Health Podcast Library
Season 1 • Episode 12

Mouth Breathing: The Profound Impact of Breathing and Your Overall Health with Myofunctional Therapist Expert Perrin White

Mar 19, 2025
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Episode Description

In this episode, host Spencer Moore talks with Perrin White, a speech language pathologist and orofacial myologist, about the profound impacts of proper breathing. Perrin shares her personal journey from struggles with allergies and ADHD to discovering the importance of airway health. Together, they explore how breathing patterns can affect everything from sinus issues to overall wellness.

Perrin explains the intricacies of orofacial myofunctional therapy, detailing how the tongue, jaw, and nasal real estate play crucial roles in breathing and sleep quality. Spencer and Perrin discuss the significance of recognizing symptoms and realigning breathing patterns to enhance well-being.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Hyperventilation: Common Yet Overlooked"

09:13 Body's Path of Least Resistance

13:49 "Impact of Improper Breathing Patterns"

19:25 Breathing, Speech, and Swallowing Connection

24:48 Tongue & Mouth Mobility Issues

28:06 Chronic Sinusitis and Skull Growth

32:56 "Sharing Knowledge Shapes Our Patterns"

39:42 Understanding Deep Breathing Technique

44:06 Mindful Facial Transformation Techniques

51:52 Rehab's Impact on Neural Pathways

54:42 "Mindful Choices, Gradual Change"

59:51 "Breath-Linked Mindfulness Tips"

If you're curious about improving your health through better breathing, don't miss this episode! Gain valuable insights into how Perrin helps her clients breathe well and be well. Ready to explore potential breathing issues? Check out the 20% discount on a virtual assessment with Perrin – it's time to take a deep breath and take control!

About Host Spencer Moore:

Spencer Moore, founder of The Hairy Chin, is a passionate advocate for patient education, female empowerment, and authentic patient stories that inspire and inform women on their health and wellness journeys. She shares practical advocacy skills, authentic patient stories, and conversations with medical professionals that motivate and guide women navigating their health, making her a trusted voice in women's wellness.

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