
Beauty of Breathing
Welcome to "The Beauty of Breathing" podcast with Renata Nehme. Join me on this "expansion" journey through mindful breathing, exploring ways to improve sleep, how myofunctional therapy can improve your life, the profound gut-brain connection, and so much more!Delve into wellness, personal growth, spiritual development, and the nuances of emotional intelligence. Navigate the dual roles of being a dedicated mom and an ambitious entrepreneur. Together, we'll unravel holistic health approaches and discover the keys to finding purpose in life. Tune in for insightful conversations on all things health-related, embracing a mindful and holistic lifestyle.Please note that "Beauty of Breathing Podcast" is produced for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The content, views, and opinions shared by our hosts and guests should not substitute medical advice and do not establish a doctor-patient relationship. As everyone is unique, consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Join the conversation and explore the fascinating world of airway health with us!Much Love, Renata Nehme, RDH, BSDH, COM®
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Aug 22, 2023 • 50min
33. The M.I.N.D. Procedure with Dr. Coppelson & Dr. Zaghi
Welcome to the Airway Answers Podcast: Expanding your Breath of Knowledge with our wonderful host is Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM®! In this episode, join Nicole as she welcomes very special guests Dr. Soroush Zaghi and Dr. Kevin Coppleson.___________________________________________________________________________________Listen in as they review and discuss topics like:The M.I.N.D. ProcedureDr. Zaghi's Road to ReliefDr. Zaghi's Experience and RecoveryThe EASE, SFOT, and FME ProceduresThe Future of Expansion _______________________________________________________________________________ABOUT OUR GUESTS:Dr. Soroush Zaghi: ENT- Sleep Surgeon, Otolaryngology & Maxillofacial SurgeryDr. Zaghi graduated from Harvard Medical School, completed residency in ENT (Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery) at UCLA, and Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Stanford University. The focus of his sub-specialty training is on the comprehensive treatment of tongue-tie, nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea. He is very active in clinical research relating to sleep disordered breathing with over 80+ peer-reviewed research publications in the fields of neuroscience, head and neck surgery, and sleep-disordered breathing.👀 Check out his website at: https://www.zaghimd.com/Dr. Kevin Coppleson: Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDr. Support the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

May 23, 2023 • 40min
32. The Tired Child with Dr. Meghna Dassani
Welcome to the Airway Circle’s Bonus Podcast Episode with our wonderful host Renata Nehme, RDH, BSDH, COM®In this episode, join the Airway Circle girls as they welcome a very special guest Dr. Meghna Dassani.___________________________________________ABOUT OUR GUEST: MEGHNA DASSANI, DMD Houston sleep apnea dentist and mentor to sleep apnea dentists across the nation, Dr. Dassani is proud to not only keep your teeth clean and healthy, but also to provide a non-surgical, non-invasive sleep apnea treatment with oral appliance therapy. Dr. Meghna Dassani, is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA’s 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep.________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR HOST:Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Check out her websites here: Support the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

May 9, 2023 • 1h 19min
31. Airway Answers - Dr. Gunson - Orthognathic Surgery and TMD
Welcome to the Airway Answers Podcast: Expanding your Breath of Knowledge. Our wonderful host is Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM®! In this episode, join Nicole as she welcomes a very special guest, the incredible Dr. Michael Gunson! _________________________________________________ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Michael J. Gunson DDS, MD, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Arnett Gunson Facial Reconstruction in Santa Barbara, CA, graduated from UCLA Dental and Medical Schools and completed his specialty training there. He co-founded the Center for Corrective Jaw Surgery with Dr. G. William Arnett, focusing on facial reconstruction. Dr. Gunson treats facial, aesthetic, functional, and sleep conditions with advanced surgical techniques. He is an associate clinical professor at Boston University, resident faculty at Spear Education, and has hospital privileges at Goleta Valley Cottage and Stanford University Hospitals. He lectures globally and publishes research on orthognathic surgery, sleep apnea, and TMJ disorders. _________________________________________ABOUT OUR HOST:Nicole is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, an International speaker, and an Ambassador for the Breathe Institute. Nicole is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Therapy. She has a special passion and interest in sleep-disordered breathing and diagnosing restricted frenums as they relate to myofunctional disorders.For more on Nicole, visit her practice: www.sandiegocenterforspeechtherapy.com.Follow her Facebook: San Diego Center for Speech Therapy __________________________________________At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-bodSupport the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Dec 6, 2022 • 33min
30. Ep. 10 - Dear Momma - Monica Shepherd: The Path to Natural Wellness
Welcome to Dear Momma – This is the podcast for moms seeking community, connection and compassion while on their health journey. Join for laughs, hacks and health information. “Although the world is full of suffering; it’s also filled with the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller In this episode, Dr. Murphy interviews Naturopath and Mental Health Expert Monica Shepherd of Kaptured Nutrition in Australia. This episode centers around how a naturopathic approach can take a step further than traditional medicine to find the root cause of health issues through simple, evidence-based approaches to treatment.___________________________________________KEY TALKING POINTS:What is a naturopathy.Working with a naturopath can start as early as infancy.ADHD be treated by a naturopath.Naturopathy can help support a patient’s desire to wean off prescription medications.___________________________________________ABOUT OUR GUEST:Monica Shepherd is an experienced Naturopath with a passion for mental health after realizing complementary medicine has much to offer individuals, children and families to not only function but thrive. Working through her own diagnosis with PTSD in the past, further consolidated Monica’s learning of the biochemistry involved in healing all aspects of a person. Monica uses simple, evidence-based approaches to treatment including food as medicine, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine practices. Monica’s area of expertise includes anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD and ODD, PTSD, endometriosis, motor tSupport the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 45min
29. Ep 7 - Airway Answers - The Upper Airway Resistance with Ken Hooks
Welcome to the Airway Answers Podcast with host Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP-COM®. This episode features the founder of True Sleep Diagnostics, Ken Hooks!__________________________________________Listen in as they review and discuss topics like:“The Upper Airway Resistance!”What impacts Airflow The Stages of SleepWhat exactly SDB looks like on sleep studiesSleep behaviors like central apnea, sigh breath, nightmares, night terrors, and much more!___________________________________________ABOUT OUR GUEST:Ken Hooks, Founder of True Sleep Diagnostics, is a registered respiratory therapist and polysomnographic technologist with 19 years of combined experience. He was formerly a sleep medicine representative at Bon Secours St. Francis and Clinical Director at Greenville Technical College. He co-authored a case report on pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.For more on Ken and for course information, check out his website at www.truesleepdiagnostics.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT OUR HOST:Nicole is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, an International speaker, and an Ambassador for the Breathe Institute. Nicole is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Therapy. She has a special passion and interest in sleep-disordered breathing and diagnosing restricted frenums as they relate to myofunctional disorders.For more on Nicole, visit her practice: www.sandiegocenterforspeechtherapy.com.Follow her Facebook: San Diego Center for Speech Therapy __________________________________________At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportSupport the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Nov 7, 2022 • 26min
28. Ep. 9 - Dear Momma - From Athlete to Airway Advocate with Anne-Mari Nano
Welcome to Dear Momma – This is the podcast for moms seeking community, connection and compassion while on their health journey. Join for laughs, hacks and health information. “We are what we repeatedly do… therefore excellence is not an act, but a habit.” AristotleThis episode centers around the daily habits we can do to improve our overall health. Living a healthy life is not meant to add more to one’s list of things to do. Rather, living a healthy life on purpose creates more time to enjoy and love life.___________________________________________KEY TALKING POINTS:How young, fit females are often overlooked for sleep conditions.TMJ/TMD can be a symptom of sleep disordered breathing.Awareness of one's airway can impact overall health.Importance of advocating and what are the resources.Benefits of correcting posture and opening the airway. Check out Anne-Mari's tik-tok video here: "How I grew an inch taller"___________________________________________ABOUT OUR GUEST:Anne-Mari Nano is a former retail store manager turned Health and Nutrition coach. With a background as a college track athlete, she has always been fascinated with learning how to optimize performance, and find ways to improve 1% every day. This curiosity lead her on a journey to uncover what was causing her persistent night time teeth clenching and grinding she was experiencing. When she finally learned the root cause was due to her airway and sleep apnea, she was completely shocked that more people didn’t know this information.This is what inspired her to share her journey on TSupport the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Nov 1, 2022 • 40min
27. Ep. 7 - The Beauty of Breathing - The Nasal Release Technique and how it can help post-concussion patients and improve nasal breathing with Cynthia Stein, PT
WELCOME TO THE BEAUTY OF BREATHING PODCAST!Join Dr. Martha Cortes and Dr. Jennifer Hobson, the dynamic Dental & Physical Therapist Duo to learn how treating the airway, and proper breathing and swallowing will restore the body to health.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hobson and Dr. Martha Cortes will be interviewing the phenomenal Cynthia Stein, PT. Learn from this skilled physical therapist how this technique can change the lives of people with post-concussion syndrome, difficulty breathing through the nose, headache and TMD patients and more. TOPICS OF DISCUSSIONThe different types of concussion and what actually happens to the brain after concussion.How our military develop PTSD from a blast wave injury.The history, mechanics, and benefits of the Nasal Release Technique.The typical treatment for concussion vs. what the treatment should be. The active research study collaboration with Cynthia Stein, PT, Dr. Jenny Hobson, Dr. Andrea Dean, and Dr. Martha Cortes involving eye tracking and nasal flow improvement for post-concussion patients after a nasal release technique to support the efficacy and validity of the procedure. ______________________________________ABOUT OUR GUESTCynthia graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Physical Therapy, and from Temple University with a Masters in Education. She served as a commissioned officer in the US Navy, as a staff physical therapist at Annapolis Naval Hospital. She then served as a chief physical therapist at Philadelphia Naval Hospital. She owned and operated Squirrel Hill Physical Therapy for 30 years in Pittsburgh, Pa. During this time, she attended extensive traiSupport the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Oct 28, 2022 • 1h 39min
26. Ep. 6 - Airway Answers - The Tongue and The Orthodontist: A Troubled Love Story with Dr. Barry Raphael
Welcome to the Airway Answers Podcast with Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP-COM®. This episode features Dr. Barry Raphael from the Raphael Center for Integrative Orthodontics! ___________________________________________Listen in as they review and discuss topics like:Soft tissue dysfunction in orthodontic malocclusionPhysics and the particle principle The role of the tongue, according to the Orthodontist vs. the tongue itselfThe "Airway Timeline"Case study review of twins and development through geneticsImage credits: Dr. Chris Farrel, of the Myofunctional Research Co.___________________________________________ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Barry Raphael, an orthodontics specialist since 1983, shifted his focus in 2008 to address soft tissue dysfunction as the root cause of malocclusion. At his Clifton, NJ practice, the Raphael Center for Integrative Orthodontics, he prioritizes airway, growth, and wellness, with teeth straightening as a secondary goal. His team includes a myofunctional therapist, craniosacral therapist, functional physician, nutritionist, and Myobrace Health coaches. For more on Dr. Raphael check out his website: www.morethanstraightteeth.comFollow his Facebook: Raphael Center for Integrative Orthodontics___________________________________________ABOUT OUR HOST:Nicole is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, an International speaker, and an Ambassador for the Breathe Institute. Nicole is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Therapy. She has a special passion and interest in sleep-disordered breathing and diagnosing restricted frenums as they relate to myofunctional disorders.For more on Nicole, visit her practice: www.sandiegocenterforspeechtherapy.comSupport the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Oct 26, 2022 • 29min
25. Ep. 8 - Dear Momma - Tying it all together with Lisa Lahey, FNP-C, IBCLC, CIMI, CSOM
Welcome to Dear Momma – This is the podcast for moms seeking community, connection and compassion while on their health journey. Join for laughs, hacks and health information. “Cherish your family, for they are your treasure, a storehouse of riches and wealth beyond measure.” KEY TALKING POINTS:The passion of Airway professionals to continue their path of learning.The benefits of infant floating and water therapy.What is the experience at Oh Baby Spa?The ideal steps for before and after an infant frenectomy.Mom to Mom wisdom and Take 3 for Me.___________________________________________ABOUT OUR GUEST:Lisa Lahey, FNP-C, IBCLC, CIMI, CSOM, Lisa is a holistic family nurse practitioner with more than 25 years of experience and baby expertise. Lisa worked in the hospital for 17 years in labor and delivery, postpartum, NICU, and perinatal services before starting her own private practice. Lisa is trained in feeding therapy, infant massage, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and myofunctional therapy working with babies to adults. She has an established private practice Advanced Breastfeeding Care and Wellness that provides breastfeeding medicine and pediatric well visits and recently has expanded her office space with an added studio that offers infant massage/float spa and yoga. Lisa is a contributing author of the book Tongue Tied and lectures on oral function/therapy and lactation issues. She has continued to hone her skills thSupport the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

Oct 21, 2022 • 36min
24. Ep. 6 - The Beauty of Breathing - Being Healthy from a Dental Prospective: Linking Breathing Disorders, TMD and the Mind with Dr. David Shirazi
WELCOME TO THE BEAUTY OF BREATHING PODCAST!Join Dr. Martha Cortes and Dr. Jennifer Hobson, the dynamic Dental & Physical Therapist Duo to learn how treating the airway, and proper breathing and swallowing will restore the body to health.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hobson and Dr. Martha Cortes will be interviewing Dr. David Shirazi DDS, MS, MA, L.Ac., D.ABCP, D.ABC-DSMTOPICS OF DISCUSSIONWhy do we clench and grind our teeth?What are the different appliances used to help craniofacial pain patients?What is the Advanced Light Wire Functional Appliance (ALF) and what are its uses?How to evaluate treat Temporomandibular joint disorder and Airway/breathing disorders?Neurological testing, Motor reflex testing which tells you what structure is in sympathetic dystrophy and the origin.What is Dr. Shirazi's tip on how to be the healthiest “you” possible. ______________________________________ABOUT OUR GUESTIn 2000, Dr. Dave Shirazi rang in the new millennium by graduating from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006. In 2007 he received the prestigious Fellowship Award from the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, an organization dedicated in the diagnosis and treatment of Craniofacial pain and Sleep Breathing Disorders.Dr. Shirazi has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in MD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing. He lectures on those very subjects himself throughout the United States. Additionally, he fulfilled a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center, the only institution authorized to teach globally on acupuncture and herbology by the World Health Organization.For more on Dr. Shirazi, visit: tmjandsleeptherapycentre.com.Support the showABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health. Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...