and questions! 🔔 Subscribe to the Airway Answers YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AirwayAnswers 🎧 Prefer to listen? Subscribe to the Audio Podcast: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow ⸻ About Autumn Henning Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist®, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, educator, and founder of Chrysalis Orofacial in Greenville, South Carolina. She specializes in evaluating and treating tethered oral tissues, infant feeding, swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional disorders across the lifespan. Autumn also serves as a voluntary Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences and was a founding board member of the International Consortium for Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP). Through her internationally recognized continuing education programs—including TOTS® (Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training), Plot the TOT®, The STONES Approach®, and the E3 Model of Care®—she has educated thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide, emphasizing functional assessment, critical clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-informed care. ⸻ About Nicole Goldfarb Nicole Goldfarb, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, international speaker, educator, podcast host, and founder of the San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy. ⸻ 🌐 Airway Answers: www.AirwayAnswers.info 🏥 San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy: www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com 📩 Email: Nicole@AirwayAnswers.info 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074499503 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegospeechandmyotherapy/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@airway.answers ⸻ #TongueTie #InfantFeeding #AirwayHealth #Breastfeeding #IBCLC #MyofunctionalTherapy #TetheredOralTissues #TOTs #Frenectomy #AirwayAnswers ⸻ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or dental advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding diagnosis or treatment. Reliance on the information presented is at your own risk. Mention of specific providers, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement.

    Ep. 78: "Tongue-Tie: What Every Parent & Professional Should Know with Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC"

  4. Jul 29

    Ep. 77: "What an Airway-Educated Pediatrician Wants You To Know (with Dr. Erick Galindo, MD)"

    What can an airway-educated pediatrician teach us about sleep, breathing, tongue-tie, and child development? In this episode of Airway Answers, Nicole Goldfarb interviews Dr. Erik Galindo about his journey from traditional pediatrics to an airway-informed approach to patient care. Discover how airway health influences pediatric practice, why tongue-tie and sleep-disordered breathing are often overlooked, and what pediatricians, dentists, speech-language pathologists, myofunctional therapists, and parents should know to better recognize early signs of dysfunction. Topics discussed: Pediatric airway • Airway health • Tongue-tie • Tethered oral tissues (TOTs) • Sleep-disordered breathing • Pediatric sleep • Infant feeding • Child development • Whole-child care • Myofunctional therapy • Interdisciplinary healthcare CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Airway Answers 0:28 Meet Dr. Erik Galindo, Airway-Focused Pediatrician 1:38 Dr. Erik’s Bio and Credentials 3:34 Why He’s Called “Dr. Erik” 6:33 From Traditional Pediatrics to Whole-Child Care 11:08 Suck-Swallow-Breathe: Why Infants Are Oral-Centric 12:45 Nicole’s Story: Airway Signs Missed From Infancy 16:38 Identifying Dysfunction Before It Becomes Pathology 20:26 Discovering Tongue-Ties and The Breathe Institute 24:57 Then vs. Now: How His Exams Have Evolved 32:18 Five Minutes That Matter: Sleep, Feeding & Daylight 39:13 Tongue-Tie Evaluation and the TRMR Debate 45:30 Practical Steps Pediatricians Can Use Tomorrow 56:48 Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Systemic Inflammation 59:58 Closing Thoughts and Final Advice 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with colleagues interested in airway health and orofacial myofunctional therapy. 🔔 Subscribe for future conversations with leading experts in airway health, sleep medicine, dentistry, orthodontics, speech-language pathology, and myofunctional therapy. About Dr. Erik Galindo Dr. Erik Galindo is a pediatrician with a special interest in airway health, pediatric sleep, infant feeding, tongue-tie, and whole-child development. His practice emphasizes identifying early dysfunction before it progresses to pathology, helping families and healthcare professionals better understand the connections between breathing, sleep, oral function, and long-term health. About Nicole Goldfarb Nicole Goldfarb, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, international speaker, educator, podcast host, and founder of the San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy. 👁️ Watch the Video on YouTube & Subscribe: https://youtu.be/JajcMwmbpnc 🎧 Subscribe to the Audio Podcast: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow 🌐 Airway Answers: www.AirwayAnswers.info 🏥 San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy: www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com 📩 Email: Nicole@AirwayAnswers.info 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074499503 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegospeechandmyotherapy/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@airway.answers #AirwayHealth #Pediatrics #TongueTie #SleepDisorderedBreathing #ChildDevelopment #MyofunctionalTherapy #Pediatrician #InfantFeeding #AirwayAnswers ⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical or dental advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding diagnosis or treatment. Reliance on the information presented is at your own risk. Mention of specific providers, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement.

    Ep. 77: "What an Airway-Educated Pediatrician Wants You To Know (with Dr. Erick Galindo, MD)"

  5. Jul 20

    Ep. 76: "Tongue Tie & Cancer: Is There a Connection? with Dr. Hilary Pada, DDS"

    Can tongue-tie contribute to cancer treatment complications, airway dysfunction, and sleep-disordered breathing? In this episode of **Airway Answers**, Nicole Goldfarb interviews **Dr. Hilary Pada** about the connection between tongue mobility, oral oncology, craniofacial development, and airway health. Learn how the **Tongue Range of Motion Ratio (TRMR)**, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), oral mucositis, infant feeding, craniofacial development, and interdisciplinary care may influence patient outcomes in both oncology and airway-focused practice. **Topics discussed:** Tongue-tie • Tethered oral tissues (TOTs) • Airway health • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) • Oral oncology • Oral mucositis • Infant feeding • Craniofacial growth • Myofunctional therapy • Interdisciplinary healthcare --- **CHAPTERS** 0:00 Introduction to Airway Answers & Meet Dr. Hilary Pada 3:17 Dr. Hilary Pada's Background in Oral Oncology & Airway Health 10:48 Tongue-Tie and Cancer: Why This Research Matters 17:25 The "Episode Four" Analogy: Why We're Missing Early Signs 18:48 Case Study: Tongue-Tie in a Multiple Myeloma Patient 23:22 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Oral Mucositis & Cancer 26:48 Tongue Range of Motion Ratio (TRMR): How to Assess Tongue Mobility 31:31 Before & After: Real Patient Tongue-Tie Treatment Results 35:07 The Seven Oral Frenula & Tongue-Tie Anatomy 41:20 Craniofacial Development: Midlines, Jaw Growth & Airway 51:58 Anterior vs. Posterior Tongue-Tie: What's the Difference? 1:05:23 Research Findings: Severe Tongue Restriction in Cancer Patients 1:20:32 Why Tongue-Tie Is Often Missed in Infants 1:29:18 Sleep, Cancer Risk & Long-Term Health 1:36:47 Infant Feeding, Tongue Function & Early Intervention 1:48:50 Key Takeaways & Closing Thoughts --- 👍 **If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with colleagues interested in airway health and orofacial myofunctional therapy.** 🔔 **Subscribe for future conversations with leading experts in airway health, sleep medicine, dentistry, orthodontics, speech-language pathology, and myofunctional therapy.** --- **About Dr. Hilary Pada** Dr. Hilary Pada is an oral oncology researcher whose work focuses on tongue mobility, airway health, craniofacial development, sleep-disordered breathing, and cancer care. She is passionate about advancing interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes. --- **About Nicole Goldfarb** Nicole Goldfarb, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, international speaker, educator, podcast host, and founder of the San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy. --- 🎧 **Subscribe to the Audio Podcast:** https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow 🌐 **Airway Answers:** [www.AirwayAnswers.info](http://www.AirwayAnswers.info) 🏥 **San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy:** [www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com](http://www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com) 📩 **Email:** [Nicole@AirwayAnswers.info](mailto:Nicole@AirwayAnswers.info) 📘 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074499503 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/sandiegospeechandmyotherapy/ 🎵 **TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@airway.answers --- #TongueTie #AirwayHealth #MyofunctionalTherapy --- ⚠️ **Disclaimer:** This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical or dental advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding diagnosis or treatment. Reliance on the information presented is at your own risk. Mention of specific providers, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement.

  6. Jun 15

    Ep. 75: "Bridging the Gap Between Dentistry & Sleep Medicine: Oral Appliances, Patient Values, & Comprehensive Care with Dr. Steve Carstensen, DDS"

    ⚠️𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.  _______________  📝 Episode Summary • ✅ How does the "adaptive process" force the human body to compensate for poor respiration from early childhood through adulthood? 🧠 • ✅ Why are dentists uniquely positioned to screen the 80% of sleep apnea cases that currently remain undiagnosed? 🦷 • ✅ Discussion highlights why anatomy and function must be viewed as "two sides of the same coin" in airway health. 🪙 • ✅ Experts explain how oral appliances manage the airway by stabilizing the mandible to prevent soft tissue collapse. 💨 • ✅ Future technology and AI, including mobile phone scans of the skull and nasal airflow, will revolutionize early risk assessment. 📱 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝑻𝒖𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔!  👉👀 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://youtu.be/6sxzI6xGjbs 👉🎧 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow _______________ ABOUT OUR GUEST:  Dr. Steve Carstensen is a graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Carstensen has devoted decades to the study and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, helping to bridge the gap between dentistry and sleep medicine. He is a Past President of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and has served as a consultant to the American Dental Association on sleep-related breathing disorders. He is also the Sleep Education Director for both Spear Education and The Pankey Institute, two of the most respected educational institutions in dentistry. Dr. Carstensen has lectured internationally, co-authored a leading textbook on dental sleep medicine, and has been instrumental in advancing interdisciplinary collaboration among dentists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in the treatment of airway and sleep disorders. In 2023, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in recognition of his exceptional leadership and contributions to the field. In 2026, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM), one of the organization's highest professional honors recognizing significant contributions to sleep medicine.  _______________ ABOUT THE HOST:  Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM® is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, international speaker, and author. She has completed numerous presentations on orofacial myofunctional therapy as it relates to sleep-disordered breathing in both children and adults. She is the author of a 2023 article in Dental Sleep Practice Magazine “Why Every Dentist and Orthodontist Should Have an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist on Their Team”, and she also wrote an article for Sleep World Magazine for sleep MDs, respiratory technicians, and other sleep specialists titled “Helping to Restore Proper Rest: How orofacial myofunctional therapy can aid in the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing”. She is also the author of a two-part chapter on orofacial myofunctional therapy in a medical textbook "Sleep, Craniofacial Form, and Airway Function Disorders" with the world renowned editors Dr. David Gozal, MD, Dr. Bill Harrell (orthodontist), and Dr. David McIntosh (ENT). Nicole is the author of a children’s book series “The Adventures Captain Airway and Mr. Mighty Mouth”, helping to bring airway insight to young children, their parents, teachers, and other medical professionals. She is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Therapy and serves as a mentor and consultant in the field of orofacial myofunctional therapy. Nicole’s life-long quest is to help in the early identification and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and airway issues.  _________________  🎧𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow  💻𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: www.AirwayAnswers.info  💻𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com  📩𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: Nicole@AirwayAnswers.info  👉𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074499503  👉𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegospeechandmyotherapy/ 👉𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤: https://www.tiktok.com/@airway.answers

    Ep. 75: "Bridging the Gap Between Dentistry & Sleep Medicine: Oral Appliances, Patient Values, & Comprehensive Care with Dr. Steve Carstensen, DDS"

  7. May 31

    Ep. 74: "Breathing for Two: Pregnancy, Maternal and Fetal Outcomes, and Sleep-Disordered Breathing with Dr. Loiuse O'Brien"

    ⚠️𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.  _______________  E͟p͟i͟s͟o͟d͟e͟ ͟S͟u͟m͟m͟a͟r͟y͟ ✅ How 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩-𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 (SDB) impacts maternal and fetal health and outcomes including being a trigger for maternal 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬.🤰 ✅ The impact of 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 and shift work on increased maternal risks for 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡. ✅ Why is 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 (back sleeping) a significant risk factor for late stillbirth? 📉 ✅ The critical role of sleep as the " 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 " for stabilizing maternal metabolism, immune function, and hormonal balance. ✅ Discussion highlights 𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐏 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 as a non-pharmacological tool to stabilize maternal blood pressure, increase fetal movement, and improve depressive symptoms. 💨 ✅ 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 and intervention during pregnancy can improve long-term cardiovascular health for both mother and child. ✨ ✅ Utilizing pregnancy as a vital " 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞 to prevent maternal 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 and metabolic issues decades later. 🤱✨🏥 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝑻𝒖𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔! 👉👀 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://youtu.be/oKCbnxmTkWc 👉🎧 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow _______________ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Louise O’Brien is a Professor in the Division of Sleep Medicine and holds a joint appointment in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Michigan. Originally trained as a physiologist in the United Kingdom, her early research focused on sudden infant death syndrome and maternal-fetal health. After completing her PhD, she moved to the United States and specialized in pediatric sleep medicine, later becoming a pioneer in the study of sleep-disordered breathing during pregnancy. For more than two decades, Dr. O’Brien has led influential research examining the impact of sleep and breathing disorders on maternal, fetal, and infant health, helping advance awareness of this often-overlooked area of medicine. _______________ ABOUT THE HOST:  Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM® is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, international speaker, and author. She has completed numerous presentations on orofacial myofunctional therapy as it relates to sleep-disordered breathing in both children and adults. She is the author of a 2023 article in Dental Sleep Practice Magazine “Why Every Dentist and Orthodontist Should Have an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist on Their Team”, and she also wrote an article for Sleep World Magazine for sleep MDs, respiratory technicians, and other sleep specialists titled “Helping to Restore Proper Rest: How orofacial myofunctional therapy can aid in the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing”. She is also the author of a two-part chapter on orofacial myofunctional therapy in a medical textbook "Sleep, Craniofacial Form, and Airway Function Disorders" with the world renowned editors Dr. David Gozal, MD, Dr. Bill Harrell (orthodontist), and Dr. David McIntosh (ENT). Nicole is the author of a children’s book series “The Adventures Captain Airway and Mr. Mighty Mouth”, helping to bring airway insight to young children, their parents, teachers, and other medical professionals. She is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Therapy and serves as a mentor and consultant in the field of orofacial myofunctional therapy. Nicole’s life-long quest is to help in the early identification and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and airway issues. _________________  🎧𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow  💻𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: www.AirwayAnswers.info  💻𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com  📩𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: Nicole@AirwayAnswers.info  👉𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074499503 👉𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegospeechandmyotherapy/ 👉𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤: https://www.tiktok.com/@airway.answers

    Ep. 74: "Breathing for Two: Pregnancy, Maternal and Fetal Outcomes, and Sleep-Disordered Breathing with Dr. Loiuse O'Brien"

  8. Apr 24

    Ep. 73.: "The Floor of the Mouth: A Whole-Body Approach to Tongue-Tie and Airway Health with Dr. Neel Bulchandani, DC"

    ⚠️𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.  _______________  📝 Episode Summary ✅ Why is the floor of the mouth a vital concept for providers to understand in lingual restriction cases? ✅ How does torsional debt create spiral tension patterns stretching from the head down to the big toe? ✅ The Floor 4 protocol (targeting the head, throat, sides, and feet) helps patients achieve a "phase shift" of global suppleness. ✅ Diastasis recti is identified as a frequently overlooked midline issue that significantly impacts airway posture and breathing development. ✅ Holistic care must combine manual therapy, photobiomodulation, and intuitive movement to address the root causes of dysfunction rather than simply cutting tissue. 🌀✨👣 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝑻𝒖𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔!  👉👀 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://youtu.be/ed2Y-eryHa4 👉🎧 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow _______________ ABOUT OUR GUEST:  Dr. Neel Bulchandani is an integrative specialist and chiropractor. He developed an interdisciplinary manual therapy system, called Functional Mandibular Diaphragmatic Integration (FMDI), and in this system he has linked jaw mechanics with cranial, visceral, and foot dynamics and has synthesized many fields and modalities to comprehensively investigate and unlock whole-body pain, tension, and dysfunction. He also developed the Floor 4, a protocol connecting 4 key areas of the body to Floor of Mouth tension. He works in person and virtually, has created online courses for both practitioners and patients; and he also is teaching this method to healthcare professionals worldwide to apply it directly with clients seeking rapid, lasting transformation. Dr. Neel collaborates with many osteopaths, midwives, doulas, nurses, physicians, nutritionists, lactation consultants, dentists, ENTs. chiropractors, physical therapists, naturopaths, and massage therapists. He's often a go-to provider for pre- and post-op bodywork for patients undergoing frenectomies and frenuloplasties. He has helped many moms breastfeed with more ease, less pain, and more success by utilizing his knowledge of freeing tension associated with oral ties. Dr. Neel also sees many children and adults who suffer from issues related to tethered oral tissues: feeding, airway, digestion, sleep, and TMJ issues. He’s also an advisor to two neuroacoustic companies, and he utilizes and educates on photobiomodulation. His practice base is in Santa Barbara, California and he also sees patients in Los Angeles. _______________ ABOUT THE HOST:  Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM® is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, international speaker, and author. She is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Therapy and serves as a mentor and consultant in the field of orofacial myofunctional therapy.   _________________  🎧𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/follow  💻𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: www.AirwayAnswers.info  💻𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: www.SanDiegoCenterForSpeechTherapy.com  📩𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: Nico

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Nicole Goldfarb is a Speech-Language Pathologist & Certified Orofacial Myologist, providing information through "Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb". She interviews professionals in the field of sleep & airway in order to get all of our questions answered.  This series is for both professionals and those interested in sleep & airway issues. ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.

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