Mind Your Mouth

Melissa Mugno
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Welcome to "Mind Your Mouth with Melissa Mugno," the podcast where we explore the vital connection between communication, wellness, and business development. Join Melissa as she delves into the power of words and the importance of mindful breathing, emphasizing how these elements can enhance not only our personal relationships but also our professional success.Each week, Melissa brings you engaging discussions that bridge the gap between effective communication and holistic wellness. From tips on improving conversational skills to understanding the role of breath in reducing stress and enhancing clarity, this podcast offers valuable insights for anyone looking to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.With a mix of expert interviews, actionable strategies, and thought-provoking topics, Melissa empowers you to harness the transformative power of your voice and breath. Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking to elevate your business communication or an individual looking to cultivate a healthier mindset, "Mind Your Mouth" is here to support your journey.Tune in and discover how mindfulness in communication can lead to stronger connections and greater success. Let’s mind our mouths, breathe with intention, and unlock the potential within ourselves!

  1. Jul 15

    #27 - The Fifth Vital Sign: Nasal Resistance & the Gut-Nose Axis w/ Dr. Karen Parker Davidson

    Sleep-disordered breathing makes Melissa bananas — and by the end of this episode, you'll understand why. Melissa sits down with Dr. Karen Parker Davidson, a critical care nurse, Air Force flight nurse, and airway researcher turned founder of Faceology, to reframe everything you think you know about "mouth breathing." Karen breaks down four-phase rhinomanometry, why nasal resistance is your body's fingerprint, and how she built the Daphne AI score after five and a half years of research and 754 papers reviewed. They get into the FDA-approved vs. FDA-cleared distinction most of the airway space gets wrong, why "are you a mouth breather?" is the wrong question, the gut-nose axis, why tongue ties aren't the villain everyone made them out to be after 2016, and how nervous system regulation, trauma, and fight-or-flight physiology tie directly back to how — and how well — we breathe. If you're a myofunctional therapist, dentist, ENT, or parent trying to figure out whether your kid's mouth breathing is a red flag or a phase, this conversation will help you.  In this episode: -Dr. Karen's path from trauma nurse to Air Force flight nurse to airway researcher -FDA-approved vs. FDA-cleared — and why the difference matters for every airway product on the market -Four-phase rhinomanometry, nasal resistance as a biomarker, and why ChatGPT's "normal values" are wrong -The MAVRIC nasal exam and the F.A.C.T. method for screening -Why breathing is a scale, not a yes/no question -Red flags parents can watch for: teeth spacing, columella position, percentage of time mouth is open -The gut-nose axis and the smell-vs-taste connection to picky eating -ADHD, over-diagnosis, and why airway isn't always the answer -Tongue ties, "crazy tongue," and the nasal valve phenomenon -Where to find Dr. Karen and Faceology's virtual care across 44 states Connect with Dr. Karen Parker Davidson: Website: drkpd.com | Brand: Faceology Connect with Melissa "The Mouth" Mugno: Mind Your Mouth Podcast | MM Inc.

    #27 - The Fifth Vital Sign: Nasal Resistance & the Gut-Nose Axis w/ Dr. Karen Parker Davidson

  2. Jul 9

    #26 - Dr. Michael Gelb on Airway, Sleep & the 1924 Mistake That Shaped Modern Dentistry

    Some names in dentistry are simply iconic. Gelb is one of them. In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Michael Gelb — internationally recognized authority on TMJ, airway, and sleep, and son of the legendary Dr. Harold Gelb, the man who treated jaw dysfunction as whole-body medicine decades before the field was ready to listen. Fresh off the PAANY conference in New York, Melissa and Dr. Gelb go deep on the story most patients never hear: how dentistry quietly shoved the jaw backward starting in 1924, why 80% of airway and sleep issues still go undiagnosed, and how the same dysfunction behind a clicking jaw can show up as anxiety, ADHD, exhaustion, and poor sleep. This is a masterclass in why the airway movement matters — told through the lens of two generations of jaw work and one very personal journey. In this conversation: The Harold Gelb legacy — and what it cost to be 50 years ahead of your timeThe 1924 origin of "centric relation" and why most night guards may be closing your airwayWhy TMJ is rarely the problem — it's the symptomThe orthodontic "guild" and the new generation finally calling out their ownWhy early intervention beats waiting — and why it's never too lateThe ADHD–sleep connection, and the screening that should happen before a stimulant prescriptionDr. Gelb's full treatment ladder: from mandibular advancement and myofunctional therapy to MARPE, GLP-1s, and brain-health optimizationFaceology's family rule: why they won't treat a child unless the parent becomes a patient tooBrain health, mental health, and the case for living "heart-first"Whether you're a clinician, a myofunctional therapist, or a parent who just has a feeling something's being missed — this one will change how you see the mouth.🎙️ Mind Your Mouth — where the mouth meets the whole body.  Subscribe, share, and tag someone who needs to hear this. This episode is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Connect with Dr. Michael Gelb: Instagram: Thegelbcenter The Gelb Center Drmichaelgelb.com Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation ashley@melissamugno.com #MindYourMouth #DrMichaelGelb #AirwayHealth #TMJ #SleepApnea #MyofunctionalTherapy #AirwayDentistry #SleepDisorderedBreathing #Faceology #BreatheBitch

    #26 - Dr. Michael Gelb on Airway, Sleep & the 1924 Mistake That Shaped Modern Dentistry

  3. Jun 25

    #25 - Your Tongue Is Your Core: The Hidden Link Between Posture, Breathing & Beauty

    In this solo episode, Melissa Mugno breaks down why your tongue is just like your abs — and how a weak or "flabby" tongue creates a domino effect through your posture, breathing, jawline, and even your facial aesthetics. She explores facial screening, central nervous system regulation, low tongue posture, mouth breathing, and why myofunctional therapy is the missing piece in long-term orthodontic stability. Melissa also opens up about her own journey with tongue tie, anxiety, breathing patterns, and body dysmorphia — connecting the dots between structure, function, and behavior. If you're dealing with snoring, poor sleep, jaw tension, clenching, or just want a more sculpted jawline the right way, this episode is your roadmap. Don't just fix a problem — do the work. You're worth it. 🎙️ Hosted by Melissa Mugno | Mind Your Mouth Podcast  📍 Recorded live in Miami #MyofunctionalTherapy #AirwayHealth #TonguePosture #MindYourMouth #SleepBetter #JawlineSecrets #BreatheRight #OralHealth #PostureMatters #DentalPodcast #FaceologyMethod #SnatchedJawline #OrthodonticsAndMyo #HolisticHealth #PodcastForWomen Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation ashley@melissamugno.com

    #25 - Your Tongue Is Your Core: The Hidden Link Between Posture, Breathing & Beauty

  4. Jun 15

    #24 - Beauty Is Breathing: The Airway-Aesthetics Connection with Dr. Stanley Liu

    What if the way your face looks is actually a window into how well you breathe? In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno sits down with the esteemed Dr. Stanley Liu, dentist, physician, oral maxillofacial surgeon, and ENT sleep surgeon for one of the most expansive, eye-opening conversations yet at the intersection of airway health, facial aesthetics, and whole-body wellness. Dr. Liu breaks down why the airway is fundamentally a muscle problem, why beautiful facial structure and optimal function are two sides of the same coin, and why the future of healthcare lies in uniting cosmetic providers, airway surgeons, and myofunctional therapists in the same room. From jaw expansion and TMJ to Botox, facial mapping, and smile design, this episode connects the dots between what you see in the mirror and how you sleep, breathe, and feel every single day. If you've ever wondered why your face looks asymmetrical, why you contour differently on one side, or why "looking good" and "functioning well" aren't separate goals, this conversation is for you. Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation ashley@melissamugno.com Connect with Dr. Stanley Liu https://www.drstanleyliu.com/ Instagram: Dr.StanleyLiu

    #24 - Beauty Is Breathing: The Airway-Aesthetics Connection with Dr. Stanley Liu

  5. Jun 4

    #22 - How Many Things Have You Not Done Because You Knew You Wouldn't Be Great?

    How many things have you not done because you knew you wouldn't be great at them? In this solo episode, Melissa goes deep on perfectionism — what it actually is, where it hides, and why so many of us are "closet perfectionists" who look messy on the outside but are quietly running our lives by an impossible standard on the inside. She breaks down the three types of perfectionism (self-oriented, social, and other-oriented), the family and generational patterns that pass it down, and the moment she realized she'd bought a guitar she was too afraid to open because she wouldn't be "good" at it. She talks about kids' birthdays, business identity, marriage, healing your origin story, and the one shift that changes everything: moving out of your head and into your heart. If you've ever avoided something because you couldn't guarantee you'd be great at it, this one is for you. In this episode: – The real definition of perfectionism (and why it's not what you think) – The 3 types of perfectionists and how to spot which one you are – What it means to be a "closet perfectionist" – How perfectionism gets passed down through families – Why life's best stuff is messy by design – Head vs. heart: where perfectionism actually lives – A 4-question self-check to find your pattern Whether you're a parent, business owner, creative, or just someone tired of the standards you keep setting and missing — pull up a chair. This one feels like therapy Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation ashley@melissamugno.com

  6. Jun 4

    #23 - Dr. James Thomas: Why Babies Suck, Tongue Ties & the Truth About Airway Health

    What if the tongue tie was never the real problem? In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. James Thomas — pediatric dentist, airway pioneer, founder of HealthLatch, and author of the new book Why Babies Suck — for an honest, story-driven conversation about infant feeding, oral dysfunction, and why so many struggling moms get told to just accept "colic." Dr. Thomas (JT) opens up about his journey from a traditional pediatric practice to becoming a self-described "relentless problem solver" who built his career on systems, storytelling, and going after the source of a problem instead of slapping on a Band-Aid. Together they unpack why releasing a tongue tie is rarely the whole answer, how to take families from intuition to awareness to advocacy, and what it really takes to build a thriving, transparent, story-based airway practice. Whether you're a dentist, myofunctional therapist, lactation consultant, or a parent who has ever felt unheard, this conversation will leave you seeing the mouth — and whole-body health — in a completely new way. What we cover: Why "the problem isn't tongue tie" — and what actually isOral dysfunction as the real root cause of airway and feeding issuesThe intuition → awareness → advocacy framework for educating familiesBuilding a story-based, radically transparent practiceThe book Why Babies Suck and the power of validating momsTherapy-first care and knowing when NOT to treatDr. James Thomas's book, Why Babies Suck, is available now on Amazon. Subscribe to Mind Your Mouth for more conversations connecting the mouth to your words, your health, and your whole-body wellbeing. Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation  ashley@melissamugno.com Connect with Dr. James Thomas: www.healthlatch.com  LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjamesthomas FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/healthlatch INSTAGRAM: @health.latch YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@healthlatch

    #23 - Dr. James Thomas: Why Babies Suck, Tongue Ties & the Truth About Airway Health

  7. May 11

    #21- Dr. Soroush Zaghi: Calling Out Medicine | Tongue Ties, CBCT & The Future of Myofunctional Therapy

    Dr. Soroush Zaghi rarely does podcasts — so this one is special. In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Soroush Zaghi — ENT, sleep surgeon, founder of The Breathe Institute, and the surgeon widely credited with pioneering the modern standard of tongue tie release — for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about how far the airway movement has come, where it's headed, and the gatekeeping holding it back. Dr. Zaghi opens up about the moment in Switzerland that became the highest pinnacle of his career, the new Breathe Institute suite, why "over-training" is the secret to clinical confidence, and why he's so frustrated with PhDs and orthodontists who hide behind "we need more randomized controlled trials" to dismiss work that's helping kids breathe, sleep, and thrive. They get into: • The evolution of the Zaghi tongue tie release technique and what's changed in 8 years • Why you cannot RCT functional therapies — and why anyone demanding it is misinformed • The truth about CBCT imaging and pediatric radiation (it's a fraction of an airplane ride) • The 3-dimensional Breathe protocol for diagnosing tongue space (maxillary width, posterior airway, hyoid position) • Why ENTs prescribing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy without imaging is malpractice in plain sight • Where myofunctional therapy is going — licensure, regulation, and the hygiene-profession parallel • Why myofunctional concepts (nasal breathing, lip seal, chewing, swallowing) belong in preschool, not just clinics • The truth about defensiveness, fear, and ego in the dental and medical communities • Building a brand on social media — what works, what doesn't, and why long-form still matters Whether you're a provider, a parent, or someone who's been told "there's no research" one too many times — this conversation will leave you fired up. Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation ashley@melissamugno.com  Learn more about Dr. Zaghi and The Breathe Institute: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soroushzaghimd/ https://www.instagram.com/breathe_institute/  https://www.zaghimd.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnPiBGCzaMFatvN6HvDkjPeUYIgd-ZlH2loxc0O5ExYjfcek0yr5JW7JGpevs_aem_HJNYGoNrSUnkFU_XMVvA2w https://thebreatheinstitute.com/  Subscribe to Mind Your Mouth so you never miss an episode. #TongueTie #AirwayDentistry #MyofunctionalTherapy #DrZaghi #TheBreatheInstitute #SleepApnea #MouthBreathing #CBCT #AirwayHealth #MindYourMouth

  8. Apr 27

    #20-Why Your Pediatrician Isn't Talking About Airway | Dr. Erick Galindo on Tongue Ties & ADHD

    In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa sits down with Dr. Erick Galindo — a pediatrician from Guadalajara, Mexico with nearly 20 years of practice and 190K+ followers on Instagram — for an unfiltered conversation about what traditional pediatric training gets wrong about breathing, sleep, tongue ties, and ADHD. Dr. Eric shares how he went from a conventional pediatrician (who once dismissed tonsils, tongue ties, and crooked teeth as things kids would "grow out of") to becoming one of Latin America's most visible voices in the airway health movement. Together, they unpack why nasal breathing belongs next to toothbrushing in every family's daily routine, why toe walking and ADHD symptoms might be rooted in the nervous system, and why the best thing most parents can do for their children is work on themselves first. This is a deep, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation about parenting, responsibility, the overdiagnosis of ADHD, the limits of talk therapy, and why the airway movement is really a movement about human consciousness. What you'll learn: Why pediatricians miss airway, tongue tie, and sleep issues in routine checkupsHow to tell if your child's "behavior problem" is really a breathing problemThe connection between mouth breathing, ADHD, and central nervous system dysregulationWhy tongue tie release should be a last resort, not a first oneHow parents' anxiety and patterns show up in their babies' bodiesWhat an ideal pediatric training program would look likeConnect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation ashley@melissamugno.com Connect With Eric Galindo Instagram: Drerick.pediatra

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Welcome to "Mind Your Mouth with Melissa Mugno," the podcast where we explore the vital connection between communication, wellness, and business development. Join Melissa as she delves into the power of words and the importance of mindful breathing, emphasizing how these elements can enhance not only our personal relationships but also our professional success.Each week, Melissa brings you engaging discussions that bridge the gap between effective communication and holistic wellness. From tips on improving conversational skills to understanding the role of breath in reducing stress and enhancing clarity, this podcast offers valuable insights for anyone looking to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.With a mix of expert interviews, actionable strategies, and thought-provoking topics, Melissa empowers you to harness the transformative power of your voice and breath. Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking to elevate your business communication or an individual looking to cultivate a healthier mindset, "Mind Your Mouth" is here to support your journey.Tune in and discover how mindfulness in communication can lead to stronger connections and greater success. Let’s mind our mouths, breathe with intention, and unlock the potential within ourselves!

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  • Creator
    Melissa Mugno
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mind Your Mouth
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    Mind Your Mouth

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