Motherhood Alliance Podcast

How Myofunctional Therapy Can Decrease Bedwetting, Ear Infections, and Crooked Teeth in Kids

If you have kids who mouth breathe, grind their teeth, have a history of ear infections, struggle with bedwetting, or have teeth that are coming in crooked, this is a must-listen-to episode! Becca, a local expert in these topics, clearly explains why these issues are so common nowadays and what you can do to help your child overcome them.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Why chronic ear infections, crooked teeth, and chronic congestion are so prevalent in kids now
How ear tubes work
A mind-blowing cause of bedwetting
How to be proactive with babies to help them avoid these issues
Are thumb-sucking and pacifiers good or bad?
How myofunctional therapy can help all of these issues
Considerations when using a children's mouth guide
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Becca from Myofunctional Pathways. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Mouth Breathing, Teeth Grinding, and Poor Sleep Quality: How Myofunctional Therapy Can Help
Part 2: Wake Up Refreshed: Finding Real Solutions for Sleep Issues
Part 3: How Myofunctional Therapy Can Decrease Bedwetting, Ear Infections, and Crooked Teeth in Kids
Part 4: Interactive Episode: Can You Pass the Swallow Test?
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
*Breathe by James Nestor
 
Connect with Becca:
🔗 Becca's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
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🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
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Wake Up Refreshed: Finding Real Solutions for Sleep Issues

According to the CDC, three out of four adults have sleep disorder symptoms, and 33 million adults now use a CPAP machine. 😲 Listen in as our guest, Becca, a Sleep and Breathing Coach and Myofunctional Therapist, explains how myofunctional therapy can help to decrease or eliminate many common sleep disorders so you can sleep soundly again!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The causes of sleep apnea & snoring
How the speed of your breathing impacts sleep and how it can be trained
Why getting diagnosed with sleep apnea does NOT need to be a CPAP life sentence
Becca's story: How myofunctional therapy improved her sleep and allowed her to get off the CPAP machine she had been using for 14 years
The cause of teeth grinding and how to get rid of it
Daytime habits to be aware of that will support better sleep at night
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Becca from Myofunctional Pathways. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Mouth Breathing, Teeth Grinding, and Poor Sleep Quality: How Myofunctional Therapy Can Help
Part 2: Wake Up Refreshed: Finding Real Solutions for Sleep Issues
Part 3: How Myofunctional Therapy Can Decrease Bedwetting, Ear Infections, and Crooked Teeth in Kids
Part 4: Interactive Episode: Can You Pass the Swallow Test?
 
Connect with Becca:
🔗 Becca's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
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Mouth Breathing, Teeth Grinding, and Poor Sleep Quality: How Myofunctional Therapy Can Help

🚨Sound the alarms! 🚨 This not-well-known therapy could change you or your child's life! If you know someone who mouth breaths, gets sick often, or grinds their teeth, listen in to our latest podcast episode with Becca Rose, a Sleep Coach and Myofunctional Therapist based out of the Sheboygan area.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Why mouth breathing, teeth grinding, and poor sleep quality are more prevalent today than ever before
A secret benefit of baby-led weaning 
What myofunctional therapy is and how it can help decrease so many health challenges
The importance of working with an "airway" dentist
Why tongue ties are so prevalent and why it's a problem
Tongue tie releases in adults
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Becca from Myofunctional Pathways. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Mouth Breathing, Teeth Grinding, and Poor Sleep Quality: How Myofunctional Therapy Can Help
Part 2: Wake Up Refreshed: Finding Real Solutions for Sleep Issues
Part 3: How Myofunctional Therapy Can Decrease Bedwetting, Ear Infections, and Crooked Teeth in Kids
Part 4: Interactive Episode: Can You Pass the Swallow Test?
 
Connect with Becca:
🔗 Becca's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Environmental Toxins & Their Link to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness

Environmental toxins are everywhere! ☠ So how can you life a non-toxic lifestyle without going insane or breaking the bank? In this episode, Drea, Brit, and Dr. Kym discuss what the journey of decreasing toxins can look like and why it matters.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Common sources of toxins in our environment
How toxins impact the functions of our body
How toxins have played a part in the increase in autoimmune diseases
Mold toxicity
Tests that indicate if your body is holding toxins
Tips for detoxing your body
Tips for relieving constipation
Clean brand recommendations
Where to start when pursuing a non-toxic lifestyle
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kym from Innate Healing & Performance. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach
Part 2: Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health
Part 3: Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained
Part 4: Environmental Toxins & Their Link to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness
 
Connect with Kym:
🔗 Kym's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
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Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained

When it comes to hormones, women can be quite complex! With constant hormonal fluctuations due to menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and aging, many women often wonder what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do when negative side effects are experienced. Tune in as our guest, Kym, a local hormone expert, shares insights on the fundamentals of hormonal shifts and when it’s time to seek assistance.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
What is a hormone and how does it work?
How hormones fluctuate during different decades of women's lives
How stress impacts women's hormones
Good estrogen vs bad estrogen
Estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency, and how they relate to endometriosis and PCOS
Kym's approach for balancing hormones
The benefits of castor oil packs
An important consideration before starting hormone replacement therapy
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kym from Innate Healing & Performance. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach
Part 2: Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health
Part 3: Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained
Part 4: Environmental Toxins & Their Link to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness
 
Connect with Kym:
🔗 Kym's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health

Have you ever dealt with persistent fatigue, sore joints, frequent illnesses, skin conditions like eczema, chronic headaches, anxiety, depression, inflammation, brain fog, or autoimmune issues? These symptoms may be linked to your gut health! Tune in as Drea, Brit, and their guest, Dr. Kym Klimek, explore the gut's role beyond just digestion.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Symptoms you may experience if your gut is imbalanced
The gut-brain connection
How autoimmune diseases, skin issues, brain fog, and inflammation are related to gut health
What leaky gut is and how to fix it
How to choose probiotics
The differences between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics
Tips for maintaining your gut health when using using antibiotics
Gut parasites & parasite cleansing
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kym from Innate Healing & Performance. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach
Part 2: Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health
Part 3: Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained
Part 4: Environmental Toxins & Their Link to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness
 
Connect with Kym:
🔗 Kym's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach

What is functional medicine, and who can benefit from it? Tune in as our guest, Kym Klimek, a licensed pharmacist and functional medicine expert, shares an overview of what functional medicine is, who it’s for, and how it’s approach has helped improve the quality of life for so many people (including herself). '
Kym is the owner of Innate Healing & Performance based out of Pulaski, WI.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Kym's challenging personal health journey that led her to functional medicine
What the functional medicine approach specializes in
Why hormone and gut challenges are more prevalent in today's society
Symptoms that warrant pursuing functional medicine vs traditional medicine
What it looks like to work with a functional medicine professional
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kym from Innate Healing & Performance. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach
Part 2: Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health
Part 3: Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained
Part 4: Environmental Toxins & Their Link to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
*Book: Hormone Intelligence by Dr. Aviva Rahm
 
Connect with Kym:
🔗 Kym's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)
 
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Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?

Should you request labs during your annual visit with your primary care provider? If so, which ones? Listen in as our guest, Tabitha, from Löyly Family Practice, breaks down which labs are needed and when.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Preventative labs vs. medically necessarily labs
Normal vs ideal range
How "normal" lab ranges are determined
If kids should have any regular labs
How to prepare kids for blood draws
The benefits of having regular labs for adults
Which labs are good to check yearly
Common conditions that labs can catch early
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Screening test resources
Blog article: Women's Health Screenings: Where to Start
 
Connect with Tabitha:
🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
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How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey

Everyone desires a long and healthy life, but with the multitude of "do this for better health" suggestions available, it can become stressful and overwhelming to know what to spend your time and money on. In this episode, we invite you to join Brit and Tabitha as they discuss what basic health practices can help set you and your family up for long-term success.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How to weed through all the different preventative practices, contraptions, and opinions
Tips for choosing supplements to support a healthy brain, body, and immune system
Whether or not annual visits are needed for kids and why
What preventative visits for adults should look like
Advice for when it comes time to make a healthcare decision
Top things to focus on to live a long, healthy life
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?
 
Connect with Tabitha:
🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance

Even with insurance, families often face substantial medical bills. Could opting for the self-pay option actually save you money in the long term? Listen in as our guest, Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice, explains what self-pay entails, its advantages, and the best circumstances for utilizing it!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The original purpose of insurance and how it's changed
How self-pay options can vary from business to business
Healthcare sharing programs
Why the majority of independent wellness-based businesses do not accept insurance
How wellness visits work when using insurance vs self-pay
When to choose to use self-pay vs. insurance
How to find independent clinics that are outside of medical corporations
How paying for medical expenses may change in the future
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?
 
Resources referenced in this episode:
Health insurance history
https://jointhewedge.com/
http://www.renovohealth.care/
 
Cost resources:
WI price point
Ascension
Thedacare
Aurora
Prevea
Bellin
 
Connect with Tabitha:
🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)