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In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s not getting nearly enough attention—especially when it comes to our kids: the connection between vaping, HPV, and oral cancer. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and I wanted to have a real, honest conversation about how the risk factors are changing, why younger populations are now being affected, and what that means for us as parents. This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness and understanding what’s actually happening inside the mouth.   I also share personal experiences, both as a dental hygienist and a mom, and break down what vaping is really doing to the oral environment, how HPV plays a role, and why things like mouth breathing and dryness matter more than we think. We’ll talk about what to look for, how to catch things early, and how to approach these conversations with your teens in a way that actually keeps them open and listening.   Links & Resources   Suvia Mouth Rinse (alcohol-free, safe for daily use): www.mouthwash.com   A little awareness now can make a big difference later. If this episode helped you think differently or gave you something valuable to take away, please share it with another parent. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps us reach more families and continue spreading this important message.   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

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Le, a former pediatric dentist turned Reiki master, to explore her powerful journey from traditional dentistry into the world of energy healing. We dive into what Reiki actually is, how it works, and why it’s becoming such a transformative tool for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. If you’ve ever been curious about energy work—or skeptical—this conversation will open your mind in the best way.   We also talk about how Reiki can help you reconnect with yourself, shift your mindset, and create a more balanced, joyful life. From parenting and self-care to breaking free from limiting beliefs, this episode is packed with insights that will make you rethink how much control you really have over your energy—and your reality.   About the Guest Dr. Le comes from a scientific background; she practiced pediatric dentistry for over 20 years. In 2014, she was introduced to Reiki through the San Fernando Valley Dental Society. Captivated by its soothing effects, she pursued advanced Reiki training, receiving her Reiki Master certification in 2015. Ever since, Khanh has continued to delve into the wondrous world of Reiki. Having witnessed the profound benefits of Reiki firsthand, she is moved to share this Grace with others. Website: https://www.reikibright.net/   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

Today I’m diving into something so many of us have experienced as moms—picky eating—but I’m challenging the idea that it’s just picky eating. What if your child’s food preferences aren’t about attitude or stubbornness, but actually clues to something deeper going on? In this episode, I unpack what could really be behind the gagging, food refusal, and texture sensitivities—and why we need to stop brushing it off as “just a phase.”   I’m sharing a completely different lens to look through—one that connects eating to breathing, oral function, and your child’s nervous system. We’ll talk about the signs most people miss, how early these patterns can start, and simple ways you can begin observing and supporting your child at home. If you’ve ever felt frustrated at mealtime or wondered why your child struggles with food, this episode will open your eyes in a powerful way.   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

Have you ever wondered why your child constantly has something in their mouth—chewing on shirts, sucking their thumb, or always breathing with their mouth open? In this episode, I’m diving into the hidden habits that most people dismiss as “just a phase”… but are actually powerful signals about your child’s development. Drawing from my 30 years as a dental hygienist—and my own experience as a mom—I share what I wish I had known sooner about how these behaviors are connected to breathing, tongue function, and the nervous system.   We’ll explore what these habits are really trying to tell you, how they can shape your child’s jaw, airway, and sleep, and why simply telling your child to “stop” might be missing the bigger picture. If you’ve ever felt like something is off but couldn’t quite explain it, this episode will help you start seeing these patterns through a completely different lens.   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

In today’s episode, I’m diving into something that’s hiding in plain sight—and it could be the reason so many kids are being misunderstood, mislabeled, and yes… left behind. We’re told to focus on behavior, attention, and performance, but what if we’re missing the real root cause entirely? I’m talking about your child’s breathing, sleep quality, and nervous system—and how these foundational pieces shape everything from emotional regulation to learning.   I share why so many well-meaning parents, teachers, and even healthcare providers are overlooking subtle but powerful signs—and how these overlooked patterns can show up as behavioral issues, anxiety, or struggles in school. If you’ve ever felt like something isn’t quite right with your child but couldn’t explain it… this episode will connect the dots in a way that might completely change how you see your child’s challenges.   If this episode opened your eyes or gave you that “aha” moment, share it with another parent who needs to hear this. And if you’re enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps more families find this information and support their kids in the ways that truly matter.   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

In this episode, I’m diving into a phrase many parents hear from professionals: “Let’s just wait and see.” While that advice can sound calm and reasonable, it can also leave parents feeling uneasy—especially when their instincts tell them something might not be right with their child. I share my own experiences as a parent who was told I was overreacting, and how ignoring that inner voice led to years of unanswered questions about my daughter’s health and sleep.   We explore why parental intuition is actually valuable data, how common childhood behaviors—like mouth breathing, restless sleep, or picky eating—may be signals rather than “phases,” and why awareness matters more than fear. I also talk about the powerful connection between breathing, sleep, the nervous system, and behavior, and how shifting from “wait and see” to “watch and notice” can help parents feel more grounded and empowered.   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     If you enjoyed this episode of the Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, please take a moment to follow, rate, review, and share the show. Your support helps more parents discover these conversations and learn how small habits can make a big difference in their family’s health.

In this episode, I’m diving into the real-life side of the tooth fairy—because while the tradition sounds magical, parenting moments don’t always go as planned. What happens when the tooth fairy forgets? What if your child wakes up early and the tooth is still under the pillow? I’m sharing why these moments aren’t failures at all, but powerful opportunities to connect with our kids and teach them something meaningful about their bodies and growth.   We’ll also talk about the pressure parents feel around tooth fairy traditions—especially when money and comparisons get involved. How much should the tooth fairy leave? Does it even matter? I’ll explore ways to shift the focus away from transactions and toward intention, connection, and creating traditions that truly support our kids’ understanding of their health, their bodies, and their self-worth.   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

Do you remember losing your first tooth? The excitement… or maybe the fear? In this episode, I’m inviting you to look at the tooth fairy in a completely different way—not as a cute childhood myth or a simple money exchange, but as a powerful opportunity to shape how our kids relate to their bodies, growth, and self-worth.   We’re talking about the hidden messages behind “you lost a tooth,” the transactional trap of cash-for-teeth, and how a small shift in language can plant seeds for lifelong health, confidence, and body awareness. This isn’t about canceling the tooth fairy—it’s about being intentional with the moment. Because sometimes the smallest traditions carry the biggest impact.   Before your child loses their next tooth, pause and ask yourself: What message do I want to send in this moment? Because it’s not just about the tooth—it’s about the story they’ll carry forward about their body and themselves.   If this episode made you think differently about a small but powerful parenting moment, I’d love for you to rate, follow, share, and leave a review of the podcast. It helps more parents join the Healthy Mouth Movement—and start creating intentional change, one tiny tooth 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

In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing what happens when breathing — something we usually take for granted — becomes your only focus. After more than five years of weekly episodes, I had to pause the podcast… not because I ran out of things to say, but because my body forced me to listen. What I experienced in the hospital shifted everything I thought I knew about productivity, self-sacrifice, motherhood, health, and what truly matters.   We’re talking about breath as more than a concept — as life itself. I open up about fluid pressing against my lungs, a cancer recurrence, nervous system regulation, and the clarity that comes when your body demands presence. This isn’t about fear. It’s about alignment. It’s about modeling regulation for our children, respecting our bodies, and redefining what leadership looks like inside our homes. If you’ve ever pushed through exhaustion, ignored your body’s whispers, or felt disconnected from yourself, this episode will speak straight to your heart.   Burst Oral Care – https://www.burstoralcare.com Use code healthymouth for a discount on toothbrushes, water flossers, oral probiotics, and more.   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

Welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is a little different—in the best way. We’re hitting pause, looking back, and wrapping up everything we’ve covered this season. The conversations, the lessons, the moments that made us rethink how we do things—and a few that stuck with us long after the mic was off.   Whether you’ve been with us since episode one or you’re jumping in right now, this is your chance to catch the highlights, revisit the biggest takeaways, and connect the dots between what we’ve learned and what comes next. We’ll reflect on what surprised us, what challenged us, and what we’re carrying forward into the next chapter of the show.   So settle in—this is our season recap, our thank-you, and our bridge to what’s ahead.   Episodes mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-oral-ties-breathing/id1501753147?i=1000741345178 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/healing-from-the-inside-out-how-airway-health-changes/id1501753147?i=1000732632895 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-birth-to-five-giving-every-child-a-strong-start/id1501753147?i=1000725551613 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/5-signs-your-childs-mouth-is-hurting-their-health/id1501753147?i=1000717174931 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/is-your-child-stuck-in-survival-mode/id1501753147?i=1000712078428

In today’s episode, I’m building on last week’s powerful conversation with Dr. Shireen Lim and diving even deeper into something I’m incredibly passionate about: what every parent should know before their child turns three. This is the information I wish I had known earlier—and honestly, it still blows my mind that we aren’t taught this anywhere.   We’re talking about why the “wait and see” approach can be so damaging, how your child’s mouth, airway, brain, and body are developing long before kindergarten, and the subtle red flags most parents are told are “normal.” If you’re pregnant, a new mom, or raising a busy toddler, this episode will completely change the way you look at your child’s breathing, sleep, feeding, and behavior—without fear, guilt, or overwhelm.   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

In this episode of The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Shereen Lim—dentist, sleep medicine expert, myofunctional therapist, and author of Breathe, Sleep, Thrive—to dive deep into what we’re learning about oral ties, airway development, and why early intervention matters so much for our kids. This conversation builds on our previous discussions, but we go even further into the often-overlooked areas of lip ties, cheek (buccal) ties, and how tension patterns in the mouth can shape facial growth, breathing, sleep, and overall health.   We talk honestly about what parents should be watching for, why “wait and see” can be risky, and how breathing, feeding, sleep, behavior, reflux, and even cavities are all connected. Dr. Lim also shares powerful clinical stories—from infants to adults—that highlight just how life-changing addressing oral dysfunction can be when we truly look at the whole body.   Resources Breathe, Sleep, Thrive by Dr. Shereen Lim Book website: breedsleepthrivebook.com Follow Dr. Shereen Lim on Instagram and Facebook for clinical insights and before-and-after case studies   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

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that leaves so many parents saying, “Why has nobody ever told me this?” We’re unpacking myofunctional therapy—what it is, why it matters, when to start, and how it affects everything from your child’s sleep and behavior to their posture, feeding patterns, facial development, and long-term health.   If you’ve ever wondered why your child snores, grinds their teeth, wets the bed, struggles to focus, is a picky eater, seems constantly congested, or just feels “off,” this episode is going to help connect the dots. I’m breaking down how the tongue, airway, breathing, chewing, swallowing, and oral rest posture all work together—and why alignment is about far more than just straight teeth.   Thank you so much for being here and for showing up for your child’s health. If this episode made you think, helped you connect some dots, or gave you a new perspective, please rate, follow, review, and share the podcast. It helps us reach more families who need this information.   Until next time, breathe through your nose and share a smile—because they’re contagious.   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

In this episode, I’m diving into something that most people — even many professionals — don’t fully understand yet, but once you do, it will completely change the way you see your mouth, your health, your emotions, and even your child’s behavior: the vagus nerve. This incredible “wandering” nerve is the body’s built-in communication system, connecting your brain to your mouth, throat, heart, lungs, digestive tract, and so much more. And yes — it passes right through your mouth, which is why I talk about it so much.   If you’ve been seeing anxiety, sleep issues, food aversions, meltdowns, mouth breathing, or constant “behavior problems” with your kids, this episode will give you a whole new lens for understanding what’s really going on inside their bodies. We’ll explore how the vagus nerve gets thrown into fight-or-flight, why so many kids today are chronically dysregulated, and what simple daily habits you can start using to help them (and yourself) feel safe, calm, and connected again.   If something you heard made you pause, smile, think differently, or feel empowered, please share this episode with a friend, leave a review, and follow the podcast so we can keep changing lives through this message. Don’t forget to tag us while you’re listening!   Until next time — breathe through your nose, speak from your heart, and remember: your body is listening.   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

In today’s episode, I’m taking you on a heart-opening reflection about something many of us overlook: our kids aren’t just watching us… they’re becoming us. As I share personal stories from my journey as a mom, I explore how our energy, our habits, our self-talk, and even the way we handle stress and joy become the blueprint our kids absorb every single day. This episode is meant to gently nudge you toward awareness—not guilt—so you can create more intentional patterns for yourself and your family.     We dive into the generational cycles we inherit, the ones we pass on without realizing, and the small ways we can shift toward healing and emotional safety. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough or worried about the examples you’re setting, this conversation will remind you that presence—not perfection—is what truly shapes our kids.     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