This week on the Compromised to Alchemized podcast, I share my interview on the Talk the Talk podcast with Toni-Ann Antoniato. Toni-Ann is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Myofunctional Therapist, and Certified Lactation Counselor who specializes in oral motor disorders, tethered oral tissues, and feeding. She's also the co-founder of Spot Pal, a premium tool designed to improve tongue posture and promote better oral and overall health.

Before we dive into the interview, I'll give you a quick recap of my recent Floor of the Mouth Tour in Chicago. I share about the amazing people I met, the incredible connections made, and the overall success of the event. It was a wonderful experience, and it's always so powerful to connect with so many of you in person.

In this episode with Toni-Ann, we discuss:

• [8:20] My personal journey and how I first discovered tethered oral tissues after my daughter was diagnosed with a tongue tie.
• [17:22] How tethered oral tissues can be a multi-generational issue.
• [19:23] My collaborative approach with fellow myofunctional therapists when working with patients.
• [21:00] Examples of how the functional diaphragm of the mouth connects to the entire body.
• [25:30] A look into my unique patient-centered approach.
• [27:00] A breakdown of my airway map.
• [29:10] Information about the Floor Four that I teach in my trainings.
• [34:41] Why my trainings are all about changing the way we see this work and teaching practitioners how to trust their intuition.
• [37:00] The hyoid bone and how any myofunctional therapist can check for tension and help release the floor of the mouth.
• [40:44] Where to get violet light naturally and how it can benefit the parathyroid and thyroid.
• [45:38] My floor of the mouth protocol and how it can quickly help someone with tethered oral tissue.
• [47:23] My simple tongue press exercise that helps people check their mouths and bodies for tension.
• [48:11] The Floor Four, the second part of the tongue press exercise, which teaches you how to free up the four areas of the mouth and find relief.
• [49:57] How my protocol is helping children with sensory issues.
• [55:00] Different ways you can work with me in person or online, whether you're a patient or a practitioner.

Connect with Toni-Ann:

Myofunctional Therapy and the Collaborative Approach Virtual Conference

Talk the Talk Podcast

Long Island Speech

Spot Pal

Long Island Speech Instagram

Toni-Ann Instagram

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