In this episode Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Rishita Jaju. Topics discussed: - Optimal timing of release of tongue and lip tie - Visual vs Functional release for infants - Immediate hospital release vs waiting and preparing. - Maternal and family assessment of readiness - Importance of lactation care and body work for complete release and optimal results - Is laser better than scissor? Does the type of tool matter? ________________________________________ Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and ...
Mar 07, 2023•53 min
"Outsourcing your health to someone else hardly ever works. You must be educated to be empowered in your health journey" Nicole Jardim. This episode features Nicole Jardim, certified women’s health coach, author and podcaster. We discuss her challenging journey through tongue tie (and other tether) release, including: - How she discovered that she had tethered oral tissues - How she prepared for the procedure - What the journey has been like, and her recommendations for other adults considering ...
Feb 21, 2023•44 min
Back by popular demand - our popular (and free) webinar. It's February 8, 2023. Click here to sign up: 5 Facts Breastfeeding Babies Want You to Know About Tongue Tie **************************** Please listen to this episode to hear a moving story of hope, healing and advocacy. Dr. Victor Avis, and his daughter, Sydney Avis are asking us all to join The Airway Revolution What is an Airway Revolution? Are you tired? Snoring? Have allergies, crowded teeth, or heart disease? Overweight or anxious ?...
Feb 07, 2023•54 min
Celebrating the First Birthday of Tongue Tie Experts Podcast! Thanks fo all of you for making the success happen. On this episode, recorded live on IG, Lisa answers questions from our community. Listen for discussion about: Should all tongue and lip ties be corrected? What are the instances when tongue tie correction would not be recommended? Can you overcorrect a tongue tie? Is tongue tie release harmful for babies in any way? What about babies who sleep with their mouths open? Are digestive is...
Jan 24, 2023•32 min
In this episode Lisa and Karese discuss: - Connecting the dots between tongue tie, and symptoms of breathing dysfunction, sleep, mental well-being and behavior. - One family's journey: Four children with different manifestations of oral dysfunction, and how Karese built a career as she learned how to heal them. - How the myofunctional therapist fit on the tongue tie team. Karese Laguerre is a registered dental hygienist, an oral myofunctional therapist, and founder and owner of the Myospot, a pr...
Jan 10, 2023•44 min
We are sad to share news of Lisa's dad's passing this week. In this brief episode, Lisa shares a message of gratitude, plans for the podcast, and a request. Let's keep the mission alive through the rest of 2022. Thanks so much! Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and parent's programs https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Please, like, rate, review and share this podcast. Let's educate the world about tongue tie. Please do not consider anything discussed on t...
Nov 29, 2022•7 min
In this episode you'll hear about our annual gratitude sale: Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant is half price for my birthday this year. Click the link for all the details and to sign up: https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/ProfessionalCourse 3 Facts about Tongue Tie that Breastfeeding Babies Want You to Know: 1. There is no such thing as a slight tie 2. Weight gain is not the only indicator of tongue tie 3. Most tongue tied babies need much more than "a little snip" to ...
Nov 22, 2022•24 min
Today you'll hear about our gratitude sale: Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant is half price for my birthday this year. This week's episode features a warrior parent. The true experts on tongue tie are the parents - especially those who have struggled to find answers for their child's feeding challenges, and wind up learning so much that they can educate the providers who are supposed to be caring for them. In this episode, Lisa interviews Sarah B. about her journey t...
Nov 15, 2022•41 min
There are few people who are certified to treat oral dysfunction (tongue tie, etc) throughout the lifespan, and Lisa is excited to share this conversation with one of them, Autumn Henning MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC. Topics we discussed: - The symptoms of tongue tie in different age groups - The importance of multidisciplinary approach at all life stages - How tongue tie treatment in one family member can assist the whole family to recognize and heal Research study mentioned associating tongue tie ...
Nov 08, 2022•48 min
Did you know that one of the most common reasons that moms stop breastfeeding is fear of not having enough milk? How do we know if a baby is getting enough milk? In this special encore episode, you will learn how much milk a baby actually needs, how we know there is enough, myths about milk supply, and signals that may indicate when further help is needed. This information is for parents and for professionals who care for breastfeeding parents. Even if you are not a lactation consultant, it is v...
Nov 01, 2022•46 min
Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, a little different than most. Actually, it may be my most vulnerable episode ever. The tables are turned, and you’ll hear me, Lisa Paladino, being interviewed by Lo Nigrosh about my personal experiences with birth and breastfeeding. If you’ve ever wondered how I got from someone born into, and working in, a medicalized and bottle feeding family and culture, to being an advocate for natural birth and breastfeeding, please listen. Lo Nigrosh was feature...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr
Meet the Tongue Tie Team: In this episode Lisa Paladino interviews Scott A. Siegel MD, DDS, FACS, FICS, FAAP, global leader in laser lip and tongue tie release, located in New York City. Topics discussed: How an oral & maxillofacial surgeon evolved his practice into caring for breastfeeding infants, what to expect when you make an appointment for release, explanation of frentomy, and its risks and benefits, research, reflux and tongue tie, finding a provider, evolving aftercare protocols, te...
Oct 18, 2022•59 min
Erika Higginbottom MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and owner of OT By Mommy, a private pediatric practice, on the North Shore of MA. She specializes in the precrawling infant and pre/post frenectomy therapy. Erika has trainings in the Tummy Time! Method, pre/post frenectomy care, sensory processing, visual-vestibular techniques, oral motor skills, and more. She is also mother to a toddler and infant, who have inspired Erika’s practice through their own journey with tongue ties and oral fu...
Oct 11, 2022•50 min
Should we release tongue ties to prevent future problems? Join Lisa today as she considers if tongue tie should be released to prevent the future problems of speech and airway disorders. You'll hear a bit of her story as well. It's the perfect time to sign up for Professional’s Guide To Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant The Autumn sale is going on now. Click through to hear all about it - including the 4 LCerps for IBCLCs and the private learning community. It's for all health care professi...
Oct 04, 2022•20 min
In this episode, Lisa is excited to interview Dr. Jessica Leighton, one of the first graduates of the program, Professional’s Guide To Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant . As a Pediatric Chiropractor, and mother of two children who both had lip and tongue ties, Dr. Leighton knows first hand how troubling they can be to new parents and infants. In working with local IBCLCs, birth providers, SLPs and pediatric dentists, she strives to help families manage and correct the effect that oral ties ...
Sep 27, 2022•46 min
Tongue tie and food allergy symptoms can be difficult to differentiate, and sometimes both are going on. We don't want to treat one, and ignore the other, without understanding the complexities of both. Please enjoy this encore of one of our favorite episodes, as Lisa interviews breastfeeding allergy expert, Dr. Trill, about types of food allergies in breastfeeding infants, her ground-breaking work to bring milk test strips to the public, and the journey that brought her to her mission. I loved ...
Sep 20, 2022•48 min
While I'm taking a short break from podcast production, I thought I'd share one of our most popular episodes. In this episode, Lisa discusses the trauma of nipple pain and how it prevents so many parents from reaching their breastfeeding goals. As a parent, you deserve simple solutions that will allow you to have a comfortable and effective nursing relationship. As a provider, it's important to know the different types of nipple pain, interventions that you can confidently recommend, and how to ...
Sep 13, 2022•30 min
While I'm taking a short break from podcast production, I thought I'd share one of our most popular episodes. The sale mentioned in the episode has passed, but join our mailing list to hear of the next one, coming soon. And if you can't wait, the coupon code PODCAST15 is currently active. https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links Tongue tie treatment can be complex, and those who expect relief of symptoms with "a quick snip" or a laser release, even by an experienced provider, are usually disappoin...
Sep 06, 2022•20 min
"What can we do today to improve somebody's life?" - Renata Nehme Join Lisa Paladino CNM, IBCLC as she interviews Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM®, founder of Airway Circle. Renata explains that helping others is the ultimate goal of her work. In this episode we chat about connecting the dots between tongue tie in infancy and myofunctional disorders in young children and adults. You'll hear us discuss: - How Airway Circle is contributing to interdisciplinary learning and networking for professionals...
Aug 30, 2022•42 min
In this episode, Lisa discusses the controversy of timing of tongue tie release, including hospital identification of tongue ties and the possible downsides of early treatment without a complete functional assessment. She discusses why her practice has evolved from recommending immediate release, to a slower approach, utilizing a holistic, team view, and how this is leading to better experiences and outcomes. This raises the question - What is a successful outcome of tongue tie treatment? Is it ...
Aug 23, 2022•33 min
On this episode, we consider that tongue tie has repercussions for the lactating breast. Join Lisa Paladino for a chat with Marianne Ryan PT about her unique role on the Tongue Tie Team. Often the team has physical therapists included that focus on the infant. Today's conversation centers around physical therapy for the mom - specifically for the treatment of clogged ducts and mastitis prevention. Marianne Ryan PT is the owner and clinical director of Marianne Ryan Physical Therapy, which is loc...
Aug 16, 2022•46 min
In this episode, Lisa interviews Jessica Altemara IBCLC, committee member for this year's ICAP Conference, happening in Vancouver, in-person, this September, 2022. Click to learn about ICAP . Topics we discussed: - How to "meet your people" if you feel alone or isolated in your work. - The importance of interdisciplinary community for networking and learning. - Our similar experiences of being touched and influenced by the pioneers of tongue tie, and going forth and sharing what we have learned,...
Aug 09, 2022•49 min
In this episode, Lisa shares her frustration with how little she learned in school about tongue tie, and reflects her feelings of not being able to help some of those who were struggling at the beginning of her lactation career. Listen to hear about the week that she almost quit, and apologizes to the families that she couldn't help at that time. Other points discussed: 1. The importance of interdisciplinary learning 2. The team approach to tongue tie 3. Continuing education opportunities Tongue...
Aug 02, 2022•18 min
What happens when a mom has intense anxiety and pain with breastfeeding? In this case, she uses her experience to help others. Lo's experience is both heartbreaking and uplifting. You'll learn: 1. The account of managing breastfeeding through challenges and pain, even when no one could give her answers 2. How the experience of breastfeeding can be so different from one child to the next 3. How Lo channelled her journey into a career with a mission ________________________________________________...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min
How do we know if releasing the tongue or lip frenum will solve breastfeeding problems? One of the most complex questions and, honestly, a dilemma, is when a parent asks me if they “should” have their infant’s tongue or lip tie released, a procedure known as frenotomy. They want to know if it will be worth it, if it will solve the problems, if it is really going to make a difference for their infant. These are great and necessary questions. Sometimes I wish I had my crystal ball to see into the ...
Jul 19, 2022•18 min
What is the role of the SLP on the tongue tie team? In this episode, Lisa interviews Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP/COM® owner of Diamond MYO/Mouths in Motion Mentoring. Robyn is a Licensed Speech Pathologist, TalkTools® Instructor, Board Certified Orofacial Myologist®, Board Chair , Oral Motor Institute, Member of ASHA, NJEA, AAPPSPA, NJSHA, IAOM, ICAP, Beckman Trained, PROMPT Trained, SLS Certified and a Breathe Institute-Ambassador. Robyn explains the role of an SLP in helping patients with t...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Did you know that one of the most common reasons that moms stop breastfeeding is fear of not having enough milk? How do we know if a baby is getting enough milk? In this episode, you will learn how much milk a baby actually needs, how we know there is enough, myths about milk supply, and signals that may indicate when further help is needed. This information is for parents and for professionals who care for breastfeeding parents. Even if you are not a lactation consultant, it is vital for you to...
Jun 28, 2022•45 min
While the "Team" is on a short break, please enjoy a rerun of our most popular episode. What the heck are TOTs? This episode features introductory information about tongue and lip tie, some important definitions, and the signs and symptoms that I look for, as a lactation consultant, when assessing the cause of breastfeeding challenges. This discussion will be helpful if you are a provider who cares for breastfeeding families, or if you are a parent looking to understand tongue and lip tie. For T...
Jun 21, 2022•25 min
Although frenotomy is considered a minor, quick procedure, it may be stressful. Being prepared keeps nerves calm and allows for a smoother experience. As a lactation consultant, I have guided many families to and through the day of frenotomy. In this episode, I share some key takeaways from this experience - such as questions to ask a provider before you trust them with your precious baby, what to have on hand for after, and how to feel the least trauma because you'll have the confidence that yo...
Jun 14, 2022•34 min
Join Lisa as she chats with Kelly Kendall RN, IBCLC about what good lactation care looks like, the importance of holistic support for all families, setting realistic long term goals, and how this isn't just about having a "quick snip". Kelly Kendall is a Registered Nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She owns the private practice "The Balanced Boob" where she supports breastfeeding families via telehealth and locally in Maryland. She is the creator of Boob Scho...
Jun 07, 2022•37 min
