Get $200 off Toothpillow + a FREE consultation with my code ELLEN In this jaw dropping episode - no pun intended! - I’m joined by Dr. Kalli Hale, airway dentist and founder of Toothpillow, to unpack the quiet but widespread crisis affecting children’s health today: improper breathing and airway development. We explore why so many kids are struggling with sleep, jaw development, and overall health, how poor airway health in childhood can ripple into adulthood, and why traditional orthodontics often misses the root cause. Dr. Hale breaks down the difference between standard braces and airway-focused dentistry, the lifestyle and environmental factors shaping children’s breathing (from diet and allergens to tongue posture and sleep), and what parents can do now to support healthy development. We also talk about expanders, common breathing “band-aids,” whether adults can still improve their airway later in life, and why early intervention can make a profound difference in a child’s long-term health. SPONSORS: Ra Optics Holiday deal is here! Get 15% off your 1st pair and 20% your 2nd pair + FREE 2 day shipping with my link (US orders / now through 12/26) Brave Books : Get 20% off the Book Club — and enjoy FREE full access to BRAVE+ with your subscription Natuary : enter the code ELLEN for 10% off (Discount is for all products except the oxyboost - which is not discounted.) WHERE TO FIND DR. KALLI Toothpillow Toothpillow Instagram Dr. Kalli Instagram ✨ Discover More with Me: 👶 Transform Your Birth Experience with The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course 📚 get my recipe Ebooks 📲 Connect with me on Instagram: @theellenfisherpodcast @ellenfisher 🎧 LISTEN on Apple Podcast 🎶 LISTEN on Spotify Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed
