What Happens When It’s Your Own Family? The Shift from Professional to Advocate: Episode 126
What happens when everything you thought you knew… isn’t enough?
In this episode, Lisa is joined by Patty Reiger, RDH and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, who shares the story of her granddaughter’s tongue tie journey - and how it changed the way she sees this work.
Although Patty has decades of experience in oral health, she quickly realized that her professional knowledge didn’t fully prepare her for what families face when concerns are dismissed, answers are unclear, and support is fragmented.
Together, they explore the moment many providers eventually face:
recognizing the limits of your own scope, and the need for a truly collaborative approach.
In this conversation, they discuss:
- Why professional knowledge doesn’t always translate to real-life situations
- The difference between understanding anatomy and supporting function
- How families experience confusion, dismissal, and delayed care
- Why knowing your limits, and scope of practice, actually improves outcomes
- The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in tongue tie care
- Why follow-up and ongoing support matter just as much as the procedure
This episode is a powerful reminder that:
The best providers aren’t the ones who know everything -
they’re the ones who know when to bring in others.
Contact info for Patty Reiger:
instagram.com/remplenish_pattymyo
Email: patty@remasteredsleep.com
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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.
