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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MyoMinute with Chelcie: Thumb Sucking Past Age 1? Here's What to Watch For

Your toddler's thumb sucking or pacifier habit isn't automatically a problem, mama. But here's when it's worth a closer look. 👶 🔹 The habit is still frequent or intense past age 1 — not just occasional self-soothing 🔹...
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5 Signs Your Toddler's Thumb Sucking or Pacifier Habit Is Doing More Than You Think

Does your toddler still suck their thumb or use a pacifier, and you've gotten a different opinion from every person you've asked? In this episode, I'm walking you through the 5 real signs that a sucking habit may be...
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MyoMinute with Chelcie: Why tongue tie releases don’t work

Mama, if your child had a tongue tie release and you're still dealing with the same feeding, speech, or breathing struggles — please hear this: you didn't do anything wrong. You just weren't given the whole...
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Tongue Tie Release Didn't Fix It? Here's What's Often Missing

If your child had a tongue tie release and you're still dealing with the same feeding struggles, speech delays, or mouth breathing you were hoping would resolve — this episode is for you. I'm walking you through why a...
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Why Your Child's Teacher Might Notice Sleep Problems Before You Do

Your child's teacher might know something about them that you don't. 👀 Here's the thing — teachers see a side of your child you don't get to see. How they sit still, how long they can focus, how they follow directions...
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Why Your Child's Teacher Might Notice Something You Haven't

Has your child's teacher ever said something at a conference that you brushed off — "they seem distracted," "they're having a hard time focusing," "they struggle to sit still"? In this episode, I'm walking you through...
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MyoMinute with Chelcie: Why Back-to-School Sick Season Isn't About Germs

If your child has already been sick twice this month and school just started, mama — you're not imagining it. And it's not just bad luck. 🤧 Here's what most people don't realize: 🔹 Your child's nose is their first...
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Back-to-School Sick Season: What Most Parents Miss

If your child has already been sick once or twice this month and school just started, you're not alone — and it's not just bad luck. In this episode, I'm walking you through a piece of the back-to-school sick cycle...
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MyoMinute with Chelcie: The $10,000 Dental Fix That Missed the Real Problem

A family spent $10,000 on dental work for their son — and it didn't fix what was actually wrong. Three weeks of a different approach did. Cavities. Crowded baby teeth. Bedwetting. Three symptoms that seem unrelated —...
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$10,000 in Dental Work Didn't Fix This — Three Weeks of Therapy Did

If you've ever laid awake wondering why your child still wets the bed — even after doing everything "right" — this episode is for you. I'm walking you through the real, often-missed connection between bedwetting,...
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MyoMinute with Chelcie: The $10,000 Mistake Most Parents Make

$10,000 in dental work. And it never touched the actual problem. 😳 Tyler's mom came to me after recurrent cavities, tight crowded baby teeth, and bedwetting that wouldn't stop. She'd been told the same thing so many...
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Why I Left Dental Hygiene to Start Over at 19 Years In

This one's personal. Today I'm telling you the real story of how I got here — not the polished version, the actual one. The break room. The phone call to my husband. The $40,000 with no roadmap. And Sandy, my very...
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