Happy October!

You know what's in season for fall right now? Airway Dentistry, according to this Vogue article.

Yep, you read that right.💃💃💃Optimizing sleep is always in style!

I normally have something bone-related this month to stay on the Halloween theme. I suppose most of my work is bone-related anyway, now that I think about it. Supporting good bone growth and development isn't just a seasonal task! 💀

Spotlight on 3 Directories Making Airway Health More Accessible

It’s one thing to know your child needs airway-focused care — it’s another to find the right providers who truly understand the root causes behind breathing, sleep, and growth challenges.

Many professional directories are tied to specific training programs or memberships, which can make it hard for families to know where to start. That’s why I want to highlight three incredible, grassroots directories created out of sweat equity and genuine care — not paid listings. Each of these exists because someone saw a gap and decided to fill it, helping families access airway-aware care more easily.

1️⃣ Super Breathers — by Kelly Richardson​
Kelly has been educating dental professionals for decades, but her passion for airway health ignited when her own son faced sleep and breathing struggles. She’s since become a fierce advocate — writing a children’s book to teach families about nasal breathing, lecturing at top institutions like the Dawson Academy, and building SuperBreathers.com into an incredible hub for parents.
Check out the directory she's built here.

2️⃣ Project Airway — “The List” by Greg McLean​
Greg’s journey into airway began as a personal one. A health and fitness professional who battled chronic fatigue for years, he discovered how much his own mouth and breathing patterns were contributing to his symptoms. Out of that experience came The List — a curated directory of vetted providers with a high standard for inclusion.
Greg reminds families that airway care isn’t just about one treatment or appliance: it’s about the whole lifestyle — movement, food, sleep, and environment. You can explore his work and directory at Project Airway (and find him sharing straight-talk education on Instagram and YouTube).

3️⃣ GetExpanded​
Founded by two young innovators in Canada, GetExpanded is a newer, growing global directory focused mainly on adult expansion providers — though some listed also treat children. What began as a personal search for answers has evolved into a passionate community sharing knowledge and resources (much of it through their active Discord channel). It’s inspiring to see the next generation bringing fresh energy and accessibility to the airway movement.

Podcast Corner 🎧

From Sippy Cups to Sleep Apnea: How Childhood Habits Shape Adult Health​
Hosted by Jennifer Robin O’Keefe of White Robin Wellness​
This was Jennifer’s first introduction to the world of airway dentistry, and there’s hardly anything I love more than bringing someone new down the rabbit hole of how early habits can influence lifelong health. We talk about how something as simple as a sippy cup or thumb position can shape facial growth, breathing, and even sleep.
→ Access the blog post here with links to listen or watch our chat.

Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Other Oral Habits: What Parents Need to Know​
Hosted by Danielle Kepics on the Strong + Unfiltered Podcast​
This was my second time visiting Danielle’s set, and true to her name, she’s a straight talker with zero sugar coating. We cut right to the heart of why this topic matters so much - connecting the dots between childhood oral habits and long-term wellness.
→ Listen on Apple Podcasts Here

Expanding the Airway Conversation

Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a growing wave of interest from healthcare professionals who want to better understand the airway connection in children’s health. What started as an effort to educate and support parents has naturally expanded into helping more providers recognize how breathing, muscles, and facial growth all fit together.

Last week, I had the joy of hosting two live webinars for healthcare providers, and it reminded me how much progress we can make when everyone caring for a child speaks the same language. When providers collaborate instead of working in silos, families see clearer answers and better outcomes.

If you’ve ever had to advocate for your child’s airway health, you know how hard it can be to piece together a supportive care team. If there’s a provider you’ve met along the way who’s been open-minded, curious, or eager to learn more — would you consider sharing my new program with them?

It’s called The Airway Advantage, and it’s designed to help professionals in all areas of health and wellness understand how to identify and support children with airway-related challenges. The more airway-aware providers we have, the more children can get the help they deserve.

And for those of you who also work in health or wellness — if you’re curious and would like to watch a replay of my free webinar, just reply to this email and let me know. I’d love to share it with you!

I hope you enjoy all the pumpkin spice and crunchy fall leaves if you live in an area with such seasonality! 🎃 Thanks for being here.

All the best,

Julia