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Author: Melissa Mugno

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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!

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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 Santiago for a wide-ranging, systems-level conversation that connects airway, stress physiology, breathing patterns, neurodevelopment, and prevention across the lifespan. Together, they explore how chronic stress, sympathetic nervous system dominance, and dysfunc...
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 of life. This episode is an invitation to reframe struggle, failure, and endings, not as things happening to you, but as experiences happening for you. You’ll hear reflections on: • finding meaning in failed businesses and broken relationships • ...
Mind Your Mouth Podcast What 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, behavior, and business. Hosted by Melissa Mugno, this show explores how the smallest habits can create the biggest transformations in health, leadership, and life. Each episode is grounded in four core pillars: 🧠 Mind Your Mind Awareness, mindset, nervous system regulation, and the stories we ...
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 regulation impact children’s behavior, anxiety, feeding challenges, and overall health. Many kids (and adults) are labeled as “functional,” yet struggle daily with poor sleep, emotional regulation, anxiety, ADHD-like symptoms, picky eating, and chronic fatigue. Ronit ex...
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 airway and somatic healing space. Together, they explore the profound connection between the floor of the mouth, the nervous system, trauma patterns, tension mapping, creative expression, and the emotional and generational layers that shape how our bodies re...
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 patient from the inside out. You’ll hear Dr. Alfi break down: Why so many people are recessed and how it impacts breathingWhy the mental game matters more than the physical recoveryHow custom 3D-printed surgical workflows changed everythingWhat myofunction...
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 why there should be no separation between airway and dentistry and how they’re helping providers, parents, and patients see health through a preventive lens. Together, they share how they’re untethering from the traditional medical model that waits for dysfunction instead of bui...
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 two thriving dental practices, experiencing early menopause, and how her path through plant medicine, motherhood, and airway dentistry transformed her perspective on health, balance, and healing. Together, Melissa and Joanna explore: How stress, hormones, and ...
In this intimate solo episode of Mind Your Mouth, Melissa steps away from interviews to share her personal journey as a consultant, entrepreneur, and healer. She opens up about the lessons learned from building businesses inside and outside of dentistry, the power of trusting your unique gifts, and the messy but beautiful realities of entrepreneurship. Melissa reflects on her healing journey, the importance of self-worth, and what it really takes to create a scalable, fulfilling business that...
#3 - Dr. Mike DeLuke

#3 - Dr. Mike DeLuke

2025-09-2401:18:58

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Michael DeLuke, a board-certified orthodontist and airway health advocate, to explore how dentistry is evolving beyond straight teeth and into whole-body wellness. Together, they discuss why airway-centered treatment is essential, how structural development impacts breathing, and the role orthodontists play in early intervention. Dr. DeLuke shares insights from his clinical experience, his journey toward embracing a functional approach, and the grow...
#2 - Dr. Kevin Boyd

#2 - Dr. Kevin Boyd

2025-08-0401:32:18

In this powerful episode of Mind Your Mouth, host Melissa Mugno welcomes renowned pediatric dentist and airway health expert Dr. Kevin Boyd for a conversation that dives deep into the critical early years of craniofacial and respiratory development. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Boyd shares insights from his groundbreaking work focused on children under age 7—helping them breathe better, sleep soundly, and thrive. He discusses how early, non-self-correcting malocclusions and breathin...
#1 - Sarah Hornsby

#1 - Sarah Hornsby

2025-06-0301:35:12

In this powerful first episode, host Melissa Mugno sits down with her longtime friend Sarah Hornsby, founder of MyoMentor, a leading program that trains professionals to become myofunctional therapists. Together, they explore the experiences that shaped Sarah’s life and led her to become a leader in the field. This conversation goes beyond professional titles—Melissa and Sarah share the story of their personal connection, the ways they’ve supported each other through healing and growth, and t...
Host Melissa Mugno opens the door to Mind Your Mouth—a space where airway health, emotional healing, and clinical insights come together. Get a feel for what’s to come as Melissa shares the inspiration behind the podcast, the journey that led her here, and why the connection between the mouth, mind, and body is too powerful to ignore. Whether you're a curious listener, a health professional, or someone on a healing path, this episode is your personal invitation to go deeper—into breath, awar...
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