Breathing Into Life Podcast

Chelcie Gjellum, RDH, CSOM
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Alternative Health
  • Updated Weekly

The Breathing Into Life Podcast is for moms and families who want their children to truly thrive—not just survive. This is a space where we understand that common doesn’t mean normal. We talk about mouth breathing, restless sleep, behavior challenges, crooked teeth, and all the connected symptoms that can stem from poor breathing and airway health. Through education and awareness, you’ll begin to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface—and how to support your child with root cause solutions so they can heal and thrive.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    MyoMinute with Chelcie: Why Breastfeeding Feels So Hard

    If breastfeeding felt difficult — painful latch, clicking, gas, constant feeding, or your baby never seeming satisfied — you may have been told it was your supply, your technique, or just something that would “work itself out.” But in many cases, there is a missing piece that isn’t discussed early enough: oral function. In this episode of MyoMinute, Chelcie Gjellum explains how tongue restriction and low tongue function can impact feeding in infancy — and why those early feeding challenges don’t always disappear as a child grows. You’ll learn:• Why babies click, slip off, or fall asleep during feeds• How tongue function affects suction, seal, and milk transfer• Why feeding challenges can evolve into sleep, breathing, and oral development concerns later in childhood• Why “waiting it out” often doesn’t resolve the underlying issue• What families can do when they’re still seeing symptoms months or years later The goal is not blame — it’s clarity. Because when we understand function, we can finally understand the pattern. If this resonates with your experience, you can start here: Free webinar: breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 🌐 Website: breathingintolifeco.com About Chelcie: About Chelcie Gjellum is a myofunctional therapist and CEO of Breathing Into Life Myofunctional Therapy. She works with children and families to address the root causes of mouth breathing, sleep disruption, tongue dysfunction, and oral development concerns.

    1 min

  2. 3d ago

    From Latch Problems to Picky Eating: What Your Child's Feeding History Is Really Telling You

    Mama, if feeding was hard with your baby — and you've carried that with you — this episode is for you. Today Chelcie is talking about something she sees constantly in her practice: the thread that runs from a difficult nursing experience in infancy all the way through to a school-age child who mouth breathes, won't eat anything with texture, and has a jaw full of crowded teeth. These are not separate problems. They are the same story, written in different chapters. She covers why feeding difficulty almost always comes back to tongue function, what happens developmentally when that's never addressed, what picky eating and texture aversion are actually telling you, and what support looks like at every age — from newborns to older kids. If you have ever wondered whether your child's feeding history is connected to what's happening with them now — the answer is almost certainly yes. And this episode is going to show you exactly how. Listen in — then head to the free webinar at breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 to learn what to do next.

    16 min

  3. Jun 24

    MyoMinute with Chelcie: Crowded Teeth Are Not a Genetic Problem — They’re a Functional One

    Crowded teeth are often treated as a cosmetic or genetic issue—but what if the real cause is functional? In this episode of Myo Minute, Chelcie Gjellum breaks down how jaw development is directly influenced by oral posture, especially tongue position. You’ll learn why the tongue is one of the most powerful forces shaping your child’s airway and dental arch—and why low tongue posture can lead to narrowing, crowding, and breathing issues. We cover: • Why crowded teeth are often not genetic • How the jaw develops based on functional forces • The role of tongue posture in palate expansion • What happens when the tongue rests low in the mouth • The connection between narrow palate and airway restriction • Why many children with dental crowding also have breathing challenges • Why early intervention matters (especially under age 10) This is not just about teeth—it’s about function, breathing, and long-term development. If your child is showing signs of crowding or mouth breathing, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on beneath the surface. 👉 Learn more or start your journey here: breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 🌐 Website: breathingintolifeco.com About Chelcie: Chelcie Gjellum is a myofunctional therapist and CEO of Breathing Into Life Myofunctional Therapy. She works with children and families to address the root causes of mouth breathing, sleep disruption, tongue dysfunction, and oral development concerns.

    1 min

  4. Jun 23

    Crowded Teeth, Open Bites & Jaw Development: What Your Dentist Isn't Telling You

    Mama, if you're sitting on a waitlist for braces or you've been told to just wait until all the adult teeth come in — this episode is going to reframe everything. Today Chelcie is breaking down what your child's teeth are actually trying to communicate. Because crowded teeth, narrow arches, and high palates are not just cosmetic inconveniences waiting for an orthodontic fix. They are signals — about how your child is breathing, where their tongue is resting, and how their jaw has been developing since they were a baby. She covers why the jaw is far more responsive than most parents realize, what specific dental patterns are connected to breathing and tongue function, why the timing of intervention matters enormously, and what you can actually do right now — whether your child is four or fourteen. This one is going to make you look at your child's mouth in a completely different way. And it's going to give you the language to walk into your next dental appointment and ask better questions. Listen in — then head to the free webinar at breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 to learn exactly how breathing, tongue function, and development are all connected.

    13 min

  5. Jun 17

    MyoMinute with Chelcie: What Most Parents Are Never Told About Tongue Tie Release

    A tongue tie revision is often seen as the “end of the story”… If your child had a release and you still feel like something isn’t quite right—this is important to understand. A revision changes the restriction, but it doesn’t automatically restore function. Because after years of compensation, the tongue doesn’t just go back to working the way it should. The patterns are still there. The habits are still there. The system is still adapting. And when that happens, we often continue to see the same concerns show up again… mouth breathing snoring restless sleep crowded dental development and daytime symptoms that don’t fully resolve. This is where many families get stuck—expecting that step one was the full solution. But what we often see in practice is that the release is only part of the process. The retraining is what helps the system actually change. Because the tongue is a muscle. And muscles need function, repetition, and guidance to relearn how they’re supposed to work. When we miss that piece, we miss the foundation. If this is sounding familiar, this is exactly what I help families understand and work through in my free training. Watch my FREE webinar: breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 🌐 Website: breathingintolifeco.com About Chelcie: Chelcie Gjellum is a myofunctional therapist and CEO of Breathing Into Life Myofunctional Therapy. She works with children and families to address the root causes of mouth breathing, sleep disruption, tongue dysfunction, and oral development concerns.

    1 min

  6. Jun 16

    Tongue Tie 101: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why So Many Kids Fall Through the Cracks

    Mama, if your child had a tongue tie revision and you still feel like something isn't right — this episode is for you. Today Chelcie is breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics she sees in her practice every single week: tongue tie. Not the scary version. Not the dismissive "it's over-diagnosed" version. The real, accurate picture that will actually help you understand what's going on with your child. She covers what tongue tie actually is (hint: it's about function, not just mobility), why posterior tongue ties get missed all the time, how the symptoms shift as your child gets older, and why so many families get to the revision and think they're done — when the most important step is actually what comes after. Whether your child is a newborn, a toddler, or a school-age kid who's been mouth breathing for years — this one will give you language, clarity, and a real path forward. Listen in, then head to the free webinar at http://breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251

    15 min

  7. Jun 10

    Myo Minute with Chelcie: What If It's Not Misbehavior, But Breathing?

    What if your child's meltdowns aren't actually a behavior problem? Many parents are working so hard to manage the behaviors they see every day: emotional outbursts, difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and constant dysregulation. But what if the root cause isn't behavior at all? Chronic mouth breathing can impact oxygen delivery, sleep quality, nervous system regulation, and a child's ability to focus, learn, and manage emotions. When the body isn't getting what it needs, behaviors often become the signal that something deeper is going on. Some common signs to watch for:• Mouth open at rest• Restless sleep• Snoring or noisy breathing• Dark circles under the eyes• Exhaustion despite a full night's sleep• Afternoon meltdowns and difficulty focusing Before assuming it's "just behavior," it's worth asking a different question: How is your child breathing? The airway may be the missing piece. Ready to understand what's really driving your child's behavior? Watch my FREE webinar: breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 #childdevelopment #pediatrichealth #airwayhealth #mouthbreathing #sleepmatters

    1 min

  8. Jun 9

    ADHD, Meltdowns & Misbehavior: What Nobody Told You About Your Child's Airway

    Is your child struggling with focus, meltdowns, emotional outbursts — and nothing seems to help? Before you try another behavioral strategy, watch this. In this episode, myofunctional therapist Chelcie Gjellum breaks down the connection between your child's breathing pattern and their behavior, focus, and emotional regulation. If your child has been labeled difficult, defiant, or ADHD — and something still doesn't feel like the whole picture — this episode will give you a new lens that could change everything. What we cover in this episode: - What happens in the brain when a child mouth breathes chronically - Why a tired child still can't sleep — and what that costs them during the day - The significant overlap between sleep-disordered breathing and ADHD symptoms - Specific behavioral patterns that point to an airway issue - What to observe at home and what to ask for from providers Ready to understand what's really driving your child's behavior? Watch my FREE webinar: breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 🌐 Website: breathingintolifeco.com About Chelcie: Chelcie Gjellum is a myofunctional therapist and CEO of Breathing Into Life Myofunctional Therapy. She helps families identify and address the root causes of mouth breathing, sleep disruption, behavioral dysregulation, and oral development concerns in children of all ages.

    17 min

  9. Jun 3

    Myo Minute with Chelcie: What Poor Sleep Does to Your Child

    What poor sleep actually does to your child… If your child is struggling with behavior, emotions, or focus—this might be the piece you’ve been missing. Think about the last time you went days… or even weeks… without good sleep. You were more irritable. More overwhelmed. More forgetful. Now imagine your child feeling that way… not just for a few nights—but for days, weeks, months… even years. When sleep isn’t truly restful, the body never fully resets. And when the body isn’t regulated, everything else starts to be affected. 👉 The behavior👉 The emotions👉 The lack of focus It’s not random. It’s not them being difficult. It’s their body trying to function without the rest it actually needs. This is where we start to look deeper—at breathing, airway health, and what’s happening beneath the surface. Because when we support the foundation, everything begins to shift. If this gave you a new level of awareness, comment SLEEP and I’ll help you understand where to start. Let’s fix the tongue, fix the breathing, and change the outcome—together. 💛 #MouthBreathing #AirwayHealth #ChildSleep #HolisticHealth #RootCauseSolutions #CommonButNotNormal #ThrivingKids #MyofunctionalTherapy #SleepMatters #MomsAndFamilies

    1 min

  10. Jun 2

    Why Your Child Isn’t Sleeping Well (And What Breathing Has to Do With It)

    If your child is tossing and turning at night, waking up frequently, snoring, or still waking up tired… this episode is for you. So many parents are told that kids are just “bad sleepers” or that they’ll grow out of it. But what if your child’s sleep struggles are actually a signal of something deeper? In this episode, we take a deeper look at what’s really happening when your child isn’t getting restful sleep—and how breathing plays a major role in sleep quality, behavior, and overall development. You’ll begin to understand how mouth breathing, airway health, and muscle function impact your child’s ability to get deep, restorative sleep… and why this matters more than most parents realize. We’ll also connect how poor sleep shows up during the day—through behavior, emotions, and focus—and why this isn’t something to ignore. Most importantly, you’ll learn that there is a path forward. When we support the foundation, everything begins to shift. ✨ Ready to take the next step? If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to better understand what’s going on with your child, I’ve created resources to guide you: 👉 Free Training: https://www.breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 👉 5-Minute Airway Assessment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jHKLhCq2NQ-XVfMKE5Ksa9lzC5AGtVKT/view?usp=sharing These are designed to help you gain clarity, build awareness, and take the next step with confidence. 💛 If this episode gave you a new level of awareness, share it with another mom who needs to hear this—because this is how we create change for our kids. ✨ Stay Connected Follow along for more education, awareness, and support for moms and families navigating breathing, airway health, and root cause solutions. 🎙️ Final Note Thank you for being here, for being open-minded, and for choosing a different path for your family. Let’s fix the tongue, fix the breathing, and change the outcome—together.

    12 min

  11. May 6

    Myo Minute with Chelcie: Start with Awareness

    If you don’t know where to start when it comes to your child’s health, start with awareness. In this Myo Minute, we’re walking through simple things you can begin noticing right away—like mouth breathing, sleep patterns, and early signs that may be pointing to something deeper. Because these patterns are common, but they’re not normal—and awareness is the first step in changing the outcome. ✨ Ready to take the next step? If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to better understand what’s going on with your child, I’ve created resources to guide you: 👉 Free Training: https://www.breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 👉 5-Minute Airway Assessment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jHKLhCq2NQ-XVfMKE5Ksa9lzC5AGtVKT/view?usp=sharing These are designed to help you gain clarity, build awareness, and take the next step with confidence. 💛 If this episode gave you a new level of awareness, share it with another mom who needs to hear this—because this is how we create change for our kids. ✨ Stay Connected Follow along for more education, awareness, and support for moms and families navigating breathing, airway health, and root cause solutions. 🎙️ Final Note Thank you for being here, for being open-minded, and for choosing a different path for your family. Let’s fix the tongue, fix the breathing, and change the outcome—together.

    1 min

  12. May 5

    Mouth Breathing: Why It’s Common But Not Normal (And What It’s Really Telling You)

    If you’ve ever watched your child sleep and thought… something just doesn’t feel right—this episode is for you. Mouth breathing, restless sleep, behavior challenges, and even crooked teeth have become so common in our children that they’re often seen as normal. But what if these are actually signals pointing to something deeper? In this episode, we’re diving into what mouth breathing is really telling you about your child’s health, development, and overall well-being. You’ll begin to understand how breathing, muscle function, and airway health are connected—and why this foundation matters more than most parents realize. We’ll also talk about why these patterns don’t just go away over time, and how early awareness can completely change the trajectory of your child’s health. Most importantly, you’ll leave this episode with a new level of awareness and a clear place to start. Because the body can heal itself when we support it the right way—and it’s never too late to begin. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why mouth breathing is common—but not normal The connection between breathing, sleep, and behavior How airway health impacts your child’s growth and development What these symptoms may be telling you beneath the surface Where to start if you’re beginning to connect the dots ✨ Ready to take the next step? If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to better understand what’s going on with your child, I’ve created resources to guide you: 👉 Free Training: https://www.breathingintolifeco.com/pl/2147652251 👉 5-Minute Airway Assessment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jHKLhCq2NQ-XVfMKE5Ksa9lzC5AGtVKT/view?usp=sharing These are designed to help you gain clarity, build awareness, and take the next step with confidence. 💛 If this episode gave you a new level of awareness, share it with another mom who needs to hear this—because this is how we create change for our kids. ✨ Stay Connected Follow along for more education, awareness, and support for moms and families navigating breathing, airway health, and root cause solutions. 🎙️ Final Note Thank you for being here, for being open-minded, and for choosing a different path for your family. Let’s fix the tongue, fix the breathing, and change the outcome—together.

    15 min
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The Breathing Into Life Podcast is for moms and families who want their children to truly thrive—not just survive. This is a space where we understand that common doesn’t mean normal. We talk about mouth breathing, restless sleep, behavior challenges, crooked teeth, and all the connected symptoms that can stem from poor breathing and airway health. Through education and awareness, you’ll begin to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface—and how to support your child with root cause solutions so they can heal and thrive.

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