The Untethered Podcast

• Ep 337: Unlocking Pediatric Feeding: Expert Strategies with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™

  Ep 337: Unlocking Pediatric Feeding: Expert Strategies with Hallie BulkinIn this episode of the Untethered Podcast™, Hallie discusses the intricacies of pediatric feeding assessments and treatments. She emphasizes the importance of thorough assessments that include parent interviews, oral motor examinations, and understanding airway issues. Hallie also highlights the significance of parent coaching and creating functional treatment plans that involve parents in the process. Additionally, she introduces her course, Feed the Peds®, designed to equip therapists with the necessary skills and confidence to effectively address pediatric feeding challenges.If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️The doors to Feed the Peds® are officially open.✔️A feeding assessment just means watching and documenting.✔️Parent interviews are gold.✔️We need to connect the dots between airway and feeding.✔️If parents don't know what to do at home, we have failed them.✔️Treatment has to be functional.✔️Postural stability is the foundation for progress.✔️Food play needs to be intentional, not just exposure.✔️You need clarity, strategy, support, and repetition.RELATED EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVEEpisode 318: Feed The Peds®: The Mission with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™Ep 335: The #1 Way to Transform Your Pediatric Feeding Evaluations✨DOORS ARE OPEN!Join Hallie, Karen & Cheryl in Feed The Peds® and learn to critically assess, treat the whole child, and transform lives.✨ Over 2,607+ SLPs & OTs have graduated—now it’s your turn.⚡️ Enrollment is open until 9/18 at midnight ET. Don’t miss out >> feedthepeds.com💡 Students, CFs & Active Duty Military (spouses too) get a partial scholarship. Email [email protected] before enrolling.Grab your spot here → www.feedthepeds.comOTHER WAYS TO CONNECT & LEARN📅 Doors to Feed The Peds® open Sept 15–19 |ENROLL NOW🍼 Ready to deep-dive into tethered oral tissues? Check out Tongue Tie Bootcamp💬 Let’s hang out on social: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn⭐ Love the show? Leave a quick review — it means the world to me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep 336: Feeding Therapy in Schools: Safety, Culture, and Collaboration with Karen Howarth

  Ep 336: Feeding Therapy in Schools: Safety, Culture, and Collaboration with Karen HowarthIn this episode, Hallie Bulkin interviews Karen Howarth, a pediatric occupational therapist with 25 years of experience — and our new resident OT mentor inside Feed The Peds®.They dive into Karen’s work in feeding therapy within school settings, including the development of the MEALS screening tool, the unique challenges of providing feeding therapy in schools, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.Karen also highlights the need for cultural sensitivity in feeding practices, shares strategies for supporting parents through feelings of guilt, and discusses how feeding challenges can impact a child’s educational experience. She explains how collaboration with school staff ensures children’s safety and access to nutrition during the school day.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️The MEALS screening tool addresses mealtime challenges in schools.✔️Engagement in mealtime is as important as physical feeding skills.✔️School-based feeding therapy requires a multidisciplinary approach.✔️Cultural sensitivity is crucial in addressing feeding practices.✔️Parents often experience guilt regarding their child's feeding difficulties.✔️Educational impact is a key consideration in IEPs.✔️Collaboration with school staff is essential for effective feeding interventionsRELATED EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVEEpisode 286: It’s Not Your Fault with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ Episode 318: Feed The Peds®: The Mission with Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™✨ FREE TRAINING ALERT – HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 8–10!If you’re an SLP, OT, or student… you need to join me for the FREE 3-Day Pediatric Feeding Screening Training. Over 34,000 of your colleagues have done it — now it’s your turn!Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up:4 hours on a certificate of completion (perfect for your renewal hours)My complete pediatric feeding screening packet — development chart, 50-symptom checklist, findings chart & referral formA chance to win a full scholarship to the 12-week Feed The Peds® courseGrab your spot here → www.feedthepeds.com/trainingOTHER WAYS TO CONNECT & LEARN📅 Doors to Feed The Peds® open Sept 15–19 | join the waitlist🍼 Ready to deep-dive into tethered oral tissues? Check out Tongue Tie Bootcamp💬 Let’s hang out on social: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn⭐ Love the show? Leave a quick review — it means the world to me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep 335: The #1 Way to Transform Your Pediatric Feeding Evaluations

  Ep 335: The #1 Way to Transform Your Pediatric Feeding EvaluationsIn this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin reveals why a truly effective pediatric feeding evaluation starts long before the child walks into the room. She shares how well-designed intake forms with targeted, specific questions unlock critical insights into a child’s feeding behaviors and highlight red flags that might otherwise be missed.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why the best feeding evaluations actually start before the child arrives, using detailed intake forms.✔️ Three simple questions that uncover posture problems, long meal times, and noisy eating — all key red flags.✔️ How hip alignment connects to oral motor function (“What we see on the hips, we see on the lips”).✔️ Why feeding challenges rarely exist in isolation and are often tied to sensory and developmental factors.✔️ How to spot red flags and conduct an effective screening even without watching a child eat.✔️ How to join Hallie’s free 3-day live training for deeper, practical evaluation tools.RELATED EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVEEpisode 319: Elevate Your Practice with the Pediatric Feeding Hub, Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT®, CPFT™ Ep 309: 5 Airway Health Tips for Children with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT✨ FREE TRAINING ALERT – HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 8–10!If you’re an SLP, OT, or student… you need to join me for the FREE 3-Day Pediatric Feeding Screening Training. Over 34,000 of your colleagues have done it — now it’s your turn!Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up:4 hours on a certificate of completion (perfect for your renewal hours)My complete pediatric feeding screening packet — development chart, 50-symptom checklist, findings chart & referral formA chance to win a full scholarship to the 12-week Feed The Peds® courseGrab your spot here → www.feedthepeds.com/trainingOTHER WAYS TO CONNECT & LEARN📅 Doors to Feed The Peds® open Sept 15–19 | join the waitlist🍼 Ready to deep-dive into tethered oral tissues? Check out Tongue Tie Bootcamp💬 Let’s hang out on social: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn⭐ Love the show? Leave a quick review — it means the world to me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep 334: Bye-Bye Thumb! Myo & Airway Strategies to Break the Habit - for Good

  Ep 334: Bye-Bye Thumb! Myo & Airway Strategies to Break the Habit - for GoodIn this episode of The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie Bulkin explores the complexities of thumb sucking in children, emphasizing that it is often a symptom of deeper issues such as airway obstruction and oral dysfunction. She discusses the importance of understanding the underlying causes of thumb sucking, the role of airway health, and the need for holistic approaches to treatment. Hallie provides insights into effective strategies for addressing thumb sucking, including the use of therapeutic tools and the significance of early intervention. The conversation highlights the necessity of treating the whole child rather than just the symptom, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of pediatric health.If this episode resonates with you, snap a screenshot of you listening and share it on your Instagram Stories! Tag Hallie @halliebulkin to spread the word.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Understanding Thumb Sucking: A Deeper Look✔️ Addressing Airway Issues: The Root Cause✔️ Strategies for Healthy Self-RegulationRELATED EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVEEpisode 320: Understanding the Impact of Oral Restrictions on Growth and Development with Dr. Annie Babb, DDSEp 309: 5 Airway Health Tips for Children with Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT✨ FREE TRAINING ALERT – HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 8–10!If you’re an SLP, OT, or student… you need to join me for the FREE 3-Day Pediatric Feeding Screening Training. Over 34,000 of your colleagues have done it — now it’s your turn!Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up:4 hours on a certificate of completion (perfect for your renewal hours)My complete pediatric feeding screening packet — development chart, 50-symptom checklist, findings chart & referral formA chance to win one of FOUR full scholarships to the 12-week Feed The Peds® courseGrab your spot here → www.feedthepeds.com/trainingOTHER WAYS TO CONNECT & LEARN📅 Doors to Feed The Peds® open Sept 15–19 | join the waitlist🍼 Ready to deep-dive into tethered oral tissues? Check out Tongue Tie Bootcamp💬 Let’s hang out on social: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn⭐ Love the show? Leave a quick review — it means the world to me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with MARPE featuring Dr. Svitlana Koval, DMD, MSc, BDS

  Ep 333: Transforming airway health & smiles with MARPE featuring Dr. Svitlana Koval, DMD, MSc, BDSThis week on The Untethered Podcast™, Hallie welcomes back Dr. Svitlana Koval, Florida’s leading provider of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE). Together, they explore the powerful connection between dental expansion, airway health, and facial balance covering MARPE and clear aligner mechanics, Hallie’s personal experience with her children’s treatment, timelines, post-care, and the transformative outcomes of a holistic approach.If this episode resonates with you, snap a screenshot of you listening and share it on your Instagram Stories! Tag Hallie @halliebulkin and @drsvitlanakoval to spread the word.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Clear Aligner (e.g., Invisalign) Journey and Airway Health✔️ Personal Experience with MARPE and Facial Asymmetry✔️ Understanding MARPE: Procedures and Techniques✔️ Comparing Traditional Expanders and MARPE✔️ Timeline and Procedures for Adult Expansion✔️ Understanding Bone Remodeling and Expansion Techniques✔️ Aesthetic Considerations in Orthodontic Treatment✔️ Timeline for Appliance Removal and Bone Fusion✔️ Impact of Expansion on Facial Structure✔️ Addressing Concerns with Mini Screws and TADs✔️ In-Office Procedure Insights and Patient Care✔️ Managing Asymmetries in Facial StructureRELATED EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVEEp 263: Breathing Easy – Link Between Orthodontics, Speech & Health with Dr. Svitlana Koval & Tiffany ZilbermanEp 331: Inside My MARPE Journey with yours truly, Hallie BulkinABOUT TODAY’S GUESTI am so excited for you to meet Dr. Svitlana Koval! You can hang out with her over on Instagram and check out her practice at drssk.com.✨ FREE TRAINING ALERT – HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 8–10!If you’re an SLP, OT, or student… you need to join me for the FREE 3-Day Pediatric Feeding Screening Training. Over 34,000 of your colleagues have done it — now it’s your turn!Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up:4 hours on a certificate of completion (perfect for your renewal hours)My complete pediatric feeding screening packet — development chart, 50-symptom checklist, findings chart & referral formA chance to win one of FOUR full scholarships to the 12-week Feed The Peds® courseGrab your spot here → www.feedthepeds.com/trainingOTHER WAYS TO CONNECT & LEARN📅 Doors to Feed The Peds® open Sept 15–19 | join the waitlist💬 Let’s hang out on social: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn⭐ Love the show? Leave a quick review — it means the world to me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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