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The Munch Bunch Podcast

by Kimi Nishimoto & Megan Van Noy

Myofunctional Therapy, holistic health, root cause treatment, healing the body, changing minds. We discuss all the ways that breathing dysfunction and oral dysfunction effects our bodies. This is meant for anyone to listen to and understand. Very few professionals are aware of airway dentistry and myofunctional disorders, we want to share our knowledge as well as specialists in these fields to open your mind to WHY we are the way we are. Key Issues: mouth breathing, TMJ pain, sleep apnea, tongue thrust, tongue tie, open mouth posture, UARS, vagus nerve, sleep, gut health, oral habits. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/munchbunch/support

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  1. Sipify Straw: Helping people with tremors be able to enjoy coffee again. Guest Alice Stone

    What started as a straw to keep you from getting coffee stains on your teeth, has been found to help a host of other interesting things! We welcome Alice Stone, creator of the Sipify straw. The Sipify straw's benefits and design were to drink hot coffee with a straw that will bypass the front...

  2. Relearning the "Soft Skills" In Dentistry Guest Hope Loyd RDH

    Hope and fear in the dental experience. Bringing the EMPATHY back to business. Soft skills are the people skills in dentistry. Communication, empathy, compassion, building trust with patients, making people feel comfortable and their concerns heard. Could connecting to your patients be the hidden...

  3. Don't Beat Yourself Up Into Your Goals: Allison Lacoursiere

    Loving yourself into your goals and desires, don't beat yourself up into your goals. The person you will become when you love yourself, is going to be more comprehensive and aligned. Today we had the gift of hosting our friend Allison Lacoursiere, Your Clear Aligner Coach, and host of "Clearly...

  4. Cranial Distortions: Scoliosis of the Face, Dr Martin Rosen

    Key highlights: Cranial Distortions, craniofacial distortion, sphenoid strain, asymmetric face, plagiocephaly flat head syndrome, torticollis, cranial chiropractic adjustments, birth trauma, cranial nerves, Vagus nerve. Dr Martin Rosen, Chiropractor and Pediatric Craniopath will be teaching us...

  5. 6 Breaths a Minute?! Uniting the Body to the Thoughts. Dr Sam Zink

    Have you ever heard the ideal breath pattern? Would you be shocked it is 6 breaths per minute? The frequency of that breath is also 0.1 Hertz, could this be part of the secret to tapping into your spirit and inner peace? If you are like most people that makes you realize you probably breathed…

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  6. retreat: 3 days in the Dominican Republic, Business, Self Love, and Growing your Confidence.

    Wanna get away? Do you need a few days to focus on you, to get clear on your vision for your life, and to release what is holding you back. Sometimes in life we just need a few days to focus on ourselves, to have time set aside to think and to dream, and to release the internal beliefs about...

  7. Connection Between the Teeth and Energy Meridians

    Have you ever heard holistic dentistis talk about teeth and energy meridians, or teeth and chakras? Did this make you scratch your head in confusion? Here to explain it to us, we welcome back Dr Mary Afzali who has lectured on this for holistic dentists. Eastern Chinese Medicine uses energy...

  8. MMA custom jaw surgery in the same time as it takes for a crown! Guest Dr David Alfi

    Dr David Alfi, oral surgeon and master of orthognathic double jaw surgery. Dr Alfi is really unique because he uses custom surgical plans so he can do a double jaw surgery in the same time it would take for a crown, 1 to 1.5 hours! Typical jaw surgery is closer to 8 hours! The other thing that...

  9. Facial Cupping Expert: Sakina Di Pace

    Face Cupping for lymphatic drainage of the face and neck, guest The Facial Cupping Expert. You may have had cupping done where you get those intense bruise looking marks on the skin for a week, don't worry facial cupping is totally different. Face cupping using soft flexible silicone cups to help...

  10. The Subconscious Body: The Hidden Power of the Subconscious. Guest Alexandra Svalastog

    Special guest Alexandra Svalastog, Medical Hypnotherapist, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist, and Stress consultant. She helps work with the illusive subconscious through hypnosis to rewire the brain to create good emotional health. If you listened to the previous episode "Worms That Poop In…

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  11. Worms that Poop in Your Mouth: Why I Need To Floss Everyday

    This episode is truly special. Transitioning into another career, living a life of purpose and doing the thing you always wanted to do, not being defined by a disease diagnosis, and the healing power of faith and the power hidden in the subconscious even in the face of stage 4 ovarian cancer...

  12. RDH Rant: The Bad Girls of Hygiene

    Building a community and a safe place to rant. Creating a space to get real and supporting each other in real life situations. Starting as a facebook group to vent about dentistry and to get feedback from other dental hygienists, it has become a place to let your hair down and get things off your...

  13. Surf Therapy OT: Surfing to Balance. Guest Naomi Matanick

    What is surf therapy? Using surfing as an intervention can help kids or adults with sensory processing disorders. Both profiles of sensory processing disorders can benefit, people with low awareness of their body and under active, and people who get too much stimuli with over active who need to...

  14. 3 Layers Of The Pelvic Floor. Guest The Vagina Doc Dr Linda Sayyad

    Who knew the pelvic floor had 3 layers? Did you know that you can get tight muscles and tension in the pelvic floor which can be the cause of back pain, sciatic pain, and pain with sex? We are gonna dive into all things vaginas, because you either have one or know someone who has one. As Dr Linda...

  15. Speech Milestones and When to Suspect Speech Delay: Grace Bernales

    From the baby babbles and cooing, to the first dada sounds, those are early speech sounds and early communication. Here to teach us about speech milestones is Grace Bernales, known as Graceful Expression SLP from Pasadena California. Grace is an early intervention SLP who has helped with kids as...

  16. The Tired Child: Dr Meghna Dassani

    "You can't just flirt with sleep, you are all in or you are not." The Munch Bunch Podcast welcomes Dr Meghna Dassani, airway dentist in Houston Texas, podcaster of The Healthy Sleep Revolution, host of the Airway Is Life Summit, and author of "Airway is Life" and "The Tired Child". Dr Meghna...

  17. What Happens When We Don't Address Oral Dysfunction As Babies? Guest Shelly Taft, IBCLC.

    Crosspod episode with Shelly Taft, IBCLC, Host of the Baby Pro Podcast. Shelley is going to talk about the baby signs of tongue ties or tension and common baby symptoms. The Munch Bunch will talk about the long term effects of missing the oral dysfunction and ties when they are missed as a baby…

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  18. Microdosing: Caffeine for the Soul. Guest Harmony Williams.

    Microdosing, the new hot buzzword. Mushrooms, LSD, ketamine, MDMA. What are they, what is the therapeutic purpose, what does it help with? Did you know they have been researching magic mushrooms for years for treatment of depression, OCD, PTSD. There are even facilitators for the terminally ill…

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  19. Sleep: The Science, The Myths, The Hacks. Guest Dr Snooze.

    Getting the brain benefits of deep sleep. This episode we talk with renowned sleep scientist “Dr Snooze” about: the SleepSpace app, sleep, insomnia, links between lack of deep sleep and dementia, marijuana as a sleep aid, and the “night cap” drink and how that changes sleep. Sleep Scientist Dr....

  20. You Are Surviving Breath To Breath: Dr Roger Price

    Did you know that nasal breathing is a 6 step filtration process? We hear about how the nose filters the air but you will need to listen to learn how it all works! This process cleans the air, disinfects and traps pathogens, and helps the body to fight invaders. Everything from the nose hairs,...

  21. Myospots and Holistic Dentistry: Treat the Mouth, Treat the Body.

    We welcome on Dr Shehab Faragallah, Dentist from Gold Coast Holistic Dental Care in Australia. Dr Shehab and his partner Dr Ibrahim El-Deeb created the Myospots, a product that helps with passive tongue posture and helps act like a tongue attractor to lift the tongue up into the palate. It is a...

  22. Watch the lives on insta from tequila and tongue tie conference

    Watch the clips we recorded from the “tequila and tongue tie” conference in Scottsdale on our instagram @themunchbunchpodcast We had a blast. It was good food, good hotel, awesome pediatric dentists, and a heck of a dance party fiesta. So in lieu of a full episode we got clips on our instagram so...

  23. Collaboration Over Competition: How RDHs and SLPs Can Work Together

    Guest Kelley Quolas, Myofunctional Therapist and RDH. You may know her from the funny myo reels on @MyMyoMyHealth on Instagram and Tik Tok. Kelley has 2 practices, Phoenix and East Valley Arizona. What we think is super cool about Kelley is that she has SLP who work in her practices. There is…

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  24. Breathe DDS brushing his teeth with a stick and eating liver.

    Ancestral dentistry, Dr Nick Koogler Breathe DDS has been doing some "caveman living experiments" on his body. He has been using a Miswak stick from the toothbrush tree, it is a stick humans have been using for thousands of years in the equatorial regions. He decided to stop brushing his teeth…

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  25. Tequila and Tongue Ties Conference

    Dr Ben Curtis, the President of The Tequila and Tongue Ties Conference in Scottsdale Arizona. The event is April 21-22 2023, at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. The event is sponsored by Waterlase. The theme is team implementation of tongue tie treatment. There will be guest speakers (listed...

  26. The Munch Bunch Wellness and Rejuvenation Retreat

    Be one among the amazing bunch of 12 people who are going to experience an incredible and unforgettable 3 days in their life. Scale up your mindset, life, and business with our All Inclusive Experience in the beautiful Cap Cana Sanctuary in the Dominican Republic! November 9-12 2023. Does this...

  27. Project Airway's SARPE and Airway Journey

    SARPE Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion a technique to help with crowding and lack of palate tongue space. It's a combination of surgery to make cuts in the maxilla and expander with orthodontics to align the teeth. This is a great option for people who struggle to nose breathe, very...

  28. Difficult Patients: Are They Difficult Or Do They Have A Myofunctional Disorder?

    Why are some dental patients SO difficult? They gag, they choke on water, they can't open wide or stay open, everything is sensitive to cold water, you have to tip toe around sensitive roots, you can't clean their teeth like you normally would, taking x-rays makes them gag, hypersensitive palate,...

  29. How To Do Facial Lymphatic Drainage, Guest Sierra Radiant With Rei Aesthetics

    Grab your Gua sha Stone and jade rollers, we are learning a hands on technique about how to do lymphatic drainage for the face. We will learn what lymph fluid does in the body, and how to gently open the lymph ducts. She will walk us through step-by-step how to lymphatically drain the face, and...

  30. Laughter Yoga Dr Laura Collatz: "Being in Charge Of Our Own Joy"

    Have you ever thought of laughing as meditation? Your belly is squeezing and you are wheezing, you are totally in that moment. Did you know your brain doesn't know the difference between laughing on purpose and natural laughing? Think of Santa Claus "ho ho ho". Here to teach us the science behind...

  31. Osteopathy: From Toes To Nose. Guest Cole Clayton

    This is one to watch for sure! Guest Cole Clayton, Osteopath in Byron Bay Australia. He is going to explain cranial osteopathy, treating from the feet up to the head "Toes to Nose", explaining the connection of the foot arches and the arches of the jaws, as well as how cranial strain can effect…

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  32. How Mold Illness Can Impact Your Health: Guest Michael Rubino

    Author of The Mold Medic guest Michael Rubino. Michael's book The Mold Medic provides a step-by-step guide to mold remediation and improving indoor air quality so that everyone has the opportunity to create a safe and healthy home. He became a specialist in working with people who are...

  33. Real Talk About Pacifiers: Dr Shereen Lim

    We all use them, we all just want to soothe the baby or get the toddler to go to sleep. We dread weaning off the pacifier, or the drama and fits that will ensue when the binkie has to go. We have stashes around the house for emergency use. We are humans! We will have real talk about pacifiers in...

  34. Did You Know Palate Expanders increase Nasal Volume? Orthodontist Dr Bret Christensen

    Here to prove how rapid palate expanders change how much airflow can go through the nose, Orthodontist Dr Bret Christensen of Lewiston Idaho. He has incredible data and cases so this is definitely one to watch, but you will learn so much either way! Dr Bret has been gathering data for years using...

  35. How Encapsulated Medical Foods Can Improve Health: Guest Dr Mike Sinel

    Guest Dr Mike Sinel, a medical Doctor who is an expert in pain management, back pain, and spinal disorders. He also wrote the book "Back Pain for Dummies". He is now the CEO of Medical Foods, a nutritional based encapsulated medical foods company. You know supplements and you know Tylenol,...

  36. Long Term Effects of Torticollis: Progress Through Play PT

    She's baaack, Dr Brita DeStefano "Progress Through Play PT". We will talk about long term effects of Torticollis and setting the stage of how a baby will move for the rest of their life. We will talk about possible links between scoliosis and torticollis, assymetrical movements, tension, and how…

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  37. Craniosacral Fascial Therapy: Listening to the Innate Wisdom of the Body

    Guests Kim Sherlock and Holly Steflik from CFT Global, educators and teachers of the Gillespie Approach. They will teach us about the fascia system, the layers of fascia, and also the Craniosacral system. This episode we discuss a new term, Brain Cycle, which is the rhythm of the brain. This...

  38. Expansion in 5-12 months, Fast Braces pt 2 Dr Mary Afzali

    You will want to watch this on youtube or spotify!! Guest and miracle worker dentist Dr Mary Afzali from Lifetime Dental in Southern California. She is one of the most highly ranked Fast Braces providers in the world. She can do expansion cases in 5-12 months! And for some cases in as little as…

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  39. Fast Braces: The Case AGAINST Bicuspid Extractions Dr Mary Afzali

    You will want to watch this on youtube or spotify!! Guest and miracle worker dentist Dr Mary Afzali from Lifetime Dental in Southern California. She is one of the most highly ranked Fast Braces providers in the world. She can do expansion cases in 5-12 months! Many people will come to her with…

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  40. Feeling Safe And At Home In Your Body: EFT Tapping

    Megan Van Noy and Kimi Nishimoto talk all about learning self love and learning to find peace and safety in your body. We will discuss EFT Tapping technique (Emotional Freedom Technique) made very popular by The Tapping Solution. This episode will teach you the most common tapping points, what…

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  41. Part 2: 6 MORE tips for Choosing your Myofunctional Therapist

    Here we go with most common FAQ about therapy. We will talk about full programs vs session by sessions, how often should you meet with your therapist, insurance coverage, payment options and range of cost for therapy, does sleep coaching or breathwork replace therapy, does the exercises come with...

  42. "Ask Mimi" The Monthly Munch Bunch Q&A

    Starting a new "Monday Munchees" tradition of a monthly Q&A to answer patients or other providers questions. Don't forget to DM or email us to ask your questions to join in on the fun! We have combined our names Megan and Kimi to form "Ask Mimi" a warm safe place to ask your questions and get…

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  43. How Does My Body Feel? An OT's Perspective on Sensory Processing. Claire Joyce

    Claire Joyce, an Occupational Therapist in Australia, her practice is called "Learn Through Play". She will talk to us about how sensory processing works, what a sensory processing disorder might look like in a child, and how can we help kids who struggle with emotional regulation. Claire will...

  44. 6 Tips for Choosing Your Myofunctional Therapist

    Megan and Kimi will discuss as neutrally as we can some tips for picking your myofunctional therapist. We will discuss training and is there one training that is better than all others? Do you have to see a specific type of provider (RDH hygienist, SLP, PT, *OT)? Should you do virtual or in…

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  45. Torticollis: A tug of War With Their Own Body, Progress Through Play PT

    Guest Dr Brita DeStefano, or you may know her as "Progress Through Play PT". Dr Brita specializes in baby physical therapy for Plagiocephaly and Torticollis. Dr Brita will teach us more specifically about WHAT Torticollis is, how it might look, symptoms, and what can be done about it. Torticollis...

  46. Mind Math: Thoughts Create Feelings That Create Reactions

    Subconscious reasons for over eating and how to start changing. Guest Tracy Pleschourt, Self made U. Today we will discuss the psychology of WHY we over eat or other bad habits. Tracy will also talks to us about Mind Math to solve the WHY we do what we do and how our thoughts are creating our...

  47. Using Mindfulness to Regulate the Nervous System, guest Sav Bustos

    Guest Sav Bustos, from Souls Moving Mountains. We recommend this one to WATCH ON SPOTIFY OR YOUTUBE. Teaching us practical TIPS and TOOLS to learn some basics of meditation, WHY meditation and mindfulness can help regulate our nervous system, and then ending with a GUIDED MEDITATION for the...

  48. Top 3 Reasons for Speech Impediments and Speech Myth Busters with Autumn Henning

    Autumn Henning, SLP Speech Language Pathologist busting Speech Myths, Kimi calls this one "Speech Myth Busters". She gives us so many insightful nuggets such as the "Top 3 Reasons for Speech Sound Disorders". We talk about the pharyngeal and esophogeal swallow and all the crazy things that need…

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  49. Getting double jaw surgery: Seini's choice.

    Seini went through a lot to get here. From severe chronic ear pain, hearing loss, nasty headaches and tension, and severe TMJ problems. Seini has agreed to share her personal story about how she ended up getting MMA also known as double jaw surgery with Dr Kevin Coppelson. You may have seen her...

  50. What is baby Occupational Therapy? B Well OT Kelsey Baker

    Kelsey Baker is an Occupational Therapist who specializes in babies. Her focus is from the OT perspective, how can we help these babies move, eat functionally, and coordinate their movements as well as integrate reflexes. Reasons someone may benefit from working with an OT who is knowledgeable in...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Myofunctional Therapy, holistic health, root cause treatment, healing the body, changing minds. We discuss all the ways that breathing dysfunction and oral dysfunction effects our bodies. This is meant for anyone to listen to and understand. Very few professionals are aware of airway dentistry and myofunctional disorders, we want to share our knowledge as well as specialists in these fields to open your mind to WHY we are the way we are. Key Issues: mouth breathing, TMJ pain, sleep apnea, tongue thrust, tongue tie, open mouth posture, UARS, vagus nerve, sleep, gut health, oral habits. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/munchbunch/support

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Kimi Nishimoto & Megan Van Noy

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