Episode 322: Child Expansion Journey: Real Talks with Lily and Mia

Episode 322: Child Expansion Journey: Real Talks with Lily and Mia This week on The Untethered Podcast, we’re bringing you a heartwarming and candid conversation as host Hallie Bulkin sits down with her own daughters, 9-year-old Lily and 7-year-old Mia, to share their real-life experiences with orthodontic expansion. From upper ALF appliances to rapid palatal expanders and customized HA devices, Lily and Mia talk about the good, the hard, and the funny sides of having airway-focused appliances. If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Dr. Annie @dr.anniebabb In this episode, you’ll hear: ✔️ Personal stories from Lily and Mia’s orthodontic journey ✔️ The impact of ALF and HA appliances on eating, speech & daily life ✔️ Tips for cleaning and managing appliances ✔️ Real talk about how kids really feel wearing these devices ✔️ Why airway-centric orthodontics matter for long-term health If you’re a parent navigating pediatric orthodontics or curious about airway-focused care, this episode is full of relatable insights and practical tips—straight from the kids themselves! LINKS Be part of our Myo Fam! Join us inside The Myo Membership: www.themyomembership.com Become a Certified Myofunctional Therapist™ (CMT®). Enroll here: www.themyomethod.com Ready to turn your "myo eyes" on? Join our webinar: https://www.feedthepeds.com/myo-webinar Download a Free F.A.S.T. Myo Screening Packet Here: FastMyoScreening.com Find a myofunctional therapist: www.themyodirectory.com Connect with Hallie on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIN Haven’t left a review yet? Click here and thank you, as always, for being a listener!  Want to watch more of the episode? Click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.