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. MAR 2

    #16 - Why Airway Surgery Changes Lives: Sleep, Anxiety & Breathing with Dr. Kevin Coppleson

    In this episode of the Mind Your Mouth Podcast, Melissa Mugno sits down with oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Kevin Coppleson, head of the Breathe Max department, to dive deep into the surgical side of airway health. If you’ve ever wondered: How airway surgery fits into sleep apnea treatmentWhy so many adults discover their airway issues after treating their childrenThe connection between breathing, anxiety, depression, and fatigueWhen myofunctional therapy alone isn’t enoughWhat maxillary expansion and surgical airway procedures actually involveThis conversation is for you. Dr. Coppleson shares how he became singularly focused on airway surgery during residency and why he chose a path that challenges traditional surgical models. Together, Melissa and Dr. Coppleson unpack the real-life clinical and emotional patterns they see every day — especially in mothers who begin treatment for their children and then recognize their own lifelong untreated symptoms. This episode bridges: ✔️ Oral and maxillofacial surgery ✔️ Airway dentistry ✔️ Myofunctional therapy ✔️ Sleep-disordered breathing ✔️ Functional medicine perspectives ✔️ Pediatric-to-adult airway transition Whether you’re a myofunctional therapist, dentist, physician, or a parent navigating sleep and breathing issues, this conversation will give you clarity on when surgical airway intervention becomes part of the solution.  airway surgery, maxillofacial surgeon airway, sleep apnea treatment, myofunctional therapy and surgery, pediatric airway, adult airway expansion, breathing disorders, Breathe Max, airway dentistry, sleep anxiety connection, functional airway health 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations that bridge medicine, dentistry, myofunctional therapy, and whole-body health. Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instgraam: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation Melissa@melissamugno.com Connect With Dr. Kevin Coppleson: www.coppelson.com Instagram

    39 min

  2. FEB 23

    #15 - Is Your Child Snoring or Struggling with ADHD? Airway & Tongue Tie Insights with Dr. Piya Gandhi

    In this powerful and personal conversation, Melissa sits down with pediatric dentist and airway advocate Dr. Piya Gandhi to explore what happens when professional training collides with maternal intuition — and how that collision can spark a movement. Dr. Piya shares how her own daughter’s undiagnosed tongue tie, sleep-disordered breathing, and behavioral challenges led her down a path far beyond traditional dentistry. What began as frustration with breastfeeding and “noisy baby” snoring evolved into a deep dive into functional airway dentistry, slow maxillary expansion, myofunctional therapy, and true interdisciplinary care. Together, Melissa and Dr. Piya unpack: Why tonsil and adenoid removal isn’t the full storyThe critical role of muscle function in long-term airway successThe connection between sleep-disordered breathing and ADHDThe difference between rapid orthodontic expansion and airway-focused slow expansionWhy structure must support function — not the other way aroundThe emotional resistance within traditional dental educationWhat it really takes to build a thriving, purpose-driven practiceThis episode goes beyond technique. It dives into leadership, abundance mindset, trusting your intuition, raising daughters who value fulfillment over fear, and why success isn’t about production numbers — it’s about alignment. Dr. Piya reminds us that real transformation happens when we stop practicing from fear and start practicing from integrity. If you’re a parent searching for answers, a provider feeling called to do dentistry differently, or a leader craving more purpose in your work — this episode will meet you exactly where you are. ✨ Mind your mouth. ✨ Trust your gut. ✨ Follow the path that lights you up. Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instgraam: Melissa_the_mouth Facebook: Melissa The Mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation Melissa@melissamugno.com Connect With Dr. Piya Gandhi: www.westupediatricdentistry.com @westupediatricdentistry @drpiyagandhi @tanglewoodpediatricdentistry The Pediatric Breathing Project

    1h 8m

  3. FEB 9

    #14 - How Nervous System Regulation Changed My Confidence & Leadership

    In this solo episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno shares a deeply personal and powerful story about imposter syndrome, nervous system regulation, and embodied confidence, recorded after her experience lecturing internationally in Switzerland at Tongue Time. Melissa breaks down how imposter syndrome is not a mindset problem, but a central nervous system response, and why so many high-achieving clinicians, entrepreneurs, therapists, and leaders feel dysregulated in high-pressure rooms, even when they are more than qualified to be there. Through real-time stories, practical tools, and honest reflection, this episode explores: How fight-or-flight shows up as overperforming, shrinking, numbing, or defensiveness -Why confidence is rooted in safety in the body, not external validation -Simple regulation tools using breath, grounding, sound, and awareness -What it looks like to practice regulation in real life—not just talk about it -How leadership changes when you stop performing and start embodying presence This episode is for anyone who has ever walked into a room and felt like they didn’t belong, despite knowing they’ve earned their seat at the table. AIR Course https://melissa-mugno.mykajabi.com/ai... Melissa_the_mouth https://www.instagram.com/melissa_the... Faceologymyo https://www.instagram.com/melissa_the... Book a Myofunctional Consultation https://calendly.com/faceology/compre... Melissa@melissamugno.com AIR Course Melissa_the_mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation Melissa@melissamugno.com

    41 min

  4. JAN 27

    #13 - Hormones, Sleep, Stress & the Mouth: Functional Medicine, Airway, & GLP-1s with Ashley Ramsey

    What if your hormones, sleep, gut, mental health, and even your mouth were all part of the same conversation? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno sits down with her own functional medicine provider, Ashley Ramsey, PA-C, ABAAHP for an honest conversation about root-cause medicine, chronic stress, hormone imbalance, airway dysfunction, and why so many people feel “stuck” in their bodies. Together, they unpack: How stress, cortisol, and sleep disruption derail hormones and metabolismWhy women experience burnout differently, especially during postpartum and perimenopauseThe overlooked connection between airway health, tongue ties, breathing, and nervous system regulationHow gut health, inflammation, and neurotransmitters affect mood, cravings, and mental clarityA nuanced, evidence-based discussion on GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide), including why they help with inflammation, brain regulation, and metabolic healing, when used responsiblyWhy cold plunges, sauna therapy, and nervous system regulation actually workThe power of integrative care: medical, dental, airway, and functional medicine working togetherMelissa also shares her own journey — from postpartum depletion, anxiety, and medication cycles to functional healing, nervous system regulation, and reclaiming clarity and balance. This episode is for: Women struggling with fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, or hormone imbalanceParents navigating airway health, tongue ties, and childhood developmentProviders looking to understand whole-body, integrative careAnyone tired of quick fixes and ready to understand why their body feels offIf you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” but still don’t feel well — this conversation is for you. Listen now and learn why healing the body means looking beyond symptoms — and why the mouth, hormones, gut, and nervous system are more connected than you think. AIR Course Melissa_the_mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation Melissa@melissamugno.com Find Ashley Ramsey - (337) 264-7209 @ashleyramsey_pac

    1h 13m

  5. JAN 14

    #12 - Growth, Airway, Money, and the Mindset Shifts No One Talks About with Courtney Robertson

    In this episode, Melissa sits down with Courtney Robertson, Founder of Archway Myo and AIR Course educator to unpack her personal and professional journey into airway health, sleep, and myofunctional therapy — and how it completely shifted the way she understands the body. What began as frustration with traditional healthcare quickly turned into a deeper exploration of breathing patterns, tongue posture, sleep-disordered breathing, pregnancy considerations, and the long-term impact of airway on overall health — for both children and adults. Courtney shares how discovering airway education changed her clinical lens, why so many symptoms are overlooked or dismissed, and what she wishes patients, parents, and providers understood sooner. This conversation is honest, relatable, and eye-opening — especially for anyone navigating fatigue, sleep issues, or feeling like “something is off” but can’t quite get answers. A major part of this conversation centers around the AIR Course (Airway Impact Recognition) — why it was created, who it’s for, and how it helps providers finally see what they’ve been missing. Together, Melissa and Courtney discuss how AIR bridges the gap between medical, dental, and therapeutic providers by offering a clear, accessible framework for identifying airway-related dysfunction early — without overstepping scope or overcomplicating care. This episode is a must-listen for providers, parents, and anyone who suspects that breathing, sleep, or oral function may be the missing link in their health journey. AIR Course Melissa_the_mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation Melissa@melissamugno.com Courtneys Practice: Archway Myo Courtneys Social Media

    1h 19m

  6. JAN 7

    #11 - From Airway to Brain: How Stress, Breathing & Development Intersect with Dr. Kimberly Santiago

    Airway health is no longer just about teeth, tongues, or sleep, it’s about the nervous system, brain development, behavior, and long-term health.  In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno is joined by Dr. Kimberly Santiago for a wide-ranging, systems-level conversation that connects airway, stress physiology, breathing patterns, neurodevelopment, and prevention across the lifespan.  Together, they explore how chronic stress, sympathetic nervous system dominance, and dysfunctional breathing patterns influence not only airway development — but also emotional regulation, cognitive function, and overall health outcomes. While much of airway care focuses on childhood or adulthood, this episode also expands the lens to include prenatal and early-life foundations, reframing airway health as a public-health conversation, not a siloed specialty.  This discussion is especially relevant for clinicians, therapists, and educators who want to move beyond checklists and protocols — and toward root-cause, whole-body thinking.  You’ll hear about:  Airway health through a nervous-system and brain-based lensStress physiology and its impact on breathing and behaviorWhy siloed care limits patient outcomesThe role of early development (including prenatal factors) in long-term healthHow prevention starts earlier than most systems allowThis episode invites you to zoom out, connect the dots, and rethink what airway care really means.   Melissa_the_mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation Melissa@melissamugno.com  Air Sync Wellness Air Sync Wellness Instagram

    1h 29m

  7. 12/24/2025

    #10 - The Joy of Discipline: Christmas Eve Special

    Discipline isn’t about restriction,  it’s about devotion. In this Christmas Eve episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno reflects on The Joy of Discipline and why the most meaningful growth often comes from the hardest seasons of life. This episode is an invitation to reframe struggle, failure, and endings, not as things happening to you, but as experiences happening for you. You’ll hear reflections on:  • finding meaning in failed businesses and broken relationships  • recognizing the gift in both darkness and light  • why discipline is a form of self-respect and self-trust  • how consistency, awareness, and intention create long-term peace  • closing the year with clarity instead of burnout If you’re ending the year reflective, grateful, exhausted, hopeful, or all of the above, this episode is for you   Melissa_the_mouth Faceologymyo Book a Myofunctional Consultation Melissa@melissamugno.com  Use Code MINDYOURMOUTH and get 10% off a SONU Headband

    33 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    The Why Behind the Work

    Mind Your Mouth Podcast What if the mouth was the doorway to how we breathe, think, move, heal, and lead? Mind Your Mouth is more than a podcast — it’s a conversation at the intersection of body, mind, behavior, and business. Hosted by Melissa Mugno, this show explores how the smallest habits can create the biggest transformations in health, leadership, and life. Each episode is grounded in four core pillars: 🧠 Mind Your Mind Awareness, mindset, nervous system regulation, and the stories we tell ourselves — because healing and growth always start here. 👄 Mind Your Mouth Breathing, oral function, myofunctional therapy, airway health, and the science behind why the mouth matters more than we were ever taught. 🧍‍♀️ Mind Your Body Posture, balance, movement, and whole-body integration — understanding how everything is connected, and why isolated fixes don’t work long-term. 💼 Mind Your Business Leadership, boundaries, systems, entrepreneurship, and the courage it takes to build something meaningful without burning out. This podcast is for providers, practitioners, parents, leaders, and lifelong learners who are ready to think differently, connect the dots, and create real change — personally and professionally. If you’re craving clarity over chaos, science with soul, and conversations that actually move the needle, you’re in the right place. Welcome to Mind Your Mouth. Because when you change how you breathe, think, and lead — everything changes.

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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
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mind Your Mouth
  • Show Website
    Mind Your Mouth

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