Understand tongue, lip and cheek ties with trusted guidance.
The podcast series brings together leading practitioners from across Australia for evidence-informed conversations about tongue ties and lip ties in babies and young children.
Across nine episodes, you’ll hear from midwives, lactation consultants, dentists, myofunctional therapists, and more. Each professional offers their perspective on what really matters when it comes to early oral development.
Episode 1: Feeding and Function with Brenda Munz (IBCLC & Midwife)
Why feeding challenges often connect back to oral function, and how to trust your instincts as a parent.
Episode 2: Posture and Growth with Dr Mary Bourke (Chiropractor & CEO of Myo Munchee)
How oral posture influences breathing, development, and overall health.
Episode 3: Sleep and Responsive Parenting with Hannah Clark (Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist)
Understanding sleep struggles through the lens of function, not just behaviour.
Episode 4: Breathing and Oral Health with Dr Shehab Faragallah (Dentist, Myospots Co-founder)
A holistic approach to dental health and supporting development from the start.
Episode 5: Orthodontics with Jaimee Stakelum (Dental Hygienist & Orofacial Myologist)
The role of oral function in shaping healthy growth.
Episode 6: Facial Pain with Cathy Boyce (Oral Health & Myofunctional Therapist)
What to look for in your child’s oral function and why observation matters.
Episode 7: Healthcare Advocacy with Kimberley Howard (Paediatric Occupational Therapist)
Gain confidence in your family's health.
Episode 8: Maternal Wellbeing with Georgie Stephen (Naturopath & Nutritionist)
Caring for yourself while supporting your family.
Episode 9: Rural Healthcare with Rebecca Bradshaw (Child Health Nurse)
Navigating access to services.
Meet Your Host: Mel Van Schelven
Over the years, I’ve supported hundreds of families navigating tongue ties, lip ties, and early oral function challenges.
But it wasn’t until I faced those same challenges with my own baby that I truly understood how confusing and emotional this journey can feel.
I created this series to make those conversations more accessible, bringing expert voices to your earbuds so you can learn, reflect, and make confident choices for your family.
It's curated and sequenced on purpose, not a public feed you'd stumble on where one random episode might be worth listening to amongst hundreds.
After signing up, you’ll receive access to a private podcast link delivered straight to your inbox. One new episode will arrive each day for nine days, so you can listen at your own pace. Whether that’s during nap time, on a walk, or while feeding. Each episode is short, practical, and easy to follow.
Absolutely. The information shared about tongue, lip and cheek ties is relevant worldwide.
Not at all. Each conversation is designed for parents who are new to tongue, lip and cheek ties.
No. It's here to help you ask better questions and find the right care, not to diagnose.
This podcast series is your quiet space to understand tongue and lip ties through expert-led conversations that make sense of your child's oral development.