In this episode, we sit down with Mary Bourke, CEO and Clinical Advisor at Myo Munchee, a practicing chiropractor and health professional who has transformed her father’s kitchen-table invention into a globally trusted brand. Recognized by dentists, hygienists, therapists, and health practitioners worldwide, Mary is on a mission to educate families, clinicians, and communities about the lifelong benefits of chewing—and how something as simple as oral function can shape our overall health and development.

Mary brings her unique blend of clinical expertise and visionary leadership to the conversation, shedding light on the overlooked role chewing plays in everything from early childhood milestones to long-term brain health.

Key Topics in This Episode

• Overuse of Pacifiers & Lack of Chewing – Why chewing is a critical developmental step for babies and toddlers, how over-reliance on pacifiers can stall oral motor control, and what parents should know about setting their children up for success.
  
  
• Brain Health & Chewing – The surprising connection between chewing and brain activity across the lifespan, from cognitive benefits like sharper thinking to research showing its role in neurological health.
  
  
• Myo Munchee 101 – A practical guide to the Myo Munchee device: what it is, how it works, the different products available by age, and how health practitioners prescribe it for daily use.

About Mary Bourke

Mary Bourke is the CEO and Clinical Advisor of Myo Munchee. A practicing chiropractor, she has combined clinical insight with business leadership to expand Myo Munchee into a global brand used by health professionals around the world. Passionate about empowering the next generation, Mary is helping to reframe chewing as a vital key to lifelong health and development.

Website: https://myomunchee.com/

Shop: https://myomunchee.com/shop/

Instagram: @myomunchee

Mary’s IG: @m.bourke

Your body has an inner voice—and it speaks through sensation. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Emily Splichal unpacks the science of interoception, the powerful link between fascia, emotion, and your nervous system’s sense of safety. From butterflies in your stomach to chronic pain, she reveals how the “I am safe” question drives your movement, mindset, and well-being.

You’ll learn:

• Why two people with the same injury can experience pain so differently
• How fascia is deeply tied to your emotions and identity
• Practical ways to boost vagal tone for emotional regulation
  
  

Dr. Emily blends science, stories, and actionable tools—from cold showers to barefoot movement—so you can tune into your body’s signals, regulate your nervous system, and move through life with more connection, calm, and resilience.

Links:
🎙 Dr. Emily Splichal – Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, Global Leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation
YouTube: The Functional Foot Doc
Instagram: @thefunctionalfootdoc

Walking speed could predict how long you live.

In this episode, Dr. Emily Splichal dives deep into why walking isn't just a daily habit—it's a vital sign. Drawing on groundbreaking research, she reveals how your gait speed correlates with longevity and what it truly means to move efficiently. But more than just data, this episode offers the “then what?”—practical steps you can take to reclaim your walking power at any age.

Key takeaways:

• The “sixth vital sign” that doctors aren’t talking about
• Why walking fast has nothing to do with muscle strength
• Three pillars of healthy movement: balance, mobility, and fascia
• How stilettos, blood sugar, and short steps are silently sabotaging your gait
  
  

Whether you’re 40 or 80, this episode will change how you think about every step you take.
Your body is your performance car—it’s time to open it up.

🎙️ Connect with Dr. Emily Splichal:
YouTube: @thefunctionalfootdoc
Instagram: @thefunctionalfootdoc