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The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast
Hosted by Sheree Wertz · EN
I help parents and caregivers of children with special needs sort through all the conflicting information out there, making it easier to free up time to create fun family focused oral health habits with simple tips, tricks and bright ideas to reduce cavities and design a healthy mouth routine that has your kids begging you to brush let them brush their teeth. Understanding how oral health is connected to overall health will help reduce disease, save time, money and heartache.
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The Cost of Cheap: What Are We Really Paying For?
3d ago00:19:01Tap to summarizeI used to believe retirement meant finally enjoying the life I had worked so hard to build. But after decades in healthcare—and through my own health journey—I’ve come to realize that many of us spend our later years paying for choices we never realized would cost us so much. In this episode, I explore the hidden price of "cheap" decisions and why the most expensive costs often don't show up until years later. Together, we'll unpack how everyday habits—from the way we breathe to the food we eat and the questions we ask about our health—can shape our future more than we realize. This conversation isn't about guilt or perfection. It's about becoming aware, taking ownership, and making small intentional choices today that can completely change tomorrow. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with someone who could benefit from hearing it. And if you're enjoying the Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, please take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review. Your support helps more people discover these conversations and empowers more families to take ownership of their health. Thanks so much for listening, and I'll see you in the next episode! Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →We Have More Power Than We Think
1w ago00:20:04Tap to summarizeWhat if the biggest shift in your health journey doesn’t start with a new supplement, diet, or expert opinion—but with learning to trust yourself again? In this episode, I explore how we’ve gradually disconnected from our instincts about food, breathing, movement, and the everyday habits that shape our health. We’ve become the most informed generation in history, yet many of us feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from our bodies. I share why I believe we have more power than we realize—and how small, intentional choices can create meaningful change over time. We’ll talk about the impact of processed foods, chronic stress, environmental exposures, nervous system regulation, and why returning to simple practices like reading ingredient labels, filtering water, and breathing through your nose can be quietly transformative. This conversation isn’t about perfection—it’s about awareness, empowerment, and reclaiming the choices that have always been ours. If this episode resonated with you, choose one small action this week. Read a label. Swap one product. Take a deep breath through your nose. Trust what your body is telling you. And if you enjoyed this conversation, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that we truly have more power than we think. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →Nobody Taught Us This: The Hidden Link Between Breathing and Behavior
2w ago00:21:14Tap to summarizeHave you ever looked back at your childhood and wondered why certain emotions felt impossible to control? In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about the temper tantrums I experienced as a child, the struggles I later saw in my own daughter, and the life-changing connection I eventually discovered between breathing, sleep, and nervous system regulation. We’ll explore why so many behaviors we label as “misbehavior” may actually be signs of an overwhelmed and under-resourced body. I’ll walk you through the surprising role mouth breathing plays in emotional regulation, why so many families unknowingly repeat the same patterns across generations, and how something as simple as learning to breathe through your nose can help you and your children find your way back to calm. Nobody taught us how deeply breathing affects our emotions, sleep, and ability to regulate stress—but now we know better. This week, take a moment to slow down, notice your breath, and remember that meaningful change can start with something as simple as one intentional inhale. If this episode resonated with you, please rate, follow, review, and share the podcast with someone who could benefit from this conversation. Your support helps us reach more families and spread awareness—one breath at a time. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →The Ten-Minute Habit That Could Change Everything
3w ago00:24:57Tap to summarizeWhen was the last time you really chewed your food? In this episode, I explore one of the most overlooked habits affecting oral health, airway development, digestion, posture, and even sleep quality: chewing. We’ve made food softer and easier to consume, but in the process, we may have lost an essential function our bodies were designed to perform. I share what I’ve learned through my own family’s experience, why bilateral chewing matters, how jaw development impacts the airway, and why a simple 10-minute daily habit could have a ripple effect on overall health. We’ll also talk about practical ways to support healthy chewing patterns in children and adults, including the role of the MyoMunchie and myofunctional therapy. If this episode gave you a new perspective on something as simple as chewing, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or family member. Be sure to follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next one! Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →Why Your Tongue Deserves More Respect
Jun 100:26:07Tap to summarizeWhat if one of the most overlooked muscles in your body has been quietly shaping your posture, breathing, sleep, jaw tension, nervous system—and maybe even the way your face develops? In this episode, I’m asking you to stop for one second and notice something most people never think about: where is your tongue resting right now? It sounds simple, but once I started going down this rabbit hole, I realized it changes how we think about health in a much bigger way. I’m unpacking the surprising role tongue posture plays in airway health, mouth breathing, sleep, headaches, TMJ, nervous system regulation, and even childhood development. We’ll connect the dots between symptoms that often feel unrelated and explore why this “small muscle” may deserve a lot more respect than it gets. If you’ve ever dealt with fatigue, jaw clenching, poor sleep, crowded teeth, chronic congestion—or you’re raising kids and wondering what’s really upstream of behavior and development—this conversation is going to make you think differently. If this episode gave you a new perspective, I’d love for you to rate, follow, review, and share the podcast with someone who might need to hear this conversation—especially someone dealing with snoring, jaw tension, mouth breathing, or sleep struggles. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next episode. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →You’re Not Alone: Trusting Your Instincts When Something Feels Off
May 2500:14:54Tap to summarizeHave you ever stood in the doorway watching your child sleep and felt in your gut that something just wasn’t right? In this episode, I’m talking about the quiet instinct so many parents carry — the one that whispers there’s more to the story when it comes to sleep, breathing, oral health, behavior, and overall wellness. Together, we’ll unpack why so many parents feel dismissed, overwhelmed by conflicting information, and unsure who or what to trust. I’m sharing how I’ve learned to filter through the noise, what I look for when finding providers who truly see the bigger picture, and why your observations as a parent matter more than you think. We’ll explore practical ways to advocate for your child, ask better questions, and reconnect with the instincts that were there all along — because you are not alone in this journey. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →Your Body Is Always Talking to You—But Are You Listening?
May 1800:29:31Tap to summarizeThis week, I’m sharing something deeply personal—because sometimes the hardest lessons are the ones we have to live through ourselves. For years, I’ve taught the connection between the mind, mouth, and body, helping others understand how breathing impacts health. But when my own body started whispering that something was wrong, I didn’t listen… until it started screaming. In this episode, I open up about my recent cancer diagnosis, the subtle symptoms I ignored, and the wake-up call that forced me to rethink everything I thought I knew about health, healing, and body awareness. We’re talking about mouth breathing, nervous system regulation, chronic illness, parenting intuition, and why “common” does not always mean “normal.” If you’ve ever felt like something in your body—or your child’s body—just didn’t seem right, this conversation is for you. Episode Highlights -Why I ignored the subtle warning signs my body had been giving me for months—and what finally forced me to seek help -The shocking moment I learned fluid buildup from cancer was affecting my ability to breathe -How my personal health journey reshaped the way I think about mouth breathing, airway health, and chronic illness -What my daughter’s childhood struggles taught me about sleep, nervous system dysregulation, and overlooked symptoms in children -The surprising ways mouth breathing may affect overall health, development, pregnancy, and family patterns -Why trusting your instincts as a parent matters more than you think -The difference between asking, “Is this normal?” versus “Is this optimal?” when advocating for yourself or your child -What I’ve learned after decades in dentistry, myofunctional therapy, motherhood, and navigating my own healing journey If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to follow, rate, review, and share the podcast with someone who may need to hear this message. Your support helps more people connect the dots between breathing, health, and healing—and it truly means the world to me. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →How Mouth Breathing Shaped My Health (And What I Wish I Knew Sooner)
May 1100:29:26Tap to summarizeThis episode hits close to home for me. In honor of Mouth Breathing Awareness Month, I’m opening up about my own journey—from being a chronically sick kid to navigating chronic illness as an adult—and how something as simple (and overlooked) as the way I breathed may have shaped everything. I share the patterns I experienced growing up—nosebleeds, poor sleep, crowded teeth—and the surprising connections I’ve come to understand years later. We dive into the bigger picture of mouth breathing: how it impacts development, sleep, the nervous system, and even long-term health. I also explore why so many of us were treated for symptoms instead of root causes, and what we can start doing differently today—especially for our kids. If you’ve ever struggled with fatigue, jaw pain, poor sleep, or unexplained health issues, this episode will get you thinking in a whole new way. If this episode resonated with you or gave you a new perspective, I’d love for you to share it with someone who needs to hear it. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review—it really helps spread this message and grow the Healthy Mouth Movement. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →They Don’t Grow Out of It: The Hidden Signs of Mouth Breathing in Kids
May 400:23:33Tap to summarizeThis episode kicks off Mouth Breathing Awareness Month, and I’m diving into something that completely changed how I see my child’s health—and my own. I share a deeply personal story about the signs I missed, the patterns I didn’t recognize, and the moment everything finally clicked. If you’ve ever been told “they’ll grow out of it,” this conversation might challenge everything you thought you knew. We’re talking about the subtle, everyday signs that don’t seem like a big deal—open-mouth posture, restless sleep, picky eating, bedwetting—and how they could all point to something much bigger: airway dysfunction. I’ll walk you through what to look for, why it matters, and how awareness can be the first step toward changing your child’s health trajectory. If this episode made you pause and look at your child a little differently, share it with another parent who needs to hear this. And if you found it helpful, don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps more families discover this life-changing information. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Transcribe →Warning Signs in Your Child’s Mouth Every Parent Should Know
Apr 2700:20:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I dive into something every parent needs to hear—but many don’t realize until it’s too late: the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs in your child’s mouth that should never be ignored. We often assume everything is fine unless there’s pain or a visible issue, but the truth is, many important clues about your child’s health are hiding in plain sight. I walk you through what I look for during exams and why early awareness can make all the difference. We also talk about common things that may seem “normal” but could actually signal deeper concerns—from tongue mobility and mouth breathing to tonsil size and oral development. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on inside your child’s mouth—or if you should be looking more closely—this episode will open your eyes and give you the confidence to know what matters. If you found this episode helpful, make sure to follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with another parent who needs to hear this. Your support helps us reach more families and keep these important conversations going! Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
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