Mind Your Mouth

#21- Dr. Soroush Zaghi: Calling Out Medicine | Tongue Ties, CBCT & The Future of Myofunctional Therapy

Dr. Soroush Zaghi rarely does podcasts — so this one is special. In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Soroush Zaghi — ENT, sleep surgeon, founder of The Breathe Institute, and the surgeon widely credited with pioneering the modern standard of tongue tie release — for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about how far the airway movement has come, where it's headed, and the gatekeeping holding it back. Dr. Zaghi opens up about the moment in Switzerland that became the highest pinnacle of his career, the new Breathe Institute suite, why "over-training" is the secret to clinical confidence, and why he's so frustrated with PhDs and orthodontists who hide behind "we need more randomized controlled trials" to dismiss work that's helping kids breathe, sleep, and thrive. They get into: • The evolution of the Zaghi tongue tie release technique and what's changed in 8 years • Why you cannot RCT functional therapies — and why anyone demanding it is misinformed • The truth about CBCT imaging and pediatric radiation (it's a fraction of an airplane ride) • The 3-dimensional Breathe protocol for diagnosing tongue space (maxillary width, posterior airway, hyoid position) • Why ENTs prescribing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy without imaging is malpractice in plain sight • Where myofunctional therapy is going — licensure, regulation, and the hygiene-profession parallel • Why myofunctional concepts (nasal breathing, lip seal, chewing, swallowing) belong in preschool, not just clinics • The truth about defensiveness, fear, and ego in the dental and medical communities • Building a brand on social media — what works, what doesn't, and why long-form still matters Whether you're a provider, a parent, or someone who's been told "there's no research" one too many times — this conversation will leave you fired up. Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth [https://www.instagram.com/melissa_the_mouth?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]Facebook: Melissa The Mouth [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550676220515]Faceologymyo [https://www.instagram.com/faceologymyo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Book a Myofunctional Consultation [https://calendly.com/faceology/comprehensive-evaluation?month=2025-11]ashley@melissamugno.com  Learn more about Dr. Zaghi and The Breathe Institute: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soroushzaghimd/ [https://www.instagram.com/soroushzaghimd/]https://www.instagram.com/breathe_institute/ [https://www.instagram.com/breathe_institute/]  https://www.zaghimd.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnPiBGCzaMFatvN6HvDkjPeUYIgd-ZlH2loxc0O5ExYjfcek0yr5JW7JGpevs_aem_HJNYGoNrSUnkFU_XMVvA2w [https://www.zaghimd.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnPiBGCzaMFatvN6HvDkjPeUYIgd-ZlH2loxc0O5ExYjfcek0yr5JW7JGpevs_aem_HJNYGoNrSUnkFU_XMVvA2w] https://thebreatheinstitute.com/ [https://thebreatheinstitute.com/]  Subscribe to Mind Your Mouth so you never miss an episode. #TongueTie #AirwayDentistry #MyofunctionalTherapy #DrZaghi #TheBreatheInstitute #SleepApnea #MouthBreathing #CBCT #AirwayHealth #MindYourMouth

#20-Why Your Pediatrician Isn't Talking About Airway | Dr. Erick Galindo on Tongue Ties & ADHD

In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa sits down with Dr. Erick Galindo — a pediatrician from Guadalajara, Mexico with nearly 20 years of practice and 190K+ followers on Instagram — for an unfiltered conversation about what traditional pediatric training gets wrong about breathing, sleep, tongue ties, and ADHD. Dr. Eric shares how he went from a conventional pediatrician (who once dismissed tonsils, tongue ties, and crooked teeth as things kids would "grow out of") to becoming one of Latin America's most visible voices in the airway health movement. Together, they unpack why nasal breathing belongs next to toothbrushing in every family's daily routine, why toe walking and ADHD symptoms might be rooted in the nervous system, and why the best thing most parents can do for their children is work on themselves first. This is a deep, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation about parenting, responsibility, the overdiagnosis of ADHD, the limits of talk therapy, and why the airway movement is really a movement about human consciousness. What you'll learn: * Why pediatricians miss airway, tongue tie, and sleep issues in routine checkups * How to tell if your child's "behavior problem" is really a breathing problem * The connection between mouth breathing, ADHD, and central nervous system dysregulation * Why tongue tie release should be a last resort, not a first one * How parents' anxiety and patterns show up in their babies' bodies * What an ideal pediatric training program would look like Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instagram: Melissa_the_mouth [https://www.instagram.com/melissa_the_mouth?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]Facebook: Melissa The Mouth [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550676220515]Faceologymyo [https://www.instagram.com/faceologymyo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Book a Myofunctional Consultation [https://calendly.com/faceology/comprehensive-evaluation?month=2025-11]ashley@melissamugno.com Connect With Eric Galindo Instagram: Drerick.pediatra [https://www.instagram.com/drerick.pediatra/]

#19 Better Than Flonase? How SONU Band Uses Sound & Resonance to Clear Nasal Congestion | Dr. Paramesh Gopi

What if a wearable device that uses sound vibrations could outperform Flonase for nasal congestion — without a single drug? In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Paramesh Gopi, founder and CEO of Sound Health and creator of the SONU Band, to explore where cutting-edge science meets ancient healing wisdom. Dr. Gopi shares his deeply personal journey — from a debilitating three-month sinus infection and a deviated septum, to working with Stanford's top rhinologist Dr. Peter Huang and discovering that sound vibration could change his breathing, his inflammation, and his life. He breaks down the science behind nitric oxide production in the sinuses, why 88% of people have a deviated septum (and why most don't need surgery), and how the body's mechanoreceptors can actually shift your neurotransmitters through touch and vibration. Together, Melissa and Dr. Gopi go deep on the woo-woo AND the hard science — covering chakras, meridians, the Sino-Palatine Ganglion (your body's nasal control center), pranayama breathing, and how humming monks and singers have the lowest rates of sinusitis in the world. They also explore how the SONU Band uses AI and facial scanning to personalize sound frequencies to each individual's unique sinus anatomy — and why it's now standard of care at Stanford, Cedars-Sinai, and the VA. Topics covered: * SONU Band vs. Flonase — the FDA-equivalent trial results * What nitric oxide has to do with immunity, anxiety, and vagal tone * Why surgery may not fix your sinus problems * How humming, chanting, and sound heal the sinuses * The forehead as the highest neuro-mechano-receptor portal in the body * Chakras, meridians & the third eye — validated by neuroscience * Sound Health's next frontier: sleep, pain, and anxiety management USE CODE: MINDYOURMOUTH FOR 10% OFF https://soundhealth.life/products/sonu-band [https://soundhealth.life/products/sonu-band] Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyabenedictoklich/2025/06/27/sonu-is-turning-sound-therapy-into-the-next-wave-of-wearable-wellness/ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyabenedictoklich/2025/06/27/sonu-is-turning-sound-therapy-into-the-next-wave-of-wearable-wellness/]SONU Band Research: https://soundhealth.life/blogs/research/ifar-publications [https://soundhealth.life/blogs/research/ifar-publications]Learn more about SONU Band:https://soundhealth.life/blogs/team/meet-soundhealth-s-team [https://soundhealth.life/blogs/team/meet-soundhealth-s-team] Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instgram: Melissa_the_mouth [https://www.instagram.com/melissa_the_mouth?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]Facebook: Melissa The Mouth [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550676220515]Faceologymyo [https://www.instagram.com/faceologymyo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Book a Myofunctional Consultation [https://calendly.com/faceology/comprehensive-evaluation?month=2025-11]ashley@melissamugno.com

#18 - High Performers, Addiction & Identity: Why Success Isn’t Enough with Peter Beckwith

What if your drive for success… is actually a form of addiction? In this raw, unfiltered episode of Mind Your Mouth, I sit down with Peter Beckwith, president of Mad Rose Media to unpack something most high performers don’t want to face: The connection between addiction, identity, and success This isn’t just about substances.  It’s about the patterns we build, the masks we wear, and the ways we chase achievement to avoid what’s underneath. We also touch on the impact of voices like Dr. Steven Lin (The Dental Diet) and how conversations in dentistry and health are beginning to shift toward root-cause thinking, not just symptom management. In this episode, we dive into: * Why high performers are more prone to addictive patterns * The difference between discipline and addiction * Identity loops that keep you stuck (even when you’re “winning”) * How success can become a coping mechanism * The role of authenticity in breaking cycles * Lessons from thought leaders like Dr. Steven Lin and the shift toward root-cause health If you’ve ever felt like: “I’m doing everything right… but something still feels off” This conversation will hit. Hard. Listen now—and start questioning the patterns running your life. Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instgram: Melissa_the_mouth [https://www.instagram.com/melissa_the_mouth?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Facebook: Melissa The Mouth [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550676220515]Faceologymyo [https://www.instagram.com/faceologymyo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Book a Myofunctional Consultation [https://calendly.com/faceology/comprehensive-evaluation?month=2025-11]Melissa@melissamugno.com [Melissa@melissamugno.com] Connect with Peter Beckwith Mad Rose Media [https://madrosemedia.com/]Mad Rose on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/madrosemedia]Mad Rose on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/madrosemedia/]Peter Beckwith [https://www.instagram.com/peterbeckwith1/]

#17 - The Truth About Belonging, Identity, and Personal Growth with Melissa Mugno

In this solo episode of the Mind Your Mouth Podcast, Melissa Mugno gets real about something most people feel but rarely talk about—the deep human need to belong. After reflecting on conversations with her coach and close friends, Melissa explores the uncomfortable question: What happens when you feel like you don’t truly belong? From childhood experiences and fragmented family dynamics to the ways we try to fit in, be accepted, or prove ourselves, Melissa dives into how these early emotional patterns follow us into adulthood—impacting our relationships, leadership, and even the way we build our businesses. This episode is an honest look at the internal work behind personal and professional growth. Melissa shares how recognizing these patterns can lead to deeper self-awareness, stronger boundaries, and a healthier sense of identity. If you’ve ever felt like the outsider, like you had to work harder to be accepted, or like you were searching for where you truly fit—this conversation is for you. In this episode we explore: * Why the human need for belonging runs so deep * How childhood experiences shape adult behavior * The hidden ways we try to earn acceptance * Why leaders and entrepreneurs often struggle with belonging * The power of awareness and emotional healing Sometimes the work isn’t about pushing harder. Sometimes it’s about understanding the story that shaped you. Connect With Melissa Mugno: Instgram: Melissa_the_mouth [https://www.instagram.com/melissa_the_mouth?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]Facebook: Melissa The Mouth [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550676220515]Faceologymyo [https://www.instagram.com/faceologymyo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Book a Myofunctional Consultation [https://calendly.com/faceology/comprehensive-evaluation?month=2025-11]Melissa@melissamugno.com [Melissa@melissamugno.com]