Your Body Is Always Talking to You—But Are You Listening?

This week, I’m sharing something deeply personal—because sometimes the hardest lessons are the ones we have to live through ourselves. For years, I’ve taught the connection between the mind, mouth, and body, helping others understand how breathing impacts health. But when my own body started whispering that something was wrong, I didn’t listen… until it started screaming.   In this episode, I open up about my recent cancer diagnosis, the subtle symptoms I ignored, and the wake-up call that forced me to rethink everything I thought I knew about health, healing, and body awareness. We’re talking about mouth breathing, nervous system regulation, chronic illness, parenting intuition, and why “common” does not always mean “normal.” If you’ve ever felt like something in your body—or your child’s body—just didn’t seem right, this conversation is for you.   Episode Highlights -Why I ignored the subtle warning signs my body had been giving me for months—and what finally forced me to seek help -The shocking moment I learned fluid buildup from cancer was affecting my ability to breathe -How my personal health journey reshaped the way I think about mouth breathing, airway health, and chronic illness -What my daughter’s childhood struggles taught me about sleep, nervous system dysregulation, and overlooked symptoms in children -The surprising ways mouth breathing may affect overall health, development, pregnancy, and family patterns -Why trusting your instincts as a parent matters more than you think -The difference between asking, “Is this normal?” versus “Is this optimal?” when advocating for yourself or your child -What I’ve learned after decades in dentistry, myofunctional therapy, motherhood, and navigating my own healing journey   If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to follow, rate, review, and share the podcast with someone who may need to hear this message. Your support helps more people connect the dots between breathing, health, and healing—and it truly means the world to me.   Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min