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.
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.
I’m joined by Dr Suraj Vatish, dental surgeon and lead at the Tongue Tie & Breathing Centre (Happy Kids, Chelsea). We unpack what a tongue tie really is, why “can they stick it out?” misses the point, how ties affect feeding, sleep, speech and breathing, and why aftercare + multidisciplinary support matter just as much as the release itself.
What we cover
The biggest myths (incl. the “stick it out” test)
Functional definition: elevation > protrusion
Sleep/breath/eat: the three pillars tied to tongue function
Lip ties and what Dr Suraj is observing clinically
Laser vs scissors — safety, visibility, healing
Aftercare: exercises, bodywork, OMT, suturing in older kids
Do all ties need treatment? Anterior vs posterior
Is tongue tie a “fad”? History & context
Building a team: OMT, SLT, osteopathy, paediatrics, ENT, orthodontics
Guest
Dr Suraj Vatish — @svatishdds (Instagram)
Happy Kids Dental — Tongue Tie & Breathing Centre (Chelsea, London)
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