Breathing Into Life Podcast

Breathing Into Life Podcast

Hosted by: Chelcie Gjellum, RDH, CSOM

The Breathing Into Life Podcast is for moms and families who want their children to truly thrive—not just survive. This is a space where we understand that common doesn’t mean normal. We talk about mouth breathing,...

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What a Myofunctional Therapy Assessment Actually Looks Like (And Who It's Really For)

Mama, if you have been circling the decision to book a myofunctional evaluation — convinced something is going on with your child but held back by not knowing what you're walking into — this episode is the one that...
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Myo Minute with Chelcie: The Signs Were There All Along.

Most parents don't know what a myofunctional evaluation is until they're already searching for answers. Maybe your child sleeps with their mouth open. Maybe they snore, have crowded teeth, struggle with feeding, or...
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The 5 Signs Your Child Needs a Myofunctional Evaluation

Mama, if you have been watching something in your child and wondering whether it is significant enough to act on — this episode is going to give you clarity. Today Chelcie walks through the five most common signs that...
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Myo Minute with Chelcie: The Hidden Cost of "Wait and See"

"Let's just wait and see." For many families, those four words sound reassuring. But when it comes to breathing, sleep, jaw development, and oral function, waiting is not a neutral decision. Because development...
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Every Pediatrician Told Her to Wait. Here's What Waiting Actually Cost Her Child.

Mama, if a doctor has ever told you to wait and see — about the snoring, the mouth breathing, the teeth, the speech, the behavior — this episode is going to validate everything your gut has been telling you. Today...
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MyoMinute with Chelcie: Why Breastfeeding Feels So Hard

If breastfeeding felt difficult — painful latch, clicking, gas, constant feeding, or your baby never seeming satisfied — you may have been told it was your supply, your technique, or just something that would “work...
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From Latch Problems to Picky Eating: What Your Child's Feeding History Is Really Telling You

Mama, if feeding was hard with your baby — and you've carried that with you — this episode is for you. Today Chelcie is talking about something she sees constantly in her practice: the thread that runs from a...
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MyoMinute with Chelcie: Crowded Teeth Are Not a Genetic Problem — They’re a Functional One

Crowded teeth are often treated as a cosmetic or genetic issue—but what if the real cause is functional? In this episode of Myo Minute, Chelcie Gjellum breaks down how jaw development is directly influenced by oral...
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Crowded Teeth, Open Bites & Jaw Development: What Your Dentist Isn't Telling You

Mama, if you're sitting on a waitlist for braces or you've been told to just wait until all the adult teeth come in — this episode is going to reframe everything. Today Chelcie is breaking down what your child's teeth...
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MyoMinute with Chelcie: What Most Parents Are Never Told About Tongue Tie Release

A tongue tie revision is often seen as the “end of the story”… If your child had a release and you still feel like something isn’t quite right—this is important to understand. A revision changes the restriction, but...
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Tongue Tie 101: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why So Many Kids Fall Through the Cracks

Mama, if your child had a tongue tie revision and you still feel like something isn't right — this episode is for you. Today Chelcie is breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics she sees in her practice every...
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Myo Minute with Chelcie: What If It's Not Misbehavior, But Breathing?

What if your child's meltdowns aren't actually a behavior problem? Many parents are working so hard to manage the behaviors they see every day: emotional outbursts, difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and constant...
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