Parents of Mouth Breathers
Parents of Mouth Breathers
Podcast Description
They told us “It’s just a phase.” They were wrong.
This podcast is for the parents who won’t sit quietly while their child struggles to breathe, sleep, or thrive — and are done being dismissed.
Hosted by a mum who’s been ignored, fobbed off, and finally said: no more. Each week, we dig into the overlooked epidemic of mouth breathing, airway dysfunction, sleep apnoea, and the systemic failure to connect the dots. If you're looking for answers, allies, and unapologetic truth — you’re in the right place.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores critical topics surrounding airway health, sleep apnea, and the repercussions of mouth breathing in children. Specific episodes highlight the impact of tongue tie, insights from experts on nasal versus mouth breathing, and actionable advice for concerned parents. An example is Episode 4, which discusses tongue tie and its long-term health effects, while Episode 3 focuses on insights from James Nestor's book, Breath, exploring how breathing patterns influence childhood health.
Each month, I speak with professionals who help me dig into the often overlooked epidemic of childhood airway dysfunction — including mouth breathing, snoring and sleep apnea. If you’re looking for answers, allies, and unapologetic truth — you’re in the right place.
This podcast is for the parents who won’t sit quietly while their child struggles to breathe, sleep, or thrive and are done being dismissed by professionals.
Hosted by, me, Tasha — a mum who’s been ignored, fobbed off, and finally said: no more.
In this episode of Parents of Mouth Breathers, I’m joined by Dr David McIntosh, an Australian ENT (ear, nose & throat) surgeon and author of Snored to Death and Your Child’s Sleep Disorder Breathing.
Dr McIntosh is internationally recognised for his work in paediatric airway health and sleep-disordered breathing.
We dig into:
Why snoring and mouth breathing are never normal in children
The shocking truth that just six months of poor sleep can alter brain development
Why the phrase “they’ll grow out of it” is outdated and harmful
How “mild” sleep apnoea can still cause lasting brain and behavioural changes
The UK study of 12,000 children that changed how we understand airway health
- The role of ENTs, airway dentists, allergy specialists, and myofunctional therapists in recovery
- What parents can do while they wait for referrals and how to advocate effectively
Dr David McIntosh — ENT Surgeon & Author
Instagram: @drdavidmcintosh
Resources mentioned
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children (2012 UK cohort study)
Myofunctional therapy (OMT) and multidisciplinary follow-up
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