Mind Your Mouth
Welcome to "Mind Your Mouth with Melissa Mugno," the podcast where we explore the vital connection between communication, wellness, and business development. Join Melissa as she delves into the power of words and the importance of mindful breathing, emphasizing how these elements can enhance not only our personal relationships but also our professional success.
Each week, Melissa brings you engaging discussions that bridge the gap between effective communication and holistic wellness. From tips on improving conversational skills to understanding the role of breath in reducing stress and enhancing clarity, this podcast offers valuable insights for anyone looking to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
With a mix of expert interviews, actionable strategies, and thought-provoking topics, Melissa empowers you to harness the transformative power of your voice and breath. Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking to elevate your business communication or an individual looking to cultivate a healthier mindset, "Mind Your Mouth" is here to support your journey.
Tune in and discover how mindfulness in communication can lead to stronger connections and greater success. Let’s mind our mouths, breathe with intention, and unlock the potential within ourselves!
Episodes
30 episodes
#28 - Beyond the Tongue: Nervous System Regulation, Myofunctional Therapy & Building a Practice | Brittny Sciarra Murphy, RDH, COM®
What if your patient isn't "non-compliant"—what if their nervous system simply isn't ready to learn?In Episode 28 of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno sits down with Brittny Sciarra Murphy, RDH, COM®, QOM®, Buteyko Educator, founder of CT O...
#27 - The Fifth Vital Sign: Nasal Resistance & the Gut-Nose Axis w/ Dr. Karen Parker Davidson
Sleep-disordered breathing makes Melissa bananas — and by the end of this episode, you'll understand why. Melissa sits down with Dr. Karen Parker Davidson, a critical care nurse, Air Force flight nurse, and airway researcher turned founder of F...
#26 - Dr. Michael Gelb on Airway, Sleep & the 1924 Mistake That Shaped Modern Dentistry
Some names in dentistry are simply iconic. Gelb is one of them.In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Michael Gelb — internationally recognized authority on TMJ, airway, and ...
#25 - Your Tongue Is Your Core: The Hidden Link Between Posture, Breathing & Beauty
In this solo episode, Melissa Mugno breaks down why your tongue is just like your abs — and how a weak or "flabby" tongue creates a domino effect through your posture, breathing, jawline, and even your facial aesthetics. She explores facial scr...
#24 - Beauty Is Breathing: The Airway-Aesthetics Connection with Dr. Stanley Liu
What if the way your face looks is actually a window into how well you breathe? In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno sits down with the esteemed Dr. Stanley Liu, dentist, physician, oral maxillofacial surgeon, and ENT sleep...
#23 - Dr. James Thomas: Why Babies Suck, Tongue Ties & the Truth About Airway Health
What if the tongue tie was never the real problem? In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. James Thomas — pediatric dentist, airway pioneer, founder of HealthLatch, and author of the new book Why Babies Suc...
#22 - How Many Things Have You Not Done Because You Knew You Wouldn't Be Great?
How many things have you not done because you knew you wouldn't be great at them?In this solo episode, Melissa goes deep on perfectionism — what it actually is, where it hides, and why so many of us are "closet perfectionists" who look m...
#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 wi...
#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 ped...
#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...
#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 ...
#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...
#16 - Why Airway Surgery Changes Lives: Sleep, Anxiety & Breathing with Dr. Kevin Coppleson
In this episode of the Mind Your Mouth Podcast, Melissa Mugno sits down with oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Kevin Coppleson, head of the Breathe Max department, to dive deep into the surgical side of airway health.If you’ve ever wond...
#15 - Is Your Child Snoring or Struggling with ADHD? Airway & Tongue Tie Insights with Dr. Piya Gandhi
In this powerful and personal conversation, Melissa sits down with pediatric dentist and airway advocate Dr. Piya Gandhi to explore what happens when professional training collides with maternal intuition — and how that collision can spark a mo...
#14 - How Nervous System Regulation Changed My Confidence & Leadership
In this solo episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno shares a deeply personal and powerful story about imposter syndrome, nervous system regulation, and embodied confidence, recorded after her experience lecturing internationally i...
#13 - Hormones, Sleep, Stress & the Mouth: Functional Medicine, Airway, & GLP-1s with Ashley Ramsey
What if your hormones, sleep, gut, mental health, and even your mouth were all part of the same conversation?In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno sits down with her own functiona...
#12 - Growth, Airway, Money, and the Mindset Shifts No One Talks About with Courtney Robertson
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Courtney Robertson, Founder of Archway Myo and AIR Course educator to unpack her personal and professional journey into airway health, sleep, and myofunctional therapy — and how it completely shifted the ...
#11 - From Airway to Brain: How Stress, Breathing & Development Intersect with Dr. Kimberly Santiago
Airway health is no longer just about teeth, tongues, or sleep, it’s about the nervous system, brain development, behavior, and long-term health. In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno is joined by Dr. Kimberly S...
#10 - The Joy of Discipline: Christmas Eve Special
Discipline isn’t about restriction, it’s about devotion.In this Christmas Eve episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa Mugno reflects on The Joy of Discipline and why the most meaningful growth often comes from the hardest seasons...
The Why Behind the Work
Mind Your Mouth PodcastWhat if the mouth was the doorway to how we breathe, think, move, heal, and lead?Mind Your Mouth is more than a podcast — it’s a conversation at the intersection of body, mind, be...
#9 - Breathing Comes First: How Sleep, Anxiety & Oral Function Shape Our Kids’ Health with Ronit Agassi
Breathing comes first.And when it doesn’t, everything else works harder.In this powerful episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa sits down with Ronit Agassi to unpack how breathing, sleep, oral function, and nervous system regulati...
#8 - Unlocking the Floor of the Mouth: Bodywork, Airway, and Whole-Person Healing with Dr. Neel
In this initimate episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa sits down with her dear friend Dr. Neel, integrative specialist, chiropractor, creator of Embryoloji, movement teacher, and one of the most multidimensional practitioners in the...
#7 - Jaw Surgery, Airway Health & Mindset: A Deep Dive with Dr. David Alfi
In this powerful episode of the Mind Your Mouth podcast, Melissa sits down with surgeon Dr. David Alfi to talk openly about the future of airway-focused care, jaw surgery innovation, mindset, mental health, and what truly transforms a pat...
#6 - Untethered: Redefining Airway Dentistry with Dr. Liz Turner & Dr. Meggie Graham
What if airway dentistry isn’t a specialty, but simply dentistry done right?In this powerful episode, host Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Liz Turner and Dr. Meggie Graham, co-founders of Untethered, to unpack wh...
#5 - Balancing Dentistry, Myofunctional Therapy, and Self-Discovery with Dr. Joanna Dover
In this deeply personal episode, host Melissa Mugno sits down with Dr. Joanna Dover, a South Carolina dentist whose journey from high-achieving clinician to conscious healer will inspire every listener.Dr. Dover opens up about building t...