Many parents focus on symptoms. Allison Evans believes we should be asking why those symptoms exist in the first place.

In this episode of The Pediatric Breathing Project, Dr. Piya Gandhi sits down with Allison Evans, co-founder of Branch Basics, to discuss the powerful connection between environmental toxins, sleep, airway health, nervous system regulation, and whole-body wellness.

Allison shares her personal healing journey from severe PCOS and chronic pain to founding one of the most recognized toxin-free home brands in the country. Together, Dr. Gandhi and Allison explore how the choices we make at home can impact everything from sleep quality and behavior to airway development and long-term health outcomes.

They also dive into Allison's experience navigating airway treatment with her own children, including palate expansion, bodywork, myofunctional therapy, tongue ties, retention, and why she believes every parent should understand the connection between breathing and health.

Whether you're a parent, healthcare provider, or simply interested in a root-cause approach to wellness, this conversation is packed with practical insights and empowering takeaways.

In This Episode: 

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction

01:00 Allison's Health Journey and PCOS Diagnosis

04:00 Discovering Root Cause Health

06:00 From Healing to Founding Branch Basics

07:30 Raising Healthy Kids Without Fear

10:00 Teaching Children to Think Critically About Health

11:30 Airway Health and Whole-Body Wellness

13:00 Why Some Children Retain Airway Treatment Better Than Others

15:00 The Missing Role of Bodywork

16:00 Common Myths About Snoring and Sleep

18:00 Root Cause Medicine vs Symptom Management

20:00 Allison's Children's Airway Journey

24:00 Expansion, Tongue Function, and Mouth Breathing

25:00 Sleep, ADHD, Bedwetting, and Airway Health

29:00 Where Parents Should Start

30:00 The Biggest Toxin Exposures in the Home

32:00 How to Read Product Labels

35:00 Finding the Right Airway and Bodywork Team

37:00 Retention, Growth, and Long-Term Success

40:00 Myofunctional Therapy and Habit Stacking

42:00 Choosing the Right Provider for Your Child

44:00 Final Advice for Parents

Resources: 

Dr. Piya Gandhi

Website: https://drpiyagandhi.com/

Free Airway Checklist & Resources: https://drpiyagandhi.com/

Find an Airway Provider Near You: https://drpiyagandhi.com/website_4530a186/#directory

Branch Basics

Website: https://branchbasics.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchbasics/

Connect with Dr. Piya Gandhi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpiyagandhi/

Website: https://drpiyagandhi.com/

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The Pediatric Breathing Project with Dr. Piya Gandhi explores how airway health, jaw development, and sleep impact childhood wellness. Parents and practitioners will learn to spot early signs of sleep-disordered breathing and discover practical solutions for healthier futures.

If you’re a parent, dentist, pediatrician, or healthcare professional passionate about giving children the best start in life, this podcast is your guide to better breathing, better sleep, and better development.

Piya Trehan Gandhi, DDS

BOARD CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC DENTIST, AIRWAY AND TONGUE TIE RELEASE SPECIALIST

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Resources from Dr. Piya Gandhi:

• Free Airway Checklist + Provider Resources: https://drpiyagandhi.com/
• Find an Airway Provider Near You: https://drpiyagandhi.com/website_4530a186/#directory