Jaimee Stakelum earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Canberra in 2007 and graduated with distinction in Dental Hygiene from Curtin University in 2010. Jaimee then spent 12 years working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in a specialist orthodontic practice before discovering her passion for Orofacial Myology in 2020. Today, as the owner of Happy Faces Orofacial Myology in Canberra, Jaimee is dedicated to helping clients overcome orofacial dysfunction, supporting their long term health and well-being.

We dive into:

• The impacts of teeth grinding during sleep

• The causes of teeth grinding during sleep

• The importance of multidisciplinary management

• Next steps for you or your child

Resources:

• Jaimee’s Teeth Grinding Guides

• Circadian Kids

• Dr Max Gulhane

Work with Mel at The Face Place:

Free downloads: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/parent-resources

Oral Health Consultations: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/online-oral-health-services

Social media handle: @thefaceplace_oht

Connect with Jaimee here:

Website: https://www.happyfacesom.com.au/

Social media handle: @happyfacesom

Kimberley Howard is an Occupational Therapist and founder of Creativity and Beyond Occupational Therapy based in Mackay, Queensland. She has a strong passion for working with families with young children, finding ways to help get the most out of daily life, strengthen the family unit and build connection with the community. As an Occupational Therapist, Kim understands the lifelong skills that can be acquired through effective therapy and takes pride in offering a high quality service to all families she works with.

We dive into:

• Correct use of the terms neurodiverse, neurodiversity and neurodivergent

• The differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent brains

• Dental experiences for neurodivergent people

Resources:

• Yellow Lady Bugs

• SGR Occupational Therapy

• Lived Experience Educator

• Onwards and Upwards Psychology

• Neuro Wild

• Neuroinclusion

• Square Me, Round World

• Hi, This is Me! Social Journal

BONUS: Health Professional Resource

Work with Mel at The Face Place:

Free downloads: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/parent-resources

Oral Health Consultations: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/online-oral-health-services

Social media handle: @thefaceplace_oht

Connect with Kimberley here:

Website: https://www.creativityandbeyondot.com/

Social media handle: @creativityandbeyondot

Kellie Bentley is the director of her practice Unlock Learning and Health. She is a primary school teacher and reflex integration practitioner. Over 8 years ago, Kellie began to question what was causing more and more students to struggle academically, socially and emotionally. She started studying the brain and discovered the importance of having a mature central nervous system for learning and functioning.

We dive into:

• What are primitive reflexes

• How do primitive reflexes become retained

• The impacts of retained primitive reflexes

• How to address retained primitive reflexes

⁠BONUS: Health Professional Chat⁠

Work with Mel at The Face Place:

Free Downloads | Oral Health Consultations

Social media handle: ⁠@thefaceplace_oht⁠

Connect with Kellie here:

Website: ⁠https://www.unlocklearningandhealth.com.au/⁠

Social media handle: ⁠@unlock_learning_and_health⁠

We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_oht/⁠ or head to the website for more information about our services ⁠https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/⁠

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Jessica Donovan is a mum of 2 and Paediatric Naturopath who helps mums raise super kids with healthy food and natural medicines. She is passionate about educating parents on nourishing their children with real food, helping to boost their health and heal naturally. Jessica combines her extensive naturopathic knowledge with a realistic, empathetic, inspiring and down-to-earth approach to empower women to look after themselves and take charge of the wellbeing of their families.

We dive into:

• The health picture around enlarged tonsils & adenoids

• The key things that a Naturopath can address in kids with enlarged tonsils & adenoids

• Thoughts on surgical treatment

• Support before and after surgery

Work with Mel at The Face Place:

Free downloads: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/parent-resources

Oral Health Consultations: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/online-oral-health-services

Social media handle: @thefaceplace_oht

Connect with Jessica here:

Website: https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/

Social media handle: @naturalsuperkids

Podcast: https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/podcast/

Ebook: https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/kids-gut-health-ebook/

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Dr Kathryn Hackman is a mum of two, a practising medical doctor, and the founder of the Courageous Kids App. She knows first-hand the heartbreak of having a child struggle with anxiety, and the work that goes into supporting them. Kathryn believes that no child should go without the emotional support they need, but many parents don't know where to start. She created Courageous Kids to empower parents with the practical tools they need to set their children up for success. She is passionate about appropriately preparing children for medical appointments, giving them a strong foundation for positive healthcare experiences.

We dive into:

• Kathryn’s experience parenting sensitive children

• Social stories

• The Courageous Kids App

• Tips for children’s dental appointments

Connect with Kathryn here:

Website: www.courageouskidsapp.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/courageouskidsapp

Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/courageous-kids/id1592283192

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.courageouskids.android&hl=en-US

Work with Mel at The Face Place:

Free Downloads:https://thefaceplace.podia.com/free-resources

Digital Products:https://thefaceplace.podia.com/parent-resources

Online Oral Health Consultations:https://thefaceplace.podia.com/online-oral-health-services

We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/ or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ .

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Elyse Comerford, founder of Well Belly Health Clinic, is an Integrative Nutritionist and Certified GAPS (Gut & Psychology/Physiology Syndrome) Practitioner, Keynote Speaker, Mentor, and most importantly, Mum to Dylan. Elyse’s primary focus for the past decade has been in private practice, helping thousands of families overcome a whole host of health issues through the implementation of nourishing and healing principles, reducing toxic stress, and the GAPS protocol.

In today’s episode, Elyse is joining me to talk about helping people see that something normal doesn’t mean it’s something you have to live with and navigating through people’s goals are, and implementing programs to move towards that.

Elyse has developed online programs, seminars and retreats that have changed the lives of thousands. Elyse’s stress-less approach to health has been game changing for many, taking health from overwhelming to sustainable for every day busy families. Elyse has worked closely with Quirky Cooking’s Jo Whitton for the past 7 years, creating programs, retreats, and collaborating on Jo’s latest cookbook, ‘Simple Healing Foods’. You can also hear Elyse speak on a number of podcasts including ‘A Quirky Journey’, ‘Low-Tox Life’ and ‘Primal Alternative Podcast’.

Elyse’s approach is based on taking the normal "guilt, blame, shame and deprivation” and completely turning it on its head, focussing instead on healing, nourishing, and listening to the body.

We dive into:

• Health concerns that are common but not “normal”

• Understanding the GAPS protocol

• How the gut and the brain communicate

• Fight or flight impacts on digestion

• Mouth breathing

Connect with Elyse here:

instagram.com/elysenutritionist

instagram.com/wellbellyhealthclinic

www.wellbellyhealth.com.au

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Catherine Murphy, DDS, MSD’s love of dentistry goes beyond appreciating the beauty of a bicuspid. She is grateful that dentistry provided the support needed to transform her son's health from failing to thriving. She shares her passion for holistic dentistry through her speaking engagements across the globe and today she joins me to talk about holistic orthodontics.

Over fifteen years ago, Catherine practised general dentistry before becoming an Orthodontist. She has served as adjunct clinical faculty at both IU School of Dentistry and Indiana University NW Dental Hygiene Program. The principles and strategies that Dr Murphy shares through speaking and consulting are drawn from her years in private practice. Her mission is to elevate patient care by introducing a holistic approach to orthodontic treatment to dental professionals across the USA and internationally.

Dr Murphy is the author of two picture books focusing on the connection between oral health and overall health: "Dear Momma..."and "Dear Friend...Do you know about Tongue Ties?". She reaches caregivers nationwide through her podcast, "Dear Momma with Dr Murphy". The show provides insights into the holistic and collaborative care approach to orthodontic treatment.Additionally, Dr Murphy is a co-creator of the self-care movement, Take3ForMe™, designed to encourage harmony between career, family and self. This practice combines her love of myofunctional therapy exercises, breathwork and affirmation.

We dive into:

• Family Dentistry
• Working collaboratively with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
• Tooth extractions
• Airway problems
• Mouth breathing

Connect with Catherine here:

Website: www.DrCatherineMurphy.com

Social media handle: @DrCatherineMurphy

on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube

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Today I’m joined by Speech Pathologist Louisa Backus who is trained in Orofacial Myology and Lactation. Louisa works with oral function across the lifespan from babies to adults and shares all about speech and oral function.

After 20 plus years working as a Speech Pathologist, Louisa has developed an interest in the holistic treatment of paediatric feeding and speech difficulty in a manner that incorporates normalising oral dysfunction and breathing which can begin from birth. Louisa now presents as part of the Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration running 28 hr Foundation courses in Orofacial Myology in Australia and Internationally.

We dive into:

• How Louisa got started with Orofacial Myology

• Jaw function for talking and feeding

• Jaw heights to achieve vowels

• Tongue ties affecting speech and eating

• Screening airways

Connect with Louisa here:

Connect on Instagram @louisabackusspeechpathology

Connect on Facebook @ausorofacialmyologycollab

Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration - www.aomcollab.com.au

We would love you to share this episode with your friends and family. Please leave a review for us, send us a message over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefaceplace_ofm/ or head to the website for more information about our services https://thefaceplaceofm.com.au/ .

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This episode was produced by Good Chat Media