The Face Place Podcast

This episode is a sample of a practitioner interview in my parent program Tell Me About Ties. Dr Shehab Faragallah joined me to share his experience with Orofacial Myology, oral ties and the MyoSpots products he has developed as a result.  Dr Shehab is a general dentist based on the Gold Coast in Australia. He has over 20 years of experience in the dental industry and he cares for his patients with a holistic approach to health. This holistic approach involves considering each person as an individual and treating more than just teeth.  The first round of Tell Me About Ties is launching in April 2024. The program is available to Australian parents by application. You can listen to Episode 16 of The Face Place Podcast (LINK) or head to the Tell Me About Ties website and Instagram page to find out more and apply today.    Connect with Dr Shehab Faragallah here:  https://www.instagram.com/myospots/  https://myospots.com/  I would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review, send a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about The Face Place https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au

Welcome back! I'm dropping into the podcast feed to introduce my online parent program - Tell Me About Ties! In this episode I discuss:  Why I've created the program Where the title comes from What's included in the 6 modules You can read more on the Tell Me About Ties page of my website and follow @tellmeaboutties and @thefaceplace_ofm on Instagram. I would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review, send a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about The Face Place https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au

Elyse Comerford, founder of Well Belly Health Clinic, is an Integrative Nutritionist and Certified GAPS (Gut & Psychology/Physiology Syndrome) Practitioner, Keynote Speaker, Mentor, and most importantly, Mum to Dylan. Elyse's primary focus for the past decade has been in private practice, helping thousands of families overcome a whole host of health issues through the implementation of nourishing and healing principles, reducing toxic stress, and the GAPS protocol. In today's episode, Elyse is joining me to talk about helping people see that something normal doesn't mean it's something you have to live with and navigating through people's goals are, and implementing programs to move towards that. Elyse has developed online programs, seminars and retreats that have changed the lives of thousands. Elyse's stress-less approach to health has been game changing for many, taking health from overwhelming to sustainable for every day busy families. Elyse has worked closely with Quirky Cooking's Jo Whitton for the past 7 years, creating programs, retreats, and collaborating on Jo's latest cookbook, ‘Simple Healing Foods'. You can also hear Elyse speak on a number of podcasts including ‘A Quirky Journey', ‘Low-Tox Life' and ‘Primal Alternative Podcast'. Elyse's approach is based on taking the normal "guilt, blame, shame and deprivation” and completely turning it on its head, focussing instead on healing, nourishing, and listening to the body. We dive into: Health concerns that are common but not “normal” Understanding the GAPS protocol How the gut and the brain communicate Fight or flight impacts on digestion Mouth breathing Connect with Elyse here:  instagram.com/elysenutritionist  instagram.com/wellbellyhealthclinic  www.wellbellyhealth.com.au   We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Catherine Murphy, DDS, MSD's love of dentistry goes beyond appreciating the beauty of a bicuspid. She is grateful that dentistry provided the support needed to transform her son's health from failing to thriving. She shares her passion for holistic dentistry through her speaking engagements across the globe and today she joins me to talk about holistic orthodontics. Over fifteen years ago, Catherine practised general dentistry before becoming an Orthodontist. She has served as adjunct clinical faculty at both IU School of Dentistry and Indiana University NW Dental Hygiene Program. The principles and strategies that Dr Murphy shares through speaking and consulting are drawn from her years in private practice. Her mission is to elevate patient care by introducing a holistic approach to orthodontic treatment to dental professionals across the USA and internationally. Dr Murphy is the author of two picture books focusing on the connection between oral health and overall health: "Dear Momma..."and "Dear Friend...Do you know about Tongue Ties?". She reaches caregivers nationwide through her podcast, "Dear Momma with Dr Murphy". The show provides insights into the holistic and collaborative care approach to orthodontic treatment. Additionally, Dr Murphy is a co-creator of the self-care movement, Take3ForMe™, designed to encourage harmony between career, family and self. This practice combines her love of myofunctional therapy exercises, breathwork and affirmation. We dive into: Family Dentistry Working collaboratively with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Tooth extractions Airway problems  Mouth breathing Connect with Catherine here:  Website: www.DrCatherineMurphy.com  Social media handle: @DrCatherineMurphy on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Today I'm joined by Speech Pathologist Louisa Backus who is trained in Orofacial Myology and Lactation. Louisa works with oral function across the lifespan from babies to adults and shares all about speech and oral function. After 20 plus years working as a Speech Pathologist, Louisa has developed an interest in the holistic treatment of paediatric feeding and speech difficulty in a manner that incorporates normalising oral dysfunction and breathing which can begin from birth. Louisa now presents as part of the Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration running 28 hr Foundation courses in Orofacial Myology in Australia and Internationally. We dive into: How Louisa got started with Orofacial Myology  Jaw function for talking and feeding  Jaw heights to achieve vowels Tongue ties affecting speech and eating Screening airways Connect with Louisa here: Connect on Instagram @louisabackusspeechpathology Connect on Facebook @ausorofacialmyologycollab Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration - www.aomcollab.com.au  We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Dr Shereen Lim is a Perth-based Dentist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine from the University of Western Australia. She joins me today to talk about airway-focused dentistry and how quality of life can be impacted by mouth breathing. Shereen has been involved in the team management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea for over a decade and now works exclusively with tongue tie management, early interceptive orthodontics and oral function.  She is dedicated to promoting airway health from infancy to minimise the development of sleep and breathing problems. Shereen has also recently written a book -  “Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child's Greater Health, Learning and Potential.” We dive into: Sleep and quality of life Growth of the jaws and muscles Tongue ties Shereen's take on dummy use Connect with Shereen here:  https://linktr.ee/drshereenlim  This covers the book, website and social pages. We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Crystal Atkins is a clinical audiologist with over 6 years of experience, and joins me today to talk about ears, teething and dummies.  Crystal holds a Master's degree in Clinical Audiology and a Graduate Certificate in Counselling. Crystal has experience working with both adult and paediatric caseloads as well as vestibular diagnostics, cochlear implant research and newborn hearing screening.  Since becoming a mother, Crystal's passion for family-centred care has grown stronger, leading her to create Early Ears Education - a parent education platform that demystifies all aspects of paediatric audiology and supports parents through their journey. We dive into: Audiology as a career What age we should be considering hearing assessments What we really think about dummies Connect with Crystal here:  https://www.instagram.com/early.ears.education/ We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Joining us today is certified Sleep Specialist living in Tasmania, Hannah Clark. Hannah has trained through Isla Grace Sleep and is currently studying the Possums Neuroprotective Developmental Care program. Hannah is also educated in trauma informed support, the parental brain and nervous system regulation. Her business Kin Postpartum was inspired by the experience of hourly waking with her first child. Hannah offers honest and gentle support with absolutely no sleep training techniques. She incorporates individual child temperament and development in her care when supporting families through sleep challenges.  We dive into: What a sleep consultant does Why sleep training isn't for everyone Safe sleep practices Total baby sleeping times Connect with Hannah here:  www.kinpostpartumservices.com  Instagram: @kin.postpartum We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Melanie is a mother of three daughters, a qualified naturopath, and the founder of the women's health clinic The Natal Naturopath with a team of naturopaths supporting women in all health concerns. She has a special interest in iron deficiency in women, and created her own iron supplement IronBiotic and a pre and postnatal supplement EverNatal, to better support women.  We dive into: Nutrition in pregnancy Iron deficiency and iron supplements A naturopathic perspective on gum disease and tooth decay Connect with Melanie here:  thenatalnaturopath.com.au  Instagram: @thenatalnaturopath  We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Jessamy Kaval is a Registered Midwife, Childbirth Educator and an Oh Baby Nutrition trained consultant for pregnancy, postpartum and baby. She has a Diploma in Child Development and a Degree in Sociology. Jess's business, The Mindful Midwife Mama, provides an evidenced based approach and holistic, mindful support to mothers to ensure they are informed, empowered and well-nourished for pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. We dive into:  Diet and supplements Folate vs folic acid Mental and emotional preparation for pregnancy Dental health and pregnancy Connect with Jess here: www.mindfulmidwifemama.com.au Instagram: @mindfulmidwifemama We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week! This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Nutritionist, Naturopath, and mum of 2 (with the third on the way) Kate Holm is committed to the health of families and future generations in a way that is attainable, insightful and inclusive. Kate joins me today to talk about wholefood meals and the new Boob to Food Clinic. A huge part of Kate's work is providing practical, empowering and supportive education and a safe space for parents to share their feelings and concerns - we all have them! She is a total health nerd, and loves to combine science and functional medicine with more traditional and holistic therapies to uncover the root cause of people's health issues and provide greater understanding and more potent and long lasting change. Kate is the clinical director at Boob to Food as well as the co-host of Boob to Food The Podcast - and in her spare time (!) she runs a family meal delivery service, Newy Supply Co, with her husband Mike. We dive into:  What a wholefoods diet looks like Meal delivery Boob to Food and Milk to Meals Here is Kate's list of wholefood resources Family health/cooking: Wholefood by Jude Bleureau Use it all by Alex Elliot-Howery and Jamie Edwards Food by Alexx Stuart More Fish, More Veg by Tom Walton The Food Saver's A-Z: The essential Cornersmith kitchen companion by Alex Elliot-Howery Green Kitchen at Home by David Frenkiel Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Children: Milk to Meals by Luka McCabe Little Green Kitchen by David Frenkiel Wholefood for Children by Jude Bleureau Pregnancy/Postpartum: Nurture the Seed by Renee Jennings The First 40 Days by Heng Ou Village for Mama by Leila Armour Nine Golden Months by Heng Ou Connect with Kate here:  newysupply.com.au and www.boobtofood.com Instagram: @kate__holm and @boobtofood We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

We've gone through a few episodes without me taking the chance to properly introduce myself and tell you how I got started in my career and how The Face Place came to be. And why I think every health care professional should know about Orofacial Myology. I dive into:  How I got into Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy The moment I discovered I was struggling to nasal breath The challenges of being a new mum and a business owner How your oral function affects so much of your body We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Joining me today, is Tash Duffin. Tash is an Occupational Therapist at her Perth-based practice Whole Child Co. Tash has a family-led approach in her work with infant and toddler sleep and reflux. Tash has trained in Orofacial Myology, sleep quality, and paediatric feeding and she is a Certified Baby Reflux Lady.    We dive into:  Infant reflux “Colic” Tongue ties The role of oral function in infant feeding   Connect with Tash here: Website: https://wholechildco.com.au/ Insta:  @wholechildcoau We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Georgie is a mama to one spirited little girl and lives with her family in Melbourne. She is a degree-qualified naturopath, an SOS-trained feeding therapist, and a certified Motherhood Studies practitioner. In her online clinical practice dedicated to supporting mothers, Georgie helps tired, sleep-deprived mums to overcome exhaustion, rediscover themselves, and find joy in whatever season of motherhood they're in. She also works with babies and toddlers, supporting them with common childhood challenges like sleep, digestive health, immunity, and picky eating. She works 1:1 with mothers all across Australia via Telehealth as well as supporting a community of like-minded mothers to find a truly nourished and empowered version of motherhood through her online membership, Mother Nourish. We dive into:  What is sleep hygiene The role of nutrition in sleep Supplementation may not always be the answer How caffeine can impact our quality of sleep Connect with Brenda here:  www.georgiestephen.com.au Instagram @georgiestephen_ Tiktok: @georgiestephen_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@georgiestephen We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/  or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week!  This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Brenda Munz is a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and IBCLC with 16 years experience in private and public hospital settings. She has worked as a private IBCLC in her business The Gentle Village for over 2 years, providing care for families in Perth and online. Brenda is trained in Orofacial Myology and she has a holistic, root-cause approach to the world of breastfeeding. We dive into: Birth influences on oral function Tongue ties Bottle feeding Connect with Brenda here: www.thegentlevillage.com.au Instagram @thegentlevillage We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/ or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week! This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Tamika Newman is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in private practice on the Gold Coast, QLD. She has practiced as a Registered Nurse and Midwife since 2005 and worked in a large tertiary hospital setting for over 10 years. Tamika qualified as an IBCLC in 2010 and she currently works with a large caseload of between 300-400 families per year both in Australia and internationally. Tamika has a special interest in oral restrictions, re-lactation, gut health and human microbiome, epigenetics and biologically normal infant sleep and feeding practices. Tamika has just completed her training in Orofacial Myology to expand her knowledge and clinical skill base. We dive into: The process of lactation Foods and supplements for lactation Expressed breast milk Orofacial Myology training as an IBCLC Connect with Tamika here: Website: www.tamikanewmanibclc.com Insta: @tamikaibclc FB page - Tamika Newman - Lactation Consultant We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au. We'll see you next week! This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Cathy Boyce is an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. She is a BreatheAbility breathing educator and MyoMunchee practitioner. Cathy works in all areas of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy including Functional Neuromyofascial Therapy for the TMJ. Outside of the OMT world, Cathy educates dental practitioners on the use of silver fluoride and she has a podcast of her own. We dive into: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Eating practices Sleep Breathing Brain function & ADHD Connect with Cathy here: https://townsvilleofm.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/TOfMclinic / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057133882451 www.beyondbrushing.com We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/ or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ . We'll see you next week! This episode was produced by Good Chat Media

Welcome to The Face Place Podcast. My name's Mel, I'm an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist at my practice The Face Place. I work with people of all ages to overcome challenges with oral and facial function such as jaw pain, thumb sucking, crowded teeth and snoring. Each week I'll be interviewing a health professional from a different area of healthcare to learn all about their area of expertise and how it relates to oral and facial functional, dental health and the whole body. If this sounds like the sort of thing you're interested in, please hit subscribe to get notifications when episodes are released. In the meantime, you can find me on Instragram @thefaceplace_ofm or at thefaceplaceofm.com.au.