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20th Feb 2026

From Hygienist to Entrepreneur- The Myofunctional Therapy Movement: Episode 123

In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Hornsby, dental hygienist, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the early pioneers in bringing myofunctional therapy into modern interdisciplinary care.

Sarah shares how her clinical curiosity led her from traditional dental hygiene into the world of oral function, airway health, and ultimately the creation of an online training program that has educated more than 2,000 providers worldwide.

We talk about what happens when professionals step outside their silos, why function must be part of the conversation when we discuss tongue tie, and how collaboration between lactation, dentistry, therapy, and airway-focused providers changes outcomes for families.

We also discuss the realities of building something new - the uncertainty, the persistence, and the deep belief that better care is possible when we learn together.

This is a conversation about growth - clinically, professionally, and as a community.

What We Discuss

  • How Sarah’s career evolved from dental hygiene into myofunctional therapy
  • Why oral function and airway development must be part of tongue-tie conversations
  • The importance of true interdisciplinary collaboration
  • How online education expanded access to this work globally
  • The challenges (and rewards) of building a new clinical pathway
  • Creating professional community instead of practicing in isolation
  • Where myofunctional therapy is headed as awareness grows

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This podcast is meant for education and conversation only. It is not medical advice and does not replace formal education, professional training, or individualized care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek appropriate guidance for individual concerns. The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Tongue-tie experts.

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The Tongue Tie Experts Podcast
Lisa Paladino discusses topics related to tongue tie and breastfeeding, from her unique perspective as a Midwife and Lactation Consultant with over 30 years of experience. If you are a parent looking for information beyond what google is telling you, or a professional who is curious to learn more than what you learned in school on this topic, this podcast is for you.

A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

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